[visual | broadcast to everyone]

[no_rose_tint]

"Good evening, Taxon."

Scott looks calm as he talks, assured of himself. "There's a lot of rumour of problems in the city at the moment. I just wanted to remind everyone of the offer from Charles and those of us living at this Mansion.

"You are welcome here and you safe here. We will protect you if you feel threatened. We can give you a bed to sleep in and food if you need it. We specialised in helping people who pose an uncommon threat without meaning to and we will never let anyone be hurt while under our protection."

He lifts his head slightly. "We're here and you're always welcome, day or night."

The transmission will cut, but the map will briefly flash to show everyone which building is in question, the Westchester mansion in Osten.

Comments

[genequeen]

The transmission flickers out off on her tablet and Madelyne tilts her head to the side before she pushes herself up out of the chair. She's been avoiding Scott - not actively leaving the room when he's there or anything like that but just not being where he is. When you're a telepath, that's relatively simple to do.

Instead of what she's been doing for the past little bit, she makes her way to him, the tablet in her pocket.

[no_rose_tint]

Scott has set the tablet off to the side and is pacing restlessly in the living room, looking concerned and tense, hands clasped behind his back and looking out the window.

[genequeen]

"Scott."

She announces her presence before she enters the room, as if to make sure he knows she's there.

"That was well done." Of course it was but she has to say something, right?

[text]

[loveawkward]

Josef had seen the message though he hadn't felt a reason to comment on it at that time. Yet the words echoed in his ear, making him think about L.A. and the things he had done over the years. Josef might have been seen as a hard ass and a bastard, someone that was known to kill with ease when the situation warrented it but the truth was, he did so much of what he did to protect the vampire population in his city. The same thing this man himself seemed to be doing.

A quick search on the tablet gave him information on the man and he sent off a text.

Not that you're under any need or pressing desire to answer this, but my I ask just what problems you're refering to.

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[no_rose_tint]

Scott's never been much of one for texting, but he's willing to do it.

There's talk of a powerful witch being possessed by a malignant force. I don't know how true it is, but it was worth reminding people that this place is open to everyone.

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[loveawkward]

Josef sighed in relief at that. Good.

Is this the one trying to claim herself ruler and queen with the army in leather coats?

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[buffy_slayer]

need reinforcements over there at Castle Superhero?

Buffy sees the plus side in consolidating forces, definitely.

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[no_rose_tint]

Need? No. But they're always welcome if you don't mind the fact that I'm a drill sergeant about security.

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[buffy_slayer]

long as I don't have to salute, you're got a deal. i'll try and get will over there too.

Time to throw together a go bag and attempt to drag Willow with her. Not that she felt Willow couldn't protect herself (no doubt that she could), but the more, the better.

Especially the magical sort.

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[electro_girl]

['People who pose an uncommon threat without meaning to, and blah blah blah. Gwen can't help but think the boy's talking right at her, even though he's not. Despite her tone, she wouldn't bother answering if she wasn't at least a little interested, would she?]

Quite the specialty, Scott, is it? A girl can't help but be curious.

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[no_rose_tint]

"In my world, it's an important one. Mutants needing protection from their abilities and a world that refuses to understand them."

[voice/locked]

[electro_girl]

How...noble of you. A shelter for freaks. [A soft laugh.] Guess it helps. When there's enough of you to...band together.

Welcome to the Mansion!

[genequeen]

Madelyne is waiting out front of the mansion. It is hard to sneak up on a telepath and here it is even harder to hide the thoughts of a normal person when the redhead is actively looking for approaching threats. Since Scott asked everyone and anyone to come over if they needed, she's been keeping an eye open, as it were.

Re: Welcome to the Mansion!

[buffy_slayer]

It does seem that speed is of the essence, so Buffy's coming up the gravel drive at a fair clip, bag slung over one shoulder.

Oh. Tall redhead. Wasn't expecting THAT.

scott didn't say anything about that

"Um. Hi there. Can Scott come out to play?"

[genequeen]

The question gets an arched brow, though she does seem amused more than anything else - if visual clues are anything to go by at least. "He's out checking the perimeter right now."

"I'm assuming you're here because of his message?"

[skysung]

Kitten does not go to the mansion for protection. She can protect herself. The dragon likes Charles, though, and if anyone else goes to his home for shelter, she is willing to help protect them. So she takes Scott up on his invitation.

Having someone to talk to will be an added bonus. Despite what is going on in the city, Kitten cannot help but be glad at the prospect of seeing Charles again.

As she approaches, Kitten whistles hello to the woman who she presumes is on guard, slowing her pace to make sure she is not perceived as a threat.

[genequeen]

Someone is out there. Madelyne frowns, scanning across the area and then her brows arch as she see the little dragon. There is a smile and a brief moment where she wonders if it might be Lockheed but, no, this is a different dragon.

"Hello there."

[genequeen]

When Scott goes looking for Madelyne, he will find her in the room she's claimed as her own. It has a nice view out the windows and is relatively close to where Charles and Scott are staying but with enough distance that she doesn't feel as though she's on top of either of them. Not that she thinks could go far enough in Taxon to truly be far enough away to be incapable of finding either of them.

She's laying on her bed, facing the window, away from the door. Her arms are wrapped around one of her numerous pillows and her breathing is even, though not the steady calm of sleep. There is a chair that seems to have been knocked over but other than that, there is little damage to the room.

[no_rose_tint]

Scott knocks softly and doesn't enter without being invited. He doesn't want to invade, just make sure she's coping. "Maddie? It's just me."

[genequeen]

She sniffs once, though it takes her a moment to do more than that. "I didn't handle that as well as I could have." Her voice is soft and somewhat froggy, causing her to clear her throat a few times after she speaks.

[Audio]

[imperial_long]

"A very generous offer," says a dry British voice some time later to Scott's offer.

"I hope that it never backfires upon you due to the awkward malfunctions. You seem to have settled in fairly well, Mr. Summers."

Re: [Audio]

[no_rose_tint]

"It will almost undoubtedly backfire, but we're used to handling that sort of thing as well," Scott replies. "I have. Charles' presence and helping Madelyne went a long way towards it, Mr...?"

[Audio]

[imperial_long]

The voice laughs. "Ah, to hope for the best and prepare for the worst. An admirable precept.

"Long. Mayland Long. I suppose it is true we have not actually spoken, but I transmitted the, how are we calling it, 'welcome guide' upon your arrival.

"If you do not mind my curiosity, in what way are you used to handling 'that sort of thing'? Are behavior-altering malfunctions a feature of your native reality?"

[Visual]

[tothelightshown]

"How very selfless of you."

The witch - the cause of many of the problems in the city - smiled as she responded. They were rumours at the moment but, as soon as she'd gathered enough soldiers to her side, it would be time for action. And when she acted, no amount of hiding or self defense would save the people of Taxon.

Re: [Visual]

[no_rose_tint]

"I'm not humouring you," Scott says bluntly. Then he promptly hangs up on her.