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Post by pisidia on Aug 13, 2011 14:08:02 GMT -5
Walker was walking through New York's Central Park. He had just arrived in the city, things had changed drastically, huge sky scrappers towered what he once saw unfinished were now finished.
The most fascinating thing about everything was the beauty of Central Park, it has lasted though the decades, he of course played a small part in its construction and the idea of its necessity, but that was long ago. He could feel the happiness from every flower and tree, the people of this monstrosity of a city loved this park, it was perplexing to say the least.
Walker found a traveled path and started along it and realized people were looking at him and pulling children away from him, he looked down at his clothing and then back at them “oh” he thought. He was covered in loose dirt and his clothes were tattered and torn from his travels.
“I am going to need new clothing and a bath” he said aloud
“Ya no Shit buddy” said some random man passing by.
“How rude!” Walker stated in a huff.
The man turned around “I dare you to say that again old man” the man face was red with anger, as Walker looked at him he looked nothing more then a child couldn't be no more then in his early twenties at most.
“You young man are rude, and I suggest you calm down, being angry se...” the young man threw a punch at Walker before he had a chance to finish his statement.
The punch landed with a solid thud against Walkers jaw, he didn’t even make a attempt to block or dodge it, the young man recoiled in pain his knuckles were bleeding, his rock covered skin was more then enough of a defense against such a child. “as I was saying, anger will only serve to harm yourself.”
The youth looked at Walker with fury and proceeded to attack him despite the damage it caused to himself.
“foolish boy” Walker thought, “You're messing with my Zen, man!” he stated as he bid roots to grow from the earth to restrain the young man. “There that is better” it was then he realized everyone was staring at him with fear.
“Mutant!” many of them screamed.
“mutant?” he tilted his head in confusion, it wasn't the first time he had been called this but he still did not understand “are you calling me a mutant?” he asked with sincerity
a woman who was looking at him oddly “ya, what else would you be?”
“I my dear am a Druid” Walker stated with a regale stature. Though while Walker believed this the crowd begun to grow and become more angry, his senses warned him that this was probably a good time to leave, quickly.
And with that he ran into the parks foliage, though fate was not kind to him today, he was at the edge of the park and ran into the concrete jungle known as Manhattan “this is not my day” he muttered to himself as he ran further from the approaching mob.
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Post by zaintison on Aug 13, 2011 22:45:44 GMT -5
Luke was eating his favorite ice cream, Blue moon ice cream... While being chased by an angry mob!!! Jumping over Benches, running as fast as he could with his backpack on. Trying to lick and devour his ice cream, while running away from the mob for dear life. Luke see a man who was also running not toward him with the mob but, running away from a different angry mob.
Okay that's strange...
Luke was in fairly good shape good enough to get away from the average man... barely. He quickly ran towards the man and started to run with him, the mobs merging, using body language to make it obvious he was being chased as well.
Luke looked up at the sky admiring it's beauty, this was by far not the worst situation he had been in. Luke motioned the man down an alley with a grin, while creating mirrors of both of them heading down a different path. The mirrors couldn't go far before disappearing, probably a block or two, maybe more Luke hadn't measured it. The crowd would be back sooner or later if they weren't careful. Huff Huff... Hello my name's Luke any idea why your being chased by an angry mob on this fine day?
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Post by pisidia on Aug 14, 2011 0:38:18 GMT -5
Walker saw the youth approaching him with a similar mob behind him “This can't end well.” he said with chuckle
Luke was in fairly good shape good enough to get away from the average man... barely. He quickly ran towards the man and started to run with him, the mobs merging, using body language to make it obvious he was being chased as well.
Walker nodded “Allons-y “ he said with a quirky smile
Luke looked up at the sky admiring it's beauty, this was by far not the worst situation he had been in. Luke motioned the man down an alley with a grin, while creating mirrors of both of them heading down a different path. The mirrors couldn't go far before disappearing, probably a block or two, maybe more Luke hadn't measured it. The crowd would be back sooner or later if they weren't careful. Huff Huff... Hello my name's Luke any idea why your being chased by an angry mob on this fine day?
