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x_multipleman) wrote2004-05-15 11:01 am
x_multipleman) wrote2004-05-15 11:01 am
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Explanation
I guess you're all--well, those of you who were there--waiting for an explanation, why I cancelled the HeliX meeting so early. It . . .
God, what a nightmare. I'm going to have to start at the beginning.
Everyone who was here then probably remembers, but for those of you who weren't--back in September, when Hurricane Isabel hit New York, just about all of us went out to do the humanitarian-aid thing. With powers. I wonder if that gave somebody the idea for Red X . . .
Never mind. Getting off track. I wish I could distract myself . . . Anyway. I was working at a refugee shelter that night, and as the storm was winding down one of the kids lost his nerve and ran out in it after his dog. I went after him. He wasn't watching where he was going, and almost got caught under a collapsing wall, only I shoved him out of the way in time. In time for him, anyway--the dupe there got stuck under the wall instead, and I died.
The story ends with somebody finding me passed out next to my corpse, bringing me back here, and eventually me getting therapy and getting better.
Apparently the story also ends with me waking up in the street somewhere with no one around . . . or starts there, I guess. Because apparently I duped when the rocks hit me. Which only makes sense, I know how my powers work, I can't believe I was that stupid I didn't think about the possibility before, but they were suppressed for a while after the accident, so I guess I thought that counted.
The short version is, I have an evil twin. Well, "evil" may be a strong word. "Insane" works, though. I was halfway there anyway, after, and this one didn't have Kitty and Alison and Doc MacTaggart to catch him when he fell.
Who he did have, apparently, was Mystique, and Magneto.
And we know all this because he showed up at the meeting, got Kitty alone, and tried to convince her that he was the real one, I was a dupe, and he should be allowed to reabsorb me and get on with my life. When that didn't work, he tried convincing her to come with him so they could go off and be happy together.
I . . .
The Professor's looking for him. Be careful when you go out. Don't underestimate him because I'm a clown, if you see him. I don't know if . . .
The hell of it all is, what if he's not a dupe? There's no way to tell. This nightmare was bad enough when that's all it was . . .
God, what a nightmare. I'm going to have to start at the beginning.
Everyone who was here then probably remembers, but for those of you who weren't--back in September, when Hurricane Isabel hit New York, just about all of us went out to do the humanitarian-aid thing. With powers. I wonder if that gave somebody the idea for Red X . . .
Never mind. Getting off track. I wish I could distract myself . . . Anyway. I was working at a refugee shelter that night, and as the storm was winding down one of the kids lost his nerve and ran out in it after his dog. I went after him. He wasn't watching where he was going, and almost got caught under a collapsing wall, only I shoved him out of the way in time. In time for him, anyway--the dupe there got stuck under the wall instead, and I died.
The story ends with somebody finding me passed out next to my corpse, bringing me back here, and eventually me getting therapy and getting better.
Apparently the story also ends with me waking up in the street somewhere with no one around . . . or starts there, I guess. Because apparently I duped when the rocks hit me. Which only makes sense, I know how my powers work, I can't believe I was that stupid I didn't think about the possibility before, but they were suppressed for a while after the accident, so I guess I thought that counted.
The short version is, I have an evil twin. Well, "evil" may be a strong word. "Insane" works, though. I was halfway there anyway, after, and this one didn't have Kitty and Alison and Doc MacTaggart to catch him when he fell.
Who he did have, apparently, was Mystique, and Magneto.
And we know all this because he showed up at the meeting, got Kitty alone, and tried to convince her that he was the real one, I was a dupe, and he should be allowed to reabsorb me and get on with my life. When that didn't work, he tried convincing her to come with him so they could go off and be happy together.
I . . .
The Professor's looking for him. Be careful when you go out. Don't underestimate him because I'm a clown, if you see him. I don't know if . . .
The hell of it all is, what if he's not a dupe? There's no way to tell. This nightmare was bad enough when that's all it was . . .
no subject
May 16 2004, 09:50:53 UTC
it only takes seven months, if not less, to turn me into a terrifying obsessive complete lunatic
Seven months under the influence of the most evil mutant known to man.
x_crowdofone
May 16 2004, 11:56:40 UTC
That doesn't make it a whole lot more comfortable. :/ He scared you so much, and not all that long ago we were the same person.
x_kitten
May 16 2004, 15:31:31 UTC
I'm saying it makes a difference.
x_crowdofone
May 16 2004, 16:12:10 UTC
I guess I just hadn't ever thought I could become that kind of person.
Of course you could.
x_empath
May 16 2004, 19:12:01 UTC
Any of us could, given the right stimuli.
Trust me, I know. I've seen the process firsthand. Experienced it, even.
Manuel
PS - Wait, why am I reassuring you? You were mean to me. Hope you enjoy the new you.
Re: Of course you could.
x_tarot
May 16 2004, 20:25:54 UTC
Manny? Take this in whatever fashion you want.
Go to hell.
no subject
May 16 2004, 22:09:15 UTC
*hugs* I'm sorry.
x_crowdofone
May 16 2004, 23:07:30 UTC
It'll be okay. I hope.
Do you mind if we do things in, though, for a while? The idea of being out in spy-onable places is kinda wig-inducing right now.
x_kitten
May 17 2004, 08:08:45 UTC
*nod* Totally doable. What say a movie tonight, you and I stake out the recroom and watch Love Actually, which I just spotted on the Professor's "new stuff" section of the library?
x_crowdofone
May 17 2004, 10:54:17 UTC
[union-mandated male protest]This is all part of a nefarious plan to get me to stop being nervous about going out in public, isn't it.
Chick flicks. Yeesh.[/union-mandated male protest]
Sounds fun. I'll bring snacks. :)
Love you.
x_kitten
May 17 2004, 13:24:58 UTC
Oi, I protest this slur on good British films. It's got Kiera Knightly...
Besides, since when do even Union Males object to chick flicks if they're date movies?
x_crowdofone
May 17 2004, 13:32:49 UTC
It does? Ooh. I might look at the screen then. :)
There's contract negotiations going on, is the problem. Disputing factions and stuff. I just figured I'd cover my bases so I don't lose my union card. As a private citizen, of course I have no problem with date movies, especially if we're watching them from the comfy couch.
x_kitten
May 17 2004, 15:37:41 UTC
Wonder if I can distract you, even from the lovely Ms Knightly...? Bet I can!
Excellent. Very good to hear.
x_crowdofone
May 17 2004, 15:59:16 UTC COLLAPSE
I dunno, you might have to exert yourself. :D