A Brave New World [OPEN]

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WHO: Everyone
WHAT: The news of the world, brought right to your school!
WHERE: On any television, radio, or computer screen (assuming they're on a news site)
WHEN: Today
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"... 5 dead, 20 injured in today's bombing in London. Authorities and witnesses both claim that it was literally impossible for the bomb to have been placed where it was unless someone had the ability to literally teleport into the terminal. Several experts are drawing this incident's blame to ex-Brotherhood assassin and terrorist only known at large as 'The Vanisher'..."


"... increased security for his upcoming public address. Now more than ever, calls are incredibly loud and clear for some kind of Mutant Registration law. Alleged mutant terrorism has spiked recently internationally, and many in the US public feel that President Kelly needs to take a leadership position on this much like he did during his congressional career..."


"... Sublime was very forthcoming with his experiences growing up in a mixed human/mutant household and the struggles it created. He also detailed his thoughts on Mutant Registration, saying that he felt like it wasn't the solution to the problem, and that humanity could only move forward if they embraced unity between humans and mutants. He went on to say that his philosophy of the Third Species suggests that there will be a time when the entire planet is mutant, and peace can come from accepting this..."


"... shook the sporting news world with his announcement that he was indeed a mutant. Delroy Garrett, Jr was stipped of the medals he'd won in the 2016 Olympics and has been panned universally for what was, essentially, cheating in some of the worlds' most coveted sports. The triathlete said that he doesn't regret coming out, and that he had to be who he was in the world today or those medals would have been truly meaningless..."


"... proposed a Mutant Olympics, as well as European United Mutant Football Club and any number of mutant specific sporting events and clubs. 'Why not?' Captain America said, firmly siding with Garrett and his supporters. 'I don't see any reason why these athletes, who have trained and worked hard to represent their countries should be denied that right based on how they were born. It just isn't right.' Rogers was also asked about the growing tension between mutant nation Genosha, whom protested the Winter Olympics this year due to the anti-mutant rulings, and the United States. Rogers refused to comment..."

[[ ooc: Students and teachers are free to start their own threads in this log in response to one or more of these news clips, or even to things related but not specifically posted here. You can reference the Weekly Update posts for other world news events not covered here, as well. ]]

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[comparative_insanity]

"Easy there."

Fai unsprawls from the bench he'd been occupying in one fluid moment, rushing over to Bridget's side and taking a light hold of one elbow. He doesn't want to intrude, but the girl (?) looks like she might keel over any moment.

"Come, let's sit you down. Nevermind the tray."

[kickstart_my_heart]

"I... I have to call my dad...," Bridget's voice barely came out. It sounded as small, weak, and afraid as he felt. Thank goodness for Fai's support. He could barely stand.

[comparative_insanity]

Oh shit. Of course there were going to be people who had family and friends in England. But it was strange, the way Fai wasn't panicking at all about doing the right thing now, as he gently started steering Bridget toward the bench, fishing out his phone from his chest pocket at the same time. He unlocked it, switched it to phone mode and handed it over.

"Here, take mine. Don't worry about the cost, okay? Do you know the number, or...?"

[kickstart_my_heart]

Bridget managed a weak nod, quickly punching in the number and holding the phone to his ear. The knuckles of his other hand were white, and he could feel his chest swelling. The anxiety was killer, causing him to almost want to throw up, but he had to know...

[comparative_insanity]

Fai remembered far too well the feeling like the world falling to pieces around him, that time when Yuui had been kidnapped. He remembered the hole opening up in his heart back during the Phoenix incident, when everyone was running for the shelters and he couldn't find Feliks anywhere. The first time, he had been calmed by Toushirou promising to help him go after his brother, the second time Yuui had just promptly knocked him out.

Neither were things that he could consider doing for Bridget, and so he simply stayed where he was, one hand resting gently on her (his? - he wasn't sure and didn't like to assume) back. He couldn't really say anything without distracting during the phone call, and so he simply waited.

[kickstart_my_heart]

Bridget began to shake as seconds passed on. There was no answer. He couldn't even get his voicemail. Just an endless, deafening ring tone.

"H-he's... not picking up..." He couldn't have been in London. He couldn't have. Least of all using public transportation. But the reality made him no less terrified.