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The Xavier Institute Mod Journal ([personal profile] astonishing_xmods) wrote in [community profile] xavier_institute_logs2014-09-24 04:53 pm

Looking to the future... [OPEN]

WHO: Everyone
WHAT: Two things, first the President's Address, and then 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: The presidential address happened on Monday, the news events are more current
WARNING(S): mentions of school violence in one of the news posts, and as always, if a thread goes into warning label territory, either throw it in the subject line or take it to a separate log.



[On a small, raised stage set up in the White House gardens, there’s a polished wood podium with the presidential seal on the front. President Kelly, with more gray in his hair than he had as a senator, approaches it, adjusting his glasses and viewing the assembled members of the press in thoughtful silence for a moment before he speaks.]

My fellow Americans.

We stand once again at a crossroads, faced with choices of great importance. At home and abroad, we have been faced new challenges with the rise of the mutant population - challenges in our military, in our courtrooms, in our society, in our homes and our families. We are in a perilous place, and our unity as Americans under question. It is crucial, at this juncture, to take a firm stance on these matters, and position ourselves towards the future.

The Mutant Registration Act… is not what our path forward should look like.

[There’s murmuring among the press, indistinct, but fairly shocked in tone. He holds up his hand for quiet.]

Five years ago, I stood in support of Project Wideawake, an initiative which purported to improve our nation’s security. Instead, as a direct result, many Americans were robbed of their dignity, of the due process to which each of us has a right. Innocent lives were put in danger, and some lost, because we allowed ourselves to be blinded by power and fear. We are a nation founded in the promise of freedom, and in creating second-class citizens, we betrayed that promise... I cannot in good conscience support such measures again, and if this bill passes, it is my intention to veto it immediately.

Looking to the future, we must focus on developing inclusive solutions for these real issues, ones which affect all Americans and all people in our world today -- solutions will which protect our society, without sacrificing the freedom or dignity of any of its members. Together, we can create a better America, one that is safe for all its citizens.

Thank you, and good night.



"... shocked the entertainment world today by coming out at a live show in Los Angeles that she was, in fact, mutant. Dazzler, real name Alison Blaire, used the opportunity in front of thousands of fans and millions watching at as the show was broadcast live on HBO, to finally 'come out of the closet', as she said. She demonstrated her powers by performing a cover of the classic pop tune "Born this Way", with slightly altered lyrics, and a custom light show produced by her mutant powers. Dazzler later told the press 'The era where we all have to hide who we are is ending. Mutants don't have to be afraid anymore' She said that it was President Kelly's words than inspired her to finally have the courage to come out..."


"... controversial radio host Hunter Hellquist reported a record breaking amount of call-in traffic for his radio program. 'The country fed up with a goverment that is refusing to stand by its people. President Kelly betrayed us with his aims to veto the Mutant Registration Act and my listeners had a lot to say about it', Hellquist quoted towards the end of his broadcast that day..."


"... a huge success in Central Park with massive turnout. Sublime told the press that he was honored that so many people have taken up his banner. He was further honored that President Kelly has moved away from the Mutant Registration Act and has said he would gladly speak before congress to propose alternative solutions to mutant related legal issues..."


"... new details of the bombing in London reveal that the explosive was most likely constructed using mutant abilities. The casing for the bomb, in particular, was made from what investigators claimed was 'extremely dense bone matter'. One of the proposed suspects, The Vanisher, is still at large and has not been located by investigating authorities..."


"... shot and killed by police after holding up a school assembly at gunpoint and resisting arrest. The young man, claiming to be joining a group called the 'U-Men' had only moments ago killed and mutilated another student, a closeted mutant. Before police became involved, he also claimed he was going to use parts of the other student's body to gain his mutant powers. We warn our viewers that the following gruesome footage is very graphic, and that they should take discretion... "
upatbat: Official art, edited by me. (But this is your heart)

[personal profile] upatbat 2014-10-23 12:41 am (UTC)(link)
That's pretty useful, huh?

Mine's "astral projection", I guess? I can make my mind like... leave my body, so I can go wander around without it, like a ghost. I can still touch stuff if I want, but I can walk through walls, too. Stuff like that.
niepokonany: (And tell the world about it)

[personal profile] niepokonany 2014-10-23 12:50 am (UTC)(link)
So do you like, do it during boring lectures?

