Sylvia Alejandra McCoy (quadrimanial) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2011-08-17 22:03:00

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Awkward Introductions
When they got home, Sylvie thanked Misha, but decided right out to introduce Fred to Dad. Dad wasn't exactly hard to find.

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	dark_scion 2011-08-18 12:38 am UTC (link)
	It felt good to finally get out of that car. His legs felt so cramped in there. However the momentary relief is replaced by caution. This was it, the home of his uncle. He was entering dangerous territory here. He'd have to be cautious. (Reply to this)(Thread)

	nextgen_parent 2011-08-18 12:40 am UTC (link)
	And that caution is met with... bounding enthusiasm. Literally. "Sylvie, my dearest progeny! Do come in and make yourself comfortable. There's cookies." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	quadrimanial 2011-08-18 12:48 am UTC (link)
	"Hi, Dad. Mmmm, cookies." Hugs time, but then Sylvie breaks out the serious face. "Dad, I need to introduce you to somebody. This is Fred." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dark_scion 2011-08-18 12:53 am UTC (link)
	Friedrich takes a few steps forward, his gait odd due to the nature of his mutation and clothes he had to wear to hide it. He gives a slight nod of acknowledgement. "Dr. McCoy, It is nice to put a face to name. I can certainly see the resemblance now, aside from some cosmetic differences." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_parent 2011-08-18 01:05 am UTC (link)
	"Ahhh yes, Frederick. Please, come in, come in. My dearest called me to inform me something of the nature of the family ties. I shall endeavor to be as much service as I can." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	quadrimanial 2011-08-18 01:08 am UTC (link)
	Sylvie had done her best to weigh the risks of upsetting Fred with that discreet advanced message with the perils of blindsiding dad. "There's plenty of research and resources things you two can talk bout, right Dad?" Much better topic than, you know, anything related to the nature of the family issues, or politics, or... several things. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_parent 2011-08-18 01:11 am UTC (link)
	"Of course, of course. We have a great deal to discuss." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dark_scion 2011-08-18 01:22 am UTC (link)
	"I concur, there are indeed a veritable cornucopia of subjects to banter around. Firstly though, would it be alright if I remove these damnable pants? I have clothing on underneath I assure you, it's simply the human public is unaccustomed to seeing people with animal legs." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_parent 2011-08-18 01:25 am UTC (link)
	"Oh, by all means, provided you're wearing garmentation more suited to your altered physiology, please feel free to divest yourself of any particularly uncomfortable garments. We do try hard here to accommodate mutant needs as best we're able." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dark_scion 2011-08-18 01:30 am UTC (link)
	"Your courtesy is appreciated," with a quick series of zips and unbuckling, the pants and the padding beneath come off. Underneath Fred was wearing cloth tailored for his legs' physique, particularly his backward knees. "Ah yes, far more comfortable." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

nextgen_parent
2011-08-18 01:33 am UTC (link)

Hank's expression is merely one of genuine curiosity. As others get more comfortable he shifts to hang upside down, since most of the areas he works in regularly are set up to accommodate himself and Sylvie.

"Very good. Oh, and the offer of backed goods was quite genuine. I believe most of them are even still warm - and in expectation of your arrival, I managed to prevent myself from consuming the entirety. Please, help yourselves as we settle in here."

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	quadrimanial 2011-08-18 01:41 am UTC (link)
	Sylvie smiles and gets herself a cookie. "Maybe I should climb over to Aunt Jean's office and see about getting Fred room." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dark_scion 2011-08-18 01:45 am UTC (link)
	"Thank you..uncle." He bent down on his knees, a few creaks indicated they were indeed stiff. He took a moment to observe Sylvie in motion. An interesting path for our bloodline's mutation to take. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

nextgen_parent
2011-08-18 01:49 am UTC (link)

Hank nods, giving the two some time to settle in a bit.

"Now then... in all seriousness... what is it you're seeking? Because it is, and always has been the mission of Xavier's to try and be open to those who are in need of aid and understanding. We have had people with difficult familial situations in the past, and, undoubtedly, this situation will continue. I cannot allow any prejudices I have regarding concerns over my counterpart to color that mission, or to seek any exception - and, if indeed, you are my nephew, and genuinely seeking sanctuary, nor would I wish to."

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dark_scion
2011-08-18 02:01 am UTC (link)

"Well that all depends on what terminology you'd prefer in regards to a clone. If you created a clone of yourself, would you consider said clone a child or a sibling?" Fred asked good naturedly. his lack of concern over the nature of his existence obvious. "But in all seriousness my goal as of late is research into..I suppose you could call it DNA transfusions. Basically taking DNA of a known, healthy mutant bloodline and use it to treat mutants with far less easy to manage mutations." His pulls a disk from his pocket. "My research thus far," he stated before returning to his place. "Frankly neither my father nor Gene Nation are inclined to support my efforts. I need mutant support and backing. I encountered Sylvie at the library, and here I am."

