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[quitethecharmer]

Player Name: Bofu
Are you new?: Y, first time jitters, etc.
Character Name: Scott Summers / Cyclops
Character Fandom: X-Men: Evolution

[With the rate that Scott's been visiting the Battle Dome since his arrival, he probably should have just moved in to the place.

The tall, lanky young man is dressed in a distinctive, blue uniform emblazoned with a gigantic, golden X. On his head, he wears a yellow visor with a red, ruby-like slot over his eyes. The wings on his back match the ruby color perfectly, standing out considerably on his back.

Scott has a serious expression on his face as he operates the command console, obviously deep in thought. His forehead has a thin sheer of sweat, making it obvious that he's been using the Battle Dome for its intended purpose. Perhaps a little too much.

He mutters to himself absentmindedly, unaware that anyone might be listening in.]

Let's see... if I recreate the Danger Room in there, is that going to tear open the time-space continuum or something?

[He looks up for a moment, his brows furrowed beneath that visor of his as he contemplates just how that would work.]

...I guess I'd better not risk it.

[And he's back at it, programming his third straight scenario. Hope nobody else was planning on using that room today.]

Comments

o hai thar! 8D

[shades_of_jean]

Better not risk what? Having some down time? [Jean teases lightly, coming in just in time to hear the last of his musing. She's been delighted to have Scott around again, and may just be trying to make up for lost time by tagging along with him a bit more than strictly necessary.

She gives him an encouraging smile, none the less. She's changed into her own uniform as well, a show of solidarity.]

hi! this was totally a whim.

[quitethecharmer]

[He's a little surprised to hear her, but the surprised expression gives way to a warm, gentle smile as he regards her. It hasn't exactly been smooth sailing for him since he's arrived, but having Jean around has definitely helped.]

Well, you know me. I can't afford to get rusty.

[He finishes making his adjustments, but since he has company now, instead of rushing off to go train some more, he's adopting a slightly more casual stance, his arms folded over his chest.]

Is this your gentle way of telling me I need to take a break?

It was a good whim. An X-celent whim, even!

[shades_of_jean]

It could very well be. [She continues to smile, pleasantly. She can't help it. It's Scott. He just brings it out in her.] But since I don't think you're tired enough to listen to me just yet, I suppose I'll just have to hang out and watch your back.

I see what you did there.

[quitethecharmer]

[That gives him an idea. He turns back to the control console, making just a few more adjustments.]

In that case, I'll just have to make a few small changes first.

[A few small changes he hopes she likes. And if she reads his mind right now, she'll see that he's changed the scenario from a battle simulation to something a bit more... scenic.]

speaking of which-- NICE username X3

[shades_of_jean]

[Jean's not in the habit of reading people's minds without permission. True, she has a bit of a bond with Scott, and can usually sense the direction of his thoughts, without even fully immersing herself in them, but she does try to remain respectful.]

Hmm... Alright. But remember, my powers aren't at full strength here. [She's getting the feeling he's up to something, and her curiosity is piqued. She sidles up next to him, to try and see what he's doing with the controls.]

[wildbluevagner]

[Oh Scott. If he didn't find out about the Danger Room simulations yet that Logan and Storm had worked on in their time here, Kurt doesn't want to bust that bubble. ...Mostly to have less work to do.

Suited up in his own X-finest, Kurt gives a shrug.]

So speaks the wise man. You know what you should make instead? Something with video game enemies. Now that would be awesome!

[quitethecharmer]

[Now, that's a good idea. It might spice up his admittedly very dry training sessions a bit. He turns to Kurt with a broad, infectious smile.]

Does that mean you're volunteering to be Player Two? Because I think you could use the practice, too.

[He's teasing, of course, but having Kurt around always makes things more interesting.]

[wildbluevagner]

Your confidence in me is overwhelming. [He says a bit sarcastically before he lets his excitement take over.] Of course the answer's yes! What's cooler than a live action video game? [Then, he follows it up with less excitement.] ...And I guess practicing that teamwork thing is okay, too.

[Really, he missed having his bro around. Being here for over a year now, he'd only seen Scott for an all-too-brief few months that he was here too So he'll take any chance to hang with him again.]

[quitethecharmer]

[Kurt knows him about as well as anybody. He can't help but smile more at the answer, stepping aside to give Kurt some room to help him work the console.]

Alright, Mister Hotshot. Let's see what you can come up with.

[He knows Kurt won't disappoint him.]

[wildbluevagner]

Sure! Watch the magic happen!

[He snaps his fingers together confidently as he steps up to the console, and then he starts pressing at it.]

It took me weeks to figure out how to get the aliens from that one video game to show up in there. But trust me, it'll be totally awesome!