Walker watched himself and the youth run past them “Hello, my name is Walker, nice to meet you Luke, niffty trick you got there” he looked around “as for the reason they were chasing me, apparently they thought I was a mutant, dunno what that is exactly not the first time I have heard it but still don't appreciate being called it, sounds insulting.” he said half rambling.
He looked at his clothing again and sighed “I really need new clothing, a shower...” he felt his face and realized the long beard “and a shave, it really has been awhile since I was last in a city hasn't it” he said off handed.
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Post by zaintison on Aug 15, 2011 0:40:53 GMT -5
Luke looked at the strange old man attempting not to treat him different than any other mutant just because he's old, or hasn't shaved, smells and is possibly a homeless hobo... Regardless Luke continued on in conversation I was only chased around because my brother lied about it being free ice cream day they didn't even know I was a mutant... although I don't see what the big deal is it's only ice cream. Luke opens his backpack and looks inside revealing a humungous container of blue moon ice-cream that barely fit's inside, before re-zipping it.
Luke heard what the man said and was surprised in this modern day world not hearing of mutants was quite unusual. You don't know what a mutant is? Do you have amnesia or something? Luke peaked around the corner his mirror images had already disappeared. The crowd was growing more confused getting even more anxious. They had split up and most of the crowd had given up. whew Luke continued licking his ice cream for a bit while sitting down he was exhausted. He thought for a moment and looked up at the man he seems like a nice enough guySo what did you do that made that crowd chase after you?
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Post by pisidia on Aug 15, 2011 1:15:55 GMT -5
Luke looked at the strange old man attempting not to treat him different than any other mutant just because he's old, or hasn't shaved, smells and is possibly a homeless hobo... Regardless Luke continued on in conversation I was only chased around because my brother lied about it being free ice cream day they didn't even know I was a mutant... although I don't see what the big deal is it's only ice cream. Luke opens his backpack and looks inside revealing a humungous container of blue moon ice-cream that barely fit's inside, before re-zipping it. Luke heard what the man said and was surprised in this modern day world not hearing of mutants was quite unusual. You don't know what a mutant is? Do you have amnesia or something?
Walker looked at Luke slightly confused “No I have been living under a rock...and before that I was living in Tibetan temples”
Luke peaked around the corner his mirror images had already disappeared. The crowd was growing more confused getting even more anxious. They had split up and most of the crowd had given up. whew Luke continued licking his ice cream for a bit while sitting down he was exhausted. He thought for a moment and looked up at the man he seems like a nice enough guy So what did you do that made that crowd chase after you?
Walker stared at the ice cream and realized how hungry he was.
He blinked his hunger back while scoping out the area “well a man was quite rude to me then assulted me, then I entangled him in tree roots then I was called a mutant, in which I corrected them as I am a Druid, not a mutant, after which they started to swarm me and I ran, I didn't want to hurt them”
“I think I might be able to” he looked up and down the alleyway a little more “not traveled often so I shouldn't hurt anyone”
Walker focused on the ground, the blacktop split to the dirt underneath, he then pulled a seed from a small pouch and dropped it in the dirt mound, he focused a little more and the seed sprouted, rapidly growing into a small strawberry bush, several plump ripe strawberry's dangled from it. Walker picked a few and ate them hungrily. “if you would like one feel free, they are quite tasty” he said popping another into his mouth.
He thought a moment “so we should probably go somewhere else, I have a feeling that one can only hide for so long. I know nothing of this city anymore, it has been a very long time since I have been here” he looked upward and around a bit “a very long time”
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Post by zaintison on Aug 15, 2011 21:14:11 GMT -5
Tibetan temples that's pretty far... how did he cross this guy cross the ocean without any cash. The man suddenly started planting strawberries this was obviously part of his power. Luke didn't hesitate to try some and place one on top of his ice cream cone before finishing it up. The man explained his powers to him. quite the violent type he seems, the pedestrians seem pretty annoying though on the other hand. He suggested we should get put of here and I agree, the ice cream will melt soon. Even if he claims he's a druid I'm sure I could get him to pass himself as a mutant. He apparently doesn't know whats going on in the city either, if he keeps using his powers like this the M.A.D will come and that would not be good. Besides he can find out what''s going on there. Luke looked at the strange man concernedly. I can't believe I'm about to do this. So mister...Walker. But I think I know a place where you can stay... for free... with clean showers... and razors... and food...
