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******AT ATTENTION******
<Reynard> @@
<Barry> @@
<Logan> @@
<Catseye> @@
<Remy> @@
<Emma> @@
<Kurt> @@
<Pietro> @@
<Wanda> @@
<Mystique> @@

<Erik> Everyone's back from Japan. Lensherr and Darkholme spoke to Reynard's parents, and obtained permission for him to enroll and return with them to Wundagore. All students has been assigned to rooms as follows: Men's wing - Reynard in 1AB, Alex and Remy in 2AB, Kurt in 3AB, Pietro in 4A. Women's wing - Emma in 2AB, Wanda and 'Catzy' in 3AB.
<Erik> The somewhat… odd distribution of rooms has most likely led to rumors that Lensherr expects more students… and he made a brief remark at breakfast about a business trip he would be going on shortly. Raven and Logan got a more in-depth explanation but aren't sharing.

********PROLOGUE********
<Erik> SCENE> SEATTLE. INGRAHAM HIGH. THE HALLS ARE BUSY, BETWEEN CLASSES, CROWDED WITH PEOPLE TRYING TO RUSH FROM ONE END OF THE BUILDING TO THE OTHER. AMIDST THE BUSTLE, BARRY D'ANGELO TOWERS HEAD AND SHOULDERS OVER MOST EVERYONE, AND PEOPLE SKIRT AROUND HIM WIDELY.
<Barry> ::walks towards his next class, at a normal pace, knowing that the other people usually just move out of the way::
<Erik> ACTION> A PACK OF FOOTBALL PLAYERS, BARRY'S FORMER TEAMMATES, JOSTLES THEIR WAY DOWN THE HALL, TOWARDS HIM-AS THEY REACH HIM, ONE REFUSES TO STEP AROUND HIM, INSTEAD SHOVING INTO HIM ROUGHLY TO GET BY. THIS HAS LITTLE EFFECT UPON BARRY, OF COURSE, AND JUST SENDS THE GUY STUMBLING TO ONE SIDE SLIGHTLY.
<Barry> ::moves around them and continues on::
<Erik> <Jason> ::glares up at Barry:: Watch it, loser… jesus. ::tugs at his jacket and stalks on past to catch up with the others::
<Barry> ::looks back:: just because you can't catch a ball, doesn't mean you can take it out on me
<Erik> <Jason> ::eyes widen:: Fucking freak... They shoulda kicked you off the team sooner.
<Barry> As I said, one who can not think of unique insults should not be insulting others ::turns and walks away::
<Erik> <Jason> ::glares at his back:: Oh yeah, run away like the little bitch you are..
<Barry> Remember, your not the one that had colleges coming to you ::turns a corner so he's out of view of them::
<Erik> ACTION> A COUPLE OF THE GUYS AROUND JASON EYE HIM WARILY, STEPPING A BIT AWAY. A COUPLE OTHERS MOVE IN BEHIND HIM, CATCALLING AND LAUGHING.
<Erik> <Jason> ::yells around the corner:: Oh yeah, like any college is gonna let a freak like you in!
<Barry> ::ignores them and continues on his way to class::
<Erik> <Jason> ::murmurs:: Mutie scum... ::angrily shoves his hands in his pockets and turns back the other way::
<Erik> ACTION> A TALL, RED-HAIRED WOMAN BARRY RECOGNIZES AS A PART-TIME HELPER IN THE COMPUTER LAB WHO OCCASIONALLY ACTS AS A SUBSTITUTE TEACHER, STANDS IN THE HALL, WATCHING BARRY WITH A WORRIED FROWN.
<Barry> ::avoids the eyes of his class mates and continues to class::
<Erik> <MsPolaski> Barry? Wait..
<Barry> ::waits for a moment and looks back:: Yes?
<Erik> <MsPolaski> Are you in a hurry? ::glances at her watch, quickly:: Could I talk to you for a couple minutes?
<Barry> I suppose... I don't need to be in class early today
<Erik> <MsPolaski> ::motions for him to follow, stepping into the empty computer lab::
<Barry> ::follows after::
<Erik> <MsPolaski> I know the football team has been giving you a hard time, Barry... but you do know you can report them if it becomes too much of a problem, right?
<Barry> Of course... but I can ignore them, I don't want my former team to loose because the members of the team are assholes. There are still good people on the team
<Erik> <MsPolaski> I'm sure there are... ::looks a little unsure, but moves on:: I.. Have you ever thought of transferring to another school, Barry?
<Barry> But... I like this school... I grew up here...
<Erik> <MsPolaski> ::nods slightly:: I know you've been here for years... but I've seen some of your test scores, and honestly I think you're far beyond anything offered here... you should be in college classes, not high school.
<Barry> Yes... I know, but... I don't know
<Erik> <MsPolaski> I have.. an associate.. the headmaster of a school in Europe. He specializes in... unique cases, and yours caught his eye.
<Barry> I could... look into it, I have to talk to my parents though.
<Erik> <MsPolaski> ::nods:: I could speak to them as well, if you would like to look into it further. I plan to take a job at his school, myself, actually. ::slight smile::
<Barry> Well, I wouldnt mind... where in Europe is it?
<Erik> <MsPolaski> It's south of Budapest, Hungary... Transia. One of those tiny ones that probably isn't even recognized on official world maps anymore.
<Erik> <MsPolaski> I've heard the campus is quite beautiful..
<Barry> Well, I have always dreamed of going to a European college, perhaps I can go visit Rome sometime...
<Erik> <MsPolaski> ::smiles:: I should let you go to class now... but do remember to talk to your parents. Here's my number if you or they have any questions. ::hands him a plain business card::
******END PROLOGUE******

********SIM START********
<Erik> SCENE> WUNDAGORE. AFTER LUNCH. THE STUDENTS HAVE BEEN LEFT TO THEIR OWN DEVICES... AND TOLD TO WRITE A 5 PAGE PAPER EXPLAINING WHAT THEY LEARNED AT THE MUSEUMS THEY VISITED BEFORE LEAVING JAPAN. REYNARD AND CATZY WERE EXEMPTED FROM THE ASSIGNMENT, FOR VARIOUS REASONS. LOGAN AND RAVEN HAVE BEEN ASKED TO MEET ERIK IN HIS OFFICE.
<Wanda> ::sits outside in the front lawn area, wearing a simple navy blue sundress, and a hat over her head. Her knees are pulled up to her chest as she writes on a notepad which rests on the previously mentioned bodypart::
<Catseye> ::sits by the fireplace, in quasi-human form, staring at the flames::
<Erik> ::seated at his desk, thumbing through a sheaf of papers and waiting for Logan and Raven to arrive::
<Remy> ::stands outside near a tree, smoking a cigarette, having given up on the paper about two sentences in::
<Pietro> ::sits in the library, pencil in hand, idly staring at the paper in front of him:: ((This is pointless busy work...)) ;:sighs::
<Mystique> ::leans against the wall just outside of Erik's office awaiting Logan's arrival::
<Reynard> ::wander about the school at random, exploring and learning where everything is, making his own mental map of the place... his tail is now free, swishing along behind him, though he still wears overly large pants, he's just use to them by now. His hat has also been left behind in his room::
<Kurt> ::exits his room and walks downstairs.. having decided to work on the paper later::
<Wanda> ::turns the page and continues onward with her writing:: ((That was quite an interesting trip. I wish I had had more time to study the culture. I wonder if Father has any books that are accurate on Japan.))
<Catseye> ::tears off another piece of a magazine, wads it up, and tosses it into the fire::
<Erik> ::glances up at the large grandfather clock in the corner.. completely nonferrous materials, quite a masterpiece, really.. and frowns::
<Emma> ::Finishes with her done paper, five pages, but the writing is crisp and bold, and well, the letting is large. It mainly focuses on how she could not learn a thing due to the fact she could not read in japanese and therefore could not actually learn anything.:: ((I'm 20...))
<Logan> ::stalks through the hallway towards Erik's office with a more disgruntled look than normal on his face::
<Mystique> Good afternoon Logan...enjoying your jaunts to and from the cottage? ::still leans against the wall::
<Remy> ::watches Wanda for a second, shakes his head:: ((How can she jus' sit dere an' write all dat stuff.. I get bored wit' dat stuff after 10 minutes.))
<Erik> ::gathers the papers together and taps them on the desk to line them up neatly, then sets them in a pile at the corner of the desk::
<Catseye> ::throws the entire rest of the magazine into the fire, watching it burn::
<Pietro> ::looks at what he has done already... only 4 pages:: ((This is enough... I am not gaining anything from wasting my time on this nonsense...)) ::stands up and heads over towards the main desk, and staples the sheets of paper together, before walking back up towards his room::
<Remy> ::looks up to the sky as he takes a drag on his cig and exhales::
<Reynard> ::heads for the downstairs common area, just in time to see Catzy throw a magazine into the fire:: Not cold are you?
<Wanda> ::drops the pencil onto the ground carefully, pretending to be accidental, having picked up the scent from Remy's cigarette, and her eyes linger towards him very slowly:: (( I thought I smelled..))
<Emma> ::Pushes her pale white hair back her ears and neatly signs her paper.:: ((And I could care less about the culture of Japan, I don't even care for much about America's.))
<Catseye> ::starts to toss a couch pillow:: not cold!
<Catseye> fire go down, Catseye make it grow ::nods::
<Reynard> ::tries to grab the pillow:: I don't think they'd like you doing that...
<Erik> ACTION> REY SUCCESSFULLY RESCUES THE PILLOW
<Catseye> ::looks at the pillow::
<Reynard> Well, that's what firewood is for.. ::points at a small ornate wood box which blends nicely with the rest of the decor so as not to stand out::he tosses the pillow back ont the couch::
<Catseye> ::moves over to the wood:: Catzy make fire ::throws a log haphazardly into the fireplace::
<Remy> ::looks back down, catches Wanda's glance::
<Erik> ACTION> SPARKS SHOOT OUT, STIRRED UP BY THE LOG LANDING IN THE COALS.
<Wanda> ::sets down her notepad and stands up, dusting of her dress:: What brings you out here? Father already protesting those foul cigarettes?
<Reynard> ::puts up his arms quickly:: Yes, but the bigger you make it the more wood it takes to keep it big...
<Catseye> ::watches:: pretty... ::reaches down to pick up one of the glowing red things::
<Kurt> ::once downstairs, he stands in the entry room for a moment before moving in the direction of the courtyard::
<Remy> ::shrugs:: It's rude smokin' inside. An' I got sick 'a writtin dat paper so I came out here.
<Emma> ::She leaves the library to take her paper to her bedroom, which she plans on redecorating as soon as she gets in contact back with her bank.::
<Reynard> I don't think you want to touch that, it's very hot... ::looks around for some tongs before the coal burns a hole in the carpet or something worse::
<Catseye> ::squeals loudly and drops it::
<Pietro> ::opens the door to his room and walks in, setting the paper down atop his desk, and then adjusting his clothes in the mirror<wearing blue jeans, and a maroonish t-shirt>:: ((It is awfully quiet around here... Perhaps that was father's objective in assigning this... paper....)) ::scowls and then walks out of his room heading back down the hallway::
<Catseye> ::runs over to the corner and begins to lick her burned hand::
<Wanda> ::curiously steps closer to him:: Oh? I found my paper rather simple. It seems as though it were too simple minded. ::shrugs her shoulders and lets the wind brush against her:: I feel too old for such tasks. While he discusses God knows what with Mr Logan and that..woman..::voice sounds rather disturbed::
<Reynard> ::just quickly kicks the coal back into the stone fireplace and looks at Catzy:: You didn't burn yourself too adly did you? ::looks at her hands::
<Logan> ...afternoon. ::manages that amidst a string of grumblesnorts::
<Emma> ::Walks down the stair ways, wearing white shorts and a pale blue striped shirt.::
<Erik> ::stands up, frowning slightly:: ((What is taking so long..?))
<Remy> I don' do so well wit' sittin' down an writtin' stuff. ::smirks:: dat woman? I sense some tension?
<Catseye> ::sniffles quietly:: hurts ::licks her hand more::
<Kurt> ::briefly goes through the living room on his way to the courtyard, barely even noticing Rey and Catseye::
<Reynard> That's what hot things do. You need to be a little more careful...
<Mystique> I hope it's not too...lonely...out there by yourself. ::brief look up and down his advancing form before opening the door and stepping inside Erik's office::
<Pietro> ::walks down the stairs behind Emma:: ..Hello ::continues down the stairs:: ((She must be finished as well...))
<Wanda> I don't like her. She's after my Father, and she's just a witch. ::grimaces at the thought:: My Father trusts her more than my brother or I.
<Erik> ::looks to the door as it opens:: Ah... excellent. ::straightens::
<Emma> ::Looks over her should, her face cool but she gives Pietro a knowing smile.:: Hello Pietro.
<Mystique> Erik. ::nods to him and takes a seat::
<Catseye> still hurt ::looks around the room and dashes for the stairs::
<Reynard> ::watches her dash off suddenly and shakes his head:: ((Strange girl..))
<Pietro> ::smiles:: How are you Emma? ::looks her up and down upon reaching the bottom of the stairwell:: Done already?
<Remy> pa'nts..
<Logan> ::eyes Mystique as she enters the office, entering behind her:: ((...)) ::snorts, takes a seat, then shakes his head::
<Erik> ::moves out from behind his desk, nodding to Logan when he enters::
<Remy> ::Shakes his head as he puts his cig out::
<Erik> If you would both come with me...?
<Wanda> ::confused expression:: What was that?
<Catseye> ::runs between Emma and Pietro, crying, as she goes up the stairs and holding her hand out::
<Reynard> ::checks around making sure no other embers escaped the fireplace before sitting down on the couch and looking through the magazines piled on the coffee table::
<Remy> Pa'nts, y'know.
<Mystique> ::stands up:: Certainly. ((Business in the levels below?))
<Pietro> ::blinks, watching Catseye running up the stairs:: ....((what the...)) Uhm.. excuse me for a moment... I am going to go see what is wrong with her... ::frowns and then makes his way back up the stairs after Catseye:: Hey! Wait up!
<Emma> Oh, yes. I'm done, one supposes ...::Looks up, watching Catseye run up.:: Catzy?
<Emma> Pardon me...
<Wanda> ::ponders for a second:: Ooh right. Your accent. ::smiles a bit:: I'm sorry, I'm not used to that yet..
<Emma> ::Runs up the stairs, following her.::
<Reynard> ::glances back seeing Catzy dash past Emma and gets up heading in that direction:: ((Maybe she's more hurt than she let me know...))
<Kurt> ::sits on a bench in the courtyard, elbows on his legs and resting his head on his hands::
<Pietro> ::makes his way continuing close behind Catseye:: Wait up! What happened? Are you alright?? ::uses his super speed to try and get infront of her::
<Catseye> ::sits on the floor, getting confused which way her room is:: hurts ::licks her hand again::
<Pietro> ::stops and stands beside her, looking at her now sitting on the floor:: ...What hurts? what happened?
<Catseye> ::holds up her hand with a small red burn mark on her palm::
<Erik> While you both are familiar with the primary access to the sublevels... ::turns to the back wall of his office:: I regret not being quite well enough to give you a more complete tour.
<Erik> ACTION> A BLANK SECTION OF THE REAR WALL NEXT TO A BANK OF CUPBOARDS AND DRAWERS SLIDES AWAY TO REVEAL AN ELEVATOR, MUCH LIKE THE ONE IN THE SOUTH HALL. ERIK MOTIONS TO IT, SILENTLY.
<Remy> ::smiles:: yeah took me a while t' get usedta all de utha non-yat speakers... ::thinks for a second..:: How long y'been livin' here?
<Emma> Ice and soap would work, on that.
<Wanda> Suppose it's been a few years. I think. Time has gone by so quickly since my Father came for us. ::shakes her head, somewhat in thought::
<Logan> How many secrets ya got in this place?
<Mystique> ::narrows her eyes watching the secret passage expose itself:: Is this mechanism activated by your powers alone? ((How could I have missed this before?))
<Reynard> ::comes up behind Emma:: She was playing with the fire and tried to pick up an ember...
<Catseye> hurts ::wipes her nose with her good hand::
<Pietro> ::arches a brow taking her hand, and glancing at it:: It looks like you have been burned.... Hold on... I'll get you some ice... Emma, put some peroxide on it so it doesn't get infected.. ::offers Emma a warm smile before running at his full speed back down the stairs towards the kitchen, to fetch some ice::
<Erik> No, there is also a touchpad which will respond to the same codes I gave you for the south elevator. ::taps a hardly distinguishable plate on the wall, then steps onto the elevator::
<Emma> Well.. now you know better not to do it again. Come along dear, let's get some soap and peroxide on it.::
<Erik> This is the secondary access point to the sublevels. By the way, Logan, I would like to hear your input on the safety and accessibility of the sublevels, before any of the students are allowed down there.
