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CHARLES XAVIER
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[ The video is of a small and bright bathroom, swinging around at a blur to focus on the mirror, selfie-style. Charles Xavier, wearing a thick sweater, hands gloved save for bone-white fingertips peeking through the wool, only meets the focus of the lens once, mostly by accident. His breath hits the air as steam, as if the temperature has spiked low.
He sets his stare on the mirror, determined. Nothing really happens. Not for a few minutes. But he is patient. And looks increasingly tense, transfixed, as if in an unsettling staring competition with himself, or something reflected.
Then, finally, the edges of the mirror seem to distort. Hard bathroom lines shown in its image bend and shift as if the surface itself were disturbed, and the glass seems to crack.
A violent jolt as Charles twitches the phone away, the viewer given a sense of vertigo as the view is left hanging over the tiled floor. ]
There, [ is breathed out, equal part nerves and relief that he's finally managed it. Then it goes black. ]
He sets his stare on the mirror, determined. Nothing really happens. Not for a few minutes. But he is patient. And looks increasingly tense, transfixed, as if in an unsettling staring competition with himself, or something reflected.
Then, finally, the edges of the mirror seem to distort. Hard bathroom lines shown in its image bend and shift as if the surface itself were disturbed, and the glass seems to crack.
A violent jolt as Charles twitches the phone away, the viewer given a sense of vertigo as the view is left hanging over the tiled floor. ]
There, [ is breathed out, equal part nerves and relief that he's finally managed it. Then it goes black. ]
Edited 2014-01-23 07:18 (UTC)
I hate erik I really do.
[Dad, other Dad really upset Alex.]
[Dad, other Dad really upset Alex.]
[ It doesn't take long for him to reply -- whatever the delay is probably has more to do with the fact that Charles is predisposed towards leaving his communicator behind when he goes places, than whether or not he wishes to speak to a fairy princess.
Probably, anyway. After all, he had said he'd want to. He calls her, the sound of his voice tinny on speaker phone, but his tone kindled amused -- he's still getting the hang of these things too. ]
Hello, Princess Nuala.
Probably, anyway. After all, he had said he'd want to. He calls her, the sound of his voice tinny on speaker phone, but his tone kindled amused -- he's still getting the hang of these things too. ]
Hello, Princess Nuala.
It occurs to me we don't have an in and out log yet. [ --is the most amazingly bullshit bureaucratic thing Severus has ever uttered (or typed) which means the followup is probably going to be amazing, ] I used one of the back rooms to dispose of something away from the general populace, which is why the walls are a bit more burnt than before.
[ 'A bit more burnt' 'completely nuked from the inside but nothing was in there anyway' w/e same difference. ]
[ 'A bit more burnt' 'completely nuked from the inside but nothing was in there anyway' w/e same difference. ]
Right?
I would like to qualify as being the general populace please. (No that's fine, so long as it wasn't Sirius Black.)
I would like to qualify as being the general populace please. (No that's fine, so long as it wasn't Sirius Black.)
[ Severus has figured out how to share videos. ]
Your magic-free world of engineering and machinery is a fascinating one.
Your magic-free world of engineering and machinery is a fascinating one.
Hello Charles. I didn't know who to call in the genetics department, but since you and I already know each other I thought it might be easier to just speak to you about it.
The volunteer situation is looking pretty dire across the ship. Following the jump, I was thinking of posting a general announcement letting everyone know just how much of an emergency this is, with a space to put them straight in contact with the relevant departments. Could you swing responding to that, or find out who in the department might handle recruitment best?
The volunteer situation is looking pretty dire across the ship. Following the jump, I was thinking of posting a general announcement letting everyone know just how much of an emergency this is, with a space to put them straight in contact with the relevant departments. Could you swing responding to that, or find out who in the department might handle recruitment best?
Hello, Senator.
I'd put you in touch with Princess Nuala, as unlikely as I know that has the potential of sounding, considering. But she's been kind enough to lend the division a softer touch when it comes to human relations.
But you're right about dire. I appreciate you looking into it.
I'd put you in touch with Princess Nuala, as unlikely as I know that has the potential of sounding, considering. But she's been kind enough to lend the division a softer touch when it comes to human relations.
