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Post by Tzauri on Oct 26, 2015 6:10:12 GMT
Nikki thought a bit "I think territorial waters are a thing, but I'm not sure of the details." Nikki mentioned "If you ask me though, fundamental question is whether what you're doing is active or passive. Big difference between if Lemurians are just naturally better swimmers, or if you're actively using psychic powers you'd have the option not to. Kinda would be discrimination if it was the first part; I mean, 'being good' should never be seen as an unfair advantage."
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Post by mercaius on Oct 26, 2015 19:30:50 GMT
"They make a point," Alexis comments from the rear. "Politically speaking, if you continue to hide your heritage, you associate it with shame and wrongdoing in the eyes of the public when it does comes out. And it will, if you intend to go big in the sport. In the modern political climate, coming forward now puts you in the archetype of the oppressed talent, which has been a very successful role on the scene of public opinion in the last thirty years."
"Public opinion is no protection against legal action, of course," she continues, "But that's what lawyers are for."
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Post by Admin on Oct 28, 2015 1:56:12 GMT
And...then Jennifer stomps up to Nikki, and gets straight in her face. "Screw. You. I will have you know, that I don't do jack shit, with active OR passive tricks. Now, I'll admit. Some Lemurians are damn good swimmers, 'cause they have tricks. What are those? Probably, you know,, the fact that they have webbed feet, fins, and scales. You know? The kidn of things that are pattently obvious. The kind of things that mark you as part fish? Do you see fins? Do you see scales? Yeah, I got some gills. But that's IT. I can win a breath holding contest hands down. Except, you know, for one little detail."
She points backwards. "Do you know why we have a pool just for us Lemurians? Because YOUR!" She pushes Nikki in the chest with one finger. "Pools will POISON us to death. Chlorine? It's like swallowing arsenic. If one of us tried to swim in on of YOUR pools? We'd quite possibly keel over dead. I have to have a special swimsuit, made just for me, so I won't die while swimming. And, the thing about gills? You can't exactly make them 'hold their breath'. So, when I have that swimsuit on? I'm just another baseline. There's only one differnce, between me and most humans. I. God. Damn. PRACTICE. WE. God. Damn. Practice. I swim. I swim every day. On the weekends, I sometimes spend the whole day underwater. I practice. I practice against people who have never been on dry land. I practice against the Creature From The Black Lagoon!"
She pauses, and waves. "Sorry Chuck!" He gives her a 'S'alright'. And then she's back to her lecture. "I practice against people who can turn into a stinking SHARK. And, you know what? I've spent my entire LIFE practicing, and when I win? It's because I am THAT. DAMN. GOOD. So think before you speak, TreeHumper."
She turns to Alexis, and Xue. "As for you two? I am NOT going to be your Martin Luther. I am NOT going to be your Rosa Park. Cause? Here's the funny thing about Rosa Parks. The funny thing about Martin Luther. Sure, they get in the history books. But they also pay the price. I am NOT going to be the guy shot in the head, when somebody decides to repeat the Innsmouth Massacre. Swimming is all I got. IF I could? I'd join the OLYMPICS. But I can't. Why? Because they do DNA tests. And, well...let's just say that the gene for 'Gills' is pretty darn recognizable. Hell, I can't even join the Navy, and rumor has it they have a special set of Succubi. So, apparently, they'll take dimensional people over people who were born and raised on American soil. Thing about the Territorial things? It's BULLSHIT! See? The thing is? My mom was an American citizen. Fully human. Born and raised. So, that makes me an American citizen. Period. Doesn't matter if I was born off shore, in Mexico, or in Kenya. Most of the rest of us are same. We've lived in America our whole lives, and have proof of citizenship. But, just because we have a bit extra, people think we're monsters. Prick us, and do we not bleed? So, why don't you go..."
And then she slips into Lemurian, and whatever she was going to tell them to do, is lost to them. Though it was likely anatomically impossible and decidedly uncomfortable.
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Post by Tzauri on Oct 28, 2015 3:17:28 GMT
A moment passes where Nikki looks on in dumb shock, before growing "Fricken..."
Nikki started yelling at that point "Hell!? Oh, sure! Assume the person trying to help ya is accusing you of frickin' cheating! After all, I certainly couldn't have meant 'the species from the ocean is good at swimming' by passive! Especially when I basically fucking said that! Surely when the word 'if' is being used, it means 'totally for certain'! Surely it couldn't mean 'yeah, people might have a reasonable complaint if you were doing it'!"
Nikki glared "And of course, the reason I was speaking of species totally wasn't because we were talking about fucking law and qualifications and all that species concern stuff that YOU brought up in the first place! We ain't asking you to be a martyr, we're saying we'd have your back if push came to shove!"
Nikki turned around to leave "Don't bother calling frickin' security, I'm outta here anyways! Have fun hiding from the swim committee or doctors or whatever for the rest of your life!" before starting to walk away. She swore like a sailor under her breath, though most the audible stuff.
