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Post by toad on Jun 25, 2009 23:07:33 GMT
"S'been so borin' lately..." Mortimer, or Toad as the others referred to him as, grumbled as he leaned forward on the gym balcony, his bandanna held loosely in his grip as he gazed out onto the beaches of Genosha below. His scruffy black hair ruffled in the soft breeze passing over him, trailing over his green skin, drying the sweat he'd worked up just a few moments earlier inside. His usual top, a tight black wife beater, was hanging casually over the railing, leaving him in a pair of workout pants and no shoes. His black eyes were halflidded, glazed almost as he looked over the peaceful scenery, watching couples and other mutants walk by below.
It had been months since their last mission, at least that's what it felt like to him. Either way, it had been too, too long since he'd seen any sort of action. He tried to make up with it in his training, spending hours upon hours at a time, but it just wasn't enough; it didn't make up for the adrenaline rush you felt when trying to take down an enemy, knowing that either it'll be you or him that survives. A shiver ran down his spine at the thought of that ecstasy and he chuckled to himself, reaching down into his duffle bag to pull out the usual pack of smokes. He tapped the box and pulled one out between his webbed fingers, popping it between his lips before he put the box away and took out the lighter this time. After a few flicks of the lighter, he finally got a flame and lit up the end, taking a long, deep drag of it before releasing a cloud of smoke, warmed by the feeling of it filling his lungs.
He pocketed the lighter and moved the cigarette around between his lips, a scoff escaping him as he watched the setting sun. "S'paradise,awright...too much paradise."
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Post by wanda on Jun 26, 2009 0:16:38 GMT
Wanda Lehnsherr, the daughter of Magneto...or as some would say, the savior of mutant kind. It always brought a smile to her face and she couldn't help but agree with them when they said that. Genosha was in fact her father's version of the Garden of Eden. Or the Promise Land. It was just a place where mutants could live peacefully. Not to mention that he built in on the island, giving her views of the most beautiful sunsets over the ocean. It was around that time and Wanda decided she would view it just before she got a workout in.
Walking into the gym in her red training bra, black short shorts, red and black gym shoes and her her tied back in a pony tail, Wanda strolled over over onto the gym's balcony to look over the scenery and to her right was her fellow Brotherhood member, Toad.
"Good evening, Mortimer." she addressed him as a light breeze lifted a few strands of hair into the air.
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Post by Exodus on Jun 26, 2009 0:45:56 GMT
Bennet Du Paris, The Champion of Genosha, Exodus, all names that applied to the individual who was currently floating in the air, just above the one cloud in the sky. His outfit was, as always, very ornate, white and blue, with the golden wings of sorts atop his back. Right now, he was basking in the sun of Genosha, but as wonderful as it was for the red skinned mutant, it was also quite cold at that altitude, quite cold indeed.
It was then that he started his descent, practically a free fall for a few hundred feet, before letting his telekinesis carry him down in a more...not hit the floor and die manner. As his descent continued, he picked up on the signatures of Toad and the Scarlet Witch. It was a meeting he could not resist. Exodus landed behind the two, just before the entrance back into the gym, taking a moment to remove imaginary dust from his shoulder, one hand taking up the slack of his cloak before he joined the two. "Not interrupting am I?" he asked, his accent still quite noticeably French, even if the last few years had eroded it somewhat.
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Post by toad on Jun 26, 2009 4:15:49 GMT
Mortimer looked up from his cigarette, hearing that familiar and lyrical voice that could only belong to none other than Wanda Lehnsherr, aka The Scarlet Witch. His eyes widened slightly, taking in her...outfit with a slight gulp; his throat suddenly felt dry. He couldn't deny that she was beautiful, no matter what she wore, but this one...wow. He quickly cleared his throat, turning to rest against the balcony railing with his back, a slight smirk escaping him as he moved his cigarette to the other side of his mouth.
"Well, well, well, good ev'nin' t' you as well, ducky." He replied with a slight chuckle, resting his elbows behind him. "Wha' brings you t' the gym area t'day?" And to think his good mood just had to be interrupted by...him. Genosha's Champion. Oh, great.
Mortimer couldn't help but glower slightly as ole' Exodus decided to crash the party, floating down from his cloud with that God-like presence of his. He knew very, very well how he drove the ladies mad, oh how he knew. Of course Morty couldn't help but be envious, what with how he was more on the...unfortunate side with his mutation.
