The Brink of War [OPEN]

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"... the hashtag has inspired several high profile mutants in the entertainment world, particularly mutant pop star Dazzler, to put up personal accounts of the discriminations they've faced growing up as mutants. However, the Mutant Liberation Front, or at least hackers claiming to be them, have seemingly hijacked the movement on several social media sites, using the hashtag while "doxxing", defined as "sharing the private personal information of an individual or group, anyone that has publicly spoken out against mutants. The internet has become a battleground like any city street..."


"... special diplomat Haller faced many questions arriving back in the United States today. She has stated she had no comments on Genosha's threat of war against the US. President Kelly's diplomatic relations with Genosha have largely been criticized as failures, and many in congress and in the public in general seem to be in favor of preparing for the inevitable..."


"... Reverend William Stryker, uncle to the late Donovan Zane, has lead a vigil lasting several days now on the steps of Congress and refuses to be moved until Mutant Registration has been passed. Public support is turning overwhelmingly in favor of registration as the nation mourns the young man, Donovan Zane, whose life was taken in the midst of a violent protest..."


"... with the coldest temperatures on record. Volunteers are urging everyone in District X to be extra careful as the season progresses, to regularly visit the shelters and soup kitchens, and to not try to brave the winter storms alone. They have also put out a mass call to anyone willing to help out, with food, blankets, and/or warm clothing..."


"... a nation on the brink of war. President Kelly addressed the nation saying that 2019 will not be a repeat of historical mistakes or tragedies. He says he refuses to believe the spirit of the American people are so willing to give in to bigotry and surrender to what is perceived as an inevitable war with Genosha. It can be stopped, he urged. He said we all have to look at ourselves and find the courage to do the right thing and love our fellow person, no matter what the circumstances. President Kelly continues to believe in his vision of hope for humans and mutants..."

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[soundandfurry]

-The pain didn't last, but Kagerou saw her opportunity for revenge and pounced after not even a second, letting out a play growl as she did so.-

[fathoming]

[Naija kept rolling, instinctually hooking her clawed, flippered feet into the wolf's hip and trying to launch her over her head]

[soundandfurry]

-Well that didn't work out for her. Kagerou sailed ass over head and crashing into a snow bank.-

[fathoming]

[She came up, and with one more leap, tried to pin her to the snow as she landed]

[soundandfurry]

-With no place left to escape, Kagerou was aught and pinned, whining as she transitioned back to her humanoid form.- No fair...

[fathoming]

[Naija instinctually gave her a very light nip at the shoulder before sitting back, allowing her to get up. It took a few seconds for her to transition back from that wordless place of pure physicality.]

Not...fair? I do...do not walk usually on land. Who is 'not fair'?

[soundandfurry]

Well... I guess it is kind of fair if you put it like that. -She was just pouty because she 'lost'. And didn't even seem to mind that nip. Why would it be weird to her, after all?-

[fathoming]

[There is absolutely nothing weird about pinning a stranger to the ground and biting their shoulder. These are very normal people.]

You still did good. Maybe next time you will catch me instead.

[soundandfurry]

I hope so... None of my friends like to play in the snow.

[fathoming]

How boring! [Hers don't either. They don't have weirdo metabolisms.] I will come out here and play then. But when it thaws you need to come to the lake. It gets lonely down there. [What is emotional guardedness?]

[soundandfurry]

W-well... I mean, I like the snow and all, but I can't swim very well...

[fathoming]

I thought everything with four legs could swim some?

[soundandfurry]

Doesn't mean they can swim well.