whoholdsthewhip (whoholdsthewhip) wrote,
@ 2011-05-08 01:01:00

A Matter of Duty
Sengai Senyaka showed no disconfort as his plane landed. He was his father's son after all. He'd never left his home in Sri Lanka, but his father deemed it necessary.

"there's nothing more I can teach you. You must go to those better equipped to empower you than I. My old lord can help you. You will be the means of healing an old wound and doing me proud."

Sengai knew he was not only helping himself, but doing his father a service as well. He would fulfill his duty, but did not mean he'd have to be cheery about it. He ignored the looks of intimidation and awe he received. His sash and glowing eyes made him stand out, even among mutants. He was continuing his father's legacy, he wore it proudly, and felt no need to make others more comfortable. The other passengers cleared the way for the intimidating young man as he deembarked,

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	assaultnbattery 2011-05-08 04:48 am UTC (link)
	As always, Giovanna's thoroughness is impressive. He responds back in French, as readily, "Please do. He does, after all, have an appointment, and if he has convinced you of his sincerity, I'm comfortable meeting with him. Do you know how he takes his tea? I have a feeling this will not be a brief conversation." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	burnwithlight 2011-05-08 04:54 am UTC (link)
	Giovanna smiles wryly and pulls away from the phone as the car doors open for them and she gets out. "How do you take your tea, Mr. Senyaka?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	whoholdsthewhip 2011-05-08 04:55 am UTC (link)
	Sengai ponders the question. "I am not a particular man. Whatever you have would be fine." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

burnwithlight
2011-05-08 04:59 am UTC (link)

"No preferences. We'll be up in a minute. And no handshakes. You'll just have to nod at each other, for both your health." Because if Andrew's was affected, Sengai's would be shortly afterward.

She hung up and took him up the private elevator to their suite. Fortunately, Angelo was scarce for the moment. Best not to have him underfoot for a conversation this serious.

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	assaultnbattery 2011-05-08 05:02 am UTC (link)
	Andrew sees to getting hot water started, then settles in in the living room, away from the disarray of his books. Trying to make sure he doesn't offer his hand out of habit when they come in is tough, its reflex by now. "Mr. Senyaka, I'm Andrew Summers. Its a pleasure." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	whoholdsthewhip 2011-05-08 05:06 am UTC (link)
	Senyaka nods and pulls the sash back. He cannot shake the man's hand, but he can at least show proper respect by not hiding his face. His eyes glowed brightly, this man had power indeed. "You have an impressive reputation, Mr. Summers. An honor." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	assaultnbattery 2011-05-08 05:16 am UTC (link)
	"The honor is mine. Please have a seat and make yourself comfortable. I'm very curious what you have to say, as you went to a lot of trouble to arrange this. What can I do for you?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	burnwithlight 2011-05-08 05:20 am UTC (link)
	Gio will take her own regular position and let Sengai start talking. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

whoholdsthewhip
2011-05-08 05:23 am UTC (link)

"Two things. In attonement for his past transgression against Magento, my father has sent me to serve in his stead as age has weakened his capabilities." Sengai's flickered as Sengai took a seat. To avoid any potential antagonjism, he backed his chair up. The glow dimmed. "The second..my powers are not easy to control and beyond my father's ability to help as they are significantly different than his."

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	burnwithlight 2011-05-08 05:32 am UTC (link)
	"Obviously, Genosha'd be the best place for him, but with security now, we can't take immigrants immediately. I can help him secure a place in the city, help him practice a little, until he can go." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

assaultnbattery
2011-05-08 05:38 am UTC (link)

"Then let's be clear about a few things. Whatever your father's transgressions..." yes, he's familiar with what happened, "his only debt is to his conscience. I am neither Magneto, nor a lord of anything. My cause is to drag Genosha, kicking and screaming if need be, into the world at large. Trade, political allies, the ability to reasonably offer sanctuary to those whose only crime is being born with the X-gene without requiring sneaking across the borders or weapons pointed both ways.

I do not seek sycophants, servants or penitants. I do welcome people who want the same thing I do - to better human mutant relations by making them deal with us, out of the shadows, in the light, on even footing... and then extend the hand of friendship and peace from a position of security. Mine is neither Magneto nor Xavier's way... but my efforts do have my grandfather's reluctant backing.

So, once the 'debt' is resolved, and acknowledging we are not in a good spot to send you to Genosha currently, what are you looking for?"

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	whoholdsthewhip 2011-05-08 05:45 am UTC (link)
	Sengai's hands link together as he ponders before answering. "A purpose of my own that is not that of my father's. I want a reason to care about what's happening beyond my immediate needs. I know only what my father has told me of the mutant-human conflict, but I've never truly seen it" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

assaultnbattery
2011-05-08 05:49 am UTC (link)

"Good answer, we might get along. But before this can go a lot further, I think, more than training with powers, what you need if you're going to find a cause is a sense of scope. Gio, mon coeur, do you think you can spare the time to help educate him in what's come before?" Implied: without too much political slant.

"When you know what's being fought for, its a lot easier to find one's own place in the fight. And I'd rather you make that decision on your own."

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	burnwithlight 2011-05-08 05:53 am UTC (link)
	Gio manages to contain a schoolgirl sigh at all of Andrew's eloquent, sincere integrity. Shes' a professional. She does smile wryly when he asks. "Yes, mon ange. I can manage." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	whoholdsthewhip 2011-05-08 05:58 am UTC (link)
	Sengai raises an eyebrow at the interaction. Clearly the two were intimate. He felt a small pang of envy. It was hard to attract a woman when your eyes gave off enough to power to burn if you got too close. He cast the unpleasant thought from his mind. "I am ready upon your say so." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

assaultnbattery
2011-05-08 06:06 am UTC (link)

"You sound like it. Alright, I'll make arrangements to have you put up in a nice hotel room with computer access and a DVD player, and send you a variety of the writings on mutant-human relations and the conflicts associated with it. Magneto's trial, the media appearances and what memoirs are published of Charles Xavier and Henry McCoy, and whatever else I can find that covers the history without straying too much. Giovanna can assist you and answer questions.

I don't expect you to agree or disagree with my position, all I ask in return is honesty, as you decide where you're at. Either way, I can respect those I disagree with for their convictions, and can help those who can help me and mine."

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	burnwithlight 2011-05-08 06:12 am UTC (link)
	And Gio is a good girl and bites her tongue on commentary about how useful Xavier's memoirs, with their half-truths and cover-ups, will be. She just nods to Sengai and pours the tea. "And we can still start on some practice sessions fairly soon. I know a few spaces that would be safe." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	whoholdsthewhip 2011-05-08 06:16 am UTC (link)
	"Well in that case," Sengai begins, pulling his sashes back around his face. "I'm ready when you are." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	assaultnbattery 2011-05-08 02:29 pm UTC (link)
	"Mon coeur, I just have a lot of reading to do today. If you'd like to have something a little more interesting today to do than watching me read and answering the phone, by all means. It sounds like our new friend could use the help." (Reply to this)(Parent)

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