The Last Stand [OPEN]]

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"... sweeping victories in both the House and Senate. Creed and his fellow Last Stand congressmen celebrated today, eager to begin the new legislation they promised in their collective campaign. Senator Creed enthusiastically exclaimed that the era of letting mutants go unchecked were finally going to come to an end..."


"... calling themselves the 'Mutant Liberation Front', or MLF, the campaign of vandalism and propaganda has been extensive in Europe and has started to appear in the United States and Canada as well. The MLF are most recognized by their tag sign of the double helix, along with the word LIBERATE. Most authorities are not incredibly concerned, as the group has been non-violent so far..."


"... as talks have broken down with Genosha. A special ambassador from the United States has been assigned to speak with Genosha on behalf of the US government, Gabrielle Haller, has stated that she will ensure that peace between the two nations will be assured. Haller and President Kelly left for Genosha this morning..."


"... Mutant Arts Council of Greater New York reported record setting turnout for their Halloween charity events in District X and are now focusing on their next seasonal event for the coming holidays. The Council is also looking for volunteers for District X soup kitchens for the winter months..."


"... making her the only platinum record seller in 2018. Industry analysts say that the hype that came as a result of Dazzler's coming out spiked the sales of her album well past anything else that's been release this year. Billboard expects "Mojoworld" to make the double platinum certification before the end of the year, with the Christmas shopping season approaching..."


"... projecting the coldest winter in the last twenty years for much of the United States. Certain voices outside the scientific community have gone from denying climate change to accepting it, under the caveat that climate change is now being blamed on possible mutant interference... "

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Comments

[defibrillating]

[Zian runs a hand through the metal dreads with another sigh.]

That would be the preferable, peaceful outcome, but I know people that will riot like hell if the MRA goes through.

[echoing_sutras]

On one hand, the principals of my faith guide me towards non-violent protest.

On the other hand, I wouldn't really blame anyone for that. The problem is if people riot, it kind of justifies the law.

[defibrillating]

That's what I'm the most worried about. The MRA is just the beginning, mutants know that... and if we start to riot, the government will feel the need for stricter and stricter laws.

[Right, talking to a kid.]

The X-Men will fight to prevent that, I'm sure.

[echoing_sutras]

In the meantime... I've got some ideas of my own.

[defibrillating]

[Uh-oh.]

...like what?

[echoing_sutras]

That's a secret~

[defibrillating]

[Okay, he has to smile a bit at that. Pardon the large shark teeth under the mask.]

Don't get yourself or others in trouble, okay?

[echoing_sutras]

Trust me! I got it all figured out, okay?

[defibrillating]

[Pardon him for not trusting a sixteen-year-old.]

...alright.

[echoing_sutras]

Myouren is a strictly non-violent sect, and I'm not about to break any major laws. So don't worry.

[defibrillating]

[Oh, that's a relief. Well, sects kind of make him uncomfortable, but still.]

Then I'll try not to. Thanks.