<Catseye> ::stands up, licking her hand again:: hot
<Mystique> ::promptly follows with a subtle eagerness:: ((Hmmm...makes you wonder what else is hidden?))
<Remy> ..Came fo' you?
<Reynard> ::sees that Catzy is being taken care of, she seems to respond better to Emma anyway. He heads off in the direction he saw Kurt going, not really having had the chance to talk to him alone since the candystore in Japan::
<Pietro> ::fills up a plastic bag with some ice cubes and then jets back upstairs, stopping beside Emma and Catseye:: Alright... I have some ice here... But first we need to make sure the burn is disinfected, or the ice might make it worse...
<Emma> I know, dear. I know. ::Walks into her room and bath room and turns on the faucet.:: All right..
<Erik> ACTION> THE ELEVATOR TAKES THEM DOWN. IT OPENS ONTO THE DARKENED 'BRIEFING ROOM', AS ERIK INTRODUCED IT TO THEM BEFORE. ERIK, RATHER THAN MOVING FOR THE HALLWAY EXIT, TURNS TO A SMALLER DOOR AT THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ROOM.
<Catseye> burn ::holds her hand close to her:: Catzey hurt
<Kurt> ((Ahh.. I almost wonder where the others are..))
<Emma> ::Takes a cloth and dampens it before putting soap and works up a light foam.:: Now Catzy, I'm going to clean your hand. It might sting a little, all right?
<Pietro> ::follows behind the two, and upon reaching the bathroom and opening up the closet to pull out some cotton balls and peroxide, waiting for Emma to finish doing her thing::
<Reynard> ::as if in answer to Kurt's thought Rey comes up behind him, calling out before getting too close:: Hello, Kurt wasn't it?
<Mystique> I'm not sure all the children would be ready to venture through these hallways. ::strolls off the elevator and lightly touches a nearby control panel::
<Catseye> make not hurt? ::slowly holds out her hand::
<Kurt> ::slowly turns, blinking at Rey:: Ja, that's right. Guten tag.
<Emma> ::Gently wipes the burn with the soap.:: I'll try my best...
<Erik> ::starts across the room, rather than for the hall:: I believe I have finished calibrations on my.. 'experiment' ::slightly wry smirk:: ..and it is time to reveal it.
<Catseye> ::whines and fidgets::
<Logan> I wouldn't trust any of the runts down here alone, 'specially the Cajun.
<Erik> I do not plan to allow students into the sublevels unattended at any point...
<Emma> Shhh... hush Catzey, it's just hurting the germs...
<Reynard> Haven't really had a chance to talk since Japan. You mind? ::he asks gesturing at the open bench space next to Kurt::
<Pietro> ::leans his back against the wall watching Emma wipe down Catseye's hand:: Just hold on... It'll be alright... ::keeps the bag of ice in one hand and the peroxide in his other::
<Mystique> ::smiles to herself:: ((Logan share my...concerns...)) What experiment?
<Catseye> what germ? ::winces more::
<Kurt> Nein, go ahead.. ::scoots over to give Rey more room::
<Erik> ::steps through the smaller door as it opens for him, turning the room lights up:: Welcome to Polaris.
<Mystique> ::slinks through the door way peering around with a mix of suspicion and anxiousness::
<Erik> ACTION> A FEW SCREENS ON THE WALL ARE GLOWING SOFTLY, DISPLAYING VARIOUS MAPS. A TANGLE OF ODD WIRES, TUBES, CONDUITS, AND MACHINERY BLANKETS WALLS AND HANGS FROM THE CEILING IN PLACES. THERE SEEMS TO BE A CENTRAL CHAIR IN FRONT OF A SEMI-CIRCULAR ARRAY.
<Logan> Hrrmpph.. ::decidedly unimpressed, disinterested scan of the room:: As long as it doesn't blow the place to hell in the middle of the night..
<Emma> When you get hurt, you can get infections from germs that make it hurt a lot worst. ((What the HELL am I doing? I'm not motherly...))
<Remy> ::looks to Wanda::
<Reynard> Thanks. ::sits and looks up at the clear blue sky:: Beautiful country...
<Mystique> And what does it do? ::crosses her arms::
<Remy> Mebbe I should go finish dat report...
<Wanda> ::blinks for a moment, and looks to him:: I'm sorry..What were you saying? ((Got to stop doing that.))
<Erik> I built this device to sense certain varieties of mutant activity. I am afraid I have not been able to create a machine that will detect any type of mutant, but for now, this may help in pinpointing and verifying reports… especially those involving unique energy phenomena.
<Pietro> ::grins at Emma's explanation:: ((This is like teaching a child... Sort of amusing...)) ::waits for Emma to finish:: Alright Catseye... Hold your hand over the sink now.. ::uncaps the bottle of peroxide::
<Catseye> like ants? ::watches::
<Emma> Like ants..
<Mystique> Interesting...so how does it work? Is there any documentation yet? I would like to read up on any material you have.
<Remy> ::amused smile:: Nothin...
<Catseye> oh ::puts her hand in the sink::
<Erik> If you recall the girl I told you I am investigating, in Kenya...? ::glances to Raven as he sits down in the chair::
<Kurt> Ja, I suppose it is beautiful. ::shrugs slightly::
<Wanda> I'm sorry about that..Remy..right? I was just thinking about the past a little. ::frowns, nd resumes her smile::
<Pietro> This might sting a little... Just try and think about something nice... like.. ((She's a cat... cat's like... mice?)) Mice... ::pours the peroxide over her hand for a brief few seconds and then caps it once again:: There... all done... ::puts the peroxide back in the closet, and grabs a towel to give Catseye::
<Logan> ((Like two pigs in the mud...)) ::snorts:: Is this all then?
<Remy> Yah.. hmm de pas' she ain' so great.. ::trails off for a second::
<Emma> ::Sighs.:: ((Poor thing might freak out...))
<Catseye> mice bad ::cringes and whines again::
<Erik> ::slight quirk of an eyebrow:: You need not observe, if you do not wish to, Logan.
<Emma> We'll get you some milk?
<Pietro> ::quickly puts the towel over Catseye's hand:: There... All better... ::puts the ice bag atop her hand after it is dry enough:: Now keep this bag of ice on your hand until it stops hurting alright?
<Catseye> ::sniffs:: cold
<Erik> ACTION> ERIK RELAXES IN THE CHAIR, EYES CLOSING SLIGHTLY AS A FAINT CRACKLE OF STATIC SEEMS TO BUZZ THROUGH THE AIR OF THE ROOM. LIGHTS ALL AROUND THE STRANGE MACHINE LIGHT UP.
<Mystique> Please go ahead...what will be seeing? ::looks to one of the monitors::
<Reynard> ::uncomfortable silence (tm)...::
<Remy> ::snaps out of it:: whaddya t'ink..
<Remy> 'bout all de otha people here
<Pietro> ::smiles:: You should be alright now... ::backs out of the bathroom, having noticed he was blocking the exit, remains standing outside::
<Erik> ACTION> THE MAPS DISPLAYED ON THE MONITORS CHANGE, BECOMING OVERLAID WITH A FLUCTUATING GLOW. MYSTIQUE CAN SEE SMALL BURSTS AND IRREGULARITIES HERE AND THERE, DOTTING THE MAPS...
<Logan> ::shakes his head and heads back upstairs:: ((Relies too much on his toys...))
<Erik> If you will note the .. Serengeti region ::distracted tone:: There is a significant... fluctuation there. I believe this... supports the reports I have heard of ... a weather-altering mutant in the region.
<Catseye> why ants hurt Catzy hand? ::looks up at Pietro::
<Mystique> ::a hand strays to her lips as she stares and studies the monitor intently, eyes devouring all the information displaying itself across the screen::
<Pietro> ::blinks trying to piece together the question;: ...Ants? Wait a second... How did your hand get burnt anyway?
<Reynard> ::has actually slipped into a bit of a meditative state at the moment, just listening to the sounds of nature, the fountain, and Kurt's breathing::
<Erik> Which... in turn, supports the.. whereabouts of the young Ororo Munroe. ::opens his eyes again::
<Kurt> ::after a long pause:: What do you think of this place, mein freund?
<Erik> ACTION> THE MAPS FADE TO NEUTRAL AGAIN, AS THE MACHINE POWERS DOWN. ERIK APPEARS A LITTLE TAXED.
<Mystique> ::pulls her eyes from the screen as it powers down then turns her attention to Erik:: Are you...alright?
<Erik> I am afraid I cannot maintain use of Polaris for a great length of time... ::stands up slowly:: But, clearly, I have pinpointed Ms Munroe.
<Reynard> It's nice, I can be more open here ::tail swishes:: Don't have to hide anything about myself. My room is huge, much bigger than my bedroom at home. ::smiles::
<Mystique> ::moves to help Erik up seeing him visibly weakened but ends up just touching his arm as he stands on his own accord:: I suppose this means we are heading to Kenya?
<Catseye> ::stares at Pietro:: ((tall..)) red.. glow thing
<Emma> Have you heard of fire?
<Pietro> ::looks to Catseye:: ...? ((Red glow thing...? ...Maybe she tried to put her hand in the fire?)) The fire maybe?
<Catseye> Catzy make fire grow, redfur show how, red glow thing fall out
<Wanda> ::shrugs her shoulders:: They're interesting, I suppose.
<Logan> ::walks through the east hall into the grand entry::
<Erik> I.. am heading to Kenya. I originally expected finding this girl would be a significantly more difficult endeavor, but as it is, it should be rather simple. I trust you have no objections to being left in charge of the school, or you would have raised them when I first mentioned this trip...
<Kurt> ::with a slight nod:: ...I would rather not be here. I am still not sure what possessed Raven to come here in the first place.. ::trails off::
<Reynard> Why don't you want to be here?
<Emma> Red glowing thing is called an ember. It's very hot to the touch. Anything that comes from fire will burn you if you don't let it cool off.
<Mystique> I can always conjure up another report for them to do while you are away. How long will you be gone?
<Catseye> em-ber? ember hot? ::looks at the ice:: Catzy no touch
<Pietro> ::nods in agreement to Emma's statement:: Yeah... and then we have to do this again... You don't want to get hurt again right?
<Erik> I do not expect to be away for more than 48 hours... the trip is under 4 hours, in the jet. I merely have to speak with the girl and convince her it is in her best interest to leave her current life behind... ::glances away::
<Kurt> ::with a chuckle:: Ach.. I believe the phrase is.. 'are you kidding me?'. I might have had to hide when we traveled, yes, but it was better than being here.
<Reynard> Don't like being around a lot of other people?
<Mystique> I wish you good journey and a safe return. ::studies Erik while his face is turned from her::
<Kurt> ::his tail twitches:: You could say that.
<Erik> ::inclines his head slightly:: Thank you. I hope no problems arise...
********TIME WARP********
<Erik> SCENE> WUNDAGORE, AFTER DARK. PAPERS ARE FINISHED (OR PROCRASTINATED, IN SOME CASES), AND ACTIVITY AROUND THE CASTLE IS WINDING DOWN FOR THE DAY. THE WEATHER OUTSIDE TOOK A TURN FOR THE WORSE, AND IT IS RAINING HARD.
<Wanda> ::sits in her room, quietly reading while resting on her bed::
<Catseye> ::looks at Wanda:: why sleep now?
<Wanda> ::still looking at the book:: I'm simply reading, Catzy.
<Mystique> ::strolls down the hall towards her room carrying a manilla folder laden with papers:: ((Amazing how the paper work seems to pile up whenever Erik leaves...))
<Reynard> ::is back in the common room once again, making sure no more pillows get near the fire. Leaned back and listening to the rain outside::
<Pietro> ::sits idly on the front porch, beneath the covering<?>, watching the rain fall, and hoping for some lightning:: ((The rain is beautiful...))
<Catseye> ::blinks:: why sleep when dark?
<Kurt> ::in his bedroom, sitting on the floor rather than in his bed or in a chair, hastily finishing up the last of the paper::
<Remy> ::lays on his bed, staring up at the ceiling, abruptly sits up::
<Mystique> ::opens the door to her room:: ((Inventory...order forms...he collects the students...and I have to put together a working school...))
<Logan> ::steps onto the threshold of the castle dripping like a soaked towel and incredibly muddy with an equally wet grocery bag slung over his shoulder::
<Erik> ACTION> MYSTIQUE NOTICES ONE OF HER DRESSER DRAWERS IS PARTIALLY OPEN. FUNNY, SHE'S FAIRLY CERTAIN IT WAS CLOSED CORRECTLY THIS MORNING.
<Wanda> ::sighs:: It's the way it is is all..
<Catseye> Catzy thirsty ::skips over to the door and sprints for the stairs::
<Remy> Need to do somethin'...
<Mystique> ::flips a light switch and closes the door behind her eyeing the drawer:: ((... !))
<Emma> ::Sits in the living room, reading the wall street journal.::
<Remy> ::goes over to his closet.. opens it up and goes through the pockets of his trench::
<Mystique> ::speedily steps forward to it and scans the inside for its contents:: ((If....))
<Logan> ::sniffs idly, before moving towards the kitchen::
<Erik> ACTION> LOGAN CATCHES A FAINT SCENT THAT MAKES THE HAIR ON THE BACK OF HIS NECK PRICKLE. IT'S WAFTING DOWN THE HALL, HARD TO TRACE WHERE PRECISELY IT'S COMING FROM.
<Reynard> ::Watches Logan walk past headed for the kitchen::
<Catseye> ::skids to a stop in the living room:: mrow? ::slinks towards the kitchen::
<Wanda> ::shrugs to herself and resumes reading::
<Kurt> ::reads over the last paragraph, and erases one of the sentences, rewriting it::
<Logan> ::drops the bag, snarls, and follows the scent::
<Erik> ACTION> MYSTIQUE HEARS A WHISPER OF AIR A SPLIT SECOND BEFORE A MASSIVE WEIGHT HITS HER BETWEEN THE SHOULDERBLADES AND SENDS HER SPRAWLING TO THE FLOOR. LARGE HANDS TWIST HER ARMS BEHIND HER AND LOCK HER WRISTS IN PLACE, AND A KNEE DIGS CRUELLY INTO HER SPINE.
<Pietro> ::continues watching the falling rain before standing back up and walking back into the castle::
<Reynard> ::Eyes open fully as he hears Logan's snarl:: ((What the?!))
<Mystique> ::grits her teeth and clenches her eyes in pain as she dizzily struggles upon the floor:: Wha...?
<Erik> ACTION> THE SCENT IS SO FAINT, IT'S HARD TO TRACE. IT'S NOT NEARBY.
<Erik> ACTION> A LOW, FAMILIAR VOICE CHUCKLES RASPILY, JUST BEHIND RAVEN'S EAR. SHE CAN FEEL HOT BREATH ON HER NECK, LITTLE PUFFS OF AIR AS HE SNIFFS HER.
<Erik> Sabretooth> Now, if I didn't know any better, I'd think ya didn't miss me. ::wrenches her arms further, far enough that Raven's shoulder gives a sharp twinge in protest::
<Catseye> ::stops cold in her tracks, seeing Logan::
<Logan> ::eyes Reynard:: There's someone here. Get the others together and hide.
<Mystique> Errr...Victor...you always knew how work me... ::tries to relax her muscles and go limp in his grip::
<Catseye> ::shrugs and wanders over to the dropped groceries::
<Reynard> ::nods once and gets up looking for the others::
<Erik> ACTION> ANYONE IN THE LIVING ROOM OR WEST HALL HEARS A MUFFLED CRASH, COMING FROM THE NORTH HALL, LIKE SOMEONE DROPPED A FEW GLASSES ON THE HARDWOOD FLOOR.
<Wanda> ::closes her book, and sets it on the bedside dresser:: ((That was very enlightening..)) ::smiles slightly, and sits up:: ((I really should sleep, but not before I make my rounds.)) ::steps off the bed and drags herself downstairs slowly::
<Reynard> ::Looks toward the crashing noises::
<Erik> <Sabretooth> ::low laugh:: Nice try, frail. Tell me, how old's the blue pup? ::claws dig into her wrist slightly::
<Emma> Hmm? ::follows the nose into the the crash in the north hall.::
<Erik> ACTION> IN THE NORTH HALL, THEY FIND THE WINDOW SHATTERED, GLASS SCATTERED ACROSS THE FLOOR INSIDE. A HANDFUL OF PEBBLES ARE STREWN AMONGST THE SHARDS OF GLASS.
<Kurt> ::stands, putting his paper and the pencil he was writing with on the nightstand:: ((Finally done..))
