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Regarding Garrison Kane
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xp_phoenixGarrison has been unexpectedly called back to Canada for official duties. I'm not sure when he'll be back.
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Mansion Wide Request
Jun. 17th, 2025 10:10 pmxp_changelingI’m going to do my best to articulate all of this. However, I am not a scientist or a physicist which means a lot of this is above my paygrade. The wormhole team discovered a dimension that was deteriorating early today. Some sort of gamma radiation-based degradation. In examining the dimension, they discovered that it placed them into a high school environment of 2003. However, instead of allowing them to transition to the dimension, they found themselves inhabiting teen counterparts of themselves. No, I don’t have any explanation for it either. Apparently, using the tech that normally allows them to access another dimension puts them into the driver seat of a counterpart instead.
The source of the gamma radiation is a Science Club project that was stolen on Monday night. Our team at Snow Valley is going to work with the portal people to try and find it. However, it is unravelling this dimension, and the big brains think it’s got a couple of days left. However, they also found that when we transition to the dimension, the degradation rate slows. So while our teams find the device, we need as many people as possible from the mansion to spend some time as their teen counterparts.
Yes, I know how crazy it all sounds, but we need as much time as possible. Colbert and I have assembled dossiers on everyone who has a counterpart. Right now, our guidelines are to stick with school and afterschool. Family time is most likely to show that the person isn’t acting as normal. When shifting to the other dimension, your physical form is in statis, so you’re perfectly safe. If you’re willing to volunteer, come and meet us and we’ll provide you with as many details as we have. We’re trying to set up some subject matter experts for a US high school in 2003 to help people.
I can’t believe I’m saying this but the location if Claremont High School, in Kirby, Illinois. You are one of the Claremont Firebirds – ‘the best at what we do’. I know it sounds like a fever dream but these are real people with real lives. If we can’t find the device, their existence disappears in a couple of days. I suggest lying low, using injury excuses to avoid sports practices and theatre practice… Colbert is reminding me to mention that the school musical this year is ‘Grease’ which is sapping my will to live. Look, apparently whatever we do in their forms, they will mentally justify it but stay as close to the norm as possible. They are the ones who must deal with the repercussions.
If you’re willing to help, contact Barton and his people and let them know. If you have questions about the science, ask literally everyone else. Snow Valley, you’re on the job as of now. Colbert and I have assignments for you.
The source of the gamma radiation is a Science Club project that was stolen on Monday night. Our team at Snow Valley is going to work with the portal people to try and find it. However, it is unravelling this dimension, and the big brains think it’s got a couple of days left. However, they also found that when we transition to the dimension, the degradation rate slows. So while our teams find the device, we need as many people as possible from the mansion to spend some time as their teen counterparts.
Yes, I know how crazy it all sounds, but we need as much time as possible. Colbert and I have assembled dossiers on everyone who has a counterpart. Right now, our guidelines are to stick with school and afterschool. Family time is most likely to show that the person isn’t acting as normal. When shifting to the other dimension, your physical form is in statis, so you’re perfectly safe. If you’re willing to volunteer, come and meet us and we’ll provide you with as many details as we have. We’re trying to set up some subject matter experts for a US high school in 2003 to help people.
I can’t believe I’m saying this but the location if Claremont High School, in Kirby, Illinois. You are one of the Claremont Firebirds – ‘the best at what we do’. I know it sounds like a fever dream but these are real people with real lives. If we can’t find the device, their existence disappears in a couple of days. I suggest lying low, using injury excuses to avoid sports practices and theatre practice… Colbert is reminding me to mention that the school musical this year is ‘Grease’ which is sapping my will to live. Look, apparently whatever we do in their forms, they will mentally justify it but stay as close to the norm as possible. They are the ones who must deal with the repercussions.
If you’re willing to help, contact Barton and his people and let them know. If you have questions about the science, ask literally everyone else. Snow Valley, you’re on the job as of now. Colbert and I have assignments for you.
Concerning Darcy Lewis
Feb. 18th, 2025 10:22 pmxp_changelingI'm now back from Muir Island for the foreseeable future and it isn't with good news.