[He totally would.]
nobodysweapon: (1 Present - Icy)

[personal profile] nobodysweapon 2014-10-24 03:23 pm (UTC)(link)
"The last time I handled an investigation on my own I killed twelve people. I am not sure the staff would trust me to do this without a chaperon, and they would only slow me down."

Laura didn't like lying, she did her best to avoid certain truths if they were not to the topic at hand. But given how she handled the kidnapping, and her later activities outside of the school she would not trust her to handle this on her own. "I do not intend to kill anyone."
upatbat: Official game art, edited by me. (You're tired)

[personal profile] upatbat 2014-10-24 07:11 pm (UTC)(link)
[She sighs, because boy, would she like to.]

I tried to, once, but my body fell asleep... I got caught pretty fast.
gloriousandfree: (pic#8228278)

[personal profile] gloriousandfree 2014-10-25 01:28 am (UTC)(link)
[It's for the best Madeline can't read minds because she'd be a flustered mess]

Had a boyfriend like that once. Clingy and pushy. Not exactly my type in the end.
usedforcepalm: (Default)

[personal profile] usedforcepalm 2014-10-26 09:57 pm (UTC)(link)
Laura was speaking the truth. It was perhaps a little scary to think that Laura's investigative methods involved killing people, but there was no hint of her bearing any ill will toward anyone here. Besides, Hanabi liked her in spite of her oddities. She liked that Laura was very to the point and didn't attempt to joke around or treat her like she was a baby.

"...if you want, I can help you a little," she offered. "My other power is superhuman vision. I can see through walls, and all the way around, as if I've got eyes on the back of my head. I could keep watch for you."

It seemed only fair. Laura had offered to help her with her powers and endure things that would kill anyone else. She could use her powers to benefit Laura.
niepokonany: (I just can't keep my fingers)

[personal profile] niepokonany 2014-10-27 07:20 am (UTC)(link)
Aww, lame. It's still a pretty sweet power, though!
nobodysweapon: (4 Danger - Interrogation)

[personal profile] nobodysweapon 2014-10-27 06:29 pm (UTC)(link)
Lying is so complicated, she was better at it when she was younger. It was so much simpler to just refuse to answer, give them nothing. There was no need to hide things from Hanabi, she was not a threat. At the moment, in any case.

"Perhaps, but I do not think today is the right day for this. I need a day the staff are more... predictable."
usedforcepalm: (raised eyebrow)

[personal profile] usedforcepalm 2014-10-27 07:19 pm (UTC)(link)
"Oh, are you going to look up their schedules first or something?" Hanabi questioned.

That would make sense to her. If one was going to break rules in a school filled with mutants, it was best to be careful about it. She didn't tend to break many rules herself, but the few she did, she was careful about not getting caught.
nobodysweapon: (1 Present - Investigation)

[personal profile] nobodysweapon 2014-10-27 09:09 pm (UTC)(link)
"Most of the staff follow specific patterns, or could be enticed into repeated habits. It would be difficult to do this today, with everything going on."

It was easier to avoid complications. Naturally easy did not ever come into practice with Laura's life, but she could endeavor for a better chance of things not going wrong. The right planning, timing, and tools would limit the chances she would get Hanabi into trouble for assisting her. Which was her main concern.
upatbat: Official art, edited by me. (Summer evening breezes bloom)

[personal profile] upatbat 2014-10-28 11:18 pm (UTC)(link)
I like it, at least! Don't tell anyone, but... it's pretty easy to get a look at everyone else's homework when you can do that, too.
usedforcepalm: (thinking)

[personal profile] usedforcepalm 2014-10-30 07:57 pm (UTC)(link)
"That makes sense."

Which made Hanabi wonder why Laura had considered trying in the first place. Perhaps she'd expected everyone to be occupied and not wandering along this way where they might see her. Maybe she thought she'd be able to do it quickly enough if she hadn't been interrupted.

"What are you going to do if you find any useful information?"
niepokonany: (It's possible!For a poor country bumpkin)

[personal profile] niepokonany 2014-10-31 04:53 am (UTC)(link)
Your secret's totally safe with me!
nobodysweapon: (4 Danger - Glare)

[personal profile] nobodysweapon 2014-11-07 03:46 am (UTC)(link)
"Most of the information is old, but there could still be clues I could follow. I am hoping for something I can hunt down toward more information."

Laura was still not used to being inactive. While she was in hiding, her attentions were drawn to staying off the radar. Which is a lot more work than most people assume. Here, known, she did not have such a distraction. And she is very good at what she does, this is also something she did not assume anyone would... mind, if she were to act without digression.

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