<Pietro> ::walks casually towards the kitchen::
<Logan> ::sprints towards the noise still trying to pick up the scent:: ((Where is he?!))
<Catseye> ::picks through the groceries, glancing up at Pietro::
<Emma> ::Looks around the hall.:: Hrm..
<Wanda> ::glances around as she sees people exiting the living room:: ((Is Father home?)) ::blinks and notices the glass shards:: ((What's going on here?)) ::glances up to Emma for a moment silently, and follows behind her::
<Pietro> ::notices Catseye:: ...Hm, whatcha doin there Catseye?
<Reynard> ((Where are we suppose to hide in this place?))
<Mystique> ::face pressed against the ground and teeth clenched more in anger than pain:: How would I know his age....and why do you want to know?
<Emma> ((Shit... who broke in?)) ::Shrugs.:: I have no idea.
<Erik> ACTION> LOGAN CATCHES A DIFFERENT SCENT HERE, MUCH STRONGER. THERE IS A FAINT WHISTLE OF AIR A MOMENT BEFORE ANOTHER SHOWER OF PEBBLES SPEEDS THROUGH THE BROKEN WINDOW. A COUPLE STRIKE LOGAN, MOVING SO FAST THEY BITE ALMOST LIKE BULLETS.
<Catseye> eat ::goes inside the fridge and pulls out an apple:: red thing
<Remy> ::exits his room and walks down the hall, throwing knives and spikes in hand::
<Reynard> ::hears noise near the kitchen and heads towards it hoping to find other students::
<Erik> <Sabretooth> ::grabs a handful of Raven's hair, craning her neck back sharply and grins in her face:: Don't gimme that shit, Raven. Scent don't lie.
<Pietro> ..oh.. I see.. ::reaches into the fridge before she closes it, pulling out a pitcher<?> of milk, then grabbing a cup from the cupboard and pouring himself a glass:: ...Do you want some milk Catseye?
<Wanda> ::frowns and glances about again:: ((We should keep silent, Emma..I have a bad feeling something is going on here.)) ::cautiously looking about:: ((This is very strange..No Mr. Logan or Ms. Darkholme?))
<Logan> ::growls, partly at whatever it is and partly at the students:: Get out of here! ::tries to discern who this second scent belongs to::
<Catseye> ::scratches at the apple:: ok Catzy drink milk
<Kurt> ::goes out of his room, moving towards the stairs:: ((A snack sounds good...)) ....Remy? Why are you carrying those? ::eyes him for a moment::
<Emma> {{No kidding Wanda...}}
<Remy> Was gon' practice some.
<Mystique> ((Emma...! Emma...! Can you hear me? Get Logan to my room now!)) Maybe you should have your nose checked...because I don't know what you are tlaking about.
<Pietro> ::reaches into the cupboard again and pulls out another glass, filling it with milk, and then handing it to her:: There you go.. ::takes a sip of his milk, before putting the milk bottle back in the fridge::
<Erik> ACTION> THE KITCHEN WINDOW SHATTERS INWARD. TWIN TENDRILS OF SOME KIND OF METAL LASH INTO THE ROOM, FOLLOWED SHORTLY BY A MAN IN A STRANGE BODY-SUIT. THE TWO METAL TENDRILS SEEM TO EXTEND FROM HIS ARMS.
<Emma> ::Eyes widen hearing the faint scream from Mystique.:: Logan, you need to go to Ms. Darkholme's now...
<Wanda> ::blinks as she sees Logan being pelted, and gasps silently:: ((No.. Where is he?!)) ::goes to attend to Logan, rather hastily::
<Reynard> ::enters the kitchen and sees Pete and Catzy:: Mr. Logan says there's someone here who's not suppose to be and that we should all hide..though this ::is cut off by the strange man bursting into the kitchen window:: Ayyah!!
<Catseye> ::drinks the milk before the cup shatters from glass flying in:: ahh! ::hides under the table::
<Erik> ACTION> OUTSIDE THE NORTH HALL WINDOW, LOGAN CAN HEAR INSANE, HIGH-PITCHED LAUGHTER. A PIECE OF GLASS ARROWS INTO THE HALL, STRIKING LOGAN DEEP IN THE SHOULDER.
<Kurt> Ahh, I see.. ::nods to Remy before continuing to the stairs, starting down them::
<Erik> <Sabretooth> Don't piss me off, Raven. ::amicable tone as he gives her arm another little twist::
<Emma> ::Runs to the window, peers outside.::
<Pietro> What the!? ::drops his glass of milk from sudden shock:: Who are you?! ::steps in front of Catseye, turning his head briefly to Catseye:: Get out of here Catseye! Reynard! Get her somewhere safe! ::turns back to look at the man standing in the kitchen:: ((What the hell is this?!))
<Erik> ACTION> THE MAN IN THE KITCHEN GRINS, SENDING BOTH TENDRILS TOWARD PIETRO.
<Logan> ::growls and pops his claws, instinctively ripping the glass from his shoulder, then darts towards the nearest bogey to open up a can of whupass:: ((Too many of them...))
<Reynard> ::ducks under the table and tried to take Catzy by the arm:: Let's get out of here!
<Emma> Logan! ::Turns around to look at him.:: ((Shit, he's hurt.)) {{<to Logan> I don't think Raven would want my help unless it's desperate...}}
<Catseye> :;gets dragged along, clutching to the shiny apple::
<Wanda> ::stumbles backwards away from the arrow attack, more than likely cutting her hands from the glass shards:: ((My god..)) ::clenches her teeth, and slowly rises partially:: ((What are we up against?)) ::frowns, still in mid-rise position::
<Emma> ::Closes her eyes tightly, trying to contact Mystique.:: {{What's wrong? Who is it?}}
<Mystique> ::grits her teeth:: ((His weight is too much...for me to maneuver...Emma! Get the children to safety...see if you can get to the elevator and use this access code...!)) The kid is 19 according to school records!
<Erik> ACTION> LOGAN APPARENTLY JUMPS OUT THE WINDOW... HE SEES A BLUR OF MOTION, AS A SPINNING FIGURE CAREENS TOWARD HIM. DUST, PEBBLES, AND DEBRIS AROUND THE SPINNING MAN ARE PICKED UP AND FLUNG OUTWARDS WITH THE MOTION, CREATING DEADLY PROJECTILES.
<Pietro> ::notices the incoming tendrils:: ((Shit! What the hell is going on?!)) ::tries to dodge the tendrils and get behind the tendril-guy::
<Catseye> what happen! ::tries to shake free of Rey's grip:: glass break on Catzy
<Emma> ::Runs to grab Wanda's arm.:: Raven told me to get everyone into the an elevator...!
<Erik> <Constrictor> ..Wha..? ::confused by Pietro's sudden burst of speed, turns around, lashing the tendrils out again::
<Wanda> ::stands up, noticing Logan's departure, and the strange blur of objects:: ((What in the world..? He's after it, whatever it is..)) Get clear! ::shouts and focuses a hex towards the blur::
<Emma> {{<to all students> Elevator as quick as you can, NOW!}}
<Catseye> ::looks around:: lady talk?
<Remy> ::grins:: Time fo' so fun downstairs.. ::heads down the stairs::
<Reynard> ::Has absolutely no idea where to go incase of an emergency.. he leads Catzy through the dining room and into the main entry way:: ((If they're coming in through the windows then they won't be using the front door, I hope)) ::gets Emma's alert and heads for the closest elevator::
<Pietro> ::tries to use his speed once more to get behind Constrictor again, trying to distract him enough, and send a kick towards his back::
<Erik> ACTION> THE SPINNING FIGURE HITS A PATCH OF ROTTEN LEAVES IN THE RAIN AND SLIPS, CRASHING INTO THE WALL HARD.
<Logan> ::growls, slipping into a rage as he tries to tackle the marauder::
<Kurt> ::blinks, giving a start:: ((..Emma!? What's going on?)) ::changes direction, running for the south hall::
<Erik> <Riptide> ::eyes bulge:: Shit! ::scrambles to his feet, trying to get out of Wolverine's range::
<Wanda> ::gets her arm grabbed by Emma, wildly looking at her as her eyes have gone white, a result of her power usage:: We can't leave him to die, Emma!
<Emma> {{I don't know!}}
<Erik> ACTION> PIETRO KICKS CONSTRICTOR IN THE BACK, BUT A TENDRIL LASHES BACKWARDS AND KNOCKS PIETRO OFF HIS FEET
<Catseye> redfur hurt Catszy! ::tries to shake free again::
<Logan> ::tries to tackle riptide and plunge his claws into his right shoulder::
<Mystique> You still did not answer my question, Victor? ::still trapped in Victor's grasp::
<Pietro> ((Shit!)) ::gets smacked with a tendril, and hits the floor:: ((Uh oh...)) ::Tries to scramble backwards and get back up to his feet as quickly as possible:: Who are you!? What do you want?!
<Erik> <Sabretooth> ::appears to be listening to the faint sounds outside the door.. turns his attention back to Raven:: Who's askin' the questions here, you or me? ::pats her cheek with one clawed hand, leaving a little scratch:: Sloppy, you know... I'd have expected better than this from you.
<Erik> <Constrictor> Strictly business, buddy. ::smirks:: Recovering some stolen merchandise, y'know?
<Erik> ACTION> LOGAN'S CLAWS NARROWLY GRAZE RIPTIDE'S SHOULDER, AS THE MARAUDER STAGGERS BACK TO HIS FEET, LOOKING A BIT SHAKEN.
<Wanda> ::while being dragged down the hall, notices the blood dropping on the floor behind her, and slowly raises her hand:: ((How..? The glass.)) ::looks down at her bloodied hand for a moment, and then back up:: Can you contact him, Emma?
<Mystique> He's not yours if that is your line of thinking.
<Kurt> ::once at the elevator, he jabs at the button, waiting impatiently for the elevator to open::
<Pietro> I don't know what you're talking about! We've stolen nothing from you! ((Who the hell is this guy?!)) ::gets back to his feet, and starts to think quick, taking off for the tennis courts outside::
<Logan> RARRRRRRRRRRHHHH! ::lunges at riptide swiping at his midsection::
<Erik> ACTION> RIPTIDE SPINS BACK INTO ACTION, A SMALL SPRAY OF BLOOD SPATTERING ACROSS LOGAN... FOLLOWED BY A MUCH LARGER SPRAY AS RIPTIDE SPINS STRAIGHT INTO THE OUTSTRETCHED CLAWS.
<Catseye> ::tries to change back to housecat form::
<Emma> I didn't see who do did that... I'm afraid I can't for now. ::Dragged herself and Wanda to where the west hall way starts.::
<Pietro> ::tries to desperately loosen the tennis court nets from their poles:: ((Comeon! Damnit!))
<Erik> <Constrictor> ... ::blinks again, as Pietro disappears, then runs out of the kitchen and dining room, peering around the hall::
<Erik> ACTION> RIPTIDE DROPS, ALL RIGHT... IN TWO SURPRISED LOOKING AND VERY MESSY HALVES.
<Mystique> ((God damn it...where are you Logan? I swear if this flea bag ever gets off me I'll fill him personally with bullet holes.))
<Remy> Ooh! Found one. ::throws a throwing knife at Constrictor::
<Wanda> ::frowns as she looks over her shoulder, the expression almost becoming a permanent look on her face:: Damnit..I don't know what's going on right now..And the others aren't here. I can't let them just die while we hide.
<Emma> ... ::sighs:: I have to get to the elevator to help anyone who can't fight. I'll come back up once everyone is safe. All right?
<Logan> ::snarls, sheathing his claws, and darting back inside the castle:: CREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEED!
<Erik> ACTION> A TENDRIL SMACKS REMY'S THROWING KNIFE AWAY, AS ANOTHER TENDRIL SNAKES AROUND HIS WAIST AND HOISTS HIM OFF THE GROUND, ROUGHLY
<Reynard> ::finds himself holding air as Catzy shrinks into a purple housecat.. looks down at her:: Umm, okay...
<Catseye> ::follows Reynard anyway::
<Remy> ::taken off guard as the wind is knocked out of him shortly:: hmm.. mebbe dat wasn' such a good idea, eh?
<Kurt> ::he steps onto the elevator, then stares for a moment at the buttons inside it:: ((..Emma! What good is being in the elevator going to do!?))
<Reynard> ::dashes full speed for the end of the hall, mashing the buttons for the elevator::
<Logan> ::sniffs, scenting for any of the students' blood, and creed simultaneously::
<Catseye> ::hops into the elevator, hiding behind Kurt::
<Wanda> ::bites her lip, looking torn in directions, and now clutching onto her bloody hand::
<Erik> <Sabretooth> And why didn't you ever tell me you were staying with all these *interesting* people? ::smirks:: Maybe if I leave you bleedin' out all over the carpet, the runt'll smell it in time to liven this party up a little.
<Remy> ::charges up a throwing spike and throws it at constrictors face, trying to distract him more than hit him, struggles::
<Emma> {{That's what your mother said to do.}} ::Runs down the hall and spots Catseye and Reynard.:: {{LOGAN! Someone's in Raven's room!}}
<Pietro> ((Finally!)) ::Finishes getting the nets loose and jets back to the castle with net in hand, his body wet from the rain outside:: ((This bastard picked the wrong place to try and rob...)) ::upon reaching the hallway once more and noticing Remy having him distracted:: ((here goes nothing...)) ::tries to use his super speed to be able to tie up constrictor with the tennis net, running circles around him::
<Erik> ACTION> REMY IS BATTERED RATHER HARD AGAINST A WALL, THEN TOSSED FURTHER DOWN THE HALL
<Wanda> ((I'm worried about Pietro too..)) ::turns around, and starts back towards the living room area::
<Remy> non.. not a good ::smashed against the wall and lands down the hall, slides for a few feet after he land:: ugh..
<Erik> ACTION> LOGAN CAN'T SMELL MUCH OF ANYTHING BUT THE BLOOD AND OTHER BODILY SUBSTANCES THAT ARE NOW COVERING HIM, COURTESY OF RIPTIDE. HE MAKES QUITE A FEARSOME PICTURE, DRIPPING GORE AS HE STALKS ALONG.
<Logan> ::up the stairs to mysti's room it is, pops his claws and tries to kick in the door when he gets there::
<Emma> ::Runs into the elevator.:: {{Raven. I'm here with some of the kids who decided to listen to me.}} ::Snorts to herself.:: ((Idiots.))
<Mystique> Oh you wouldn't do that Victor...not after all we mean to each other. He will be here shortly, I promise. In the meantime, why don't you let me up so we can play catch up like the old friends we are.
<Kurt> ::blinks, looking to those who have gotten on the elevator:: ..NOW can I know what is going on?
<Reynard> ::keeps mashing the elevator button:: Come on!
<Catseye> ::meows and looks up at Emma:: Catzy here
<Erik> ACTION> SABRETOOTH GRINS SHARPLY, LUNGING TO HIS FEET AND DRAGGING RAVEN UP IN THE SAME MOTION. THE ELEVATOR IS AN ELEVATOR. IT RESPONDS TO THE LOGICAL COMMANDS, EVEN IN CRISIS SITUATIONS. SABRETOOTH THROWS RAVEN INTO THE DOOR AS LOGAN KICKS IT IN.
<Emma> Someone... I think is attacking...
<Remy> ::tries to pick himself up off the floor:: Note t' self.. don' ever try dat 'gain..
<Reynard> ::Enters the elevator with the rest of them::
<Erik> ACTION> CONSTRICTOR IS ABRUPTLY WRAPPED IN TENNIS NETS, BUT HIS TENDRILS ARE FAR STRONGER THAN THE MATERIAL, RIPPING THROUGH IT LOUDLY. HE STALKS AFTER PIETRO.
<Wanda> ((Father will be extremely angry, but I can't just hide.)) ::gasps as she sees Remy slumped over, and moves to his side:: What's happening?! ::looks ahead of him::
<Erik> <Constrictor> Just tell me where the damn telepath is, and the Summers kid, huh?
<Reynard> I would think so, we were in the kitchen and some guy with ropes or vines or something coming out of his wrists and some weird body armor burst through a window...
<Emma> ::Grits her teeth.:: {{Raven, I'm at the elevator!}}
<Mystique> ::smacked full force by her own door slumps over to side groaning::
<Logan> ::doesn't express any concern for Raven at all, there's nothing but blood lust in his eyes, as he lunges at creed::
<Kurt> Attacking? ::eyes go wide, then he shakes his head:: Verdammt, and we are supposed to wait here?
<Emma> ::Blinks, feeling the black out coming from Raven.:: Something's bad happened to Raven...
