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☇ ᴇʀɪᴋ ʟᴇʜɴsʜᴇʀʀ ( ᴍᴀɢɴᴇᴛᴏ ) ([personal profile] swagneto) wrote in [community profile] ataraxion2012-03-29 09:46 am

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[ Though he's been here for almost a month, Erik deliberately hasn't made a public comment, preferring to speak to almost everyone else first and foremost in order to assess the situation ahead of himself, and most importantly, come to terms with the fact that this is not Earth. He'd been mulling over what Kirk had said, as one of the earlier people he had spoken to, particularly the statement that things were different than what he was accustomed to. It's a considerable break from reality, because where Erik last stood was watching the world fall apart as he and several others had essentially outed themselves to the public, and earned a response he had correctly predicted. At least here, several years in the future if what he had learned was anything to go by, there was the possibility that Charles had proven him wrong; an admission he wasn't inclined to concede so early on.

Answers however, were slowly provided, and Erik was forced into a position where he had little choice but to re-evaluate a stance he had sworn by for several years. It was a defeat that had put him at odds with himself, having been forced to interact with not just non-humans like himself, but also humans. They were mere temporary allies, associates at best, until Erik had derived what he needed, piecing together a shaky network that merely served to relay information back and forth for his own means. To either deny the seeming equality that appeared on board, or to deliberately instigate what wasn't there and accept that there would be a conflict. ]


For those of you whom I haven't spoken to, my name is Magneto. [ His voice comes slightly off camera, as all that's deliberately being shown is the side of his jaw, the device loosely held in his palm while Erik processes his next move, tone clipped and to the point. ] It's fruitless at this point to deny one of the differences between many aboard the Tranquility; that there are both humans and non-humans here.

As one of the latter, [ Hope you're hearing that Raven, because Erik just outed himself. ] I intend on making it clear that while we're held captive together, I will not tolerate any exercise of dominance over non-humans. [ Admitting this on Erik's part is a cost because it conflicts with his own stance on how he sees society, one he's finally conceded will not change despite convincing; Charles couldn't do it, the others won't either. ]

That being said, [ Erik lets the device leave the comfort of his hand with only the slightest curl of a finger, raising it until its level directly with his face; just the barest hint of confirmation he needs. Lips curling into a smile, it's evident Erik can do more than just that, but he doesn't intend on letting it all come out immediately ] I'm inclined to put forth what effort it takes to ensure that all of us get out. [ A concession Erik has to make, that some sacrifices are necessary for the greater good, because while mutant superiority is likely to prevail, it takes a back seat to the situation at hand. ]

How many of you are willing to do the same? [ With that, he shuts off the feed, frowning slightly. ]

Private | Spock [40%]:

If you have time, I would like to speak to you in person. [ Vague enough, because Erik's ability to encrypt is absolutely terrible and he doesn't trust it to actually succeed. ]
darkholme: (S N A R K Y.)

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[personal profile] darkholme 2012-03-30 10:40 pm (UTC)(link)
It's all a ruse, really. See, his codename might leave something to be desired, but his power doesn't.
became: ( ĸιѕѕιngcrιмe | lj ) (❝i'm sorry that people are so jealous)

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[personal profile] became 2012-03-31 03:56 am (UTC)(link)
And yours does? If I could do what you can... well, I don't think a few things would go the same way they did.

[ like, oh. getting sent to prison. ]
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darkholme: (Y O U.)

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[personal profile] darkholme 2012-03-31 06:43 am (UTC)(link)
[swirly mixed feelings, here. but she doesn't hate that he admires her mutation, so.]

Well, Magneto is much more in control of his abilities than I am. I really only just started testing my--

Hmmm, we're straying. Tell me something about yourself I can turn into a codename! It's not as fun if it's completely random.
became: ( ĸιѕѕιngcrιмe | lj ) (❝maybe she feels weird around me)

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[personal profile] became 2012-03-31 06:48 am (UTC)(link)
[ look, metal control is nice and all but raven's power is clearly superior. ]

If you say so.

...Huh. Well, like the man said. I paint and draw-- sculpt sometimes, too. [ and he steals things but ffff. ]
darkholme: (F L A I L.)

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[personal profile] darkholme 2012-03-31 07:03 am (UTC)(link)
Well, so you're an artist. But not just. Hn. [She bites her lip as she thinks this through, The Artist is too basic, not so much a codename as it is a description. And alright, she's not the most book smart girl in the world, but she's well read enough, and Charles has read her enough boring things with big words that she's learned enough to--]

Virtuoso! Oh, I really like that.

-- maybe?
became: ( ongιara | lj ) (❝that's only because i was acting like)

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[ neal's face splits into a wide grin at the word, utterly blinding and for once, sincere. it's almost childlike with glee-- raven, you just stumbled over a good memory from home. ]

It's perfect, I love it.
darkholme: (A P P L A U D.)

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[personal profile] darkholme 2012-03-31 07:12 am (UTC)(link)
Wow, really? I mean, that's great! You better love it, cause that's what I'll call you from now on.
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[personal profile] became 2012-03-31 07:19 am (UTC)(link)
As if I'd accept anything else.
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