xavier_institute_logs | 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... "

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Yeah. If he really is trying to change things, then he deserves that much. At least from the mutant community.

I don't really get politics, but I hope we can trust him. I don't like being so distrustful of people.

Me neither. [It was so cliche, but Sun really did wish everyone could just get along. Or at least get along better than they were right now.] But he probably isn't even the thing we should be worrying about right now. That bombing, the U-Men thing, those are probably what deserve our attention at the moment.

Hmm... Do you think they might be related?

[Sun opens his mouth to say something, but he pauses and then thinks about it.]

I hadn't really thought about that..but they could be related. But the bomb was made using mutant abilities..they would have to have a mutant working with them.

Sometimes... Sometimes mutants have to work with bad people. They could be threatened, or paid, or... something.

If we are going by that..then yeah. It's entirely possible that it could be the U-Men with a mutant that is working with them. [He couldn't see why a mutant would work with people that disliked them, even if it was for money.]

I hope they can get out of that situation if if is.

[One of his friends was in that kind of situation before after all.]

Well if the X-Men discover that it is the U-Men that are doing that stuff, then that could lead to them kicking their butts and helping the mutant out of the situation.

...I think the X-Men should still take the U-Men down, even if they're not the ones who did that. We know for sure they're hurting people--especially mutants.

That kind of goes without saying. They might be more worried about the bombings at the moment, since they have the potential to do massive amounts of damage to mutants and humans alike.

You're right... I just wish there was something more we could do to help, but there's no point worrying over that. We just have to train harder!

[Sun nods.] Though I don't think I could possibly train harder than I already do. I know this school has been attacked in the past and I really want to be ready for it in case it happens while I am here.

[Tenma actually flinches when Sun mentions the school getting attacked. For a second, his expression drops, but he pulls it back quickly.]

Ha--have you ever thought about becoming an X-Men trainee?

What's an X-Men trainee? Like some sort of junior X-Men? [Sun hasn't done a whole lot of research on all the programs in this place.]

Yes. They get trained to do what the X-men usually do, in teams.

Huh. I've never heard about that. I think I probably would attempt that, if I were offered the chance.

Ask an X-Man!

Is it something that you are going to do?

[Again, his expression drops, but it becomes more wistful than anything else.]

One day. I'm still not strong, so I might get hurt, or even get someone else hurt. But, I'm training every day so I can protect my friends and family.

If you need any help with your training, let me know.

What is your power anyway?

Mmmm...! [Tenma puts a finger on his temple while he holds up his other hand and concentrates. At this point, Sun should feel his phone slip out of his tail by itself. It then circles around him before landing in his hand]

Ta-da!

What the- [Sun blinks a few times when the phone moves back its and he watches it as it moves around. A little grin forms on his lips.]

You can move things with your mind? That's so cool.

I--It's not much! It's still not very strong. My telekinesis professor says I don't have focus...

Your control seemed pretty good to me. [He's glad it was at least that good, because he would have hated for him to drop and break his phone.]

You should give Meditation a try to help with your focus, though. It you are really having trouble with it and all.

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