PapaOso

X-Men: The New Era

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Location: Dr. Ashford's Private Office

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Dr. Ashford’s fingers wrapped around the crystal tumbler. He raised the glass towards his lips and breathed in the aroma of a perfectly aged scotch. Between sips he breathes in slow and deeply. His lip quivered and his eyes closed tight for longer than an awkward moment. A knock at the door erupted and broke the silence. Ashford’s eyes opened violently...angrily...but he calmed himself. “Come in Pierce”. He spoke, his feint Welsh accent coming through. The door opened fluidly and his associate stepped through; making his way over to the bar area of the office and grabbing himself a brew out of the fridge before approaching the good Doctor.

“The students are mostly settled. Attendance wasn’t perfect, but I’ll change that in due time. Most of them seem like they’ll adapt pretty well. Of course there are a few...at risks...among them, but with the proper tutelage and training I think everything is going to be okay”. A long silence settles as Adam takes a few gulps of his beer. Dr. Ashford stands from his place and turns toward his right hand man with a smile. He then steps over to the large bay window that overlooks the courtyard. Spotting the group of students that appear to be displaying their abilities to one another, he watches them as he responds.

“Xavier was right to allow me to put my trust in you and Ms. Everose. This term will test us in every way I’m afraid. Things will go wrong. However, our staff is adequate and we’ll overcome every single obstacle we face. Of course the students are the priority, but do not forget our other goals my friend. We’ll achieve something together that not even our brilliant friend Xavier could be capable of”.

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@Damo021 Absolutely :D.

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@Damo021 I don't believe I'll accept any more for now, but I'll put you on a wait list and let you know if a slot opens up :D.

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@WanderingSpirit He's awesome :D. Accepted! Go ahead and move him to the character tab and you're good to go.

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@WanderingSpirit Sounds good :). It's great to see you here!

There is a Discord for the group if you want to join. The link is in the 1st OOC post.

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@ShieldsOfWar Who is Demo?

@Burning Kitty

Web's character Nikolai. His code name is Demo.

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@WanderingSpirit For you? 100% :D. Would you like to use Elijah (I'm still subscribed to the original thread and can link you the full CS if you want), or would you prefer to create something new?

EDIT: I just noticed that you linked the sheet yourself lol so never mind that part xD.

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@webboysurf I have no idea why really...but every time I look at Demo's face I am convinced that he's going to end up a villain haha xD.

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@KatKook@Burning Kitty@Almalthia@BoyMom69035@Lord Wraith@RumikoOhara@Bounce@webboysurf@Draven

The IC has officially begun. Much love everyone; let's have fun telling these stories together :D. Let me know if you have any questions.

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Issue #1: Beginnings

The Ashford Institute for the Gifted: 1st day of class; 3pm

Perhaps you’ve truly never had a home to begin with or maybe you were fortunate enough to have loving parents, friends, a lover, a life before you became one of the “Gifted”. Whatever came before is the past and now you are part of the future; the next step in human evolution. Mutant. That is what they call you, and the Ashford Institute for the Gifted is a place where your kind can live without fear of the world rejecting you. It is a place where you will be protected and taught ways to control your gift...or curse depending on personal preference. You have been accepted into this academy, which you have learned to be the sister school to the Xavier School for Gifted Youngsters; the home of the X-Men. By you having been selected to come to this institute to train your powers, learn what it means to be a mutant, and to be accepted by others like you, your old life is over and a new one has begun; potentially the life of a future among the X-Men yourself. Are you ready?

You’ve been at the institute now for almost a week. Mostly your time has been taken up by medical exams, physicals, tours, introductions, and the Institute’s orientation. Now that all of those things have wrapped up it’s time for your journey here to truly begin. As your first day's worth of classes end and you’ve been excused to spend the rest of your day as you please, it really dawns on you that this is the beginning of a new life for you. What does the future hold here at your new home? Will you fit in? Will you find comfort in your own skin? Will you make friends with these new acquaintances, find enemies among them, or even fall in love? Will this Institute truly help you become one of the X-Men? Is that even what you want at all? Only you can write that story...and that story begins today.

(As the post states classes for the day have ended. Your characters are free to spend the rest of their day as they please. Feel free to introduce your characters to each other, get to know one another, go to the caf, etc. I will intervene as necessary and utilize NPC's / situations to move the plot forward when appropriate. Keep things moving, create conflict that will be good for the narrative, and have fun. I can't wait to make memories with you all throughout this game xD.)