Issue 3: Template for Destruction (Part 1)

[xmenfan]

Iceman
Blackbird

Bobby smiled at Dr. Ramsey “I enjoy a good game of catch with my friends, maybe next time we can use a ball”.
Iceman & gambit helped storm into her seat on the blackbird, “Do you need anything else storm?” he asked, placing a hand on his injured shoulder.
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Dade
Outside facility

"Oi, mate! yew comin' too?"

Dade was a little surprised at the Scotsman’s question.
He was a little suspicious considering that he had not spoken to anyone in the alleyway, he hade no idea who these people where & they didn’t know who he was, and yet they wore inviting him to go with them. He stood there for a minute deciding what to do, “well, they are mutants & they seem ok. Going with them does seem a better option than standing round waiting for the robot or that over grown cat to fined me”.
He nodded to Malcolm & hurried to catch the group up, “where are we going?” he said to no one in particular.
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[Dr. Bagelman]

Outside the Plane

Malcolm stood in the gangway to the plane, not really blocking the way, but standing between the scientist and the cargo bay. As he had approached the group, he had to wonder... no, probably just paranoia. He shrugged it off.

The man definitely had something to hide, but didn't they all? He turned away and headed up into the plane, giving one last look at the robot, still staggering towards them.

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[galenty]

Xavier
XSFGY
Salem, NY

Xavier bit back a smile as the woman sat, clearly dicommoded by his words. Ironically, to him, it only underlined her youth; anyone who truly thought they were passed their youth would take it as a compliment.

"In fact, your reasons explain nothing. I have a school. They are very special and talented. It isn't unreasonable, statistically, to have some of these students be linked with this 'mutant phemonemon' as you so put it. Personally, I find the term, at the least, disingenuous. "

"Regardless, any link between me and any group is probably spurious and weak."

"And I don't do interviews. Neither does my staff. And the students are protected, by law, from being approached. Is there anything else I can do for you?"

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Storm
Blackbird
Shanghai, China

Storm felt some of the dizziness and pain recede as she was put in the Blackbird. She smiled greatfully at the two men, @thank you. I'll be fine, I think. I just need to rest." She eyed Gambit, "I'll even forgive you for the nickname. This time." She smiled again to take the sting out of her words.

Her hands shook, but she could still flip some switches and get the Blackbird up and running, prepped for flight.

She glanced over at the radar..."There are some aircraft heading in our direction. Would it be too much to hope it's not for us?"
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Xiao
Alley
Shanghai, China

She looked around as people seemed to be bailing towards the plane that appeared. As much as she fancied having an easy exit, she was no fool. She knew not one person here and had little to no reason to further the acquaintance.

"We would like for you to come with us...I think you have some information about this operation that we could use to shut it down."

Shadow replied, without sarcasm, "Yes, I probably do. Don't mean I'm getting trapped in a plane with you so you can do whatever you want with me."

She began backing up, calling the Shadows to her. Seriously, as if discussing a resume, "If you have references, I might be interested in keeping touch." She pointed a thumb towards the labs, "I'm just not ending in a place like that."

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[hughissuper]

Jean frowned and nodded in a sympathetic way. She was clearly disappointed about Shadow's refusal to accompany them, as she knew the Professor would be as well. "If you change your mind, you can contact Charles Xavier in Westchester, NY." She turned towards the jet.

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