Hey, hey, hey...look who's here.

[xp_pyro]

Yeah, it wasn't my idea of a good plan either, but luckily, the Powers That Be put me in a coma, and dragged me here. Because hey, they're the good guys and that means they get to do anything they want in the name of truth, justice and a free parking space.

For those who are new to our little saga, here's a recap of previously on All My Mutant Children: I used to be evil. But I've been shown the error of my ways thanks to losing my volition (being unconscious and all) and now I will probably repent, hallelujah, praise the Lord.

I bet my holidays were more exciting than yours.

So, I'm in medilab, I'm okay. I don't know if I can get out, because they might have changed the PASSCODES on the DOORS. Even if they do let me out, if you see some guys walking around in leg irons, that's probably me.

Edited to say: Bobby Drake, this is all YOUR fault.

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x_dazzler
2003-08-29 06:39 (link) Select
Free parking space is highly overrated these days.

And better unconcious than in a body bag. Which is what would have happened if we'd gotten there a bit later than we did.
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x_pyromaniac
2003-08-29 06:43 (link) Select
Me and Stan could have taken care of ourselves. Oh, and if it weren't for some people holding the calvary up, I'm sure they could have helped as well.
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x_dazzler
2003-08-29 06:50 (link) Select
I wouldn't be so sure about that if I were you.

In fact, let me make it clear and all - I'm in a generous mood tonight.

Your so-called cavalry wasn't there to make sure you got out. They were there to make sure you didn't.
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x_pyromaniac
2003-08-29 06:58 (link) Select
Yeah, right. That place was like Alkali Lake. Genetic experiments and shit. Not exactly mutant-friendly.

And you're in a generous mood? Well, Miss B, don't that beat all. Here's me, quaking in my stylish yet affordable boots.
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x_dazzler
2003-08-29 07:03 (link) Select
Gee. I hadn't noticed. Really.

Hey. Not about to use you as a martyr to any cause, am I? Sounds generous enough to me.

Unlike what some had planned for you.
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x_pyromaniac
2003-08-29 07:04 (link) Select
You saying he lied to me? Cause I'm not used to people lying or manipulating, no, not at all.
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x_dazzler
2003-08-29 07:14 (link) Select
You saying he lied to me?

You catch on quick.

Cause I'm not used to people lying or manipulating, no, not at all.

Enlighten me.
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x_pyromaniac
2003-08-29 07:18 (link) Select
Well, there was this whole museum field trip thing, remember? And when something went wrong, the Prof froze the entire museum - well, all the mundanes - so we could get out of there without causing a problem or having people playing lynch the mutant.

So, it's perfectly fine to remove people's free will say, if it manages to convince mundanes that mutants aren't so bad at all.
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x_dazzler
2003-08-29 07:28 (link) Select
And why did the Professor have to do that in the first place? I seem to remember hearing something about what went wrong... Remind me. I can't quite recall.

And there was no "convincing" anyone of anything in that event. And I'd like to know how you intend to apply this reasoning to the esteemed Mr. Lensherr ensuring your death to further his cause.


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x_pyromaniac
2003-08-29 07:33 (link) Select
That's not the point. I think what we're looking for is a friendly game of 'the ends justify the means' which is of course, what you lot go all spastic at Magneto over.

No, there wasn't any "convincing." The Prof just froze people there and removed their capacity to choose for themselves and act on their choices.

Sounds real kind hearted, to me.
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x_dazzler
2003-08-29 07:44 (link) Select
I'm tired, John. My arm hurts. And we still don't know if -

You're awake, and obviously you're just fine. So unless there's something else you want to talk about, I'm going to bed. The doors aren't locked. They never were. One way or another. If you want to go back so he can kill you off, that's your choice to make.

We had a chance to keep that from happening, and that's the choice we made. The rest is up to you now.
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x_pyromaniac
2003-08-29 07:51 (link) Select
We don't know if WHAT?

Is my room still the same one? Can I SLEEP there?

Where is Rogue?
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x_dazzler
2003-08-29 08:00 (link) Select
Same one. Minus the Mariah Carey CDs.

...

Funny you should ask. I shouldn't be saying this here I'm sure, but since you bothered to ask...

We don't know.


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x_pete
2003-08-29 09:11 (link) Select
That place was like Alkali Lake. Genetic experiments and shit.

Well, that's bastard fucking odd, because the report I've got to write is about the what Magneto might do with the technology he stole from an R&D base that specialised in weapons tech research, not genetic experimentation. Are they nice boys? Probably not. Where they engaged in humans rights abuses, or fucking over mutants for fun and profit? No.

I really don't give a fuck about your freedom of choice, or whether you've been used or lied to by Magneto, Charlie, or anyone else in the big bad world, but for god's sake don't go around assuming that you know what you were doing, because it only makes you look stupid.
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x_polarisstar
2003-08-29 07:46 (link) Select
Welcome home, John. I'm glad you're okay. Are you hungry?


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x_pyromaniac
2003-08-29 08:00 (link) Select
...Yeah.

What, no lecture?
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x_polarisstar
2003-08-29 08:02 (link) Select
I only lecture Alex and my phil class. Everyone gets fed until they can thwart me no more.

It'll be done in five minutes. Do not make me keep it warm for you.
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x_pyromaniac
2003-08-29 08:03 (link) Select
Okay, okay, I'm on my way!
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x_celsis
2003-08-29 08:24 (link) Select
"I used to be evil."

Oh darling, didn't we all?

Lovely to see you back, John, dear. Let me know when you're well enough, and we'll have ourselves a little fun, OK?
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x_pyromaniac
2003-08-29 08:29 (link) Select
Well, I don't think the Prof did. I mean, unless it was the 70s. Wasn't evil = bald like, the major fashion statement back then?