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Post by wanda on Jun 26, 2009 6:49:51 GMT
"Well, I've come to get a work out in. I just thought I'd watch the sunset also. It's really beautiful, isn't it?" she smiled to Toad for a second. Speaking of beautiful, one of the most if not the most beautiful man on Genosha made his appearance and it only made Wanda's smile wider as her eyes were placed on Exodus. Forget the red skin, he was still magnificent in looks and intelligence. Like every other woman in Genosha, Wanda too had her own thoughts on what'd be be like to have Exodus as a significant other. Luckily Wanda had an edge on the competition considering her social ranking in Genosha and who she was, the youngest daughter of Magnus.
"No, you're not interrupting a thing. It's good you see you, Exodus" Wanda smiled back to the red skinned mutant taking his hands in hers and guiding him to the railing of the balcony. " So, to what honor do we owe your presence with us today?" she asked setting her sights back out towards the sky.
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Post by Exodus on Jun 26, 2009 10:53:02 GMT
Exodus gave no attempt at retaliation or refusal when Wanda took him by the hand to lead him over where she and Toad were residing. The French youth took stance in between the two, his back straight and head held high as always, for pride was one of his sins. "I simply spotted some of my favourite people and decided to say hello." he informed with a quaint smile.
He turned his attention out to the view, oh Genosha, the country he now called home was the most beautiful in all the world to Exodus, Magneto had chosen well when he made the choice. As was his wisdom. "So how has the day treated some of my favourite people?" he asked, taking a moment to adjust his cloak again, it was the height of Genosha Fashion but it was a pain to move around in at times.
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Post by toad on Jun 26, 2009 15:00:13 GMT
"Yeah...s'real beautiful..." Mortimer sighed as he watched Wanda practically skip up to Bennet and drag him right on over to join in on their little conversation. He casually snatched up the shirt he had hanging on the balcony and slipped it back on over his head, taking another drag on his cigarette before releasing a cloud of smoke out over the balcony, away from the other two.
"Th' day's been good, Benny...s'like 'is ev'ryday, roight?" He shrugged and fixed the bandanna on his head, pulling it a bit further down over his eyes as he looked to the red skinned demi God. "Jus' got some trainin' done..." He trained everyday, so there wouldn't be much surprise there.
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Post by wanda on Jun 26, 2009 15:41:50 GMT
"I agree with Mortimer, today has been just as lovely as ever. Nothing eventful unfortunately. Father is still at Professor Xavier's Academy and I have no idea where Pietro and Lorna are. I had a good afternoon though. I just came to the gym to kill some time and keep in shape of course. I always have to look my best. she winked at Bennet.
"I know being the champion of Genosha must be hard, but try being our savior's daughter. It gets annoying sometime. I hardly get a chance to unwind like this. Good friends like you guys are what keeps me sane."
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Post by Exodus on Jun 26, 2009 15:53:44 GMT
Exodus looked to Toad, it was well known that Exodus had totally immersed himself in the Genoshan mutant way of life, his mutant name, was his name. He didn't like being called Bennet, he hadn't liked it in a very long time. It wasn't something he hid about either. Bennet...or Benny even....was a human name. Exodus was a mutant name.
If Exodus was not so fond of Toad, he would have placed a telekinetic clamp on his kidneys, teach him a lesson for being so disrespectful. But he was fond of Toad. So he took things in a more civil manner. "Why Toad, is something the matter? You don't seem to be yourself today. He said it, in Epsilon-Omega, the National Language created by Magneto himself, of Genosha. Just to remind Toad that he was speaking to the Champion of Genosha, who was given that title a reason.
He turned back to the Scarlet Witch a moment later, giving one of his little smiles and a friendly nudge to her side. "Hard? Scarlet Witch, being the Champion of Genosha is a great privilege, and I enjoy every day of it. I don't need to remind you of all people how great your father is. If my role helps him, then it is an honour and a joy to perform. But if you are getting stressed away, you know I'm only a thought away. Perhaps a psychic session would help you unwind." he suggested, placing a hand on her shoulder, smiling broadly.