I know things have been a little muddled since we last updated everyone but it seems we're at an impasse. Darcy Lewis was injured last month during our incursion into the Paris Hellfire Club. What initially looked like minor injuries accelerated during her hospital stay and following her transfer to Muir. I'm not a doctor but from what I'm told, the injuries cost her control of her powers and in turn, the random discharge of those powers began a debilitating effect on her brain and nervous system. Unfortunately, because of the nature of her powers, using suppression technology ran an unacceptable level of risk in shutting down her nervous system and neural processes at the same time. In order to preserve her life, Darcy has been placed in an psychically induced coma by Professor Xavier.
At this point, until Moira and her team can isolate the uncontrolled power surge and reverse it or find a way to suppress her powers while she's conscious without compromising her vital functions, she'll remain in her coma. Moira is aware of all the various avenues, including magic, and may reach out as expertise is needed. If you have any medical questions, please direct them to her team at Muir.
Unfortunately, due to the situation accelerating as quickly at it did, she did not have the opportunity to reach out to the people she wanted to. I have a few notes that I'll deliver personally over the next few days. I'll also be returning to the office full time tomorrow. We can update how to deploy her duties amoungst the team then. If anyone has any non-medical questions, feel free to contact me as needed.
I know things have been a little muddled since we last updated everyone but it seems we're at an impasse. Darcy Lewis was injured last month during our incursion into the Paris Hellfire Club. What initially looked like minor injuries accelerated during her hospital stay and following her transfer to Muir. I'm not a doctor but from what I'm told, the injuries cost her control of her powers and in turn, the random discharge of those powers began a debilitating effect on her brain and nervous system. Unfortunately, because of the nature of her powers, using suppression technology ran an unacceptable level of risk in shutting down her nervous system and neural processes at the same time. In order to preserve her life, Darcy has been placed in an psychically induced coma by Professor Xavier.
At this point, until Moira and her team can isolate the uncontrolled power surge and reverse it or find a way to suppress her powers while she's conscious without compromising her vital functions, she'll remain in her coma. Moira is aware of all the various avenues, including magic, and may reach out as expertise is needed. If you have any medical questions, please direct them to her team at Muir.
Unfortunately, due to the situation accelerating as quickly at it did, she did not have the opportunity to reach out to the people she wanted to. I have a few notes that I'll deliver personally over the next few days. I'll also be returning to the office full time tomorrow. We can update how to deploy her duties amoungst the team then. If anyone has any non-medical questions, feel free to contact me as needed.
New resident
Nov. 8th, 2024 12:04 pmxp_legionHi, everyone. I wanted to let you know we have a new resident named Kevin. He's never used anything like the journal system or texting before, so while he may be on here eventually it probably won't be for a while.
Kevin is staying here as an alternative to a difficult home life. He doesn't have much experience with people, much less a communal living situation, so please be patient with him. He'll be with me until we figure out a more permanent arrangement.
Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Kevin is staying here as an alternative to a difficult home life. He doesn't have much experience with people, much less a communal living situation, so please be patient with him. He'll be with me until we figure out a more permanent arrangement.
Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Welsh "Halloween" - Nos Galan Gaeaf
Oct. 20th, 2024 02:42 pmxp_pixieFun fact about Wales! We're a Celtic nation, but our culture is actually Brythonic, not Gaelic. So, we don’t celebrate Samhain like some other Celtic places, but we’ve got our own thing!
October 31st was traditionally called Nos Galan Gaeaf, which basically means ‘the eve of winter.’ It’s this old-timey way of saying, ‘Brace yourselves, winter is coming.’ And then, from November 1st onwards, we celebrate Calan Gaeaf, which marks the first official day of winter. So, it’s kind of like our own spooky season, just with a Welsh twist!
In my village growing up, we had this tradition on the night of Nos Galan Gaeaf. We'd walk around the graveyard three times. According to local lore, doing this would let you see spirits wandering the place. As kids, we’d dare each other to do it, and I never saw anything, but there was always that exciting bit of 'what if?'(no subject)
Sep. 29th, 2024 10:01 amxp_skinWe've got Ayame out to a safe place. Turns out she was just young and being heavily influenced - and gaslighted, and controlled, sometimes physically - by the people who were supposed to be looking after her.
