[center][img]http://i.imgur.com/197GUIU.jpg?1[/img][/center] [hr][hr][center][h3][color=slategray][I]~L U C A S P I L G R I M~[/I][/color][/h3][/center][hr][hr] [INDENT][color=slategray][B]| B I R T H N A M E: |[/B][/color] [INDENT][INDENT]Lucas Raymond Pilgrim[/INDENT][/INDENT] [color=slategray][B]| N I C K N A M E ( S ): |[/B][/color] [INDENT][INDENT]Luke Pilgrim LP[/INDENT][/INDENT] [color=slategray][B]| A L I A S ( E S ): |[/B][/color] [INDENT][INDENT]Morningstar[/INDENT][/INDENT] [color=slategray][B]| S E X: |[/B][/color] [INDENT][INDENT]Male[/INDENT][/INDENT] [color=slategray][B]| A G E: |[/B][/color] [INDENT][INDENT]16[/INDENT][/INDENT] [color=slategray][B]| A P P E A R A N C E: |[/B][/color] [INDENT][INDENT]Luke has a slender frame that is covered in compacted muscle built up from years of training and toning his body. He torso and legs are built like someone who regularly competes in marathons and free running competition while his arms and shoulders are built more like that of a boxer mixed with a martial artist. Luke prides himself on being more balanced in his physique and as such as kept his flexibility and somewhat slender frame despite his well chiseled biceps and abdominal. Deep blue with flecks of icy blue strewn throughout, Luke's eyes are known for being able to look right through someone as though he is staring into their soul. Luke has deep brown hair with strands of gold and auburn acting as natural highlights, these are most visible in bright light where as in dim and barely lit places, Luke's hair can seem to be almost black. He keeps his hair anywhere from a short to medium length, often grooming it into various ways. Luke's general attire ranges from long sleeve mock tees to hoodies usually. Always paired with loose or boot-cut, dark-wash jeans. In collaboration with these, Luke prefers to wear semi loose fitting tops in an effort to hide his more chiseled physique so as not to draw too much attention to himself. To that end he often will wear a t-shirt paired with a hoodie and jacket, or a long-sleeved shirt adorned with a hood and a jacket. Depending on the weather though Luke may wear just a t-shirt, or just a long sleeved mock tee. Often his outfit is complimented with a leather jacket. When Luke's abilities are in use his skin will start to glow a pale luminescent blue growing brighter the more photons he absorbs. This can be something of a hindrance as he often absorbs the light in a room to hide.​[/INDENT][/INDENT] [color=slategray][B]| A B I L I T I E S: |[/B][/color] [INDENT][INDENT][B][I]Photon Manipulation:[/I][/B] [INDENT]■ [B]Absorption[/B] | Luke is able to absorb the photons from any source of light which is then stored in his body causing his skin to illuminate a pale blue glow. In artificially lit environments this can cause the room to become dim even completely dark as Luke absorbs the entire source of light. The more photons Luke absorbs, the more his body will glow. ■ [B]Expulsion[/B] | Once Luke has absorbed enough photons, he can expelled it either in an unfocused blast which acts like a 'flashbang' and can blind both nearby allies and foes. These flash bangs can be small such as a blast from the hand or large as he expels the photons from his entire body. The other way Luke can expel the stored photons is in a laser like attack. This laser can be focused from any part of his body but most often comes from his hands or eyes as Luke finds it easier to focus the stored photons through these points. ■ [B]Photon Bending[/B] | Manipulating the photons in the air, Luke is able to bend light to create simple visual illusions or hide either himself or another in plain sight. Luke can wrap photons around him completely concealing him from sight aside from a slight 'shimmer' while he moves. The larger the area he bends photons around, the more strain it takes on his body. Furthermore while he can encompass his body, hiding something as large as the Blackbird wouldn't be possible. Luke could however shield one side of the jet but the jet would still be visible from other angles. ■ [B]Photon Constructs[/B] | By channeling photons into a construct, Luke is able to create hardlight. This allows for a variety of basic constructs such as blades, shields or bodily reinforcements. Luke can not create mechanisms out of hardlight nor can the hardlight take much stress often shattering after a single attack or blow.