But you're right about dire. I appreciate you looking into it.
Professor Xavier,
We haven't met but I'm wondering if you'd like to put your abilities to use on Arima. I have a plan that will be to our benefit and it could use a telepath. It shouldn't be very complicated for you and will probably just take an evening. If you're interested I'll explain the details.
Sincerely,
Kate Bishop
We haven't met but I'm wondering if you'd like to put your abilities to use on Arima. I have a plan that will be to our benefit and it could use a telepath. It shouldn't be very complicated for you and will probably just take an evening. If you're interested I'll explain the details.
Sincerely,
Kate Bishop
Well, you have my attention. What do you need a telepath for?
Miles Edgeworth is a telekinetic with minimal to no training on how to use his ability and a tendency to lash out with it unconsciously when in emotionally heightened states. He is possibly being compromised further due to torture under Morgoth on Arima. He is refusing to seek help.
I would like your opinion on whether or not this is worth reporting to his superior in security.
I would like your opinion on whether or not this is worth reporting to his superior in security.
I'm calling...
[ There's a long pause and shuffling, the sound of walking and nothing else, then silence, then-- ] I know, I know. [ Sheppard's voice strengthens as he speaks directly to Charles again. ] I didn't want to bother Tyke with this. I needed to hear someone else's voice. Only a lunatic would patrol alone out here. Well--lunatics and bug people.
[ The footsteps stop, pause, and resume. Again he speaks to someone else, or perhaps to himself, a mantra muttered under his breath. ] I know. I'm coming.
[ There's a long pause and shuffling, the sound of walking and nothing else, then silence, then-- ] I know, I know. [ Sheppard's voice strengthens as he speaks directly to Charles again. ] I didn't want to bother Tyke with this. I needed to hear someone else's voice. Only a lunatic would patrol alone out here. Well--lunatics and bug people.
[ The footsteps stop, pause, and resume. Again he speaks to someone else, or perhaps to himself, a mantra muttered under his breath. ] I know. I'm coming.
John?
[ Hesitation and distance both stop Charles contacting Sheppard any more than via communications device, and his tone is curious. Reserved in caution. ]
You shouldn't be patrolling alone-- who are you talking to?
[ Hesitation and distance both stop Charles contacting Sheppard any more than via communications device, and his tone is curious. Reserved in caution. ]
You shouldn't be patrolling alone-- who are you talking to?
Alex?
[ Christ, what is this. Charles is already on red alert, and it manifests immediately as worry in his tone. ]
Alex, what are you seeing?
[ Christ, what is this. Charles is already on red alert, and it manifests immediately as worry in his tone. ]
Alex, what are you seeing?
If you're about to tell me that you're going to follow the will-o-the-wisp into the bog too then I should put on record that I really would appreciate you didn't.
Despite everything's best efforts.
I'm sincerely glad to see you made it out.
I'm sincerely glad to see you made it out.
[There's a slight pause before Rogue speaks, unsure of what even to say.]
Professor Charles Xavier? Hi. My name- my name is Rogue. I'm a friend of Alex's. I was hoping that maybe we could talk?
[Like she can just say 'HI I AM A STUDENT OF YOURS FROM THE FUTURE!'.]
I have a few questions I'd like to ask you.
Thank you.
Professor Charles Xavier? Hi. My name- my name is Rogue. I'm a friend of Alex's. I was hoping that maybe we could talk?
[Like she can just say 'HI I AM A STUDENT OF YOURS FROM THE FUTURE!'.]
I have a few questions I'd like to ask you.
Thank you.
Yes?
[ His voice is sleep rough, vaguely suspicious. He clears his throat, forges on. ]
What sort of questions?
[ His voice is sleep rough, vaguely suspicious. He clears his throat, forges on. ]
What sort of questions?