I will; I'm certainly going to go stir crazy with only these Jehovah's Witnesses for company.
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x_celsis
2003-08-29 08:52 (link) Select
Charles doesn't like to talk about the time he terrorised North America with a diamond-encrusted laser satellite, poor dear. He still has nightmares about what happened to his white Persian.

If you're terribly bored, I'm sure I can think of some way to entertain you.
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x_pyromaniac
2003-08-29 09:04 (link) Select
If he greets me with, "I've been expecting you, Mr. Allerdyce," I'm just gonna bolt.

I'm sure we both could.
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x_sparky
2003-08-29 10:48 (link) Select
So the fabled St. John returns.
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x_pyromaniac
2003-08-29 11:12 (link) Select
You're using your sarcasm icon.

I know better than to take you seriously.
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x_sparky
2003-08-29 11:29 (link) Select
I'm seriously wondering why you're in the same room as me.
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x_pyromaniac
2003-08-29 11:32 (link) Select
This was my room, dickwad.
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I am glad you are back
x_tarot
2003-08-29 11:17 (link) Select
even if I do not know you too well, you are safe here, safer than with Magneto.

If you are not being sarcastic, and really want to go to church, I am certain that Kurt would not mind. I am fairly sure you are being sarcastic though.
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I do not know who you are.
x_pyromaniac
2003-08-29 11:18 (link) Select
Nor do I care.

See above.
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x_tarot
2003-08-29 12:31 (link) Select
So be it. I was at least raised to be polite.


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x_kitten
2003-08-29 13:54 (link) Select
Welcome back John. I'm glad you're ok.

I bet my holidays were more exciting than yours.

I'm sure it was. Bet mine involved less possible death and distruction.
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x_pyromaniac
2003-08-29 13:58 (link) Select
Hey, kitty-kat, you know what they say.

Talk a walk on the wild side.
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x_kitten
2003-08-29 14:15 (link) Select
Hmm... my wild side is a kitten, rather low on the whole wild quotient. More of a house pet really.

I could take a walk on the manicured garden side though...
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I'm glad you're in one piece. No, you don't know nor care who I am either.
x_rahne
2003-08-29 14:16 (link) Select
Even if they do let me out, if you see some guys walking around in leg irons, that's probably me.

But nobody mentioned your having Jamie's power....
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x_pyromaniac
2003-08-30 00:31 (link) Select
Damn s. I did write that when it was 1am. I can't be faulted for incorrect grammar.
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x_foliate
2003-08-29 15:17 (link) Select
Second of the Guthrie clan doing the howdy thing.

Good to have you back if only for assistance in the never ending mission of irritating/embarrassing my brother.
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x_pyromaniac
2003-08-30 00:35 (link) Select
Hey, that's really no mission.

Anyone could do that in their /sleep/.
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x_foliate
2003-08-30 02:43 (link) Select
Yes, but that's just it. It's getting boring.

I'm hoping your assistance will make it more... fun.
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x_pyromaniac
2003-08-31 00:03 (link) Select
I'll be glad to help.
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Um...
x_cypher
2003-08-29 16:47 (link) Select
I'm new here, so I'm not up to speed on some of the interpersonal dynamics here. And I don't want to poke my nose where it's not wanted, so feel free to tell me to butt out.

But you used to be evil? I'm confused.

My name's Doug, by the way.
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x_pyromaniac
2003-08-30 00:37 (link) Select
I used to be evil. In many ways, I still probably am. It's this whole shifting morality/perspective thing.

And if I want to, I'll sure tell you to butt you.
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x_cypher
2003-08-30 02:51 (link) Select
How did you use to be evil? And morality can be a very tricky thing. I think that there are some relatives and some absolutes when it comes to morality.
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x_pyromaniac
2003-08-31 00:10 (link) Select
Oh, I followed Magneto is his destructive and rampaging ways, blah blah blah.

It was kinda cool for a while.
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x_pyromaniac
2003-08-31 00:27 (link) Select
Oh, boy, we need to talk.

I'm not saying that sort of stuff over open channels: anyone could be listening, know what I mean?
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x_cypher
2003-08-31 00:31 (link) Select
Well, I really need to talk to Paige, so I'd kind of like to do that first. But afterward, I'm not doing anything. Should I find you, or you find me?
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x_pyromaniac
2003-08-31 00:54 (link) Select
You find me, man.
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x_cypher
2003-08-31 00:27 (link) Select
Okay, see, now I know I'm behind on things. I've heard this Magneto person mentioned a little bit, on the news and stuff. And I've heard him mentioned in passing around the mansion a bit. But I know next to jack about the whole situation, and how it relates to everyone here. Why did you follow him? And if you were with him, why are you back here? "I'm still completely confused..."

As before, feel free to tell me to butt out if I'm being too personal.
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x_piotr
2003-08-29 16:57 (link) Select
Well I am glad you are back with us John. I wish you could be nicer about it because if we had left you there you would be dead now. You should listen to Alison because she is telling the truth.
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x_pyromaniac
2003-08-30 00:37 (link) Select
Oh, go crush something, okay?
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x_piotr
2003-08-30 00:45 (link) Select
Very mature, John.
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x_pyromaniac
2003-08-31 00:02 (link) Select
Maybe I'm sick of trying to be mature. Maybe I'm sick of other people telling me to be mature.
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x_piotr
2003-08-31 16:32 (link) Select
You do not want to be mature? Well John I can see why Magneto would have wanted you off his team then. Magneto is nothing but serious, why would he want someone who wants to act like a petulant child with him?

How you act is your choice of course. And if you want to push away the people who care about you that is also your choice, but do you really want this?

If you ever want to talk I would be happy to.
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