Jones Sparrow

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I'm almost done traveling so we will finally pick up the pace here haha

@Oliver do you want to have Will accidentally signed up for the program? I think everyone liked that best haha

And for the next post I was thinking of having the students start off lessons today in a group of pairs and having to go through an obstacle course that's built randomized and personalized for said groups. The objective would be either rescue a "hostage" or get there in time, or hit all targets. If your partner fails, you fail as well!

What better way to teach teamwork than that? Haha

What do you guys think?

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@pyroman

Believe me I know, my dad was an Army Ranger, my uncle was Air Force, my grandpa was Navy, and my step brother is in the army, you learn a lot of things hahaha

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Yeah, as of right now the avengers are kinda dormant since there hasn't been any huge crimes, but there are heroes stopping some of the smaller crimes out there

We are in our own little world where we can pick what we want to do with these heroes. So basically we are making our own Marvel Wolrd XD

I also got a post up, but it'll be a while before I can get another one up

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Everyone had a say on what happened in the cafeteria, and the more everyone spoke the more Lang seemed to be a bit irritated. James was wondering what he was getting at, and why exactly he was asking. Like everyone said, it was caught on cameras all over the place. phones, security cameras, drones on the scene... Before James could get his explanation, he interrupted everyone. "Yes, yes, I get it, a ton of cameras, no one was hurt, that's fine and all, but that's not what I'm asking.

A floating screen flew into the room, showing the the "highlights" of the whole situation this morning. "Like Mr. Parker said, I'm not an idiot who doesn't know how to look online to the top trending youtube video this morning. Uncoordination, reckless leaps of faith, waiting to join in until absolutely necessary! What kind of team works like that? Rogers, I'm guessing you were praying for someone to grab that rocket before it blew up on the ceiling and killed a ton of students? Miss Rhodes, jumping on to the damn thing could have triggered something in the already malfunctioning rocket! and Poole just stood there watching the thing! The only real good thing you remembered was listening to the grandson of Steve Rogers, and working together to stop the debris... So, I ask again. What happened?"

"With all due respect, sir, Grandpa Rogers told me stories of how the founding members couldn't seem to cooperate well at first... We're still trying our best. Mark took the initiative after I swatted the rocket away... Nao, Charlotte, and everyone worked together to keep any other students from getting hurt or involved because we are still trying to figure ourselves out and everyone else. We'll do better next time." James' fist was clenched the whole time. He knew Scott Lang knew what he was talking about, but yelling at everyone for being in a school to learn how to use their powers because they didn't cooperate was a bit unfair.

"Very poetic, James... Just like your granddad. I don't need the speech. You are all... well, almost all he glanced at Will "are the next generation to take the mantle of heroes. We can't let miscommunication be the reason the world ends... You did well, but you need to do better! Any Questions?"

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Not dead! Like @Achronum said I'm in Jamaica celebrating a wedding!! I'll do my best to reply tonight so no ones stuck because of me!

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I know I'm late to this conversation, but there could be instances where first years get into the program! I was expecting that to happen, since it's a school full of super heroes XD

I was also kind of thinking in my head during all this that there could have been instances of people who showed real potential to join the program, and pass these "requirements" right off the bat, but then get taken out or leave because their egos make them lose focus, or they aren't doing too well and have to go back to regular training, and stuff...

I was also gonna ask @Oliver about brainstorming on just how Will got into advanced training haha

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James smiled as Will accepted the offer. It was interesting to see such a young kid here at the Academy, but to be fair, James enlisted when he was 12, so who was he to say? He didn't know what Will could do or what he was thinking, but he wasn't just going to leave him traumatized after seeing an almost death experience in a place he thought would be safe. He took the young boy's hand. "This your first year?" As they all walked to the tower, James tried his best to give Will the unofficial tour of the place, pointing at things, and at people who were descendants of famous heroes.

The Hall of Heroes was the most impressive building in the Academy. The first floor was a bit like a museum, displaying all the heroes who have come and gone into the Avengers, but in the center of the room were the costumes and information of the founding members of the Avengers so long ago. Captain America, Thor, Iron-Man, Ant-man, Hulk, and Wasp... It always sent chills down James' spine whenever he walked into this room. They were their legacy. One day their suits will be in here with the likes of Spider-Man, Falcon, and so many more.