There won't be any more videos or speeches.
There won't be any more videos or speeches.
Log: Maya and Garrison - Boxing
Sep. 19th, 2024 04:00 amxp_echoBackdated to Thursday 19th September 2023 afternoon
Garrison and Maya spar, and Garrison discovers something they haven't thought of before.
( Alright, hold on for a second. I think I might see where both Matt and I have been missing. )
Garrison and Maya spar, and Garrison discovers something they haven't thought of before.
( Alright, hold on for a second. I think I might see where both Matt and I have been missing. )
(no subject)
Sep. 9th, 2024 11:21 amxp_madinI know you're all gonna read this and just be like "Jesus, fuck that Madin guy, they're still clearly a card carrying Brotherhood member" and 1) I'm not and 2) this is important.
I don't comment on social media much or anything but there's this one lady that's being going viral on tiktok lately. Her name is Ayame and she is fuuuuuucked. So the conservatives love her.
[embedded video of a woman speaking, saying "I realize that I ask much of my fellow mutants, but we must establish limits on those perceived to be limitless. Society can only function with boundaries and rules, and we must continue to work to find a way to be a part of it; to not press so hard against those markers as to disturb the peace."]
You don't have to agree with me but it's important that you know about this. People like her? They want us back in the box. Limited. Tame. They want us to be fully managed by humans so that we're never a threat.
We don't get mutant liberation by listening to what they have to say.
(OOC: Posted here to enable use of a plot tag)
I don't comment on social media much or anything but there's this one lady that's being going viral on tiktok lately. Her name is Ayame and she is fuuuuuucked. So the conservatives love her.
[embedded video of a woman speaking, saying "I realize that I ask much of my fellow mutants, but we must establish limits on those perceived to be limitless. Society can only function with boundaries and rules, and we must continue to work to find a way to be a part of it; to not press so hard against those markers as to disturb the peace."]
You don't have to agree with me but it's important that you know about this. People like her? They want us back in the box. Limited. Tame. They want us to be fully managed by humans so that we're never a threat.
We don't get mutant liberation by listening to what they have to say.
(OOC: Posted here to enable use of a plot tag)
Subject: A moment of your time?
Sep. 6th, 2024 06:37 pmxp_spectrumI wanted to bring people's attention to a petition on Change.org that kind of impacts us. Not directly, but it would be a horrible precedent to set in terms of mutant health care.
There's a bill progressing through the Pennsylvania State Legislature that would allow medical personnel to refuse to treat mutants based on "freedom of religion". It came out of the Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences discussing obligatory mutant-specific medicine classes for medical professionals, not just the week of human-variant medicine they get right now. There were also requests from doctors and emergency personnel for extra funding for mutant-specific equipment. All good, right? Except the anti-mutant bigots came out in droves to protest against "unfair treatment" and some jerk politician decided to curry favor with them and started this bill. Which is getting way more traction than it should.
So, there's the petition to strike the bill down. I'd really appreciate it if people would go and take a look at it and make an informed choice to sign. And send it to all your non-bigoted friends and family. I know it's not much, but it's something. There's also the possibility of protests as well as media campaigns and boycotts if it goes any further.
( OOC note on posting location )
There's a bill progressing through the Pennsylvania State Legislature that would allow medical personnel to refuse to treat mutants based on "freedom of religion". It came out of the Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences discussing obligatory mutant-specific medicine classes for medical professionals, not just the week of human-variant medicine they get right now. There were also requests from doctors and emergency personnel for extra funding for mutant-specific equipment. All good, right? Except the anti-mutant bigots came out in droves to protest against "unfair treatment" and some jerk politician decided to curry favor with them and started this bill. Which is getting way more traction than it should.
So, there's the petition to strike the bill down. I'd really appreciate it if people would go and take a look at it and make an informed choice to sign. And send it to all your non-bigoted friends and family. I know it's not much, but it's something. There's also the possibility of protests as well as media campaigns and boycotts if it goes any further.
( OOC note on posting location )
You are all invited . . .