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Post by pisidia on Aug 16, 2011 22:34:56 GMT -5
Walker noticed the concerned look on Luke's face “I wonder what he is concerned about? His hesitation in his offer tells me this place is important to him”
Walker straightened himself and bowed deeply “that would be very kind of you Luke, and it is just Walker no mister before it, it makes me feel old...er...” his expression soured, his eyes shifted left to right.
Walker looked out the ally way “alright the coast is clear” he thought a moment “umm won't it look really strange for someone looking like me walking next to a kid like you? I mean I look like a vagrant, and well people tend to look down on vagrants and those with them” he patted his ragged clothing, a small dust cloud burst forth and fluttered toward the ground, with a sigh he focused on all the dirt and bits of earth on himself and forced the straight down. With a quick pat on himself “ok now with that I should just look like a crazy man, I think that will seem somewhat better...I think”
He looked at himself, while his clothing was now dirt free, was still tore up, made of leather. His ancient belt full of vials filled with oddly colored liquids, pouches made of leather filled with seeds. A satchel across his back that use to be filled with water no empty. “wow I had a lot of dirt on me” he said with s chuckle.
“well in any case lets get moving” his expression jovial.
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Post by zaintison on Aug 17, 2011 20:57:04 GMT -5
Walker was definitely a strange fellow, but he needed to get out of there with his ice cream intact somehow. Us walking together won't be too strange as long as we don't make a big fuss about it no one should care. It's New York. You should see the time square attractions. It was a long ride back, back to Xavier's Mansion. They took the Bus, and it was a long smelly bus ride. Luke was starting to have doubts he was about to bring a hobo into Xavier's mansion. Granted this hobo seems intelligent claiming he had been in the Tibetan temples. But their was still the possibility that the hobo was just crazy. Luke saw his abilities though and it was his responsibility to get him somewhere proper before he got himself or anyone else into trouble. I just hope we can find clothes on the way... It'll look really bad if he's seen like he is now. They'll think he's just a regular hobo, and possibly kick him out, if I don't do this right. I just hope he really is intelligible and not crazy, otherwise this will be really bad. They arrived in front of Xavier mansion.
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Post by pisidia on Sept 1, 2011 23:47:18 GMT -5
Walker was amazed at the mansion lawn, the trees, and the flowers. Such a large field or green, he could hear them sing with joy, this was a place of happiness.
Something about this place seemed familiar, maybe I have been here before he thought to himself.
The mansion itself was quite a sight, he could feel it went deeper then it looked and was quite extensive.
“This place is quite amazing, the plant life seems to like it here, the mansion has a extensive amount of sub levels, I wonder why though?” he walked over to a tree, the students on the side looked at him very strangely, as he was still in rags.
He placed a hand on the tree “What can you tell me about this place friend” the students still looking at him like he was crazy got up and walked away “uh huh”
“uh huh”
“really?”
“thank you my friend” he took his hand away and walked back to Luke “so this is the Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters, run by Professor Charles Xaver, who is in a wheel chair, he also is in command of the X-Men, a group of people who save the world” he looked skeptical “or at least that is what the tree said”
“well lets go in my young friend, to meet a fellow Professor” he smiled “I like intelligent people” he walked forward toward the door.
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Post by zaintison on Sept 4, 2011 14:54:58 GMT -5
Walker had talked to the tree asking it, about the institute.
Luke wondered why he didn't bother asking Luke instead. Noting that he would have to figure out how to get him some clothes, and a job instead of just explaining what's going on, and giving him a place to stay for the night. Perhaps he could be school gardener, or the groundskeeper, that wasn't his decision though. But who would he talk to about that anyway he was pretty sure Xavier was currently missing wasn't he unless he came back with him noticing. So now that he's gone he would probably have to talk to beast right?
The man asked to meet a fellow professor, Is Walker a professor in his attire? What was he a professor of economics... wow that joke was in poor taste. It's probably herbology or something, that would make sense. Luke looked at Walker, trying not too sound insulting. I think you should possibly get a shower, and get some clothes before you meet a professor. Come on you can use the shower in the guest dorm. Luke walked toward the guest dorm wondering where he would get clean clothes for him, obviously his clothes wouldn't fit him.
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