XUB 2 - Sept. 15

by **Juma Ngomo** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 2:12 pm

Juma chuckles, "I am, of course, joking. I would not want to shift into a shark in a swimming pool."

by **David Hollifield** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 2:12 pm

"You can turn into a shark? Wild. But probably not very useful on land."

by **Juma Ngomo** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 2:14 pm

"I can, and that was a challenging hunt. When I need it it is very useful, the rest of the time, not as much." He smiles and stretches, then elaborates, "I can take on a few animal forms, though I usually only shift partway."

by **David Hollifield** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 2:20 pm

"Huh, that's pretty cool. My mutation is pretty much all external, what's it like to shapechange?"

by **Kevin Gravis** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 2:24 pm

"Can you turn into a lion? I've always wanted to have that power."

by **Juma Ngomo** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 2:36 pm

"The first form I.. learned.. and still the easiest is a serval. Not a lion, but a large cat nonetheless. It is quite an interesting sensation. It was disconcerting the first time, and with each new form, but with practice it feels natural. It is amazing to see the world through improved eyes though." He sips again, "And you, David? You control cold?"

by **David Hollifield** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 2:40 pm

"Storms, but cold is part of that, and I can do it separately." He holds up his scotch glass, and freezes some of the booze into an ice cube. That ruins that bit of scotch, but David doesn't know, and anyway he didn't exactly order top shelf stuff.

by **Juma Ngomo** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 2:43 pm

"Impressive. Given the amount of rain around here, I can see that being very useful."

by **David Hollifield** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 2:46 pm

David grins. "Just let me know when you want a clear day."

by **Juma Ngomo** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 2:49 pm

"Don't tempt me, or London will have the sunniest weather on record," he laughs.

by **David Hollifield** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 2:51 pm

"Well, I get my picks too. Had a white christmas every year since I was fifteen."

by **Juma Ngomo** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 3:01 pm

"Me too, but that was more because of the move from Uganda to New York than anything I can personally take credit for."

by **David Hollifield** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 3:02 pm

"Yeah? What's New York like?"

by **Juma Ngomo** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 3:04 pm

Juma gives that thought for a few moments, "Dirty. Overpopulated. Both amazingly rich and destitute. There is some forest left but not much. I don't think I'm going to miss it much."

by **David Hollifield** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 3:10 pm

"Yeah, but I hear the culture is awesome."

by **Juma Ngomo** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 3:18 pm

He shrugs non-committaly, "Perhaps. I found it quite superficial, but I probably have different expectations. I am not much for glamour."

by **David Hollifield** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 3:19 pm

David shrugs. "I'm sure it's not for everybody. I'd like to see it, millions of people in one place, creating stuff, seems awesome. I mean, the stuff in London has been great so far, even if I haven't gotten to see much yet. When I get my first paycheck I'm totally going to the theater."

by **Juma Ngomo** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 3:25 pm

"I hope to see a few good football matches, but money is fairly tight for me as well. The extra assistance through the X-Team program will help, but I do not really want to find a job."

by **David Hollifield** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 3:26 pm

"They pay you to be a superhero?"

by **Juma Ngomo** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 3:29 pm

"Sort of. There is financial assistance for housing, books, food, that sort of thing so you don't have to take on a part-time job. With the training schedule, that would be almost impossible for most people, unless they don't need sleep or have super stamina or multiple bodies or something."

by **David Hollifield** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 3:30 pm

"Oh, wow, yeah, I'm glad I didn't sign up then."

by **Juma Ngomo** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 3:32 pm

"I like it, as much as I am enjoying philosophy, I like more physical activities more. It's much more exhilarating."

by **David Hollifield** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 3:33 pm

"Well, like my aunt says, that's why they make colors."

by **Teri Napliotis** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 3:34 pm

Strolling into the Xub Teri stops just as she passes through the door and simply stares into the room for about a minute. Afterwards she strolls up to the bar and orders something fruity and non-alcoholic.

by **David Hollifield** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 3:36 pm

David looks over at Teri curiously, catching sight of something strange/interesting about her eyes but unable to figure out from his brief look exactly what it was.

by **Teri Napliotis** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 3:46 pm

Teri grins, almost wickedly, as she catches David glance at her. Her drink lasts about two long draughts before she turns, looking like she's about to leave while she stops and stares at the wall for a second, turning back around and stepping up to the 4 guys.

"Hello there."

by **David Hollifield** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 3:47 pm

"Hey. I'm David, this is Juma. How's it going?"

by **Juma Ngomo** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 3:51 pm

"Wise woman," he nods to Dave, then smiles to the newcomer.

by **Teri Napliotis** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 3:53 pm

"Hello David. Hello Juma. We're Teri and so far things are going..." good, new, interesting, fine "...alright. Although we've only been here for a day."
She's talking with a thick greek accent that makes it hard to tell if she's mistranslating words or not.

by **Kevin Gravis** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 3:55 pm

We?

"And I'm Kevin. Robo-eyes here is Calvin."

by **Teri Napliotis** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 4:12 pm

"Kevin. Robo-eyes." She nods at each of them in turn, smirking at Cal. "Fitting name."

by **Juma Ngomo** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 4:20 pm

"Welcome to London. Pull up a stool and grab a pint, if you feel so inclined."

by **Teri Napliotis** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 4:29 pm

"Thanks. We'll pass on the pint though." Pulling up a stool she sits down. "So, what's the city like?"

by **David Hollifield** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 4:33 pm

"Huge, and fun as hell. There's always something going on."

by **Juma Ngomo** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 4:36 pm

"The Thames is impressive, and there are a lot of interesting little stores and restaurants."

by **Teri Napliotis** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 4:48 pm

"Sounds well worth exploring then. Maybe we should get our bearings around campus first though... Having to hurry everywhere today in hopes of finding the right lecture hall was awfully inconvenient."

by **David Hollifield** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 6:50 pm

"Stop me if I'm being rude, but are you a multiple-man kind of mutant? I'm just curious since you keep saying we..."

by **Teri Napliotis** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 7:14 pm

"We're not quite sure what you mean with that. There's only one of us, we're just made from many."
Placing her hand on the table it immidiately dissolves into about two dozen locusts, sitting perfectly still. David could swear they're staring at him, if insects were capable of that.

by **Kevin Gravis** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 7:17 pm

Whoa! That's friggin creepy!

"Interesting power."

by **Calvin Strong** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 7:25 pm

Cal, in the meantime, grinned. "Okay, that's cool," he said, approvingly.

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