[sup][color=silver]It should be noted that Luke can not perform this ability yet.[/color][/sup] [/INDENT] [B][I]Limitations/Weaknesses:[/I][/B] [INDENT]■ [B]Vision[/B] | While Luke's abilities take away light, Luke himself has no enhanced vision properties meaning he is rendered just as blind as his foes. While he's attempted to train himself to fight without sight, he's as of yet unsuccessful. Additionally because his eyes are sensative to his own Flashbangs, Luke is rarely seen without a pair of sunglasses on his head. ■ [B]Injury[/B] | Luke's abilities afford him no extra protection meaning that all conventional forms of harm will affect him. ■ [B]Over Exertion[/B] | Over storing of photons can cause Luke to become exhausted likewise over spending of stored photons can render Luke's abilities over heated causing him to rest and wait for his cells to be able to work again.[/INDENT] [B][I]Applications:[/I][/B] [INDENT]■ [B]'Flashbangs'[/B] | As previously mentioned, Luke can create blinding bursts of light using the stored protons in his body. These bursts of light are then used to blind foes in order to create an opening for team mates or further attacks. ■ [B]Strobe Light[/B] | By manipulating his photon absorption and expulsion, Luke is capable of emulating the effects of a strobe light. Like the Flashbangs this can disorientate and throw foes off balance. ■ [B]'Lasers'[/B] | Luke is able to focus his protons into laser like blasts which often are emitted from either his eyes or hands. Depending on the size and strength of the laser they can either incinerate objects or be used for intricate incisions. ■ [B]Invisibility[/B] | By bending photons around him, Luke is able to conceal his presence to the naked eye. Those who see using infrared or use telepathy would still be able to detect his presence. Furthermore when Luke moves while cloaked there is a slight visible 'shimmer' as the photons adjust to reflect the proper image.[/INDENT] [B][I]Skills:[/I][/B] [INDENT]■ [B]Strategist[/B] | Even before Luke's mutation activated he had been a thinker but ever since he gained the ability to create deadly lasers Luke has had to think before acting. Especially in the Danger Room or engaged in training exercises against his friends, Luke has to be careful when and how he uses his abilities. Firing his lasers at the wrong time or using the wrong intensity in his flashbangs could result in serious harm to his friends.[/INDENT][/INDENT][/INDENT] [color=slategray][B]| B I O G R A P H Y: |[/B][/color] [INDENT][INDENT]Born at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, Lucas Raymond Pilgrim grew up under the careful watch of his parents Russell and Stephanie Pilgrim. Working as a Structural Engineer, his father brought home quite the income, which ensured that his family had everything they needed. As Luke grew older, his mother was able to return to her career as a caterer, using her love of cooking and baking to bring joy to many varieties of special events. Living in Toronto ensured that Luke had everything he ever needed at his fingertips, the Canadian Metropolis provided all sorts of services, occasions, shopping and some of the finest schools in the province. However in his early years, Luke was plagued by health issues and spent most of his time inside SickKids Hospital. Born with a weak immune system, Luke's body seemed to pick up every bug he came in contact with and as a result, his parents kept him at home whenever they could to reduce his risk to exposure. Due to this, Luke was homeschooled for the early years of his life and finally introduced to the public system at the age of 12. During puberty, Luke's X-Gene emerged as the lights dimmed before his eyes discharged during his first Sexual Education Class. The blast of laser was low enough not to appear visible to the naked eye, it was still hot enough to singe the hair of several classmates in front of him which caused their hair to catch fire setting off the school's sprinkler system and smoke alarms. The result of this development led to his parents playing the blame game with each other, accusing one another of creating a monster. Deciding to take a family holiday together, the trio drove out of the city and headed