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Post by mercaius on Oct 28, 2015 4:10:45 GMT
"We aren't asking you to become Martin Luther King," Alexis replies, her shoulders raised. "We're giving you the choice to become Henry Anderson--before the very people you're afraid of turn you into Jim Thorpe. This isn't about surrendering your happiness for the cause; this is about protecting yourself by taking control of when and how your lineage comes into question. It's about protecting your rights as a citizen and blowing open those doors you think are closed off to you unfairly by the ignorant majority. Do it because you can't keep your past quiet forever. Not with this houses legal records. Not when paparazzi know which testes hangs lower on the President of the United States. Trying to hide it is only going to prove to the world that being lemurian is something to be ashamed of." Alexis looks at the other poolgoers, and her shoulders relax. "I've helped your parents before, under Matt Turnbittsen. If you join the Meta Club, I can help you now. But I can't be your shield if you walk away."
[[Persuasion Attempt I suppose?]]
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Post by jadenfayle on Oct 28, 2015 4:21:33 GMT
Well. That was a thing. Xue raises her eyebrows for a moment. Hm. Well. Chew gum. Think for a moment. Chew some more gum. Think for a bit longer. "Eh." She says with a bit of a shrug. "The Meta Club is for people that are different. We got ghosts, kitsune, demons, pretty sure a sentient robot, different akira, a succubus." She looks on over to the pool. "Its sort of like... getting the chance to prove to people that you've got a place in the world. I mean, we literally had Aphrodite be our guest speaker not too long ago. So I mean, even if - if - someone had a problem with like the student... I mean, its like the closest thing to diplomatic immunity you can get. Say politics did go south. Things went haywire. I mean, at least with the Meta-club, a full group of people that have quirks, you'd be in good company. Plus, coming against you, would be like coming against anyone else in the Club. Ditto for their family. Especially so - if that family was within distance of the college. Being friends with demi-gods and heavy hitters could give you the breathing room to prove to more than one group that you deserve to live."
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Post by Admin on Oct 28, 2015 15:47:54 GMT
Jessica sighs, and rubs her forehead. The one she looks at, isn't Xue or Alexis, but Nikki. "Fine. I'll join your club. But, not as a Lemurian. Just...as a person. I...I might give it up sometime. But...not now, okay? The problem is...I'd already be Jim Thorpe. By, the very act of being Lemurian, I would be considered having abilities beyond human norms. Even if it's not true. Same reason they tend not to allow Trolls to be offensive linebackers. If I try to get ahead of the curve, without taking precautions...I'll end up a Jim Thorpe by default. THAT is my issue. But...I'll join the club, okay. I'll meet you there...I just need to get dressed."
(Making it roleplay not rollplay. You all get 5EXP, Jessica is officially a member, and sorry about the loss of your code, Marco. You missed a (roll) as well, but those were some DARN good rolls. Average high at the LEAST)
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Post by mercaius on Oct 28, 2015 20:52:38 GMT
Alexis bows her eyes momentarily. "Thank you for your time, Miss Summers. I will have any necessary legal forms prepared for you when you arrive. I look forward to working with your family again." As she straightens, Alexis locks eyes with Jennifer one last time. "And Jennifer? Welcome to the Meta Club."
Alexis spares only a brief glance to make sure Xue is following before she turns on her heel and makes a stiff exit. It wouldn't do for the mood if she ended up sitting in the car while the ninja doddled.
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Post by jadenfayle on Oct 28, 2015 21:45:43 GMT
The ninja doddles in her own way. Because ninja. Xue chews on that gum to satiate the desire to pound something. Whatever. No. Yes. No. Hot, cold. Man Some of these things just made no sense. 'Why yes people are scared of us because we are different. Why no I don't want to get together with different people to defend ourselves.' The thoughts just roiled around and eventually just thinned out like a vapor on the wind. Time to go. The gum forms its bubble and with a loud pop she makes her way out. So onto the next person. Gah. She wanted to just punch something and get it over with.
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Post by Admin on Oct 29, 2015 1:32:45 GMT
And that's when a butterfly comes down. "Please report to the Meta Club. We have an...issue."
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Post by jadenfayle on Oct 29, 2015 2:51:25 GMT
An issue? Something to punch? "... Sure thing." Yeah. Not gonna question the butterfly. Xue waits for everyone that would be hitching a ride to be ready to vroom vroom!
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Post by Tzauri on Oct 30, 2015 2:36:36 GMT
After a few moments, Nikki managed to calm down "Fair."
And then the butterfly paper came in, she sighed "I wish she'd told me ahead of time whether I should get my armor and spear." she told her, before getting in the car.
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Post by mercaius on Oct 30, 2015 23:17:59 GMT
"The Meta Club certainly has an interesting recruitment process," Alexis comments to Nikki and Xue as they get back into Xue's car to leave. "Were you approached in the same fashion? It seems Greta is taking some cues from Dr. Xavius."
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Post by jadenfayle on Oct 31, 2015 3:48:57 GMT
"No. I came seeking sanctuary from a murderer that took over my father's company." She says as she drives. "The rest is history."
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Post by Admin on Oct 31, 2015 16:08:09 GMT
(And...please move to the other thread)
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