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nextgen_parent
2011-08-18 02:06 am UTC (link)

He takes the disc thoughtfully. "And there's the rub. On its own, the sound of your research has merit. I shall certainly endeavor to look into what you have developed so far, regardless. Despite that one factor - coming to Xaviers' because others won't back your research is only feasible if you are also willing to comport yourself in a manner befitting one of our students. Whatever your deeply held beliefs, a certain standard of behavior and recicitude in action is expected here. If you are willing to submit to those standards and follow a reasonable code of ethics, however, if there is nothing morally objectionable within the research, we may be able to achieve an accord."

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dark_scion
2011-08-18 02:14 am UTC (link)

Friedrich was silent for an uncomfortable period of time.

"Firstly, and I cannot emphasize this enough, I have no desire whatsoever to become one of Xavier's students. I do not believe in your cause, frankly I consider it naive, and I will not perpetuate it. I'm here to do something that will benefit our people. Secondly, and just what is 'unethical'? Because I believe I can safety say that's a debate that leave us both annoyed, angry, and dehydrated."

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nextgen_parent
2011-08-18 02:21 am UTC (link)

Hank takes that in, then nods. "Understood... which, makes things more difficult. Nonetheless, if your research might benefit mutantkind without doing harm to others - regardless of the genetic status of those others, I do feel it necessary to assist in the next steps - I will not prevent the greater good on philosophical differences. However, I also cannot allow those who, frankly, oppose the attempt to reconcile human and mutant relations, to go about unsupervised. If you are willing to allow a degree of security procedure, and for me to oversee aspects of the research to make sure what is being pursued is what you presented to me - I will assist you, regardless of our other differences in opinion."

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dark_scion
2011-08-18 02:31 am UTC (link)

Friedrich actually smiles a bit, fangs visible. "Very pragmatic of you, uncle. Alright, so long as my work is not mired in philosophical debate, then I ill concede to your terms." He pauses a moment. "For the record I don't oppose your efforts per se, I simply believe to be a waste of resources. I will do nothing to hinder your efforts, I simply believe them to be misdirected."

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	nextgen_parent 2011-08-18 02:34 am UTC (link)
	"And you are welcome to your philosophy. So long as neither it, nor your research puts people, human or mutant, at risk, I will not oppose the former, and support the latter, without further pursuing philosophical debate that is not desired." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dark_scion 2011-08-18 02:36 am UTC (link)
	"Excellent, then we have a deal," Fred declared, offering his own clawed hand. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_parent 2011-08-18 02:37 am UTC (link)
	He shakes hands from his upside down position without hesitation. "Indeed." (Reply to this)(Parent)

	dark_scion 2011-08-20 10:22 pm UTC (link)
	Friedrich was not used to prolonged contact with other people so he was grateful when he had a brief moment to himself. When he was certain no one was looking, he removed a pill bottle from his pant pocket. He looked around for something to drink. He saw a leftover cup of milk and made his way over to it. He could feel the beginnings of an eyebrow beginning to twitch. (Reply to this)(Thread)

	_tsunami_ 2011-08-22 02:28 am UTC (link)
	Cait happened to be passing by and noticed a new face. "Hi," she said in greeting. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dark_scion 2011-08-23 01:01 am UTC (link)
	Fred instinctively halted in his grabbing of the milk cup, tucking the pill in his palm. These people didn't need to know his mental issues. "Greetings," he replied. A colleague of Sylvie's?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	_tsunami_ 2011-08-23 01:14 am UTC (link)
	"You could say that," she said. "We've known each other since we were in diapers and I currently hold the BF title. Cait Drake," she said and extended a hand. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dark_scion 2011-08-23 01:40 am UTC (link)
	Friedrich was not getting any more comfortable with this "shaking hands" thing. Tentatively he puts his hand out. "Friedrich..McCoy. Not certain how you'd classify me, but yes I am related to Sylvie." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	_tsunami_ 2011-08-23 01:44 am UTC (link)
	"It's nice to meet you," Cait said as she shook the hand and then let it go. There wasn't even a flinch on her part. She grew up at Xavier's and mutantcy came in many flavors. "Uncle Hank is holding out on us and keeping us in the dark about relatives. Welcome to Xavier's, Friedrich." (Reply to this)(Parent)

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