[hr][hr][center][img]https://i.postimg.cc/FKJKRczH/the-gifted-591b350cc9ba7.png[/img][hr][img]https://i.postimg.cc/Dzzr3Ykt/tumblr-oz5zfjyv-Wa1uwl6nzo1-540.gif[/img][/center][hr][hr][center][@Nallore][@FantasyChic][@BlueSky44][@Achronum][@Trainerblue192][@KazAlkemi][/center][hr][center][h3][color=f7941d][b]Washington D.C.: September 8th, 2020 - 1:30 PM[/b][/color][/h3][/center][hr][hr][b][i]Frost International HQ - Downtown Washington D.C.:[/i][/b]

	The guard stared at Jinx for a moment, before cracking a smile as he whispered back to him, "I speak only two languages: English and Bad English." Apparently Jinx wasn't the only fan of [i]the Fifth Element[/i]. However, even though the two of them were a bit eccentric, they had badges to get through. The guards quickly scanned them, with little images of Requiem and Jinx popping up on their computer screen and they visually confirmed those were the same people. There was now a digital trace that they had been there - for better or for worse. 

	"Enjoy your visit, Leeloo," the guard said to Jinx with a wink before they would be allowed through security. There was a directory printed and pasted onto the wall, listing where the various divisions of Frost International could be found in the building. The basement levels were not listed or marked - which made sense, as those areas were used by the Hellfire Club. In order to call for the elevator, they would have to first scan their badges and then press the up or down buttons. There is a staircase nearby, but it requires a similar set up - scan the badge and then the door unlocks. Security cameras are everywhere, meaning it would be difficult for an intruder to get very far without one of the guards noticing.  

[b][i]The Morlock Tunnels - Washington D.C. Sewers:[/i][/b]

	Erg nodded at Leighton's words, seemingly not saying anything to contradict her. Maybe he had come to the same conclusions she had or maybe he was just more focused on the immediate task in front of them. However, as she managed to freeze the can without it exploding, Erg did give her a genuine smile. [color=0C6598]"Well done, Leighton,"[/color] he praised her. [color=0C6598]"You're a quick study. Now, I am curious to see if you can freeze a [i]moving[/i] target. It is perfectly alright if you struggle and aren't ready for this, but I am curious..."[/color]

	He then looked around, finding another can - (seriously, with this much litter, is it really surprising that we're killing the planet?) Erg gave her a nod, before he tossed the can up in the air and caught it, before tossing it up again. [color=0C6598]"Try to freeze the can - and ideally, not me,"[/color] Erg said, continuing to toss the can up and down. He had a gut feeling that Leighton would be able to do it. Most people took ages to master their powers but there was something special about her. 

	[color=0C6598]"The Mutant Underground is a way station,"[/color] Erg said randomly. [color=0C6598]"They will take you in, but usually just long enough until you can get back on your feet and be sent elsewhere. The Morlocks offer permanence - but just as you do not trust easily, neither do we. We have been burned before and we will be burned again."[/color][hr][hr][center][h1][b][i][color=935DB8]Veil[/color][/i][/b][/h1][img]https://i.postimg.cc/PrX86Zbm/giphy.gif[/img][hr][hr][b][color=935DB8]Location:[/color][/b] The Mutant Underground - Washington D.C. Station
[b][color=935DB8]Skills:[/color][/b] Perception, Leadership [hr][/center]	Veil wasn't surprised that Sapphire didn't trust Glimpse - Sapphire didn't trust [i]anyone[/i]. Havok's protests had some merit to them - Glimpse had walked in here with an aura of entitlement and insulted him repeatedly. While Veil and the others did enjoy teasing Havok, they were his friends. Glimpse was a stranger. She hadn't earned the right to get to ridicule Havok. Spark Plug seemed content to just allow Glimpse into the status quo, but Veil wanted to err on the side of caution. If Glimpse's current behavior was any indication, she would be a problem. 

	[color=B0B4B0]"Miss Braddock,"[/color] Colossus prefaced, [color=B0B4B0]"There is old saying in Russia - До́брое бра́тство лу́чшее бога́тство. It means good brotherhood is best wealth,"[/color] he told her. Whatever meaning she took from that would ultimately be up to her. 

	Havok wasn't too happy with Spark Plug and Glimpse either. [color=FAFD95]"Oh, I'm sorry that I'm trying to save your [i]ass[/i] from something horrible happening. I didn't get a pass on being thoroughly vetted just because of my older brother. Hell, with all of the drama associated with Xavier and his minions, honestly I should have probably been more thoroughly vetted."[/color] He hated Glimpse and wanted to shove her in the direction of the nearest manager. It would probably keep her busy for a few decades with them. Maybe he'd find a VHS tape of [i]Extreme Couponing[/i] or a worn copy of [i]Fifty Shades of Grey[/i] to distract her with. 

