A Reunion

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It's been a month since Professor Charles Xavier fell into an enigmatic coma, leaving his institute and his protégés to continue on without him.

It's been three days since the mark that had appeared on Xavier also appeared on his first eight students, the original X-Men. While none of them have followed their mentor's lead into oblivion, word of this strange shared circumstance reached them all quickly and they've agreed to gather and discuss the situation.

For better or worse, it seems that they're in this together.

It's dark, cold, and snowing outside when they gather in one of the mansion's parlors, a large room with double doors (which they close behind them) and a lit fireplace. The flames inside crackle and dismiss the worst of the night's chill as they arrive one by one, taking positions on two couches and three chairs scattered around a low table. The antique furniture and built-in bookshelves make the space reminiscent of Charles Xavier's office and the man's presence seems to hang over the gathering.

...But at least the bar cart is well-stocked.

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Scott Summers had the foresight to prepare a snack for the group before they met up. Or maybe they just needed a distraction. Regardless, they arrive armed with enough deviled eggs for everyone!

During the discussion, Kitty Pryde says something about themselves or their life that is just...not true. They don't know why they said it or where the thought even came from. How strange.

Near the end of the discussion, Kurt Wagner's mark begins to glow, bright enough to be visible through or around anything that might be obscuring it. One by one, the others' marks follow suit, ending with Emma Frost. The glow of their mark persist for several long moments after the others go dull and seems to pulse within their skin...before they suddenly collapse back with a gasp and fall unconscious.

When Emma wakes, only minutes later, their friends are around them and they recall nothing but a blinding light.

ARRIVALS ⮾ DURING THE TALK ⮾ AFTER THE TALK ⮾ OOC

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DURING THE TALK: The Mark

[blauerdamon kurt wagner ⚔️ nightcrawler]

"It isn't familiar, but I have been thinking," Kurt says, holding his tail so he and the rest of the group can look closely at the mark. It burned away the fur that was once there, leaving rarely seen bare blue-gray skin. "All of the parallel lines are in fours. This makes eight horizontal lines, eight vertical lines. And as we all know, there are eight of us. Xavier could represent where the line changes direction."

DURING THE TALK: The Mark

[empata Manuel de la Rocha (Empath)]

Manuel leans forward a little to look at the mark when Kurt presents his tail. He's seen it before, obviously, but his is on his chest and he only spends so much time standing shirtless in front of the mirror to look at it. The symbol doesn't mean anything more to him now than it ever has, though. Even if Kurt is right about the pattern.

"¿Y que? You think that's intended to mean something? Communicate something?"

Re: DURING THE TALK: The Mark

[blauerdamon kurt wagner ⚔️ nightcrawler]

"Or... it's a simple coincidence that I'm reading into too much," Kurt admits cheerfully.

DURING THE TALK: The Mark

[empata Manuel de la Rocha (Empath)]

At this, Manuel gives an exasperated sigh and drops back into the sofa.