<Pietro> ((...Wonderful.. How the hell am I going to-.... What does he want with Emma and Alex?)) ::grits his teeth and sets back off at super speed, trying to distract Constrictor:: ((Hopefully Remy takes advantage of this...))
<Remy> ((T'ink cajun, t'ink..)) ::winces as he stalks around behind constrictor, holds his right arm to himself::
<Mystique> ((Access code...panel...look...)) ::picks herself up feeling very disoriented from her assault::
<Erik> <Sabretooth> ::grins, motioning for Logan to come right in, mockingly:: I see you got to Rip first.
<Wanda> ((Pietro too..)) ::narrows her eyes as she stands:: ((Remember the old method, Pietro..)) ::raises her nonbloodied hand, and makes the hex gesture once more, directed to the back of Constrictor::
<Erik> ACTION> SABRETOOTH SIDESTEPS LOGAN'S LUNGE, LEAVING A BLOODY ROW OF CLAWMARKS ALONG LOGAN'S SHOULDER.
<Remy> ..((Here goes nuthin..)) ::runs at Constrictor and jumps on him.. touches his costume and mask and charges it::
<Emma> ::Leans over to the acess code.::
<Kurt> ..Raven!? ..We.. we have to help her! Where is she!?
<Emma> Logan's going to help her.
<Mystique> ::stumbles forwards just barely reaching her dresser in which she clings to to steady herself, her head throbbing in pain::
<Logan> Grrraaarrghhhh! ::tries to spin around and rake creed across the spine::
<Kurt> And we are supposed to leave everything to Herr Logan!? If you'll not tell me where she is, I'll look for her myself! ::looking more than a bit upset::
<Erik> ACTION> CONSTRICTOR, BUSY SWATTING AT AIR IN HIS ATTEMPTS TO HIT PIETRO, STUMBLES WHEN REMY LEAPS ONTO HIM. AS REMY CHARGES THE COSTUME, HE FEELS AN ODD FEEDBACK, RECOGNIZING IT A MOMENT LATER AS A POWERFUL SURGE OF ELECTRICITY, COMING THROUGH THE TENDRILS. THE SHOCK KNOCKS HIM BACK AGAIN, BUT PATCHES OF THE COSTUME ARE GLOWING ODDLY.
<Emma> ::Sighs.:: I'm going to take Reynard and Catzy to the Belltower. We'll be safer there. You go help Raven and the others.. She's in her room.
<Catseye> Catzy scared
<Wanda> ((Hrm, didn't work..)) ::blinks at the sudden glowing armor of Constrictor, and moves to attend to Remy:: ((This is insanity..))
<Kurt> Danke! ::he teleports to just down the hall from her room, not caring about everyone else in the elevator::
<Remy> AhHh..oof. ::falls back again:: ..nuthin' thing someone needs t' remin' me not ta do.. ugh :Winces::
<Erik> ACTION> THE GLOWING PATCHES EXPLODE A MOMENT LATER. CONSTRICTOR IS SLAMMED INTO THE WALL WHEN THE STRANGE 'BATTERY' ON HIS BACK EXPLODES IN A PARTICULARLY FORCEFUL BURST.
<Pietro> ::notices Remy's strange attack and then dashes over towards him:: Are you alright?? ::suddenly notices Wanda:: What are you doing here Wanda?! Get out of here!! ::runs back towards Constrictor, sliding to a sudden halt after noticing the explosions:: ((.....))
<Reynard> ::is hit with the strong smell of Kurt's after-'port smoke::coughs some::
<Mystique> ::fumbles with the drawer of her dresser and pulls forth a pistol:: Shit... ::grimaces at the pain still wracking her head and body::
<Erik> ACTION> LOGAN FEELS HIS CLAWS CATCH ON FLESH THIS TIME, BUT VICTOR KEEPS GRINNING MADLY, DARTING TO ONE SIDE AND SLASHING AT HIM AGAIN
<Emma> ::Plugs in the access code to the elevator.::
<Erik> ACTION> THE ELEVATOR TAKES WHOEVER IS IN IT TO SUBLEVEL ONE.
<Kurt> ::he stares a moment at seeing the door to Raven's room gone, then runs to the doorway of her room::
<Mystique> ::whirls to see Kurt:: Kurt?! What are you doing?!
<Logan> ::tries to plunge his claws upward into creed's gut::
<Wanda> ::expression goes blank at what's happened with the constrictor.. she slowly turns to look at Pietro with her Father's expression becoming evident:: No Pietro. I will not hide while my family is being attacked.
<Erik> <Sabretooth> ::cold gleam in his eye, turns, leaping at Kurt, away from Logan::
<Kurt> .........! ::tries to teleport next to Raven before Sabretooth can reach him::
<Erik> ACTION> KURT IS IMPACTED WITH A GOOD TWO-HUNDRED OR SO POUNDS OF LARGE, MEAN, PERSON AS HE TRIES TO PORT, AND HE LOSES CONCENTRATION
<Emma> We're... not going anywhere...
<Remy> Aww fam'ly.. I feel so special.. ::smirks, winces, tries to stand again::
<Pietro> ::Takes the opportunity to turn around to confront Remy and Wanda:: Come on! Lets go! Now while he's hurt!
<Reynard> ::to no one in particular:: Where are we?
<Logan> ::charges creed, tries to pounce on his back and plunge his claws in his head::
<Mystique> Victor! ::takes aim at Sabretooth and stops just in time seeing Logan jump into the fray::
<Wanda> Pietro, help Remy up. I'll take care of this.. (( Remember what Father said.. To focus on what you think would be a legit effect.)) ::glances at the ceiling for a moment, and sends a hex at it, particularly to the portion above Constrictor:: Stay back, you two.
<Kurt> AHHH! ::instinctively lashes a fist out at Sabretooth before hitting the floor(?)::
<Catseye> ::shivers::
<Emma> Just... wait here. No opening the doors. ::Waits until Rey and Cat leave and goes up again into the elevator.::
<Catseye> ::looks at Rey and takes off::
<Reynard> ::watches Emma go back up::he looks down at Catzy:: I think we should stay right here...
<Pietro> ((Damn her stubbornness!)) ::Grits his teeth trying to help Remy to his feet::
<Erik> ACTION> SABRETOOTH HAS KURT BY THE THROAT AND IS HALFWAY BACK TO HIS FEET WHEN LOGAN'S CLAWS RAKE DOWN ONE SHOULDER, MISSING HIS INTENDED TARGET A BIT. SABRETOOTH SNARLS IN PAIN AND TWISTS, SLAMMING LOGAN BACK INTO A WALL.
<Emma> {{<to Pietro Are you all right? Have you seen anyone else?}}
<Catseye> ::runs down the hallway::
<Mystique> ::gaining a clear shot, plugs Sabretooth in the back as fast as the bullets will fire::
<Pietro> ((...what the hell?)) ::double-takes at hearing voices in his head:: ((Emma?))
<Reynard> Hey I said wait here! ::chases after Catzy::
<Erik> ACTION> CONSTRICTOR TWITCHES A FEW TIMES, BUT DOESN'T RISE FROM THE FLOOR. ELECTRICITY IS STILL SPARKING AROUND HIM.
<Kurt> ::gasps for air, reaching up to grab at Sabe's arm, closing his eyes in an effort to try and teleport over to Raven again::
<Emma> {{Yes, it's me... I'm a telepath. What floor are you on? Go to the nearest elevator.}}
<Wanda> ::looks over to Pietro as her eyes return to their normal state:: Are you alright, Pietro? ::concern reflects in her tone::
<Logan> ::snarls and claws violently at creed trying to wriggle free::
<Catseye> redfur hurt Catseye ::looks for an open door::
<Erik> <Sabretooth> ::eyes widen as the bullets rip into him:: You little BITCH! ::snarls at Raven:: Oughta gut fuzzy here for--
<Pietro> ::finishes raising Remy to his feet and helps him to put an arm around his shoulder, and starting to trudge as quickly as he can walk towards the elevator, grabbing Wanda by the wrist on the way:: ((We are on the way... We were caught in battle with some weirdo with metal tenticles)) I am fine Wanda.... ::continues forward through the grand entry towards the south hall::
<Emma> {{What floor?}}
<Erik> ACTION> SABRETOOTH CHOKES, LOOKING A BIT PERTURBED AS CLAWS EMERGE THROUGH HIS CHEST FROM BEHIND. HE DROPS KURT, AND STAGGERS AWAY FROM LOGAN AND THE WALL, WITH A GURGLING GROWL.
<Reynard> What? When did I hurt you?
<Wanda> ::moves to the other side of Remy to help Pietro move him:: ((He's angry. I suppose he has a right to be.)) Where are we going?
<Emma> ::Waits on the first floor, the elevator door open.::
<Mystique> ::rushes forward and grabs Kurt by the arm, furiously draggin him away:: Kurt!
<Logan> ::lunges at creed, clawing away with less finesse but more rage::
<Catseye> ::runs until the hallway ends:: ((Catzy stuck.. dark.. cold..)) ::hisses::
<Pietro> ((The first floor... We are going down the southern hallway now..)) ::notices Wanda take Remy's other side:: To the elevator...
<Emma> ((This is insane.))
<Emma> ::Paces, randomly hitting the 'open' button as she waits.::
<Reynard> ::stays a good distance away from her, she has nowhere to go anyway::soothing voice:: Just calm down...
<Erik> <Sabretooth> ::hisses softly:: I'll be back, Raven.. ::blocks a few of Logan's swipes and takes others, grabbing one of his wrists and jerking hard to throw him off balance::
<Wanda> Another? ::notices her bloodied hand having left prints on Remy's clothing:: Damn it, again..::mumbles under her breath softly::
<Kurt> ::had started to crawl away before being grabbed and dragged, speaking hoarsely:: ..Raven...! Are you alright!?
<Mystique> Come on...and next time listen to me! ::dashes from the room pulling Kurt in tow::
<Pietro> ....What happened to your hand??? ::trudges down the south hallway, noticing Emma waiting at the end in the elevator::
<Erik> ACTION> SABRETOOTH SPINS AND RUSHES AT THE WINDOW, RAISING A BLEEDING ARM TO HIS FACE BEFORE HE CRASHES THROUGH THE GLASS. A MOMENT LATER, A HEAVY THUD CAN BE HEARD OUTSIDE, AND SOUNDS OF FLIGHT.
<Catseye> ::pushes against the nearest door::
<Wanda> I cut it on the glass on the floor when Logan was attacked, I think..::her voice trails off as she wraps her cloak around it tightly:: Don't worry about it right now. And I still want to know what the devil is going on..
<Logan> CREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEED! ::charges towards the window::
<Kurt> ::manages to stumble to his feet, gingerly rubbing his neck with his other hand as he runs with her:: Nein.. couldn't leave you there..
<Emma> Does this happen often? ::Tries to sound annoy, more sounds more wearied than annoyed.::
<Erik> ACTION> SABRETOOTH IS HALFWAY ACROSS THE LAWN BY NOW, HEADING FOR THE TREES
<Catseye> ::shifts back to human form, trying the door again::
<Pietro> ....There were more of these attacks elsewhere?! ::helps Remy into the elevator:: Wanda, you and Emma get to a safe place... I need to see if anyone is in danger elsewhere! ::before waiting for a reply, jets off to look around various places in the castle for signs of trouble/or trapped students::
<Reynard> Just tell me what I did...
<Remy> ..Creed?
<Mystique> ::racing down the North hall and turns into the West hall:: Next time...you must! Do you understand me?
<Remy> ::gets into the elevator, braces himself against the wall::
<Logan> ::breathes heavily, calming somewhat, remembering there're bigger problems::
<Catseye> ::frantically tries to get in the door:: go way!
<Kurt> ...I.. ((..Nein, I will not!)) ...ja.
<Erik> ACTION> THE CASTLE IS EERILY QUIET NOW... CONSTRICTOR LIES ON THE FLOOR OUTSIDE THE DINING ROOM. RIPTIDE LIES IN PIECES OUTSIDE THE NORTH WINDOWS. CREED IS LONG GONE.
<Reynard> ::not moving any closer to her::still calm voice:: What did I do?
<Emma> Do any of you people listen by the way?
<Wanda> Are you sure you're alright? ((Damn him, he always does that..)) ::looks over to Remy, tracing her fingers over where he was wounded with care::
<Erik> ACTION> CATSEYE CANNOT OPEN THE DOOR AT THE END OF THE LONG CORRIDOR.
<Pietro> ::stops in his tracks in the north hallway, aghast from the site before him:: ((....My god...)) ::resists the urge to vomit from the gore, before taking back off towards the upstairs to check the rooms::
<Mystique> ::hops down the stairs into the entry hall glancing back to make sure Kurt is following and then heads to her right::
<Kurt> ::is following her alright, at a slightly slower run than usual::
<Logan> ::tries to scent for the students amidst the ichor of the evening::
<Catseye> ::sits on the floor, facing the wall::
<Mystique> ::makes it into the south hall and spies the elevator at the far end, increases her speed:: Kurt...port ahead of me to the elevator.
<Reynard> ::sits down crosslegged where he is, giving up on trying to get an answer out of Catzy for the moment::
<Remy> ::winces slightly:: Yeah, I been thru worse, no biggy. ::forces a smile::
<Pietro> ((Damnit.... I hope everyone got to safety....)) ::sighs at the lack of finding anyone, and then heads back down towards the elevator once more::
<Kurt> ::nods and 'ports to the elevator, pressing the button to open it and stepping inside::
<Wanda> ::shakes her head and helps him to the elevator:: I'm not sure that it's over yet.. ((Father, where the hell are you?))
<Emma> Is that everyone? ::sighs before entering the code to go downstairs.::
<Mystique> ::reaches the elevator:: Emma...? Is everyone safe?
<Wanda> ::moves inside the elevator, looking to the others while still clutching her hand:: Do we know that the mansion is secure? ::her voice rises a bit::
<Emma> Yes, I think so...
<Remy> ::steps in.., leans against the wall in the elevator::
<Pietro> ::reaches the elevator directly behind Mystique:: I checked the upstairs and downstairs.... Despite a few corpses, I did not see any of the other students....
<Emma> I think we need to gather our wits before securing anything...
<Wanda> Corpses? ::her face pales a little:: Who..?
<Logan> ::let's pretend i can smell your terror and i head towards the elevator in Erik's office::
<Pietro> ....One was our little friend, and the other was too gruesome to describe... ::begins to turn pale, as he recalls the sight::
<Erik> ACTION> A SHORT DISTANCE FROM THE CASTLE, ALEX IS ON HIS WAY BACK FROM AN ALL DAY HIKE, AND DRENCHED FROM THE DOWNPOUR. HE HEARS TWIGS CRACKING AND HEAVY FOOTSTEPS POUNDING TOWARD HIM.
<Logan> ::emerges from the elevator in the subbasement::
<Remy> Gon' need a bath.. mebbe a massage.. any one wanna oblige me? ::smirks::
<Kurt> ..Who were these intruders? ::glances to Raven as if she might be able to answer::
<Mystique> ::steps out of elevator into the sublevel:: Follow me children...are any of you injured?
<Emma> ::Holds her head, closing her eyes briefly.:: ((Such a headache...))
<Logan> ::sheathes his claws before he stalks towards the Mystique and the rest of the students::
<Remy> ::waits for the others to get out:: How ol' we gotta be 'fore we ain' children no more?
<Pietro> The man we fought, said he was here to re-capture stolen property..... ::eyeing Mystique, following behind her into the sub-basement::
<Erik> ACTION> LOGAN CAN SMELL A TERRIFIED CATZY AND REY DOWN AT THE END OF THE CORRIDOR BY THE HANGAR, AS WELL
<Catseye> ::meows loudly::
<Wanda> ::covers her hand under her cloak, and shakes her head as she follows:: ((I'm becoming rather tired of being called a damnable child.)) ::continues to support Remy::
<Mystique> ::looks to Logan coming towards them:: Creed?
<Kurt> ::trails after the others, still rubbing at his neck::
<Logan> Gone. The runts all in one piece still?
<Remy> ..wait a secont.. Creed?
<Reynard> ::not so much terrified as confused as to why Catzy seems afriad of him::
<Erik> ACTION> LOGAN IS STILL COVERED IN BLOOD AND GORE, AND SMELLS QUITE FOUL. AT LEAST HIS OWN WOUNDS HAVE CLOSED.
<Mystique> ::ushers the group of students towards the infirmary and opens the door for them:: We shall see in a moment.
<Catseye> ::goes back to being a small cat, meowing loudly again::
<Alex> ::Narrows his eyes at the twigs cracking:: ((Animal or something, maybe? Or..one of the others?)) ::Hands crackle with energy::
<Wanda> ((They seem quite familiar with him..)) ::looks to Pietro for a moment, before noticing Logan:: ((I think I've seen it all now..))