WHAT IS THIS

[touchofrogue]

Are ya still here?

[An older and happier Rogue than the one he is accustomed reenters the Battle Dome.]

Didn't I leave ya in here after practice this mornin'?

SOMETHING IMPULSIVE

[quitethecharmer]

[It had been a little jarring seeing Rogue smile, but truthfully, he was thankful she was happy. After everything she'd been through, she'd more than earned it.]

You did. And you also missed out on the best scenario I've been able to come up with. It's gonna be hard for me to top that one.

[He's teasing, of course. He's fully aware that he likes to train a lot more than is probably healthy.]

But I guess you're right. I've been at it for a while. I could probably use a break.

I APPROVE

[touchofrogue]

Did it involve zombies?

[Ugh, after the draft which she'd had, she hoped not. All the same, it was a delicate balance trying to catch her friends up on the very real horrors of this place in order to prepare them, and also to try not to overwhelm them. Rogue wasn't very good at subtle, she figured experience would be the best teacher... but she also didn't really object to the hours Scott put in training. He'd need them, if they were drafted again. They all would.

She pointed at him with her gloved index finger and then back to herself with her thumb as she spoke.]

You, me, vending machine.

I'm glad! I saw a cast and was immediately all "yes do want."

[quitethecharmer]

[He smirks and turns off the console, leaving the room mercifully open for the next person who wants to use it. As many hours as he likes to put into various battle simulators, he also enjoys the downtime.]

Well, guess I can't say no to that.

[He follows her without an argument. He still has a lot to catch up on... he's been told he's been here before, but he doesn't remember any of it. Still, he trusts his friends to tell him the truth, as hard as it is to believe.]

cool! we love new people!

[touchofrogue]

[She heads towards the vending machines, far too familiar with this place.]

Good, 'cause there's this fizzy purple energy drink from another planet. [She gives him an ironic smirk.] 'One taste, an' you'll know it's out of this world.' ...no, really, it says that on the can.

Bonjour cher

[cajunspice]

Now where's the fun in that? Life be all 'bout risks. [Well look who else thought the battle dome was available at the moment, dressed in his own uniform and trench coat, and strolling his way in.]

[Remy offered a smirk in Scott's direction, and a sarcastic salute to go along with it.] One Eye.

Mon ami (said in a very exaggerated accent)

[quitethecharmer]

[Scott stiffens a bit when he sees the other mutant who, to his recollection, was simply one of Magneto's lackeys. (He has a bit of catching up to do.) But the other X-Men don't seem particularly wary of him. After a moment, he relaxes, but just a little bit.]

Yeah, well, you'd know all about that, wouldn't you?

[Gambit likes taking risks. Scott likes homework and vegetables.]

The only way to say it

[cajunspice]

[Yeah, Remy was use to it. Hell, he didn't mind playing the bad guy, was far more fun.]

Only way to live, Scotty boy. Should try it sometime, ya might like it.

[Moving further into the room, almost ignoring the X-Men leader and whatever plans he had, Remy rocked back on his heels.] So, what ya plannin' here then, hein?

[quitethecharmer]

Just a training exercise.

[He says it plainly and curtly. He's not trying to get on the Cajun's bad side, of course, and he isn't going out of his way to be rude. But at the same time, there's a distinct lack of mirth in his voice.

Nothing personal, Remy. He just doesn't remember a lot of things.]

[cajunspice]

[Oh, the boy was far too easy to tease. Need to loosen that pole out sometimes Scotty, or will get stuck in there permanently...]

Just a trainin' exercise? Let me guess, bland grey walls, one of two random things poppin' up. [Remy tsked.] Need some creativity to keep it interestin'.

[the_dead_pool2]

Space time continuum, wizz pime condominium. Trust me, I'm sure its fine. If not, we'll all be erased and just rebooted. Well, most of us anyway. Some might come back evil, with requisite black uniform and goatees.

[Just going to throw that out there]

[quitethecharmer]

[Scott raises an eyebrow, not exactly used to Wade's sense of humor.]

Uh... black uniforms and goatees, huh? Yeah, what's the worst that can happen?

[He's still going to err on the side of caution, though.]

[the_dead_pool2]

Yep, that is typically how it goes down. At the very least a darker uniform will be put on. Otherwise how are you to know they are evil? Other than cut scenes and monologues of course.

[quitethecharmer]

And... what if their uniform's already black? What happens then?

[He'll play along. The stick he has isn't nearly as deep up there as the one of his counterpart, after all.]

[the_dead_pool2]

If they are female, usually more revealing outfit. Men usually get a haircut of some kind, maybe add some spikes or something to the outfit.