He saw that Vix and Annabelle were already here, and soon everyone else followed suit. James looked down at Will to see his expression on his face. He didn't know if his parents were in this collection, or if he was impressed at all, but something told him that Will was going to make it here some day...

James caught movement from the corner of his eye. He turned to see that Alex Kinney made an appearance. It was always a weird feeling whenever the two were in the same room... His mother was cloned from Grandpa Logan's genes, which means that they were technically related. He remembered the conversation Grandpa Logan had with him when Alex first came to the academy. He had been through a lot as a kid, and that James had to keep an eye on him so nothing bad happens. He didn't specifically knew what that meant at the time, but from the small conversations that they had, he knew not to pry too much into it.

Maybe one day they'll talk about this kind of stuff...

He was about to go talk to Alex until the elevator in the corner of the room opened, and out came an older man, with graying brown hair, with a matching beard, and probably the best poker face in the world. He wore a nice red and blue suit, and his eyes scanned the room. "Mr. Lang--" James started, but the older man simply shook his head.

"Everyone enjoy the little breakfast and show this morning? What in blazes happened down there?" The old man demanded, looking at the small group that joined. For all the years James trained under Scott Lang, he could never know if he was angry, or if he was simply asking and wanted to know how the situation went.

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@agentmanatee

That's a great character! He's accepted my friend!

And also there will be a Collab post coming soon!

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James caught his shield as Charlotte tossed it back at him, and gave a grin. "Didn't know if you'd get your armor in time. Good to see you again, Charlotte." he said with a nod and smile, putting the shield back on the strap on his back, wincing a bit at the still fresh injuries on his back. The cut on his cheek had already healed, and he knew that his other injuries would follow suit. His gaze turned to Mark who made an entrance, then a new face who made an appearance. Judging by the suit, he was none other than Ben Poole, Miles Morales' protege. He knew he didn't have any real spider powers, but from what James has heard, he's shown potential in the academy and moved to the Next Avengers program quickly.

As the two talked James moved his gaze towards the scrap metal now on the ground. "I don't think it was intentional. Maybe a new student getting excited and messing up one of their projects..." He said, looking at the group around him. The cough from behind James made him turn, and Nao was there, bowing his head, and his hands bleeding. "I don't think it was a training exercise, or if it was, Mr. Stark has gone a bit crazy threatening some lives. You're not the only one around here that has anger problems. Thanks for the help back there. James gave a smile and did his best to return a bow to him. He may not like his style of magic, but he still did a great deal to help.

"Whoever did this hopefully was caught on camera in the cafeteria. And I hope it was an accident."

As the crowd grew larger, more security drones came to try and calm the situation. One drone actually made its way towards James and the rest of them. "First day back and you've all already started trouble? Tony's not gonna be happy to hear that his flower beds in the lawn got totaled... Rogers, gather up anyone involved in this and bring them to the Hall of Heroes. We all need to have a talk.

The voice was all too familiar to James. It was the Advanced Training Program's head instructor communicating through the drone. James nodded and looked at everyone with a shrug. "I can never tell if he's mad, amused, or both." He joked, watching the small group of them make their way towards the large tower. Before he moved he took one more glance around the courtyard to see the young boy who he had recently saved... well, he didn't know if he actually saved him. For all he knew, that young kid could have been more than capable of protecting himself.

As he moved through the crowd towards the kid, he either got smiles, awkward giggles from girls who made eye contact with him, or glares. No doubt some people thought this was a plot by him to make himself look good in front of everyone... The boy looked just as afraid as ever as James approached, but he gave off a smile. "Hey... uh, I don't think I caught your name before. I'm James... you alright? This stuff doesn't happen all the time I promise. Our professor wanted anyone who was involved in that little thing come over to the tower. I'd like it if you'd join us... Just to make sure you're alright." James' voice didn't try to belittle the young kid, he tried his best to sound as normal as possible. He didn't want to embarrass the kid or offend him by talking to him as if he was a two year old.

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I am also up for relationships!!

And I'll make a reply soon to get all of us moving to the official class time, and I'm liking @alexfangtalon's idea with having Scott Lang as the teacher!