<Pietro> ....::glances at Logan up and down:: I suppose you were the reason for the dead guy in the northern hallway? ::looks around for the others:: Where are Reynard and Catseye? Did they get to safety?
<Logan> ::stares through Pietro, ignoring his questions:: Where's Summers?
<Emma> Yes, they got to safety. ::Said in a harsh icy tone.:: They actually listened to me.
<Erik> ACTION> A HULKING FIGURE LOOMS OUT OF THE SHADOWS IN FRONT OF HIM, BLEEDING. THE MAN SNARLS WHEN HE SPIES HIM, AND LUNGES STRAIGHT AT HIM.
<Emma> They're down the damn hall..
<Remy> ::moves towards the infirmary..with Wanda's help::
<Wanda> I'm ..not sure Mr. Logan. I have not seen him all day. ::frowns, considering::
<Emma> ::walks past the other students towards Rey and Catzy despite her pounding headache.::
<Alex> ::Eyes go wide:: What the hell?! ::Unleashes a full strength blast, reflexively at the man lunging at him::
<Pietro> ::glares icily towards Emma:: Sometimes things don't go according to plan... ::turns to look at Logan:: ....I don't know... He's not inside the castle though... I checked both levels... I assumed he was down here.
<Mystique> ::holding the door to the medlab open:: All of you...get inside and take a seat on the tables...and don't touch anything...and don't move. ::hard edged annoyed tone quite evident::
<Erik> ACTION> SABRETOOTH GRUNTS IN PAIN AS HAVOK'S BLAST FLIPS HIM BACK HARD INTO A TREE.
<Catseye> ::hears someone approaching and meows again::
<Reynard> ::turns watching Emma approach, smelling her before seeing her in the dark corridor::
<Kurt> ::sighs as he moves into the medlab and moves to sit on a table as far away from the door as possible::
<Wanda> ::sighs faintly, and moves into the room, helping Remy to one of the tables:: Let me see. ::her tone is quiet, yet stern::
<Logan> Goddamnit... ::stalks towards the elevator muttering darkly and swearing:: Stay down here, all of you.
<Emma> ::Ignores Mystique as she approaches the other two.:: We're all down the hall.. ::Picks up Catzy.:: Follow me.
<Erik> <Sabretooth> ::pained, hoarse breathing, glares at Havok:: Fuck this, ain't worth my trouble. You can tell your friends back there... they better keep an eye behind 'em, cuz I'll be back... ::bloody grin, turns and disappears off into the woods again::
<Reynard> ::rises from his sitting position and follows Emma, holding back his questions::
<Mystique> ::morphs her clothing slightly to form a holster attached to her hip and rests her gun before stepping into the med lab:: Anyone hurt?
<Pietro> ::Walks into the med lab and puts his hand on Wanda's shoulder:: Let Miss Darkholme take care of it... You need medical attention as well.. ::moves to guide Wanda to another of the tables::
<Alex> ::Blinks, looking confused:: ...Who the hell was that? ::Moves to rush back towards the castle:: ((What the fuck is going on?!))
<Wanda> ::shakes her head, shrugging off Pietro:: I'm fine.
<Erik> ACTION> AS ALEX LEAVES THE COVER OF THE WOODS, HE CAN SEE SIGNS OF TROUBLE AROUND THE CASTLE. A WINDOW ALONG THE NORTH HALLWAY HAS BEEN SHATTERED, AND THERE'S A COUPLE OF DARK SHAPES LYING ON THE GRASS IN FRONT OF IT.
<Catseye> ::squirms, not wanting to be picked up:: mrow!
<Remy> ::takes a seat, moves his right arm around::
<Mystique> ::moves to Remy and eyes him:: What are your injuries?
<Pietro> ::stern and almost harsh tone:: No.. Wanda you are not fine... ::glares at her:: Sit down on the table Wanda, you are bleeding...
<Alex> ::Blinks, looking around:: What the hell happened here? ::Looks towards the dark shapes, moving slowly towards them::
<Logan> ::stalks towards alex in the darkness purposely trying to sneak up on him:: You okay, kid?
<Remy> ::shrugs:: Nothin' major.. no broken bones I t'ink
<Wanda> It's just a scratch. ::mumbles:: My own fault for not having watched myself better.
<Kurt> ::glances over at the others, curling his tail around himself::
<Emma> ::Walks into the med lab, then puts Catzy down on the floor.::
<Remy> Wait I take dat back...
<Mystique> hmmrrff ::narrows her eyes darkly at him before moving to Kurt:: ...how about you?
<Erik> ACTION> ALEX MAKES OUT THE UPPER AND LOWER HALVES OF A MAN SPRAWLED ON THE GRASS... CLEARLY NOT ATTACHED. LOGAN THEN CHOOSES THAT MOMENT TO LOOM OUT OF THE SHADOWS, COVERED IN MORE GORE THAT ONCE BELONGED TO THE MAN IN PIECES.
<Alex> ::Hands flare with energy, nearly blasting Logan, before stopping and taking a breath:: ...Damnit, Logan! Don't do that! I just got ambushed by some...thing. I don't know who the hell it was...::Stares at the man, then at Logan agape for a moment:: What the hell happened here?
<Remy> ::moves his arm up and down again, winces:: Cracked rib or two..
<Erik> ACTION> ALEX REALIZES HE HAS SEEN THE DEAD MAN SOMEWHERE BEFORE... SOMEONE HANGING AROUND ONE OF SINISTER'S LABS, PERHAPS?
<Logan> ::sniffs:: Not here, inside. ::gestures for him to follow::
<Pietro> Your fault or not.... Do you want that cut to get infected? ::stalks over towards one of the cabinets to fetch some peroxide::
<Catseye> ::finds someplace to hide::
<Emma> ::Coldly.:: Do you have asprin?
<Mystique> ::picks a piece of glass from Kurt's curly hair:: Kurt...are you alright?
<Wanda> ::frown furthers:: You don't have to baby me anymore Pietro, I'm not a child. Although some around here want to treat me as such..
<Catseye> ::meows loudly again from under the medical table::
<Kurt> ::with a small, forced smile:: Ja...
<Reynard> ::sits by himself, big moment comes and he runs and hides... like he was instructed to do!::
<Erik> ACTION> KURT IS A LITTLE BATTERED, AND CREED JUMPING ON HIM CONTRIBUTED TO THAT... CREED'S CLAWS ALSO NICKED HIS NECK IN A FEW PLACES, STAINING HIS FUR WITH A LITTLE BLOOD.
<Alex> ::Squints, slightly at the body, staring for a moment:: ((That looks like someone..a lab assistant or something, maybe..I don't know..)) ::Nods, slowly, moving to follow::
<Emma> ::Sighs and leaves the medical lab and back to the elevator.:: ((I know I had some in my bathroom.))
<Pietro> ::uncaps the peroxide, grabbing a pad of gauze and walking back towards Wanda:: That is irrelevant.... That cut needs to be cleaned.. Hold up your hand... ::holds the peroxide ready to pour::
<Catseye> ::runs after Emma::
<Mystique> ::opens the drawer built into the medical table and pulls forth some gauze and alcohol, combines to two and gingerly attend's the deep gouges along Kurt's neck:: hold still...
<Remy> ::looks around..:: Uhh.. nah dat's coo' I don' need no 'ttention at all..
<Reynard> ::sighs:: ((Then again Kenpo is not very good against people with metal tentacles coming out of their wrists...))
<Emma> ::Doesn't spot Catzy as she enters the elevator.::
<Catseye> ::gets into the elevator::
<Kurt> ::winces slightly, but otherwise stays very still::
<Wanda> ::rolls her eyes a bit and slowly unravels her hand, wincing for a moment:: ((I hate showing weakness. No wonder Pietro says I should stop acting like Father..))
<Mystique> ::glances over her shoulder:: Where is...Emma?
<Logan> ::standing at the elevator when it opens to let Emma and Catseye out:: What part of stay here was unclear to you, girl?
<Erik> ACTION> AS LOGAN LEADS ALEX BACK INSIDE, THERE ARE MORE SIGNS OF DAMAGE... A CORPSE OUTSIDE THE DINING ROOM... TRAILS OF BLOOD EVERYWHERE LOGAN HAS BEEN...
<Catseye> ::runs out of the elevator::
<Emma> ::Cold look to Logan.:: Apparently the med lab doesn't have asprin.
<Alex> ::Grimaces as he looks around:: Is everyone alright..?
<Wanda> ::suddenly looks up to Pietro, her eyes having gone wide:: Pietro...
<Logan> Summers, get the cat. ::steps towards Emma menacingly::
<Remy> ::gets down off the bed and looks around for something to wrap himself with::
<Mystique> ::curses:: I told you all to stay put... ::dabs Kurt with more stinging alcohol soaked gauze a lot less tenderly::
<Pietro> ::lets the peroxide take its effect, before applying the gauze to wipe it off, keeping eyes on their mark:: Yes, Wanda? ::tosses the gauze into the garbage, and caps the peroxide, then grabbing another piece of gauze and some tape::
<Emma> ::Her look has no fear when she faces Logan, just annoyance.::
<Alex> ::Moves to try and grab Catseye to stop her from running off:: Hey, Cahtzee..slow down, there.
<Wanda> Where's Bova? ::her eyes lock onto his, and she feels herself paling again::
<Logan> ::tries to heft Emma off of her feet and toss her over his shoulder to carry her::
<Kurt> ::bares teeth slightly, tail twitching reflexively::
<Erik> ACTION> EMMA IS EASILY TOSSED OVER LOGAN'S SHOULDER.
<Pietro> She retired to her cottage earlier in the evening, after dinner.... I assume she is still there... ::puts the gauze on her hand, and then puts tape to fasten it down::
<Mystique> I hope you know...all of you will be evaluated on your performances tonight...and I doubt Erik will be none too pleased with what I have to tell him. ::sets the gauze down::
<Emma> ::Crosses her arms and sighs, struggling doesn't look good.::
<Wanda> With all due respect, Ms Darkholme..::looks up, holding the gauze to her hand:: That's unfair.
<Pietro> ((Kiss my ass Darkholme...)) ::Gives her a cold glare:: ((Bitch comes here and thinks her shit don't stink... Where was she when we were taking on that weirdo with the tentacles...)) ::grits his teeth, frustration visible through his facial expression::
<Alex> ::Raises an eyebrow at Logan tossing Emma over his shoulder and moving to steer Catseye back in the direction of the elevator:: This was Essex's doing...wasn't it? ::Quietly::
<Mystique> What is unfair Ms. Lensherr is that a contingent of ill trained children are no match for professional killers. When Logan or I tell you something in a situatuion like this, we expect you to obey with out such foolish heroics.
<Remy> Mebbe we should get a nurse or somethin.. ::grabs the bandages, pulls his shirt off and winces, biting his lip:: ((Aight dat ain't pleasant)) ::walks over to a mirror::
<Catseye> ::::makes a break for the grand entry room::
<Remy> An' mebbe y' should give us SOME credit, Raven.
<Pietro> ::turns to look Mystique in the eye:: And sometimes your orders are unable to be carried out.... It is not in my nature to abandon and leave friends to their deaths.... If I had followed your orders, then Reynard and Catseye would not have been able to escape.... ;:irritated tone in his voice::
<Erik> ACTION> ALEX HAS A BETTER GRIP ON CATSEYE THAN THAT, AND SHE CAN'T TWIST FREE.
<Wanda> It's not a matter of heroics. And I'm no damnable child. I expect to be treated like an adult, or else there will be no respect directed towards either of you. ::stands up slowly:: The fact of the matter is, if our lives are in jeopardy, I'm not going to hide and watch my fellow students be slaughtered. My father would not stand for it, and neither will I or Pietro.
<Kurt> ::softly:: ....Professional killers....? ::slight shudder at recalling Sabes::
<Logan> ::steps into the elevator and holds the door from Alex and Catseye::
<Emma> Whatever you're going to do Logan, can you do it soon? My clothes are ruined and you smell terrible.
<Reynard> ::just watches the debate/argument between Wanda and Raven::
<Remy> ::looks at the bruises on his body.. and tries to wrap the bandage around his upper torso.. not having a very good time with it.::
<Alex> ::leads Catseye into the elevator, frowning::
<Catseye> ::hisses and claws::
<Wanda> I understand your frustration, so understand mine as well. I may not be a "master" at my powers, per se, but I can defend myself. We've been trained by my Father since the two of us were taken here. If our intent was mere defiance, why would have put our lives on the line for our fellow mutant? That, Ms Darkholme, is what my Father's dream is all about. ::looks to her, not out of malice, but determination::
<Logan> ::presses the subbasement button, dropping Emma to her feet when the doors close::
<Mystique> No one would have been slaughtered if you came here like you were told. Your father has entrusted your safety to Logan and I, and what he will not stand for is an insolent daughter who thinks she is above those who are rightfully in charge.
<Remy> ::blinks a few times as he tries to forget about the pain he's in.. trying to wrap himself with bandages::
<Emma> ::Crosses her arms, her clothes blood stained from Logan.::
<Logan> Just be glad it's not yours.
<Mystique> ::steps to Remy:: Lie down.. ::tone is very angry due to her ongoing verbal spar with Wanda and makes Remy unsure if he wants an angry Raven "tending" to him at this time::
<Reynard> ::moves over to Remy:: Want some help with those?
<Pietro> You are out of line Miss Darkholme.... ::Growls:: If you are angry over us disobeying your orders, then you are no better than those men who broke into the castle... You don't abandon people when they need your help.
<Wanda> And I suppose you and Mr Logan are that confident, hmm? ::simply shakes her head:: If that is what you believe, there is nothing more to say. ::moves to the elevator:: ((It's a shame, I wont be dealing with this any longer. This was my home long before any of theirs.))
<Remy> ::lies down on the bed, trying to position hisself so that he's not lying on the crack rib::
<Kurt> ::having gone quiet during the argument, he sits there, staring down at the floor::
<Emma> ::Cold look to Logan.:: You're not doing yourself a favor by the way you talk. Nor will you earn our trust.
<Logan> I don't need your trust, girl. Never asked for it.
<Pietro> ::looks to Remy:: Enough of this bickering... I think Remy is quite injured... ::moves over to stand beside Remy's table:: ((Of course she tends to Kurt before this kid who looks like he just got the shit beat out of him...))
<Erik> ACTION> WANDA MEETS LOGAN (WITH EMMA OVER SHOULDER), ALEX, AND CATSEYE IN THE ELEVATOR WHEN IT OPENS
<Reynard> ::Rey is unknowingly mimicking Kurt, lost in his thoughts and half listening to the Who's In Charge argument::
<Remy> ..yah.. I'd be inclined t' agree wit' de man.
<Logan> And where the hell do you think you're going?
<Emma> So don't except us to listen to you. When you care, we will.
<Wanda> Excuse me. ::pushes past them and moves into the elevator itself:: Stay out of my way, Logan.
<Logan> ::moves to grab Emma by the throat::
<Mystique> ::glowers angrily down at Remy before her:: Hold still... ::with a sharp thrust, sets his rib into place::
<Emma> ::Her face is still cold.:: You won't kill me. I don't think our Headmaster would appreciate that.
<Reynard> ::looks up watching Mysti and her unique bedside manner::
<Wanda> ::presses the key to go upstairs:: ((Father and I will be having a long discussion. And then I will decide what to do. Grabbing fellow mutants by the throat.. Ridiculous. They're a pair of crazed lunatics.))
<Remy> ::winces.. eyes water a little bit:: Unhh...
<Alex> ::Narrows his eyes, watching Emma and Logan:: Alright.. I realize I'm new here.. but how the hell is this helping?
<Erik> ACTION> EMMA IS NOT HEAVY. LOGAN HAS NO TROUBLE PICKING HER UP BY THE THROAT.
<Remy> Ohshit
<Remy> ::breathes in and out:: dat did not feel good at all..
<Logan> ::slams Emma to the floor and pops his claws so that there is one on either side of her head:: I don't need your trust. I do need your respect. If you won't give it willingly, then I'll take it.
<Kurt> ::glances over at Remy and Raven, then looks back down at the floor:: ((..I wonder if we will stay down here all night..))
<Mystique> Lie here and don't move. ::states flatly and then moves to a cabinet:: ((Erik...when you get back, we are having a long talk about your pesty little daughter...this is ridiculous...))
<Pietro> ::winces as Mystique tends to Remy:: I'll be right back... ::walks out of the medlab and starts looking for where Wanda went, looking totally aghast at Logan:: Mr. Logan! What do you think your doing! ::tries to use his speed to rush over and push him off of Emma:: Get off of her!!!! What do you think you are doing!