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Post by toad on Jun 26, 2009 17:57:51 GMT
Mortimer scoffed and took another puff of his cigarette. "Just bored, mate. Among other things..." He replied in their national language, his eyes wandering over to gaze at the Scarlet Witch, his eyes softening for that moment, dropping a guard before they hardened again, watching as Exodus blatantly flirted with her...well, they flirted with each other. Sadly, Toad would never know something like that...even he knew that.
Good friends...he'd have to be stuck as the 'good friend' for probably his entire life. He wasn't complaining, it was better having friends than just being out on his own like he was...that life was like some sort of hell. Hell, he kind of even viewed Magneto as some twisted version of a father figure, in a way...if it weren't for him, he wouldn't be here, after all.
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Post by wanda on Jun 26, 2009 20:49:33 GMT
Wanda smiled back at the red skinned mutant when he placed a hand on her shoulder and offered her psychic therapy. Maybe she could use a little of that. The last thing anyone needed was for the Scarlet Witch to have a mental breakdown. Lord knows what kind of mess would occur concerning her powers. Ah yes, Exodus mentioned how proud he was to serve her father and just how magnificent Magneto was, which Wanda wouldn't lie, her father was magnificent. However sometimes, she thought Exodus was a bit too into the Genoshan way of life. Referring to her as Scarlet Witch all the time was an example. For once, she'd just love for him to call her Wanda. Just once.
"I think I will take you up on that therapy if it'll help me relax. Thank you, Exodus. she smiled taking his hand from her shoulder giving it a small peck and then she turned her focus on Toad. "Mortimer, are you sure you're you're alright?" she asked concernedly.
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Post by Exodus on Jun 26, 2009 22:08:36 GMT
"What other things? Come now, I demand to know. We are the Brotherhood, and we are nothing if that Brotherhood fails its brothers....or sisters." he glanced back to the Witch for just a moment, as he added on that sister part. Didn't want to discriminate, not based on gender anyway. Human discrimination was fine.
Not wanting to make it seem like he was only passively asking about Toad's problem, he decided to continue his conversation with Wanda telepathically. "Your very welcome, we can do it whenever you feel like. Any time during the next few days, except tomorrow morning and evening."[/i] He never took his face away from Toad, and his control of such simple telepathic tricks made no evidence on his face, was easy with Wanda being less then a foot away.
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Post by toad on Jun 27, 2009 15:54:04 GMT
He eyed the way she kissed his hand and tensed, not so visibly, but he definitely knew that he made that motion. No way he was going to let them know he was...jealous. He was even ashamed of himself for feeling that way; it wasn't like he was capable of even winning a beauty like her over. Really, look at him...he didn't even look capable of winning any woman over. Taking another drag on his cigarette, he switched it to his thoughts previous to when the two had approached him.
"S'just been too peaceful, s'all." He replied as he looked back out onto the beaches, with the happy people just wandering around. "Way too peaceful...Can't 'elp but be a bit antsy, mate..." He sighed and leaned back against the railing, looking up at the reddening sky.
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Post by wanda on Jun 27, 2009 18:25:19 GMT
"Yes, I shall contact you sometime after tomorrow then. Again I thank you" Wanda said putting her thoughts back out there for Exodus to pick up. She raised an eyebrow at Toad's response. "You're really saying that there's too much peace? You do realize that peace is the soul reason for why my father built this country, right Mortimer?" Wanda asked as she too looked over the beach.
" As much conflict as there is in the world, we should be greatful to have peace here. Then again, my father always speaks of the mess to come when the world finds out about us. Perhaps this is just the calm before the storm. And who knows if we'll even make it through that storm." she sighed.
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Post by Exodus on Jun 27, 2009 18:37:32 GMT
"This is certainly the calm before the storm. Of that, I have no doubt....and worry not Scarlet, we are very ready for war if humans bring it to us. There is nothing they can do without me knowing about it. Besides, what can bring them to Genosha that your father cannot send straight back? Every aircraft carrier, warboat and bomber plane in existence is crafted in metal. The Brotherhood is very ready. When the bigots arrive we shall crush them. Utterly and completely." His faith in such a thing was absolute, they were the chosen ones, the children on the Atom, the humans could not hold a candle to their power.
Besides, they had their secret weapon, The Scarlet Witch herself. "But we should have no worry about that now, look at us, we are living in paradise! I think Toad could use a good drink, help him unwind." There was a suggestion he was happy with.
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