Jun. 30th, 2024 02:51 pmxp_catseye. . . to a pool party in honor of Liam's 17th birthday tomorrow. Sorry for the short notice, but a little birdy (his mother) only told me last night.
I'll provide some baked goods suitable for a variety of dietary needs, and Kyle will be on the grill. There will be sushi also. If you are very nice you might be permitted to share.
Please RSVP, because I plan to consume all the unclaimed meat.
I'll provide some baked goods suitable for a variety of dietary needs, and Kyle will be on the grill. There will be sushi also. If you are very nice you might be permitted to share.
Please RSVP, because I plan to consume all the unclaimed meat.
Hand-to-Hand Training
Apr. 7th, 2024 10:03 pmxp_dominionJust a head's up following the events of this weekend.
If anyone wants basic or advanced hand-to-hand training, we're going to be holding a group event in the DR this week, and we can set up private sessions afterward. There's no disadvantage to learning how to handle yourself in the event that you end up in a fight and we also teach ways to anticipate and avoid conflicts. Just let us know.
If anyone wants basic or advanced hand-to-hand training, we're going to be holding a group event in the DR this week, and we can set up private sessions afterward. There's no disadvantage to learning how to handle yourself in the event that you end up in a fight and we also teach ways to anticipate and avoid conflicts. Just let us know.
Free Food!
Mar. 6th, 2024 07:39 pmxp_cannonball In an effort to make some foods from back home for my little sister, I have accidentally found myself in possession of.....several dozen more jars of pickled vegetables than I need.
If anyone would like some pickled carrots, cauliflower, beets, cucumbers (aka normal pickles), red onion, asparagus, raddish, or garlic..... please let me know and please come take it from me.
Thanks!
If anyone would like some pickled carrots, cauliflower, beets, cucumbers (aka normal pickles), red onion, asparagus, raddish, or garlic..... please let me know and please come take it from me.
Thanks!
xp_blinkI see we've been expanding while I've been gone. Hello all new people. I'm Clarice and I'm your lovely PA in the medlab. You'll likely see me if you come down there now that I'm back.
I'm (along with any other med staff available) offering basic CPR certification and first classes to all that need them.
If you're already certified and on a team, you're good. If you're not certified, not on a team, or just generally new, I recommend you sign up.
Classes are offered:
March 2
April 6
May 4
These will be all day, with breaks, and this assumes a). interest on that date and b). nothing else superseding it
I'm (along with any other med staff available) offering basic CPR certification and first classes to all that need them.
If you're already certified and on a team, you're good. If you're not certified, not on a team, or just generally new, I recommend you sign up.
Classes are offered:
March 2
April 6
May 4
These will be all day, with breaks, and this assumes a). interest on that date and b). nothing else superseding it
All Clear (Backdated)
Jan. 14th, 2024 10:27 pmxp_phoenixThe powers issue on the 3rd floor has been resolved. Residents can resume normal operations.
ADVISORY: Avoid Suite 17, Third Floor
Jan. 14th, 2024 04:54 pmxp_phoenix(Sent to all mansion phones/communicators)
Residents are advised to avoid being near suite 17 on the third floor due to a powers situation.
Medical is aware of the situation and is working on containing the issue.
Residents are advised to avoid being near suite 17 on the third floor due to a powers situation.
Medical is aware of the situation and is working on containing the issue.
Jean & Garrison: Baby Steps
Jan. 2nd, 2024 12:25 pmxp_dominionEarly in the New Year, Jean and Garrison finally have the conversation they've been avoiding for weeks now.
( You want to know why I ran away? It was this, )
( You want to know why I ran away? It was this, )
Salem Centre Corn Maze – Oct 28
Oct. 20th, 2023 05:07 pmxp_longshotGhouls and ghosts, it is that time of year again for spooky goings on.
The Salem Centre Educational Board is holding a Haunted Corn Maze extravaganza next weekend and the Xavier Institute is sponsoring a face painting booth to support local charities. I'll be there Friday night Saturday, and I'd welcome anyone who wants to stop by for an evening full of a-maze-ing fun, hayrides, and entertainment.
There will be transportation arranged on Saturday at 5:30.