<Logan> ::pops the claws of his other hand to keep Pietro away from him (he'd better react quick)::
<Wanda> ...What the hell is wrong with you? ::glares at Logan:: Put her down. Now.
<Alex> Good question, Pete. ::Narrows his eyes towards Logan, his free hand starting to crackle with energy as he looks towards Logan:: I think you should listen to them.
<Mystique> ::throws open the cabinet retrieving a splint and bandages and other supplies to tend to Remy's rib:: ((They have but the barest of training in their powers...and yet they foolishly run head first into danger.))
<Pietro> ::stops sharply to not get impaled, intensely agitated tone:: Get off of her!!! What the hell is wrong with you!? Who do you think you are!
<Catseye> ::goes limp::
<Emma> ::Smirks.:::
<Logan> ::sheathes his claws and allows Emma to stand up, eyes the assembled students sizing them up::
<Mystique> ::places a splint across Remy's chest and begins to secure it tightly with a wrapping of bandages all the while as she gazes at him with a look of fetid anger:: ((Erik...please come home...))
<Catseye> ::meows long and loudly, being very uncomfortably held::
<Emma> ::Stands, brushing her hair away from her face.::
<Wanda> ((Crazed.. Doesn't serve Xavier's cause at all, unless bullying women and threatening our fellow mutants is counts, which I doubt..)) ::crosses her arms:: How dare you put your hands on a woman. Another mutant. This is not what the dream is about.. And maybe you should think long and hard about that before you "instruct" us further, Mr Logan.
<Erik> ACTION> SOME OF THE STUDENTS WHO ARE NOT ACCUSTOMED TO SUCH EVENTFUL NIGHTS ARE LIKELY STARTING TO COME OFF THE ADRENALINE RUSH AND GO A LITTLE SHOCKY.
<Pietro> ::moves close beside Emma as soon as Logan lets go, giving him an angry look, before looking back towards Emma:: Are you alright Emma? ::puts a hand on her shoulder::
<Remy> T'anks.
<Catseye> :;tries to bite Alex's hand::
<Logan> Where the hell've you been tonight, girl?
<Emma> ::While her look is fearless, Emma's shaking like a leaf.::
<Logan> Your "fellow mutants" demolished this pretty little sanctuary that you call a home.
<Erik> ACTION> CATSEYE IS BITING RATHER... SHARPLY AT ALEX'S HAND
<Mystique> Don't mention it. ::nearly spits at Remy:: And don't move any more...you're going to have to spend the night here.
<Logan> And if you don't get your goddamned attitude together, then it'll be you lying dead on the lawn on night.
<Wanda> I've been here for nearly four years. I don't know about you. ::raises an eyebrow, listening to him:: We defended ourselves! Would you rather us just lay down and lie, and save the structure?! ::incredulous tone in her voice::
<Alex> ::Scowls, slightly at Wanda's speech:: I don't know about all this dream stuff..I just think things are getting way out of hand. If Essex was responsible for this, like I've been getting the feeling..he'd be laughing at us fighting each other right now..And I don't really like being laughed at-Ow! ::Lets go at the biting::
<Pietro> ::looks at Emma shaking:: ...Emma.. ::looks around for some sort of blanket to cover her shoulders::
<Kurt> ::reaches up to rub at his eyes, moving from his sitting position to crouch on the edge of the table he's on instead::
<Remy> ::recoils a little bit:: Sho' t'ing.. ((Dammit..))
<Catseye> ::looks around from the floor and shakes her head::
<Mystique> ::sighs and moves to sit down next to Kurt::
<Erik> ACTION> EMMA IS FINDING THE JUMBLED EMOTIONS OF EQUALLY SHAKEN PEOPLE AROUND HER EVEN HARDER TO BLOCK THAN USUAL
<Catseye> ::fur sticking out from Alex's earlier charging up::
<Pietro> ::sighs, not finding a blanket, then putting his arm back around Emma's shoulder and trying to help her to the elevator:: Come on Emma....
<Remy> ..Damn... dis gon' be a borin' night..
<Wanda> Or what Logan? You'll try to strangle me too? That makes you feel tough? Making women cry? For God's sakes, we were just attacked! ::shakes her head:: I just can't believe what's happening.
<Catseye> ::hisses at Logan before resuming humanly type form::
<Emma> ::Rubs her face, the shaking growing worst and mutely lets Pietro lead her to the elevator.::
<Alex> ::Sighs and takes a deep breath, offering an apologetic glance towards Emma:: ((I should've said or done something sooner..glad Pete stepped in, though..))
<Mystique> ::glances to Kurt:: Will you keep an eye on Remy for now? And...I believe Rey is around here somewhere... ::moves towards the door::
<Reynard> ::looks up at the mention of his name::
<Pietro> ::looks to Wanda:: Lets go up to the dormitories.... ::whispers:: Away from our 'instructors'....
<Kurt> ..Ja, Raven. ::side-glances at Remy::
<Logan> ::claws slowly glide out of his clenched fists dripping blood to the floor, starts towards the infirmary before he loses it::
<Remy> ..got any pain killers..?
<Emma> ::When the elevators shut and Logan can't see, she starts to break down and cry, confused with all the emotions and thoughts.::
<Catseye> ::gets into the elevator::
<Wanda> ::just shakes her head and walks along with Pietro and Emma:: ((Insanity..)) ::comforts Emma quietly::
<Reynard> ::wonders why he needs to stay here, he's perfectly fine, maybe one or two very minor cuts form the flying glass of the window Constrictor burst through and that's it::
<Mystique> ::steps out of the infirmary to see Logan stalking towards her:: Where did they go?
<Pietro> ((Jesus... That bastard!)) ::Grits his teeth angrily:: ((How dare he!)) ::Tries to grip Emma in a hug:: Don't worry Emma... I swear to you this won't happen again.... ::looks to Wanda reassuringly, shakes his head:: Who do those bastards think they are?!
<Kurt> ..I will look for some, mein freund.. ::hops off of his table and goes over to some cabnets, rifling through a random one::
<Logan> RARRRGHHHH! ::pops his claws and demolishes some helpless piece of equipment::
<Kurt> ....... ::paranoid look over his shoulder::
<Remy> Why 'ey dere, sunshine.
<Mystique> ::crosses her arms and casually watches Logan burst into anger before her eyes::
<Emma> It's not just them... It's all these thoughts...
<Remy> ...dat looked 'spensive..
<Remy> Mebbe I could get ya'll anotha one?
<Wanda> I don't know Pietro.. I don't want them here though. The two of them are crazed. And Father expects them to take care of us while he's away? Like I told them already, I'm no damned child and I'm not going to be treated like one. ::rubs Emma's shoulder comfortingly:: It'll be alright.. I plan to make sure of that.
<Pietro> ::sighs, and strokes the back of her head/neck with his right hand:: Tonight shouldn't have happened.... I don't know what they were after, but I don't like the idea of people breaking into our house...
<Catseye> ::shivers:: why cry? ::looks at Emma::
<Kurt> ::goes back to rifling through the cabinets for painkillers, studiously keeping his mouth shut::
<Remy> ..O' mebbe I should stop talkin' fo' I get stabbed wit' de ginsu knives comin' from dat mans wrist.
<Emma> And what the FUCK were those things coming out of his hands?
<Reynard> ::is warily watching and extremely angry Logan demolish stuff with claws coming out of his knuckles? Oh this place is just great...::
<Catseye> ::stops and picks up her clothes in the hallway, putting them back on::
<Remy> ..Dose yahpower?
<Reynard> ::is idly picking small pieces of glass out of his hair and tail from the window Constrictor busted through::
<Erik> ACTION> LOGAN'S CLAWS SLASH THROUGH A METAL TABLE AND A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT SITTING ON IT AS IF IT WERE SO MUCH BUTTER.
<Wanda> ::upon arriving upstairs, she looks to Pietro:: ..I should check on Bova. ::her voice firm, forced::
<Remy> ..((..if not.. dey look like dey'd fetch a pretty penny))
<Pietro> ....apparently it must be his special mutation he told me that I would hopefully never find out about... ::growls and then looks to Wanda:: In a couple months we'll be 21... I don't understand what we need to be listening to those two lunatics... Father's trained us well enough to not be treated like inferior little children...
<Mystique> ((Part of me hopes Victor is still roaming around up there...)) ::eyes wander to the ceiling:: Logan...is this really necessary?
<Alex> ::Sighs and shakes his head, frowning and looking worried towards Emma and the others:: I think..we all need to get some rest, soon.
<Logan> ::sheathes his claws, glances towards Mystique so much as at her:: Can you handle these kids until Erik gets back?
<Remy> ..A'ight.. I ain't talkin' or nuthin'..
<Catseye> ::leaves Emma, Pietro, and Wanda, and wanders into the living room::
<Remy> man.. tough crowd.. ::taps his hand:: dis t'ing on?
<Remy> ..::looking really bored:: ..can I go yet?
<Mystique> With a few bullets to knee caps to keep them in place...sure.
<Pietro> ::steps out of the elevator, arm still around Emma:: No Wanda... don't worry about it, I will go... I can get to and from the cottage much faster then you can... ::looks to her reassuringly, not trying to sound demanding:: Take care of Emma... I will return shortly...
<Remy> ..::eyes Mystique...:: i'll take dat as a no..
<Kurt> ::gives up looking through the cabinets, turning towards Remy with a shrug:: I cannot find any..
<Reynard> ::looks over at Remy and give a weak smile:: This sure ain't the Met...
<Emma> What... ::Breathes in deeply.:: Is your father really that desperate for money.
<Wanda> Pietro..I need to go alone. ::walks towards the door:: Emma will be fine with you. Just please let me do this.
<Logan> ::starts towards the elevator:: Don't know that I'll be back, so don't wait up.
<Mystique> I've had it up to here with that Wanda and her doting brother...but I'll manage.
<Pietro> ::sighs, realizing there is no changing Wanda's mind:: Be careful Wanda.... ::slowly guides Emma towards her room::
<Catseye> ::tosses a log into the fireplace::
<Alex> ::Looks towards the two of them:: Look, if you both want to go..I can take care of her..::Offers his best helpful glance::
<Remy> T'anks f'r lookin'... Kurt?
<Emma> ::Follows.:: I don't... break like this... so easily. Normally.
<Erik> ACTION> KURT SPIES A LOCKED CABINET... PAINKILLERS ARE MOST LIKELY IN THERE
<Kurt> ::nods slightly, then glances at the locked cabinet, moving over and attempting to open it::
<Wanda> ::opens the door, and starts walking towards Bova's cottage:: ((No wonder Emma broke down.. If Father leaves again, I'm not sure what I will do..))
<Catseye> ::watches the glowing red fireplace:: still dead.. ::tosses in another log::
<Remy> ..'ungry..
<Alex> ::Moves to follow:: I can believe it..you barely batted an eyelash at what was going down, back when we escaped the lab..
<Pietro> ::looks to Alex:: She needs to go alone.... I've seen her like this before only once or twice... She is going out for her alone time walk.. ::opens the door to Emma's room, walking in with her:: Do you want me to get you anything to drink Emma? Maybe some water? you look a bit pale... Not that I blame you.. ::Sincere tone, yet a frown on his face, the battle tonight obviously having taken its toll on him as well::
<Emma> I just want a nap...
<Kurt> ::speaking without looking over at her:: ..Ach.. Raven, do you know where any keys are..?
<Catseye> ::curls up on the couch in front of a now roaring fire::
<Mystique> What for? ::moves towards the phone in the medlab::
<Wanda> ::takes a deep breath and continues her walk, looking about her and seeing the same corpse Alex saw earlier:: Oh god..::eyes gaping for a moment, then turns away from the path to relieve herself of whatever she ate earlier::
<Kurt> ::now looks over at her, tilting his head slightly:: ..Remy is in pain, Raven. I have found a cabinet I believe holds medicine..
<Mystique> Give him a tylenol... ::picks up the phone dialing a number::
<Kurt> ......... ::a bit of an apologizing glance at Remy::
<Catseye> ::stands up, unable to find a comfortable position to lay in::
<Wanda> ::coughs a couple of times, her eyes beginning to water up, and between the tears, sees Bova's cottage, and quickly continues in that direction::
<Remy> S'koo man.
<Alex> Right..uh..Pete, can I talk to you a sec?
<Catseye> ::opens the door to the courtyard and goes out::
<Erik> ACTION> BOVA'S COTTAGE IS DARK.. IT'S NIGHTTIME, SO THAT IS EXPECTED.
<Pietro> ::looks to Emma for a moment before shifting attention to Alex:: Emma... I'll be right back... ::Walks back outside the room to stand before Alex:: Yes, sorry about that Alex... ::Arches a brow:: Where were you? I searched the entire castle but I did not find you anywhere...
<Wanda> ::knocks on the door, carefully, her voice soft:: M-miss Bova..
<Kurt> ..Uhm, well. I will be in my room.. ::starts moving for the door::
<Erik> ACTION> A LOW VIBRATION CAN BE FELT THROUGHOUT THE CASTLE, AS THE HANGAR DOORS IN THE CLIFF OPEN TO ADMIT THE RETURNING JET.
<Catseye> ::sits in the middle of the courtyard, staring up::
<Alex> I went for a hike..::Runs his hands through his hair:: I just..I needed a little time to myself, to take this all in...and yes, I know..I probably shouldn't have, but..::Shrugs::
<Emma> ::Groans feeling the vibration and goes to her drawer to take some aspirin.:: ((Okay Emma, time to suck it up again. You've done worst in your life.))
<Mystique> ::evil smirk to herself as she hangs up the phone:: ((So the king has come back to the castle...))
<Kurt> ::blinks, putting a hand on the doorway:: ...
<Erik> ACTION> AFTER A FEW LONG MOMENTS, A LIGHT FLICKERS ON INSIDE BOVA'S COTTAGE. WANDA CAN SEE HER COMING TOWARD THE DOOR, LOOKING CONFUSED.
<Catseye> ::feels the ground shake:: what?
<Pietro> ::feels the rumbling:: ((Alas... Father has finally returned...)) ::nods to Alex:: You don't need to tell me... I'm not a stickler on the rules... I understand what it is like to want some alone time...
<Wanda> ::wipes away the tears from her eyes rather hastily:: ((Thank god.))
<Remy> ::moves himself.. and off the bed, hoping Raven is still ignoring him::
<Alex> That's not really what I wanted to talk to you about, though..
<Erik> <Bova> ::opens her door:: ...Miss? ::worried look:: What's wrong, dear?
<Mystique> ::returns to Remy's side and offers him a four pills and a cup of water:: Here...take these.
<Wanda> Thank goodness you're alright! ::hugs Bova tightly, the tears now freely falling from her eyes::
<Kurt> ::walks down the hall to the elevator, taking it up to the first floor:: ((Maybe I can find the others..))
<Reynard> ::looks around at the rumbling, most evident at this level most likely since this is the level the hangar is on::he gets up and heads out of the MedBay looking up and down the long hallway::
<Remy> ::takes the cup of water and pills:: T'anks 'gain.. ::pops the pills into his mouth and drinks the water::
<Pietro> ::looks to Alex almost confused:: ...what's up?
<Erik> <Bova> ::pats Wanda's back:: What happened?
<Alex> On my way back..ran into someone..He tried to attack me, and I blasted him..guy shook it off like nothing and stormed off, pissed..claiming he was going to be back..
<Pietro> ....::Arches a brow:: It must have been one of the attackers fleeing from the castle.... ::takes in a deep breath:: We were attacked tonight...
<Emma> ::Walks out of her room towards the hallways, waiting for what's about to go on.::
<Alex> I noticed..::Scratches his head:: Out in front..that guy..or what's left of him..I recognized him, kinda..I saw him in Essex's labs, before..
<Mystique> Rey...? ::glances around the med lab::
<Erik> ACTION> THE DOORS AT THE VERY END OF THE LONG SUBBASEMENT CORRIDOR OPEN. ERIK STANDS THERE, ALONE.
<Reynard> ::is standing in the doorway of the MedLab::
<Kurt> ::gets out of the elevator once it arrives and slowly walks to the entryway::
<Catseye> ::lays back on the ground, watching the sky::
<Mystique> Follow me. ::exits the medlab::
<Reynard> ::nods once and does as she says, saying nothing for now::
<Remy> ..::follows Mystique too::
<Wanda> It's a long story, Miss Bova..::sniffs momentarily:: I'd rather not discuss it right now. I was scared for your life..
<Erik> ::raises a brow, seeing lights on in the subbasement:: ...Raven? ::walks down the corridor::
<Mystique> Erik... ::turns to see him:: Thank god you are back.
