(no subject)

[axiomed]

Who: Charles Xavier + You
Broadcast: Video
Action: SS Heron
When: Right now!

[ The video starts with Charles sitting on his wheelchair, his hands neatly folded on his lap. He rubs faint circles on his legs for a few seconds, the only real sign of tension. ]

Hello. My names is Charles Xavier. I am a geneticist graduated from Oxford. I -- [ ran ] -- run a school in Westchester for the Gifted. Mutants. People with abilities. My focus is the training and control of abilities we do not always fully understand, abilities that are gifts but can often run amok.

[ He pauses, catching his second wind before continuing on, poised. ]

I am also a telepath with a full set of abilities in aiding the mind and extremely . . . proficient. I do not read minds without permission, because honestly, I really don't care.

[ Charles pauses again, wondering if he should say more and dismisses it. People can ask him if they need details - which they will. ]

If anyone would like to make use of my abilities and skills, they are certainly most welcome to. Confidentiality, of course, is key and you need not make anything public if you do not wish to. If you have any questions for me, the floor is open for you.

Comments

Private

[goldenglasses]

Win them back? That sounds ominous.

Re: Private

[axiomed]

Games. Competitions. Some were harmless . . . others, less so.

[ So like the Hunger Games, but no one stayed dead. ]

Private

[goldenglasses]

And I thought this place was bad. At least we have our memories.

Re: Private

[axiomed]

[ He nods. ]

The other places can be a little more . . . intense.

Private

[goldenglasses]

How many places have you been now?

Re: Private

[axiomed]

This would be my third one?

Private

[goldenglasses]

Including your original home?

Re: Private

[axiomed]

Oh, no. That would make this my fourth.

Re: Private

[goldenglasses]

Your fourth?!








... Wow.

Re: Private

[axiomed]

I'm very popular.

Re: Private

[goldenglasses]

And I've never been so glad to not be popular. This is only my first trip in some crazy... television show... thing.

Re: Private

[axiomed]

The television part is strange, even for me.

Private

[goldenglasses]

Oh, so the game for memories you were on wasn't for a show?

Re: Private

[axiomed]

No. As far as I know, nothing was televised. We had some privacy, at least.

Re: Private

[goldenglasses]

Well, there's something I guess. Still glad I missed out on it.

Re: Private

[axiomed]

[ His lips twitch. ]

I wish I had too.

Private

[goldenglasses]

Well, at least you're not there anymore. This place isn't all bad. You get to travel to some really cool planets you may not have normally gotten to visit before!

Re: Private

[axiomed]

I do enjoy the change in scenery.

Private

[goldenglasses]

That's good! [Vash was always more of a look at the positives kind of guy.] You'll get plenty of that here! So many new things to see and do!

Re: Private

[axiomed]

[ His lips quirk. ]

I had noticed.

Private

[goldenglasses]

Well, here's hoping this place is better than the others you've found yourself in. I've been here a bit now so if you need help with anything just ask.

Re: Private

[axiomed]

Thank you.

Private

[goldenglasses]

No problem. [With that Vash will end the communication unless Charles has anything else to add.]