More information in the link below! There's also plenty of room for volunteers who might want to help with the booth and event. Let me know!
The Salem Centre Educational Board is holding a Haunted Corn Maze extravaganza next weekend and the Xavier Institute is sponsoring a face painting booth to support local charities. I'll be there Friday night Saturday, and I'd welcome anyone who wants to stop by for an evening full of a-maze-ing fun, hayrides, and entertainment.
There will be transportation arranged on Saturday at 5:30.
More information in the link below! There's also plenty of room for volunteers who might want to help with the booth and event. Let me know!
Jaca, Spain Updates
Oct. 17th, 2023 01:35 pmxp_changelingIt's all over the news right now, so I suppose everyone should understand what's happening. Yesterday, at 8:14am CET, the citizens and visitor to the resort town of Jaca, Spain all simultaneously violently attacked each other. They formed into rough mobs and used any item at hand to attack other mobs. We managed to get some people on the ground who confirmed that by the time we got there, all higher order mental function was completely wiped out and nothing with left save the need for rage and violence. Spain eventually appealed to SHIELD who sent in the Avengers to help pacify the situation. The few surviving citizen remain in their state of rage even despite restraints, ignoring injury to continue to attack. The current deathtoll is already over 13,000 people, with a few thousand more still unaccounted for. Just to be clear, that is a 100% casualty rate for this community. They have been wiped from the face of the Earth.
By now, you've likely already seen the image that has gone viral. A white male in his mid-twenties wearing a kind of red armor, standing still and untouched in the midst of the violence. We tracked him down. His name is Abraham Kieros, a former Marine who was paralyzed from the neck down in a training accident. He has no history of mutant abilities of any kind. He also disappeared from a US military hospital while being transferred to home care. We also determined that the armor held a symbol which is connected to a group called Clan Akkaba. We've run into Akkaba in the past, and they serve 'the Son of the Morning Fire', which is typically vague as cult messiahs go. We have no idea why or how they accomplished this atrocity in Spain, but they're obviously connected.
So, to skip to the end, this is being blamed on mutants on social media and in the tabloids full stop. This is the most significant action of terrorism using a mutant since Srinagar was wiped out 15 years ago. The politicians are already calling for action. Spain, the EU and SHIELD are all currently on the same page that there isn't enough evidence to draw any conclusions as to what happened which is about the only positive to come from this shitshow. Just be aware, this is going to ratchet up anti-mutant sentiment in places you may least expect it. Take that into account for the next while.
By now, you've likely already seen the image that has gone viral. A white male in his mid-twenties wearing a kind of red armor, standing still and untouched in the midst of the violence. We tracked him down. His name is Abraham Kieros, a former Marine who was paralyzed from the neck down in a training accident. He has no history of mutant abilities of any kind. He also disappeared from a US military hospital while being transferred to home care. We also determined that the armor held a symbol which is connected to a group called Clan Akkaba. We've run into Akkaba in the past, and they serve 'the Son of the Morning Fire', which is typically vague as cult messiahs go. We have no idea why or how they accomplished this atrocity in Spain, but they're obviously connected.
So, to skip to the end, this is being blamed on mutants on social media and in the tabloids full stop. This is the most significant action of terrorism using a mutant since Srinagar was wiped out 15 years ago. The politicians are already calling for action. Spain, the EU and SHIELD are all currently on the same page that there isn't enough evidence to draw any conclusions as to what happened which is about the only positive to come from this shitshow. Just be aware, this is going to ratchet up anti-mutant sentiment in places you may least expect it. Take that into account for the next while.
General PSA
Sep. 1st, 2023 04:39 pmxp_darcyIf you happen to see Tupperware with a purple cat sticker on it in the fridge, please do not eat the contents! That is Sharon-safe "Allowed Meat" (as opposed to other contents in various fridges that might not be safe for her to eat).
And if you want to keep some in your own fridge, please let Terry or me know and we'll make sure you get some of the safe containers and food for your own suite.
Thanks! 🥰🐱💜💜
And if you want to keep some in your own fridge, please let Terry or me know and we'll make sure you get some of the safe containers and food for your own suite.
Thanks! 🥰🐱💜💜