<Pietro> ::arches a brow:: You saw him too..? ::skin tone begins to pale slightly:: Quite a disturbing sight.... ::looks to Alex:: That is interesting... Perhaps that is what the man whom attacked me meant by "reclaiming stolen property"... Perhaps the man whom had entrapped you and Emma sent retainers to look for you...
<Erik> ::turns, seeing Mystique:: ... ::face goes very still:: What happened here?
<Kurt> ::climbs up the stairs, looking around for the others as he walks to his room::
<Reynard> ::Stands behind Mysti, looking fine and in perfect shape, Remy on the other hand::
<Mystique> The school was attacked...one was a dangerous man named Sabretooth...and there were two more I believe.
<Pietro> ::turns to notice Emma exiting her room:: ((Damn... She must still be shaken up..)) ::looks to Alex and back to Emma:: Emma... are you alright?
<Emma> ::Pads over to them quietly.:: I think he's home.
<Remy> ((...Sabretooth? ..I was right.. de same Creed ))
<Erik> ::gaze assesses Remy and Reynard as well, jaw tightening:: Where are the others?
<Mystique> Wandering around upstairs I assume. They don't like to listen.
<Alex> ::Grimaces:: Yeah, I had a suspicion that was what was going on..::Glances over towards Emma walking over:: I want to stay nearby, here..just in case...especially if big and ugly decides to come back..
<Pietro> ::nods briefly:: Yes... and Miss Darkholme is likely spitting out her hateful words as we speak... I will have to give father our side of the story later on... ::frown grows::
<Remy> Eh, I don' mind lisnin' one bit..
<Erik> Injuries? ::terse tone::
<Remy> ((..Obeyin'.. now dat's another story..))
<Mystique> Logan and I tried to get the kids into hiding...but a few of the student body decided to ignore such commands and play the hero.
<Wanda> ::closes her eyes for a moment, trying to regain her composure:: You know the two, Darkholme and Logan? ::opens her eyes finally and looks up to Bova::
<Mystique> Remy suffered a broken rib...the others...minor cuts and lacerations.
<Erik> <Bova> Yes? ::rubs Wanda's back comfortingly::
<Kurt> ::hears Pietro and the others talking and moves to join them, quietly stepping around the corner::
<Emma> ::Nods slightly.::
<Erik> Are the grounds secured? ::small twitch at the corner of his eye::
<Wanda> They're deranged..I've never seen anything like it. ::shakes her head a little:: I wish I knew what my father's logic was bringing the two of them her..
<Mystique> ::narrows her eyes into a stern gaze:: You need have a little chat with your children...they seem to be the root of all this foolishness.
<Pietro> ::smiles upon noticing Kurt:: Hi Kurt... are you doing alright? ::turns to Alex:: I am quite sure it will be safe now that father is home....
<Erik> ::clipped tone:: Are. the. grounds. secure?
<Mystique> Secure? I have no idea...Logan is up top, so most likely.
<Alex> Maybe. I wouldn't be surprised, seeing the number he did on Essex..but I'd rather be sure. ::Glances towards Emma:: I don't want to take any chances or anything..
<Erik> Escort the students to the briefing room, and I will return. ::stalks toward the elevator, looking to be in a rather foul mood::
<Kurt> Ja, I am fine.. ::stands next to one of the walls, going quiet again::
<Erik> ACTION> THE BELL IN THE TOWER STARTS TO TOLL.
<Catseye> ::falls asleep in the courtyard, the living rook door thoughtlessly left wide open::
<Mystique> Excellent... ::holds up her arm to Remy to offer support::
<Pietro> ::suddenly looks up:: ...What now....
<Remy> ::walks with Mystique's help::
<Reynard> ::just follows behind Remy and Mysti::
<Remy> ::doesn't really need it.. just uses it anyway::
<Mystique> ::escorts Remy down the hall:: Rey, this way...
<Erik> <Bova> ::worried look:: I'm sure Mr Lensherr knows what he is doing... ::glances up at the sound of the bell:: Oh, he must be back from his trip!
<Catseye> ::looks around, unsure what the bell is all about::
<Wanda> ::glances up at the tower bell, and looks to Bova:: I'm not sure I want to go back and deal with that right now..
<Pietro> ::looks to the other three students gathered in the hallway:: ...Lets go see what is going on, shall we?
<Erik> ACTION> ERIK RETURNS TO THE GROUND FLOOR.
<Mystique> ::ushers Remy into the briefing room down the hallway and eases him into a chair::
<Kurt> ::hesitates, then nods towards Pietro::
<Erik> Everyone is to meet at the south elevator, immediately. ::voice echoes throughout the castle, sounding cold::
<Reynard> ::sits down in an empty chair as well::
<Emma> ::Sighs.:: Looks like she's got to him first....
<Erik> ACTION> THE BELL IS STILL TOLLING
<Pietro> ::walks down the stairway towards the 1st floor and heads for the south hall::
<Remy> ::sits down, waiting for the others, a little shocked by the coldness on his bare back::
<Erik> <Bova> Come now, your father would be worried if something happened and you were nowhere to be found... ::squeezes Wanda's arm::
<Kurt> ::...eyes widen a bit at hearing Erik, then 'ports next to the elevator, on the first floor::
<Mystique> ::takes a seat opposite of Remy crossing her legs and eyeing him as she waits patiently::
<Alex> Not necessarily..::Shrugs, slightly:: I imagine he must mostly be pissed off at what happened, overall..::Looks at her:: Are you going to be okay with going..?
<Wanda> I suppose you're right.. Thanks Miss Bova. ::kisses her cheek and departs:: Sleep well.
<Erik> ::looks sharply toward the noise when Kurt appears, saying nothing::
<Emma> ::Nods, her mask reforming on her face.:: Of course.
<Remy> ::smirks slightly:: It always dis 'ventful 'round here?
<Catseye> ::wanders back into the living room and into the west hall, into the main entry room and towards the south hall::
<Erik> ::counts heads as they appear, expressionless::
<Reynard> ::sits in a chair next ro Remy, waiting::
<Kurt> ::..stares at Erik for a few moments, then quietly moves to stand somewhere out of the way::
<Pietro> ::continues on his path towards the south hall:: ((This is going to be pleasant...)) ::very sarcastically, and sighing::
<Wanda> ::makes the semi long trip down towards the others, and once having arrived, stands at the back of the room beside the door, her expression unreadable as well:: ((I'm not going to lose my temper again, unless provoked..))
<Alex> Right..::moves towards the elevator:: Let's go, then. ((...Tough girl..))
<Catseye> ::stops near the classroom hallway and stays there::
<Mystique> Lets hope not...for the sake of your ribs. ::expressionless, make no emotional response to Remy's musings::
<Pietro> ::enters the elevator behind Emma and Alex::
<Erik> ::gaze follows Wanda as she passes and enters the elevator with the others::
<Remy> Ehh.. like I was tellin' ::tries to think:: I've had worse.
<Emma> ::Stares stoically ahead, her face a bit work rather than anything.::
<Pietro> ::leans heavily against one of the walls in the elevator:: ((So tired.... Yet I know im not going to get any sleep tonight...))
<Catseye> ::slowly moves towards the elevator::
<Wanda> ::meets Erik's gaze as she moves past him, and moments later looks over to the gauze covering her hand:: ((Damned thing, makes me look like a liability.))
<Erik> ::stare moves to Catseye:: A little more speed, if you will, Catzy.
<Catseye> ::gets into the 'vator:: sleepy
<Erik> ::steps backwards into the elevator, back to the students, and steadfastly remains utterly silent as the elevator descends to the subbasement::
<Emma> {{ <To Alex> I wonder if Raven and Logan will wonder why we listen to Lensherr. }}
<Erik> ACTION> THE DOORS OPEN.  THE BELLS STOP RINGING.
<Remy> ::raps on the table::
<Erik> ::steps out of the elevator and strides down the hall:: Follow me. All of you.
<Pietro> ::shifts uncomfortably, knowing better than to burst out into an explanation to his father, instead stepping out of the elevator after the doors open and following Erik::
<Kurt> ::follows along hesitantly::
<Alex> ((Because he's neither a control freak or someone who's on the verge of losing it, way too often?)) ::Raises an eyebrow and moves to follow::
<Erik> ACTION> ERIK LEADS THEM TO THE BRANCH CORRIDOR... PAST THE MEDLAB, AND INTO A LARGE ROOM WITH SEATING AROUND A BIG TABLE.
<Catseye> ::follows along, clinging to Pietro::
<Erik> Sit. ::stands beside the door, waiting for all to enter the room::
<Wanda> ::remains in the back of the ..meeting room thing, refusing to take a seat, and keeping to herself::
<Remy> ..hey fellas. ::smiles and waves at them..winces slightly::
<Mystique> ::watches each one as they stroll in behind Erik:: ((Lovely...he rounded them all up...like sheep.))
<Emma> ::Takes her time, finding a seat.::
<Pietro> ::enters the room, and takes a seat in the nearest chair:: ((This is going to be pleasant...))
<Kurt> ::moves over to the table and sits in a chair facing the doorway::
<Emma> ((There seems to be more... purpose.))
<Catseye> ::sits down next to him:: look ::holds out her hand to show him::
<Erik> ::steps inside, giving Wanda a look she hasn't seen very often in her experience with him:: I will not repeat myself again.
<Pietro> ::forces a smile, towards Catseye, not saying anything though::
<Alex> ::Sits down, looking towards Erik::
<Catseye> ::puts her head down on the table, swishing her tail back and forth::
<Erik> ACTION> THE METAL DOOR OF THE ROOM SLIDES SHUT, CLICKING WITH AN AIR OF FINALITY.
<Wanda> ::winces, and shakes her head, taking a seat away from the others:: ((Go ahead and let me be the martyr.. I'm sure it all stems rom me, regardless.)) ::sighs quietly and rests her hands on the table::
<Reynard> ::looks towards the headmaster::
<Erik> ::moves to the front of the room:: I want to know... precisely... what happened.
<Pietro> ::looks up to Erik:: Father, if I may...
<Erik> Speak. ::jaw still rigid::
<Catseye> ::watches Erik while keeping her head on her arms on the table:: ((so sleepy...))
<Pietro> From what we have pieced together there were at least 3 attackers... One of which mentioned to me that he was here to "retake stolen property.." one other which apparently has been dismembered, Alex has identified as a cohort of Essex... The third, I did not see, however he attacked Alex as well...
<Erik> Precisely where did the attackers enter?
<Emma> North hallway.
<Kurt> ::stays quiet, listening to the others speak::
<Erik> ::slight nod to Emma:: The others?
<Catseye> long metal worms in kitchen ::yawns::
<Pietro> ...I am unsure... The one which myself, Remy, and Wanda engaged, burst through the kitchen window.... I attempted to distract him while Reynard and Catseye escaped...
<Wanda> ((Pietro is much better suited at this than I..I wonder sometimes..)) ::silent, mulling over her thoughts::
<Emma> In the window, one of the attackers came in. The second attacked Raven, she called for help mentally.
<Mystique> Correction, I called for Logan's help and for you all to make your way to the elevator.
<Emma> ::Cooly.:: The first person I contacted telepathically was Logan, he, however did not respond to that call.
<Erik> ::holds up a hand, palm outwards:: When I ask a question, then you may answer it. ::still flat, cold-voiced::
<Erik> Which of you saw the attacker in the north hall?
<Pietro> Father, I apologize for not following orders, but I could not in good nature abandon Reynard and Catseye to the hands of the attacker...
<Emma> Wanda had a better look of him than I did.
<Erik> ::cold stare at Pietro, warning him to be quiet::
<Erik> Wanda, what did you see?
<Pietro> ::sighs, and leans back in his chair:: ((Whatever...))
<Remy> ::looks over to Pietro, then to Erik:: ((Man..))
<Catseye> ::accidentally hits Pietro with her tail::
<Wanda> ::slowly speaking up, her gaze still downward:: It was something akin to a whirlwind of foliage and weapons, it seemed like. Almost a blur, as it was hard to recognize.
<Erik> ::glances around the room:: Who engaged this attacker?
<Pietro> ::looks around the room as well, not knowing the answer::
<Wanda> Logan did.
<Erik> ::slight nod:: Which of you saw the attacker in the kitchen?
<Pietro> I did Father...
<Reynard> Logan told me there were intruders and to get everyone together and hide. I went into the kitchen to get Pietro and Catzy. Almost as soon as I got here a guy with metal tentacles broke through the kitchen window. I took Catzy to the elevator as Emma told us all to do. Didn't see anything else after that until everyone else got down there and went to the MedLab.
<Emma> ::Stares vacantly ahead, brushing some of the dried blood off her arm.::
<Wanda> And could not seem to penetrate it's..something, in which I assisted him with a hex. ::rubs over the gauze absently, feeling a slight itch rise up her arm::
<Remy> I saw the attacker too, cap.
<Pietro> The most dominant features of the man, in which i noticed... Were two tentacle like metal arms...
<Kurt> ::fidgets, looking at the others when they speak::
<Catseye> Catzy see metal worm
<Erik> ::turns to eye Reynard:: ... ::says nothing, merely returning his gaze to Pietro:: Which of you engaged this attacker?
<Reynard> ::meets the Headmasters gaze and then continues listening to the others::
<Alex> ::Glances over towards Emma, and reaches over to gently pat her hand in a gesture meant to reassure her::
<Pietro> The battle began with only myself... Later after Reynard and Catseye had escaped, Remy and Wanda entered the battle...
<Remy> I did.
<Catseye> ::sits up hearing her name::
<Remy> Good times.. ::smirks::
<Erik> I will assume this attacker is the corpse lying outside the dining room..?
<Pietro> ::nods curtly:: Yes.
<Erik> Which of you saw the third attacker?
<Remy> Eh.. sorry, dat was my fault.
<Kurt> ...::quietly:: Me, Herr Lensherr..
<Alex> I saw him..from the blood on him, though..looks like someone else saw him first, though.
<Emma> Raven should have... and Kurt.
<Erik> ::looks to Raven:: Explain.
<Mystique> I entered my room and saw a drawer had been tampered with. I was attacked from behind and pinned to the ground by the name I mentioned before Sabretooth. I mentally called for Emma to send Logan and get the rest of the children to the elevator and down to the lower levels.
<Mystique> Logan eventually arrived and the two fought. Kurt unfortunately showed up as well.
<Kurt> ::..stares at Raven for a moment, then glances at Erik::
<Reynard> ((Get to the lower floors. Which only myself and Catzy did. And Catzy only did it because I was practically dragging her..))
<Erik> I assume Logan, was, at this time, dealing with the attacker in the north hall.
<Wanda> ::stares into her Father's eyes unblinkingly, obviously the effect of the day having worn her out::
<Erik> Miss Frost, you heard and responded to Ms Darkholme's request as she asked?
<Emma> Telepathically contacted Logan almost as soon as I could. Apparently he was busy. I then contacted the other students telepathically and meet them at the elevator. A second time I contacted Logan and I suppose he got there because the last time Ms. Darkholme mentally spoke to me was to tell me the code to use the elevator.
<Emma> I then went back up once I got Catzy and Reynard to safety for the others.
<Erik> ::nods slightly, holding up a hand again:: Which of you heard Miss Frost's telepathic message?
<Reynard> I did sir.
<Pietro> I did as well.
<Wanda> ::nods her head, simple as that::
<Kurt> Ich auch..
<Alex> ::Frowns:: ((...I would have to say I definitely missed it..))
<Catseye> Catzy hear voice
<Remy> ::nods his head::
<Erik> Now, which of you met Miss Frost at the elevator and went to the subbasement as you were instructed?
<Reynard> I did that as well, like I explained earlier..
<Remy> I didn'.. I stayed t' help 'gainst dude.
<Catseye> Catzy go with redfur
<Kurt> ::stays silent::
<Pietro> ...As I said earlier father... I could not comply with said instructions at the time due to the circumstances..
<Wanda> ((I can't take my frustration out on him..and shouldn't. I don't think he understands.)) I went to assist the others..::softly:: I tended to Remy, when I came across him, injured.
<Erik> ::expression tightens a fraction:: Mr Nelson... Catzy... thank you for following instructions. Miss Frost, you may have saved lives.
<Erik> That does not, however... ::gaze locks with Emma's:: ..excuse you returning to the upper level. You could have lost your own life.
<Reynard> ::says nothing about Kurt going to the elevator but porting out of it shortly there after::
<Catseye> ::whaps Pietro with her tail again:: ((boring...))
<Pietro> ::sideglances down to Catseye for a moment::
<Emma> I know that. But there could have been others who needed help or were slow.