	Veil took a breath. Everyone was talking over each other and while some good points were being made, she was the one in charge here. Spark Plug had a good suggestion, taking Glimpse out to go and vet her as well as her information. Sapphire and her had just gotten out of jail - and while Veil didn't mind going back out into the field right now, she wasn't sure if Sapphire was up for it. Besides, Veil's power set was what made these sort of missions possible. 

	[color=935DB8]"Thank you all for your input. This is my decision,"[/color] Veil said, looking at each of them in turn. [color=935DB8]"Glimpse - trust can be earned. I'll be taking a small group to go along with you and start vetting the information you have given us. Sapphire, if you're up for it I would like you to come along - Spark Plug, if you feel ready, then that is fine by me as well. Havok, I want you to contact Xavier and verify his connection to all of this."[/color]

	[color=935DB8]"But there is another matter - the Mutant Underground was founded to help mutants escape dangerous situations and get to safety. Shutting down the Hound program, while noble, is not part of that mission. I'd like everyone here [i]that is a member[/i] to vote before we do anything else - do we want to expand the focus of our cell to include stopping Shaw?"[/color] 
	
	Meanwhile, Negasonic was chuckling at Moonwalker's explanation. [color=E33B19]"Why not Dreamwalker?"[/color] she asked him. Around then, they would hear a car pull into the garage and Negasonic motioned for him to follow her. She headed out over there, before spotting Sunspot and Cannonball getting out of the vehicle. Sunspot tilted his head slightly, looking at Moonwalker. 

	[color=DC95C5]"Who the hell is this?"[/color] Sunspot asked.

	[color=84D595]"Dude, would it kill you to be polite?"[/color] Cannonball asked his buddy, before he extended a hand to Moonwalker. [color=84D595]"Hi, I'm Cannonball - nice ta meet ya."[/color][hr][hr][center][h1][b][i][color=DAF7A6]Sunshine[/color] and [color=DBA1DE]Spirit Box[/color][/i][/b][/h1][img]https://i.postimg.cc/t4Vyk0m0/giphy.gif[/img][hr][hr][b]Location:[/b] the Warehouse ([color=DAF7A6]F2[/color] and [color=DBA1DE]F2[/color]) -> through the portal and back to the Morlock Tunnels! 
[b]Skills:[/b] [color=DBA1DE]Mediumship[/color][hr][/center][hider=Battle Map][img]https://i.postimg.cc/65nRSR0D/Screen-Shot-2019-05-31-at-12-36-40-PM.png[/img]
Make sure to put in your header each time where you are on the map.[/hider]
	"Don't worry, they don't pay us enough to get hurt," one of the guards (guard 3) chimed in agreement. However, in the blink of an eye Stretch had knocked out his buddies. Tome then set the ceiling on fire and the sprinklers activated, but since the flames were [i]above them[/i] they weren't able to really put out the flames. The guard let out a slight sigh. "This is why we can't have nice things..." he muttered. "Come on, give me a hand," he requested, before he grabbed one of his friends (guard 1) and dragged him out the main entrance, expecting James to help get the other one to safety. 

	Shockingly, the building was structurally secure for the moment! The fire was working on the ceiling as best as it could, but it hadn't gotten to the point yet where the ceiling would give out and the building would be liable to collapse. Stretch would end up getting some falling pieces of debris hitting him as he turned himself into an umbrella/shield of sorts for Tome, but they were relatively small pieces and wouldn't hurt too much. Tome was completely fine! James and the guards lucked out as well, not getting hit at all. Sunshine and Blink similarly avoided the debris. 

	The same could not be said for Casper. A chunk of debris fell down from the ceiling and - as if it was fated to be - hit him square on the head. [color=DBA1DE]"Fuck fuck fuck fuck fucking fuckity fuck!"[/color] Casper swore, clutching his head. When he pulled his hand away for a moment, there was some blood but not a lot. Ben was laughing at Casper, not able to hold back the giggles at his friend's situation. [i]"Language!"[/i] Ben said mockingly. 

	[color=DBA1DE]"Go suck a cock, Ben!"[/color] Casper snapped. 

	[i]"I can't, I'm dead and your brother is alive."[/i]

	Blink rolled her eyes at Casper. [color=D48FFF]"I really don't want to know what the other side of that conversation sounds like. Now get through the portal!"[/color] she told him, creating a portal for him and Sunshine to run through. On the other side of the portal, they'd be able to see Erg working with Leighton on her powers and Sunshine jumped through, followed by Casper. Blink stayed behind, keeping the portal open for the others. 

	Once through the portal and back at the Morlock Tunnels, Sunshine was snickering a lot as she spotted Erg and Leighton. [color=DAF7A6]"Oh, you two will never believe what Tome did!"[/color] she said gleefully, with the wicked gleam in her eyes of the little sister who is about to bust their brother for breaking the rules. [color=DAF7A6]"Also, meet Fred!"[/color] she said triumphantly, holding up the dead rat.