[ There is a delay, which is probably expected. Perhaps the most surprising thing is that the delay is only that, delay, and not ongoing silence. ]
manipulation on an atomic level saw brief popularity in the late 50s. the context was complex circuitry in computing and some speculation on biological implications. swallowing the doctor. chemical synthesis through mechanics.
your William's society is far advanced than my own scientifically. we had more science fiction novellas on this topic than fact and theory. on the other hand, that may be the better way to think about it.
if you can't pick up anything magically then one can rule out that ship-specific technology alone is denying its existence
but remembering that ship-specific technology is in our veins.
manipulation on an atomic level saw brief popularity in the late 50s. the context was complex circuitry in computing and some speculation on biological implications. swallowing the doctor. chemical synthesis through mechanics.
your William's society is far advanced than my own scientifically. we had more science fiction novellas on this topic than fact and theory. on the other hand, that may be the better way to think about it.
if you can't pick up anything magically then one can rule out that ship-specific technology alone is denying its existence
but remembering that ship-specific technology is in our veins.
Want to update me on what's going on?
[Yes that's really how she starts this off.]
[Yes that's really how she starts this off.]
[ The pause that follows is awkward, for Xavier, and standard, for Tyke. More people he hasn't spoken to in ten years, or never did. More people he hasn't spoken to in three weeks. For a moment, he isn't sure what the message means. The housing situation he just spoke to Emma about? Is this Tyke-ese for asking how he is?
That'd be optimistic of him. But not too long later, he hedges with; ]
what did you want to know?
That'd be optimistic of him. But not too long later, he hedges with; ]
what did you want to know?
Edited 2014-08-05 03:39 (UTC)
As a member of the Xenobiology & Genetics Department ("Xenogen"), your peers are as follows:
Professor Severus Snape CXO » 028 » 084
Doctor Odessa Knutson SCI » 030 » 108
Professor Charles Xavier SCI » 026 » 100
Queen Nuala SCI » 027 » 083
Doctor Samantha Grimm SCI » 033 » 193
Gwen Stacy SCI » 033 » 151
Hermione Granger SCI » 032 » 015
We've been offered assistance by Jack Harkness OPR » 001 » 003 on an as-needed basis (xenoanthropology/ship history consultant). If you know of anyone interested in joining the department, forward them to me.
* Despite collective fatigue and recovery from the difficulties over the previous jump, it is imperative that as much of it is documented as possible. Professor Xavier is handling the primary case file, if you were active at all during this incident please coordinate with him promptly.
* The situation with the unstable patient being contained in the higher laboratory levels is no longer critical, as such those areas are no longer off limits.
* I believe it will be beneficial to attend Carolyn Fry's 'space training' program when the lot of us, flight crew included, are more properly on the mend. Let me know when you're recovered so that I may schedule it for the department as a group.
- Prof S Snape.
[ Note just for Charles: ]
Welcome back. [ You jerk. ]
Professor Severus Snape CXO » 028 » 084
Doctor Odessa Knutson SCI » 030 » 108
Professor Charles Xavier SCI » 026 » 100
Queen Nuala SCI » 027 » 083
Doctor Samantha Grimm SCI » 033 » 193
Gwen Stacy SCI » 033 » 151
Hermione Granger SCI » 032 » 015
We've been offered assistance by Jack Harkness OPR » 001 » 003 on an as-needed basis (xenoanthropology/ship history consultant). If you know of anyone interested in joining the department, forward them to me.
* Despite collective fatigue and recovery from the difficulties over the previous jump, it is imperative that as much of it is documented as possible. Professor Xavier is handling the primary case file, if you were active at all during this incident please coordinate with him promptly.
* The situation with the unstable patient being contained in the higher laboratory levels is no longer critical, as such those areas are no longer off limits.
* I believe it will be beneficial to attend Carolyn Fry's 'space training' program when the lot of us, flight crew included, are more properly on the mend. Let me know when you're recovered so that I may schedule it for the department as a group.
- Prof S Snape.
[ Note just for Charles: ]
Welcome back. [ You jerk. ]
Edited 2014-09-12 06:31 (UTC)
Has Erik told you of his plans?
No, he hasn't.
[ His voice is kept neutral, but probably too cool. Factual, where there would be curiousity. ]
[ His voice is kept neutral, but probably too cool. Factual, where there would be curiousity. ]
[ It's hard to see much of anything, the video filled with black shadow and strange red light turning up shapes and shadowy reflections off glass and metal, but for those familiar with the third level of the science department, that is what it is.