<Erik> ::stares at the others who did not go to the elevator:: Pietro, you kept the attacker busy while Mr Nelson took Catzy to safety. That is admirable. However, do you honestly think yourself ready to take on an unknown number of trained killers? ::gaze roves to Kurt, Wanda, Remy as well, aiming the question at all of them::
<Remy> No 'ffense Cappy, but I t'ink we handled ourselves..
<Erik> ::eyes narrow ever so slightly:: Did you.
<Emma> I was the only one of the students who knew the code, they would of been stuck... and by the way, none of the blood is mine. ::Points to her shirt.::
<Wanda> I'd rather die fighting for my cause, instead of die while hiding, Father. I'm not going to sit in hiding while my fellow mutants are out there, possibly being slaughtered. I wouldn't expect you would, either.
<Alex> As far as I'm concerned, no, not particularly..Not yet, at least.
<Remy> Yeah. Sho' I got a little banged up, but it's nuthin'.
<Pietro> No.. Definately not father.. But that was not my intention... I simply wanted to distract the attacker long enough for the others to get to safety... ::looks casually over to Wanda, and back to his father:: ((Of course Wanda could not accept that...))
<Kurt> ::quietly:: Nein, I was not told what the problem was in the first place.
<Erik> ACTION> REMY'S SEAT RIPS OUT OF THE FLOOR AND TEARS APART BENEATH HIM, WRAPPING AROUND HIS WRISTS AND ANKLES AND HOLDING HIM SPREADEAGLED, NEARLY UPSIDE DOWN, FLOATING MIDAIR. HIS BACK IS SUPPORTED, AND NO UNDUE STRAIN IS BEING PLACED ON HIS RIBS, BUT ALL THE BLOOD IS RUSHING TO HIS HEAD AND HE CAN'T MOVE A MUSCLE.
<Remy> ..wow.. dat's awesome.
<Emma> ...
<Remy> ::heart beating rather quickly::
<Pietro> ::slightly taken aback for a moment:: ....
<Kurt> ::...stares, eyes very wide::
<Erik> ::twitch at the corner of his eye:: Mr Lebeau... are you truly ready to take on the world?
<Alex> ::Raises an eyebrow::
<Emma> {{<to Alex> Okay... maybe I should hop on a plane back to New York.}}
<Catseye> ::watches:: wow
<Wanda> ::feels chillbumps rising on her exposed arms, and just looks wildly at Erik, expression filled with disbelief:: ((Not him too...))
<Remy> Eh... normally I would say yes.. but in dis case.. I'd say non..
<Mystique> ::fights to hide an itching smirk at the display of power:: ((I wonder if they are understanding...yet))
<Remy> You proved y'r point, homme.
<Reynard> ::O.O::
<Alex> ((Hate to say it, but especially after today...not necessarily a good idea..))
<Erik> ACTION> THE SEAT SLOWLY REFORMS AND MELDS BACK TOGETHER, RETURNING REMY TO SOLID GROUND.
<Erik> Sit down and show me some sign you understand what I am saying. ::terse, voice strained::
<Remy> ..::picks himself up off the floor and gets back in his seat:: I mus' say..dat was de coolest t'ing I've seen in my life..
<Remy> an' dat's sayin' a lot.
<Wanda> So if you..or Mr. Logan, or even Ms Darkholme are in danger, you expect us to hide and let you die, otherwise we're to be punished? ::looks up to him after taking a deep breath::
<Pietro> ::Contemplates bringing up the incident with Logan:: ((...not the time or place for that right now...))
<Emma> I think the most dangerous situation I was in today was -after-the fight.
<Catseye> Catzy understand! ::sits normally in her seat::
<Erik> I expect you to trust the judgment of those with more experience than you. ::turns to stare down Wanda::
<Erik> ::gaze focuses on both Wanda and Pietro, and he looks almost.. tired:: I am sorry to say you both have had enough training in your powers to think yourselves far more capable than you are.
<Wanda> I can't accept that, Father. And you know it. I understand it being a matter of our safety, I do. But I can't stand by and watch it happen. Not you, not her. ::directs her her head towards Mystique:: Not anyone here. If I die, I die knowing I fought to protect those whom I cared about.
<Remy> ::lowly:: I wonder if I can do stuff like what he jus' did..
<Catseye> ((When Catzy with others, stay in group to get food. Separated bad, better in group.))
<Erik> ::runs a hand through his hair, starting to pace:: ... I will speak with you later, Wanda.
<Mystique> If I may add something.
<Wanda> ::sighs and simply shakes her head:: That seems appropriate, Father.
<Erik> Yes, Raven..
<Kurt> ((..Ach, Raven adding things is a sign this will not end happily.))
<Catseye> ::puts her head back on the table::
<Mystique> Safety and heroics aside...once everyone was safe and down in the infirmary, they were all instructed to stay put, but a few of them decided they knew better and went back top side which had not been secured yet.
<Remy> I will jus' say now, dat I stayed put.
<Reynard> Same here.
<Erik> ::rubs his forehead:: I expected better from all of you. If you are instructed to stay in a location by Ms. Darkholme, Logan, or myself... I expect you to be there until you are told otherwise, short of a catastrophe. The upper levels were not secured, they could have been teeming with assailants, and some of you decided it was perfectly acceptable to stroll right back up into the middle of it?! ::starting to get loud, rather than be deadly quiet::
<Emma> Yes, I did leave for topside. I needed medication because I used my powers more than I normally do. I was told not to touch anything so I went to the only place I knew where I could find aspirin with out touching anything.
<Catseye> Catzy follow
<Emma> ::Coolly.:: Logan then found me and decided I'd go back by throwing me over his shoulder. When he put me down I mentioned we might listen more if he and Ms. Darkholme acted like they cared.
<Kurt> ::winces slightly at hearing the yelling::
<Erik> ::looks at Raven:: There is plenty of medication in the infirmary.
<Wanda> ::listens, now silently, and going over the details in her mind::
<Emma> Apparently Logan didn't like that. He proceeded to lift me by my throat, dropped me, and threated me with those wonderful hand knives he has.
<Mystique> There were more pressing injuries to attend to such as Remy's broken rib. She could have gotten the aspirin herself or simply waited.
<Erik> ::glances back to Emma:: Logan, acting in the capacity I instructed him to, had every right to take whatever measures he needed to return you to the secure level.
<Remy> ::mutters something in french ::
<Emma> By threatening to kill me?
<Catseye> Catzy scared.. dark.. cold... not know where...
<Emma> I did not resist going back.
<Wanda> ::blinks, shaking her head slightly once more:: ((Similar to what just occurred with Remy. Why do these methods suddenly become acceptable, Father?))
<Erik> ::turns back to Raven:: Delegate, if necessary. ::returns his attention to Emma:: I will speak to Logan about his methods. In the future, follow instructions.
<Alex> Erik, something else I need to bring up..
<Erik> ::looks to Alex, one eyebrow raising slightly::
<Catseye> ::yawns and closes her eyes::
<Alex> Guy I ran into when I was returning from my hike..and yes, I know I shouldn't have gone off by myself...I needed space to think about everything that's happened...you can punish me for it, later. The guy, whoever the hell he was, is still out there...and he fully intends to be back. And this is a nasty customer..I blasted him..and he still managed to scamper off.
<Remy> ::mutters something about Creed under his breath::
<Emma> {{ <to Alex> Bravo.}}
<Erik> ::nods slightly:: Until further notice, you are all barred from leaving the immediate vicinity of the castle without direct faculty supervision. If there is a danger of further attacks... ::rubs the bridge of his nose, falling silent::
<Alex> There will be, I get the feeling. This has Essex's handiwork all over it...and I know Essex..He doesn't particularly like being denied something he wants or needs. ::Scowls::
<Erik> ::voice lowers to a murmur:: ..I should have foreseen this...
<Emma> ::The cold vague looks suddenly softens and there suddenly is a look of shame in her eyes as she quickly looks down.::
<Wanda> ::holds her hands together:: ((And now he's disappointed. This has been an enlightening day. In many ways.)) ::stares at her clasped hands::
<Erik> Mr Summers... Miss Frost... ..Catzy... I want the three of you to take especial care. You may be targeted again. I will make every effort to secure Wundagore against further intruders...
<Catseye> ::mutters something, barely opening her eyes:: why
<Emma> I'm sorry...
<Alex> ::Nods, slightly and glances over towards Emma and then over towards Catseye, before glancing back to Emma a questioning expression on his face::
<Erik> ::silent for a moment, before sighing softly:: Those of you who disobeyed orders to return and fight the attackers... you will help me dispose of the corpses tonight. ((Would that I could keep them far from it... but they must see the danger, somehow...)) Catzy, Mr Nelson... you are dismissed.
<Erik> ACTION> THE LARGE DOORS SLIDE OPEN ONCE MORE. COOLER AIR DRIFTS INTO THE ROOM.
<Remy> Y'mean now?
<Catseye> ::slinks out of her seat and towards the door, almost in a daze:: ((sleepy..))
<Reynard> ::gets up and heads for his room, thoroughly tired by now::
<Erik> In a moment. Please wait upstairs.
<Wanda> ::crosses her arms:: ((I can't see them again, let alone touch them..))
<Emma> ((Hell, it's not the first time I've seen a corpse...))
<Alex> ::Doesn't look particularly phased by that and shrugs, slightly:: ((Well...I may not have disobeyed orders or anything, but I did go on the hike..I suppose I had to get punished or whatever, somehow..))
<Catseye> ::wanders to the elevator, unsure how to work it, waits for others::
<Erik> Miss Frost, you are dismissed, as well. ::quieter voice, expression a bit less harsh:: If you need aid to sleep, tonight, you may ask myself or Ms Darkholme for the proper medication.
<Reynard> ::once in his room Rey undresses before shifting into fox form and hopping up onto his bed, curling up and quickly falling alseep:: ((So much more comfortable this way....)) ZZzz.. ZZzz..
<Remy> ..Can' y' do dat trick wit' de chair 'gain? Dat was better den any rollercoaster.
<Wanda> ((Desensitization, perhaps?)) ::sour look, unclasps her hands and continues to eye the table::
<Emma> ::Nods, getting up from the table.:: Thank you...
<Remy> ..Guess i'll take dat as a no...
<Erik> You may go... Wanda, stay. ::tired look::
<Remy> ::leaves the briefing room::
<Wanda> ::shifts in the chair, and simply looks at her father:: ((Here's the lecture.))
<Catseye> ::stands in front of the elevator still, waiting for someone else to come by::
<Alex> Uhm..::Slowly stands:: If it's alright, Erik..I'd like to keep an eye on the others, instead..we're kinda targets in this..and they're not really in any shape to defend themselves...with the rest of you disposing of the bodies...
<Erik> Mr Summers, we have the matter in hand. I suggest you get some rest.
<Erik> ACTION> AFTER EVERYONE EXCEPT WANDA CLEARS OUT OF THE BRIEFING ROOM, ERIK SITS DOWN AT THE TABLE, SLUMPING ALMOST IMPERCEPTIBLY.
<Wanda> ::frowns, and begins to move to assist him:: Father..?
<Catseye> ::bangs on the elevator door, before noticing the button, and hitting it::
<Erik> ::shakes his head slightly, looking at her:: Wanda... I am aware that sometimes, I forget you are as old as you are. At other times, I am reminded of how young you are.
<Alex> ::Heads out of the briefing room, not looking particularly reassured::
<Remy> ..So you one of de kids dat Erik freed from dat place?
<Wanda> Then you understand why it frustrates me to be treated like a child. ::relaxes in her seat, still watching him cautiously:: I realize I have much growing, Father, but I am a woman, and you have trained Pietro and I long before Darkholme or Logan came here.
<Catseye> ::gets into the elevator and hits all the buttons::
<Emma> ::Nods to the others after waiting for them.:: I'd... like to apologize to you guys, Remy. ::The words seem almost unfamiliar.::
<Alex> You...could kind of say that, I suppose. ::Looks towards Emma::
<Erik> Regardless of how long I have trained you in a few short years... you are not prepared to deal with certain threats. Nothing I have done could have possibly prepared you and Pietro to handle the attacks today.
<Remy> ::looks to Emma:: what y' 'plogizin' fo', chere?
<Emma> ::Sighs.:: Getting into this mess.
<Alex> It's not your fault my "Step-Dad" is a psychotic mad scientist..::Grimaces::
<Wanda> I understand that. But as I said before, to me, in order to further your dream, I just can't stand by and do nothing when our home is threatened. ::her tone becomes somewhat bittersweet:: You can't understand that?
<Remy> heh, las' time I check, I got myself in dat mess. It ain't yo' fault.
<Erik> ::silent for a long moment:: Wanda, how do you think I would have felt to come home and find you or your brother dead?
<Emma> Maybe if I slepted in.. but if he found me here... he'd find me in my apartment at the least.
<Wanda> I know you want to protect us. And put the shoe on the other foot. It would break my heart to find out you died somewhere when you take off without telling us..::sighs:: But you can't always protect us Father.
<Catseye> ::gets off on the second floor::
<Alex> If he found us here, he'd find us anywhere. ::Pauses, frowning:: ...Wait a minute. How DID he find us here?
<Remy> Y' couldn' have controlled what happened..
<Remy> ::looks at Alex::
<Erik> Your responsibility was to the other students. The two of you lingering behind could have influenced others to disobey orders as well.
<Emma> I'm sure he has some sort of tracking device on all three of us.
<Remy> who you talkin 'bout, bra?
<Wanda> ::looks up to him:: I did assist them though.. LeBeau was injured, and when we were first attacked, Pietro, Logan, and a few others were not with us by the elevator. ::frowns:: I am not trying to disobey you Father. I am trying to follow your example, you know how much I want this dream to come true as you do..
<Catseye> ::hops onto Wanda's bed and goes to sleep::
<Alex> Might have to talk to Erik later about deactivating them..::Looks disconcerted by the idea of that:: I'm sure he already knows we're here and all, but..
<Erik> You should have seen to it that all of the students got to the subbasement safely, and remained there.
<Alex> ::Glances at Remy:: Essex...aforementioned mad scientist. Long story short, he was raising me and my brother..I found out he had Emma and Cahtzee captive and ready to experiment on..we busted out...He turned into some weird thing..and Erik bailed us out.
<Remy> ::blinks:: a whaddawha?
<Wanda> I understand. ::sighs, lowering her head:: And when Logan held Emma by her throat?
<Erik> ::low sigh:: That is between Logan, Miss Frost, and myself. You must understand that Ms Darkholme and Logan have the experience necessary to deal with attackers such as this. I should have been here... but I am confident they could have handled the situation on their own.
<Erik> However, they cannot handle three attackers if students are running loose about the castle, and the chance of someone dying in a situation like this increases exponentially.
<Wanda> Father..Mr Logan was half impaled when Emma and I were there witnessing, and Ms. Darkholme was apparently apprehended at the time. That left the other assailant free to kill the rest of us. But..please..::her eyes begin to water a little again:: Don't leave again. Those corpses..
<Erik> Logan is more than capable of handling himself. He is older than he appears.
<Catseye> ::sleeps::
<Erik> And the other assailant would not have had the opportunity to kill any of you if you had seen to it that all of the students followed orders.
<Wanda> ::clears her throat:: I see.
<Erik> I... am aware that there seems to be some friction between yourself and Ms Darkholme, as well.
<Emma> ::Gets to the top floor and heads to the bathroom to bath.:: Night you two...
<Remy> Night..
<Wanda> ::nods her head:: Indeed there is.
<Alex> ::Nods, slightly:: Good night. If you need anything..
<Catseye> ::wakes up at the sound of someone in the restroom::
<Erik> I would ask you to put your personal feelings aside in a situation like this. Regardless of whatever has... caused the two of you to clash, so, she is second-in-command, and I have entrusted her with the safety of everyone in this school. If I believed, for a moment, that she would abuse that trust, I would not have put her in charge.
<Emma> I know...
<Catseye> ::peeks out of her room::
<Wanda> ::moves her hands onto the table:: I have a favor to ask then, Father. For all these obligations.
<Erik> She is, perhaps, a great deal more capable than you give her credit for. If she issues an order, I expect everyone to follow it, without argument.
<Erik> ::raises a brow::
<Catseye> hello
<Wanda> I expect to be treated as an adult, not a child. If these are my responsibilities, so be it, but I am no girl anymore. ::looks up to him with those bright eyes::
<Catseye> ::closes the room door, pulls a random nightgown from the closet, and then goes back to bed::
<Alex> ::Moves to head towards his room::
<Erik> I cannot promise any particular behavior from Raven... although I can assure you, if you show her the respect she deserves, she will treat you with the respect you deserve.
<Wanda> I can't make any promises..but if it lightens your burden, I will try.
<Erik> ::nods, slowly:: That is all, then. ...unfortunately, the corpses must still be disposed of. ::stands up::
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