for their cottage. The vacation was going well until Luke decided to try and trigger his abilities, absorbing the last few rays of sunlight, Luke triggered his eyes again as he lit a campfire and attempted to roast a marshmallow. His parents became so afraid that Luke was eventually abandoned as his parents snuck out of the cottage during the night, leaving Luke to fend for himself. Despite abandoning their child, the damage was already done, guilt tearing the couple apart and Russell and Stephanie eventually divorced soon after. Left in the middle of the Muskoka woods at the age of fourteen, Luke was forced to fend for himself, eventually finding his way into a small nearby town. Starving and with no money, the boy tried to steal a chocolate bar, only to be caught by the shop owner. The owner naturally called the local authorities after the boy refused to give the shopkeeper his parent's contact information. Picked up by the police, his Hyperhuman status was soon discovered by the OPP who were thankfully intercepted by the X-Men. Once Luke had been rescued, Robert Drake had Emma Frost track down Luke's parents, having the school take legal guardianship over for Luke before flying the young boy down to the mansion so his life could begin anew. Landing in the city of New York, Luke was put aboard a bus as he journeyed towards his new home. Finding himself awestruck by the mansion, Luke could scarcely believe his ears when he was informed that he was now a student and resident of the Xavier Institute of Higher Learning. It took Luke awhile to adjust to living with other mutnats, living with other kids his age was also a challenge which led to many sleepless nights as Luke learned the mischievous ways of practical jokes. Living now at the school for almost six years, Luke is considered one of the best students at the Institue, having seen many classmates come and go as they graduate. Though despite all the positivity in his life, Luke still struggles with classmates leaving thanks to the damage the abandonment of his parents left on that ten year old boy. Training hard with the X-Men in the Danger Room, Luke has learned to develop control over his abilities, honing his skills with them and adapting his abilities to a wide variety of applications. Now entering into a new year at Xavier's, Luke is training to one day be a field X-men to help other mutants like himself. Luke has a goal to one day being able to assist the X-Men in order to display his gratitude towards them after the way they were able to help him.​[/INDENT][/INDENT] [color=slategray][B]| M I S C. N O T E S: |[/B][/color] [INDENT][INDENT]■ Proudly Canadian, having been born and raised in Toronto, Ontario. ■ Luke oftens consumes sugary foods as he believes they help him think, however due to the crash sugar and caffeine often bring, Luke tends to never be too far from his next 'hit' in order to ward off the crash. The professors are currently trying to promote a healthier diet to the young X-Men. ■ Among his favourite sweets are Cherry Coke, Pineapple Crush, red licorice and banana marshmallows. ■ Luke has a preference for grungy music, although he also loves rock music with his favourite band being Thousand Foot Krutch. As a side note, Luke has a guilty pleasure for Taylor Swift. ■ Has trouble getting close to people, afraid they're just going to leave. ■ To a degree has difficulty with the opposite sex due to a fear of incinerating them if he were aroused. As such, Luke is relatively chaste. ■ Despite all of the above, Luke is outgoing and enjoys being sociable especially when it comes to sports. Luke enjoys football above all others though, second to that is naturally hockey. ■ His favourite teams are the Calgary Stampeders and the Calgary Flames, despite having never actually been to Alberta, let alone Calgary. ■ Hands down his favourite food is anything off a barbecue, whether a burger, pizza, steak or pork chop. As long as it has been cooked on a grill, he's going to enjoy it. For dessert however, he has a soft spot for pie, particularly Key Lime. ■ Not a big fan of video games as he claims they make his eyes hurt. ■ Despite his aspirations to be an X-Men, Luke is attracted to the idea of teaching and would love to one day work at Xavier. [HIDER=Relationship Sheet][CENTER][hr][hr] [h3]LUKE PILGRIM'S RELATIONSHIP SHEET[/H3][hr][hr][SUB][B][I]// [color=0072bc]Friend[/color] // [color=00a99d]Acquaintance[/color] // [color=f26522]Frenemy[/color] // [color=fff200]Rival[/color] // [color=ed1c24]Enemy[/color] // [color=ed145b]Crush[/color] //[/I][/B][/SUB][/CENTER] [INDENT][LIST] [*][B][color=00a99d]Alexander, William[/color]:[/B] [INDENT][I]Possibly the only student young than him, William is known for being overly optimistic and eager to each new situation. While Luke doesn't necessarily mind he doesn't want to get close to the new student just yet either.