all the mutant feels at lastvoyages

[wedonot]

Yes, it was a little discouraging to hear that some people apparently find wanting to prevent potential genocide a "dumb argument" for wanting to help Erik make some progress here, but it's just a temporary set back. [This doesn't make Erik right. The Barge isn't a good sample of humanity, it brings out the worst in everyone, and he isn't walking away from the cause because of a few people.]

I understand why people are jumping to conclusions, and I am emotionally invested. Probably more than I should be, as long as we're being honest. But this isn't just a question of what's best for Erik. It's what's best for everyone, on the Barge and at home, and I do wish more people would understand that.

... And no, I'm not thrilled to hear you're enjoying watching this spiral out of control. This place is supposed to help people, and I think it's safe to say that's the exact opposite of what's happening here. And while Erik completely losing control might finally show everyone I was right? [And now he allows himself to sound a little defeated:] I really don't want to be, this time.

Comments

[nakesnakecobracobra]

For what it's worth, I think you're absolutely right. Inmates shouldn't be denied their natural abilities.

[wedonot]

No one should be.

[nakesnakecobracobra]

Exactly. So what if a few people get hurt along the way? That's what makes life exciting.

[wedonot]

That isn't the point I was trying to make at all. You're as much a part of the problem as they are.

[nakesnakecobracobra]

Problem? What problem? I thought you were preventing genocide.

[wedonot]

Trying to. In my world, a conflict between humans and mutants - people with unusual abilities, like telepathy or flight - has potential to become very heated. People getting hurt in the process of preventing it isn't the goal.

[nakesnakecobracobra]

Any global endeavor is going to have casualties. You may as well accept it now and save yourself the worry.

[wecanavenge]

I haven't completely lost control.

[wedonot]

Not yet. I sincerely hope not ever.

[wecanavenge]

It doesn't matter, as there's not control of anything to be lost. [GIVE HIM HIS POWERS >|]

[wedonot]

[HE'S TRYING. :C]

It matters to me.

[wecanavenge]

It won't make a difference in the end.

[wedonot]

Why not?

[darknessb4me]

I want mine too.

[wedonot]

Maybe once you prove you can use them responsibly, you'll get them back.

[darknessb4me]

How can I prove that without having them?

[wedonot]

The last time you did have them, you went on a bit of a rampage. I think that's proof enough.

[darknessb4me]

Because the last time I had them it was before I came to the Barge when I was... someone else. That's all I know how to do, it's almost a reflex. How am I going to learn?

[This is 50% uncomfortably sincere, but that's okay because the other 50% is rampant trolling.]

[wedonot]

Introduce it in stages. Find a way to channel it more effectively. There isn't one solution that works perfectly for everyone.

would you mind a slightly different xavier

[abetterway]

It's much like trying to mediate the unstoppable force and the immovable object, isn't it?

not at all c:

[wedonot]

Unfortunately. I do wish the immovable objects were less thick.

:3

[abetterway]

[That draws a wry grin.] And the force less dense.

[wedonot]

That would save us all so much trouble.

[abetterway]

I suppose it wouldn't be him, though, would it.

Or her, in my case.

[wedonot]

I suppose not. I'm just not all that comfortable with the idea that most people seem to have written him off as a monster when he hasn't actually done anything to earn the label. Which is much more than I can say for at least one of the other inmates on board.