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Post by Multiple Man on Apr 21, 2009 19:58:39 GMT -5
The place didn't look any different, not really. A lot more kids than when he'd been young. His blue eyes scanned the building with some fondness. It had been a great place of sanctuary here, when he was young and foolish and hadn't a care in the world. When he had hidden his mutant powers because he couldn't control it. Xavier had taken him in and helped him master his gift, and use it to the benefit of others. Sure it had led him to leaving the X-men but...
Quietly he buzzed at the door, leaning against the stonework. He really didn't want to break the gate down after all, he was here strictly for his own purposes. Magneto had used him, and he'd let him. And now that he was of no use...well...lets just say it wasn't pretty. Not that staying here would be much better but, at least he had defenses against Xavier. His mind was not so easily broached anymore. And perhaps eh could maybe call this place home again.
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Post by fqtt on Apr 21, 2009 20:07:08 GMT -5
Colossus stopped as Xavier contacted him again. Jeeze... the old geezer couldn't make up his mind. He looked to the gates as the buzzer sounded, frowning faintly. It was frustrating, having Xavier lean on him like a crutch, since Scott was in the infirmary and Jean was off on some mission or other. He was the oldest of the children here, however, but he knew Xavier was just doing it to try and gain leverage over him. The more he was in his mind, the stronger his hold would be. "Excuse me..." He murmured, pushing past Kindle to reach the front gate.
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Post by Multiple Man on Apr 21, 2009 20:14:16 GMT -5
Multiple glanced through the bars, pushing the button again before releasing it. Ah, so there was someone coming, that was a relief. He pushed off from his perch, one arm picking up the bag he had dropped at his feet. He intended to stay at least a few days before taking off. Or making up his mind and staying. Who knew? Perhaps he'd find a place here after so much time had passed.
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Post by fqtt on Apr 21, 2009 20:18:40 GMT -5
Colossus stopped as he reached the gate, resting one hand on the bars. "You are?" He asked, blue-grey eyes on the man as he opened the gates. Xavier hadn't told him who it was, just to let him in. He didn't completely trust the old man's judgement.
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Post by Multiple Man on Apr 21, 2009 20:22:21 GMT -5
"Multiple Man." He said, grinning faintly, putting out his hand to the other. "Or Jamie, whichever you prefer." Not like it mattered really, he was known by both here. Everyone knew him, he'd grown up around many of the other now adult mutants. Cyclops, Jean, and the others.
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Post by fqtt on Apr 21, 2009 20:26:25 GMT -5
Colossus took his hand, closing the gates behind them. It was strange to meet two new people in one day. "Peter, or Colossus." He introduced himself. Most of the younger kids just called him Peter or Pete, but the older mutants who were far under Xavier's influence just called him by his mutant name.
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Post by Multiple Man on Apr 21, 2009 20:44:28 GMT -5
"You usedta work for Magneto yeah?" He knew he recognized the mutant nickname at the very least. More or less he'd stick with mutant names, it was easier for him in the long run.
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Post by fqtt on Apr 21, 2009 20:48:02 GMT -5
Colossus frowned, letting go of Jamie's hand. "Yes... for a while." He said. "You did too?" He guessed, slightly hesitant. He didn't like talking about it. The things he had done for that man... he hated it.
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Post by Multiple Man on Apr 21, 2009 20:53:18 GMT -5
"Eh. Kinda still do, kind don't." He said, shrugging his shoulders slightly. "Depends on what I have to do, and which one of me is doing it." He managed, smirking at himself.
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Post by fqtt on Apr 21, 2009 20:55:52 GMT -5
"You work for him on purpose?" Colossus's frown stayed in place. He never would have, and he didn't understand why others did.
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Post by Multiple Man on Apr 21, 2009 21:01:31 GMT -5
"...something like that." Multiple said, starting towards the mansion now. "It's complicated is all." He slung his bag onto one arm and onto his back. "I suppose the old man wants to see me?"
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Post by fqtt on Apr 21, 2009 21:06:46 GMT -5
Colossus nodded. "Yes." He hesitated for a moment, then spoke again. "I know you lived here before... Xavier isn't the same. He's changed." He said, starting for the mansion. Once, Xavier's mission had been noble. But that had been a long, long time ago.
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Post by Multiple Man on Apr 21, 2009 21:11:29 GMT -5
"I know...trust me...I know." Jamie let his eyes wander the grounds, and then back to the building. "Its why I'm not back here permanently." He managed.
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Post by fqtt on Apr 21, 2009 21:14:38 GMT -5
"Be careful," Peter warned. "Xavier will try his best to get to you... every trick you can think of and more." He said, wary eyes on the mansion. You never knew when the old man was listening in. "He's desperate." Colossus started slightly as he heard the gates behind them bang open. A man walked in, unheeded, stopping as he reached them. He was young, in his early twenties, and wore a simple t-shirt and jeans. His hair was sandy blond and cut short, but his eyes... Instead of a plain, circular, black pupil, his was a vivid opaque blue in the shape of a five-pointed star. It didn't seem to impede his vision, however, as the strange eyes flicked from Multiple Man to Colossus. "I have a message for Xavier. Will you deliver it for me...?" His tone was slick, and there seemed to be a perpetual sneaky smile hiding beneath his closed lips. He wasn't asking, either. He was demanding. He wasn't afraid of these little puny mutants. With the flip of a switch he could have the big one melting in his metal state and the other stuffed so far into his own conscience he would never come back out.
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Post by Multiple Man on Apr 22, 2009 18:50:35 GMT -5
Whoa, talk about major odd. Xavier's seemed to be getting a lot of odd company lately...including this guy. "Yeah sure, we'll deliver your message." Multiple was sure he was inside one of their heads, he'd probably hear it just as well as they did.
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