[/I][/INDENT] [*][B][color=00a99d]Anderson, Nathaniel[/color]:[/B] [INDENT][I]As an older student, Luke doesn't have much contact with Nate. Due to this he's not overly familiar with the older student beyond what he's seen of his abilities in the Danger Room. He's definitely jealous of the teen's psionic weapons, far more impressive than his own abilities.[/I][/INDENT] [*][B][color=00a99d]Andrews, Allison[/color]:[/B] [INDENT][I]In Allison, Luke finds a kindred soul as she's another mutant whose abilities force them to think instead of act. Although the two don't know each other well, Allison's abilities have caught Luke's attention, though not as much as the girl's cute smile has.[/I][/INDENT] [*][B][color=00a99d]De La Rosa, Llavi[/color]:[/B] [INDENT][I]One of the oldest students at the mansion, Luke and Llavi don't really have anything in common and the two have barely spoke due to Luke's poor attempts at making friends.[/I][/INDENT] [*][B][color=00a99d]Green, Daniel[/color]:[/B] [INDENT][I]There's something oddly familiar about Daniel that Luke can't quite put his finger on. No matter how hard he tries, he can't quite shake the feeling that he knows Daniel from somewhere in his past. Everytime he's around him, a strange sense of 'Deja Vu' plagues the back of Luke's head. Beyond that he's not really familiar with the other teen.[/I][/INDENT] [*][B][color=f26522]Grey, Darren[/color]:[/B] [INDENT][I]When Darren first arrived at the mansion he was completely insufferable. Even though his attitude has taken a complete one eighty since then, Luke still hasn't gotten past his first impression of Darren and often goes out of his way to avoid the inflatable student.[/I][/INDENT] [*][B][color=ed145b]Hollens, Hollie[/color]:[/B] [INDENT][I]Being something of a fan, Luke has watched almost everything Hollie appeared in during her short lived career as an actress. Finding it easy to relate to her characters, Luke emulated those characters onto Hollie assuming the girl would exactly like them when she arrived at Xavier's. In truth she's something of stuck up but Luke can't help but find himself smitten with the older girl.[/I][/INDENT] [*][B][color=0072bc]Irving, William[/color]:[/B] [INDENT][I]If pressed, Luke would have to admit there's something unnerving about William Irving. He could spout off any number of reasons from the mask to the idea that his life force is slowly being drained away simply by being around William. But Luke tries his hardest not to avoid William knowing what its like to be abandoned by those around you. For this reason Luke considers William one of the few people to understand him that he can refer to as a friend.[/I][/INDENT] [*][B][color=fff200]LeBeau, Ryan[/color]:[/B] [INDENT][I]Despite being a year older than Luke, Ryan and Luke have been classmates at the Institute longer than most and have developed from acquaintances to friends and into rivals. Despite often competing in the Danger Room, the two have managed to stay on friendly terms but both jump at the chance to one up the other. This leads to a whole lot of stupid shenanigans.[/I][/INDENT] [*][B][color=ed145b]Keller, Heidi[/color]:[/B] [INDENT][I]Luke finds Heidi electrifying... he also loves a bad pun every now and then. That said Heidi is much more approachable than Hollie and closer to Luke's age which makes the beautiful brunette quite appealing. To top it off, their mutations derive from the same spectrum with them being able to significantly benefit one another in combat. Luke is holding on to the hope that one day that chemistry will spill over into their personal lives.[/I][/INDENT] [*][B]:[/B] [INDENT][I]Short explanation of reasons behind the classification.[/I][/INDENT][/LIST][/INDENT][/HIDER][/INDENT][/INDENT][/INDENT]