[b]Appearance:[/b]
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[b]Name:[/b] Alexander Elhanan
[b]Age:[/b] 18
[b]Mutation:[/b] Weather Control. On a local level, Alexander has, theoretically, complete control of the weather, however it takes a great deal of concentration at his current state to maintain weather patterns for an extended period of time. Equally, he has been known to subconsciously influence the weather if his emotions run wild enough.

[b]Personality:[/b]

Alexander is both jovial and driven. He enjoys his stints as the centre of attention, often joking around while at the same time being productive. However, this does not mean he doesn't take what's important seriously, behind his jokes and smiles is a young man who would give his life for his people, and once, when it still stood, his country. What some would consider a nerd, his interest in said culture, somewhat tempered by as strong a fascination with several sports, did not prevent him form leading a popular life in various schools that should, in most cases, have treated him rather worse. His ability to connect with people, or at least make them laugh along with him, freeing him from the usual ridicule attached to his interests. Most of all now, Alexander wants to prove himself, to the mission at large, his teachers and fellow 'students' to show that he is willing and capable of doing what must be done.

[b]History:[/b]

Alexander Elhanan was born to a British Jewish father and an Israeli mother, having met during one of his father's military tours of the Middle East, working largely as an adviser to the Israeli military. The two moved together to the UK for some time, until, on Alexander's 12th birthday, moving back to Israel. Throughout his childhood, Alexander was surrounded by a large supportive family, enjoying a healthy life both at home and in school. This all changed as the world began to break down, and his powers started to manifest.

Unlike many states across the world, Israel was not staunchly anti-mutant. Surrounded on all sides by an increasingly hostile Arab world, the Israeli government felt it could not content with such internal strife. Instead it was deemed that mutants were Israeli first, mutants second. They would be allowed to coexist, so long as they contributed like every other citizen of age. Thus the Israeli national services, at the grunt level, were filled with mutants, their powers turned outwards, rather than inwards at the state in which they lived. This, despite having its merits, only further alienated Israel from its neighbours, now harbouring the army of the Devil, hostility ramped up. Unlike Israel, the majority of the states in the middle east did not view Mutants as humans, but were not afraid to use them. In suicide runs of increasing devastation, Israel's defences began to break down, the nation plunged into chaos as a new Arab League now had the power and conviction to destroy their hated enemy. Due to his connections, Alexander's father was able to secure passage to America, through its military installations, the Israeli government's lack of extra identification for mutants the only thing that saved Alex from the USA's increasingly anti-mutant stance, something that had driven a wedge between the two governments, and cut support during the invasion.

Alex's life in the US was far more troubled, wracked by guilt and horror at the events still occurring in the Middle East and struggling to hide his often erratic powers, the stress boiled over until, in a breakdown, his powers caused his new home town, outside Miami, to be struck by a series of freak tornadoes. He ran away from home before his parents could find him, using his money saved up from various jobs over the years to get by travelling. Having never been forced into a mutant school, he found himself appalled at the treatment of those who had failed to hide their mutation, so much so that in the incident that drew the attention of his current Cell, he helped a number of young mutants escape from juvy, unfairly blamed for a host of crimes, or at least he thought. Among those he helped was a genuine murdered, along with several who had genuinely done nothing wrong. It was yet another lesson he eventually learned about the world. 

Since arriving at the Cell, Alex has been a prominent member of the students, not quite a leader, happy to leave the de-facto responsibility to Helena, he has never-the-less become a rock for the others to lean on when they need to, or just need a cheering up. This role vanished for several months with the news his parents had been lynched by an anti-mutant gang, a certain local suggesting to them his roll in matters from years before. Crushed, Alex only fought through said depression with the help of his fellow students and the teachers, and is just now returning to his usual self, even if the darkness still plagues him.

OOC/Misc: (A catch-all in case you wanted to include something IC or OOC, but didn't have a space for it.)

None yet, might think of something.

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X-23: Alex has a mixed relationship with the first co-leader of their cell. He greatly respects her, not just for her own abilities and achievements, but for the experiences she's had, her connection to the X-men of days gone by. He thinks she is the right woman for the job and her tough approach to things is what they need, however that doesn't necessarily make it easier for him. As someone who has difficulty controlling his powers, powers that can be truly devastating, he is well aware of his own flaws and sometimes Laura's approach can set him back a few paces. Still rather than see that as a fault in her, he works to overcome it, hoping one day to prove to his teacher that he is worth their efforts.

Rob: Alex considers Rob pretty much a kindred spirit, a fellow stoner and drinker, Alex has spent many nights chilling with the more relaxed of the two adult 'teachers.' That said, despite their friendship, when it comes down to it, Alex still sees Rob as a superior and man to be respected, just a pretty cool one at that. He'll talk back when it's clear they're together as friends, but the moment it's serious, Alex will follow orders.

Helena: 'One of, if not my closest friend here at Last Five. I was one of the first to end up here, but she was already involved by that point, gives us a similar standing with the teachers. For a Southern baptist 'yawl' type, and don't you worry, I give her shit for that, she's pretty great, funny and we hang out a lot, unwinding with Rob. They've been teaching me poker and getting me into college football, still prefer Rugby, but it's growing on me. Times have been pretty bad for me of late, but she really came through, helped me back onto my feet, not sure I'd be myself right now if not for her.'

Annelise: 'Nice girl, fun to. Given I'm friends with Hel I, by nature, see a lot of her. Possibly a little 'too' nice, but I've had the same criticism levelled at me, trying to be friends with everyone, so I guess there's nothing really wrong with that. Nothing seems to get past her, thankfully I've never had to lie to her about anything serious, or I'm sure I'd be in trouble. I'd say we're friends, as she's certainly helped cheer me up of late.

Noel: The guy's quiet, a little bit of a recluse but I don't think that's what he truly wants, I try to talk to him as much as possible, some people just need a little help coaxing them out of their shells. That said, he's been increasingly involved around the ranch, and we can always bond, along with a few of the others, over our time drifting. If works through what he needs to, I'm sure we could be friends.

Jack: Oh Canada! A polite, well mannered guy from the cold ol' north. That, and we share the same sovereign, so I can't really dislike him in this land of republicans (old terminology folks). We aren't the closest, but he finds me amusing, yet another reason not to hate him! I'm not sure we'll ever be the closest on 'campus' but we could certainly be better friends then we are now, hopefully that's just a matter of hanging out a bit more.

Will: 'Video games and 'guy' chat, sounds like a great friend doesn't it. Yeah that's pretty much the truth. Unlike some of the hicks around here (sorry Hel) I'm a little more used to girls looking, and acting how they want, hence no awkwardness at all, just some great times. I've needed good friends like her to get through these last few dark days, sometimes I'm thankful for, even if with us, simply hanging out is all the thanks needed.

Chase: Great guy, can get a little bit obsessive at times, but I tend to stay out of his way when that happens, or help out if need be. His drive isn't necessarily a bad thing mind, and he's easy to have fun with, especially if we're in a group of friends. Seen him get kinda...ragey on occasion, maybe that's something he needs to work though but it's rather enough that I couldn't care less, everyone has their faults, and it would take far more then that to put me off such a good friend.

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