Charles keeps the comms device recording at around chest level as he moves towards the back, approaching a wall that is black not just from darkness, but painted as such. He approaches a mural, wherein the feed immediately starts to warp, grainy static obscuring the image. ]
Of course, [ is muttered. Through the static, there's a new light source -- a flashlight roaming over the picture, fixing where the face would be. ] Looks like substantial damage is scratched into the face, physically. I'm going to see if--
[ There's a pause. Silence. The implication of movement of paint over the wall, but again, it's hard to see through the visual noise and interference. The image itself appears to shrink, black filling in. ]
I've changed the mural back to the way it was, for the record. Going to find a new home for it, I think.
[ Louder, but less direct; ]
Cassandr--
[ But the feed is terminated there. ]
Charles keeps the comms device recording at around chest level as he moves towards the back, approaching a wall that is black not just from darkness, but painted as such. He approaches a mural, wherein the feed immediately starts to warp, grainy static obscuring the image. ]
Of course, [ is muttered. Through the static, there's a new light source -- a flashlight roaming over the picture, fixing where the face would be. ] Looks like substantial damage is scratched into the face, physically. I'm going to see if--
[ There's a pause. Silence. The implication of movement of paint over the wall, but again, it's hard to see through the visual noise and interference. The image itself appears to shrink, black filling in. ]
I've changed the mural back to the way it was, for the record. Going to find a new home for it, I think.
[ Louder, but less direct; ]
Cassandr--
[ But the feed is terminated there. ]
almost complete absence of requested expert input despite there being some available
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accusations of mad scientistry
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security nosing in
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accusations of mad scientistry
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security nosing in
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[ His personal quarters, the usual and expected Tranquility bedroom layout, with some of his personal effects laid out here and there. The focal point is the black labrador mix, about six months old -- all gangly limbs and floppy ears and white teeth, rolled on his side and chewing on something its probably meant to be chewing on.
From Xavier, who is ostensibly holding the comms device while reclined on his bed, there's a sharp whistle. The dog looks up, item dropping from his mouth.
Then, with a scrape of blunt claws on the floor, he gets up in a rush to come nose enthusiastically at the comms device, heavy breathing staticky in the mic, a hand coming into view to simultaneously push the dog's head away and give a hearty scratch behind the ears. ]
From Xavier, who is ostensibly holding the comms device while reclined on his bed, there's a sharp whistle. The dog looks up, item dropping from his mouth.
Then, with a scrape of blunt claws on the floor, he gets up in a rush to come nose enthusiastically at the comms device, heavy breathing staticky in the mic, a hand coming into view to simultaneously push the dog's head away and give a hearty scratch behind the ears. ]
Edited 2014-11-05 10:10 (UTC)
[ Without verbal forewarning, Severus meanders over to Charles's office - waits a bit in the doorway, observing the palpable aura of passive aggressive ire as it warps to proper aggression.
He sets a tin down on the edge of Xavier's desk. Tea, his own make.
(Divorce papers officially dismissed, yo.) ]
He sets a tin down on the edge of Xavier's desk. Tea, his own make.
(Divorce papers officially dismissed, yo.) ]
[ Charles backspaces and forwardspaces a lot more than he'd like to let on and so is in the midst of judging how much swearing he can get away with with his own professionalism intact by the time Severus steps into view. There's a flick of a glance towards the tin of tea.
No break in texting pace, nor is he any less genuinely annoyed at the conversation he's wrangling, but there's the indentation of a half-smile.
It's fortuitous. He will need a cup after this. ]
No break in texting pace, nor is he any less genuinely annoyed at the conversation he's wrangling, but there's the indentation of a half-smile.
It's fortuitous. He will need a cup after this. ]
Following your conversation with our Mr Edgeworth, I took the initiative on Medical's behalf to make all relevant records available to Security at their discretion. I've further informed all patients involved of the decision and assured them that in the event their records are accessed, I will keep them informed.
( she thinks it's worth letting him know. )
( she thinks it's worth letting him know. )
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