13166/Recruitment and Interns

Recruitment and Interns
Date of Scene:	01 May 2021
Location:	Main Foyer - Xavier's School
Synopsis:	Interns Recruited
Cast of Characters:	Sunspot, Pixie, Warpath, Nightingale

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Sunspot has posed:
Roberto Da Costa was a pile of fliers stamped with the official approval of the headmistresses office and is in the process of hanging a flier on the main bulletin board of the school, his back is turned to the room, and he has a hand stapler, probably more expensive than he needs, punching the stapled into the bulletin board. He's dressed almost casually in expensive jeans and a sweater.

Pixie has posed:
It's a lazy weekend afternoon, and after a week of cramming and midterms, Megan is just lazing around, sitting on the upper steps leading down to the foyer and listening to loud music. In fact she's singing along to it and not really paying attention to stuff going on around her.

Unfortunately her phone battery is suddenly dying and she pouts, pulling out the earphones after the 5 percent warning flicks over the screen. "Awe.lDarnit.." She peers around, noticing the arrival of a certain familiar face.

She frowns a bit, watching him for a moment or two and ponders whether she should stay or go as she fumbles with her pockets, shoving her phone in a an overstuffed pocket, but a noisy light up fidget spinner pops out of her pocket and stumbles over the balcony ledge right towards Roberto's head.

"Awee...Darnit!" she pouts.

Sunspot has posed:
Roberto Da Costa blinks as he's bonked in the head, and he looks around faintly annoyed, snatching the fidget spinner from the ground he steps back and his face goes a little pink, much as his complexion can, as he notices Pixie on the steps. His lips purse and he blinks, nodding, and making a stiff but informal bow, to the girl, "I'm sorry, I didn't see you there. I-" Roberto quirks his mouth in an odd shape, "I hope you are doing well."

Warpath has posed:
Walking in from outside, James is toweling off. There is something insane about swimming in upstate New York in May. It isn't freezing, but it is cold. He doesn't seem to be bothered by it though, just walking in like it's a sultry southern afternoon. A shake of his head when the spinner flies, but it's too late to save Roberto from the head injury such as it is. Jimmy moves his gaze between the two of them,"Megan, Roberto..." he offers in greeting.

Pixie has posed:
Megan Gwynn's eyes widen as her little toy flickers to life with bright colours and a loud cheesy tune. "Ackk, nooo!" she hops right off the balcony's edge, fluttering to the ground below and attempts to catch the little spinner toy thingy before it can hit the ground. "Erm...Sorry about that.." she says a bit shyly, avoiding Roberto's gaze..

She glances up as James steps in, smiling and nodding to him. "Oh Hii, Mr..Err James. How was the pool?" she always forgets to address the Xmen by their first names.

Sunspot has posed:
Roberto Da Costa grins, oh, good something else to focus on other than Megan, "Or was it the lake? Ola James. How is the ranch? It's been a minute." Berto turns to face James, his body facing away from Megan, his heart is beating too fast and his breathing is a shade off, she makes him nervous, though he doesn't smell afraid.

Warpath has posed:
"The pool was fine." he replies and wipes off his face again since all that hair still drops. He looks amused as Megan still struggles with the first name thing. He glances towards Roberto,"It is still going strong. I think we will start another one soon if it keeps up. It's been too long." He pauses and considers Roberto a moment, head turning to the side a little like a dog hearing a high pitched noise. A smirk touches his features, but he doesn't comment on what he's noticed.

Pixie has posed:
Megan Gwynn blinks slowly, fussing over her fidget spinners, falling into silence for a moment or two. Yes, thank goodness James is here to ease the awkwardness, "Ooh, I should check it out again, now that it's getting warm.." she arches a brow about the ranch. "Ranch? What ranch? Do you ride horses too?"

Nightingale has posed:
     "It's the same ranch that he keeps threatening to put me to work on," comes a familiar voice from the top of the stairs, in the general direction of the women's dorms. Shannon's shuffling out with a notebook and pencil in hand, already dressed for the evening in her two-piece pink satin pajamas, with floofy Old English Sheepdog slippers. Her hair is long and loose with the exception of one pale blue braid on the left side of her face, with its three little silver beads on the end.

     She chuckles lightly, pausing at the top of the stairs to lean on the railing, and peer down at the gentlemen below. "Hello, shik'isn. Ola, Mr. DaCosta. Both of you keeping out of trouble?"

Sunspot has posed:
Roberto Da Costa nods and steps forward offering the big man his hand and enfolding him at least a little in a hug if James lets him, "If you need an investor I am always looking for opportunities?" He mouths to James "shik'isn?" He raises an eyebrow smiling, "Ola, menina? I am trying, I hope your wing is recovered?" There's no nervousness here, just the normal fondness of a new friend.

HIs eyes shift to Megan's and then to Shannon with a slightly worried cast, but his smile never falters.

Warpath has posed:
The handshake is met and the half hug is allowed as well. They've been through some stuff after all. He catches the questioning word,"Shik'isn. It's a sibling reference." he explains to Roberto,"There's always room for investors."

He looks towards Shannon and says,"You're just afraid you'd like the work too much and not want to come back shik'isn." he replies to her mostly flat. His attention shifts to Pixie and he nods,"I ride from time to time. I need a little bigger than average sized horses, so not as much as I used to. The next break when I go back to the ranch you three can join me if you want."

Pixie has posed:
Megan Gwynn bites her lip, stepping back a bit from the conversation.."Shik'isn.." she mutters softly and just shakes her head a bit, biting her lip. She'd noticed Roberto putting up fliers earlier, and she reaches up and grabs one, peering at it. "Ohh um..What's this..?"

Nightingale has posed:
     Shannon just smiles at Megan, ruffling her wings and giving them a little flick before settling them flat against her back once more. "Shik'isn is the Apache word for 'sibling'. I sort of got adopted again." She chuckles softly, shaking her head, and smiles. Turning to look back at Warpath, she shrugs. "I'm not sure how that'd work. It'll all depend on what sort of extra training Dr. McCoy has me on. He was talking to me about all that yesterday in his lab."

     Glancing back at Roberto, she dips her head and smiles. "Much better, thank you. I just pulled my wing a bit trying to slow myself down from that free-fall. A hot shower, some extra protein for healing the muscles, and some good solid sleep worked wonders."

Sunspot has posed:
Roberto Da Costa snickers, stepping back from James to widen the conversation circle, "Figured it was Clydesdales, personally." Berto blinks and overcompensates making Megan the certain of his attention, "Oh, I- that is X-Corporation is putting together an Internship program for the summer. High School and College students are welcome to apply. I arranged things with Alex- Ms. Carr, so it should be a slam dunk for anyone at the school. I know first hand you all have the kind of experience we'd be looking for an experience with the equipment." He smiles, and nods, then turns to Shannon, "I wanted to mention it to you Anjo, as it really dovetails with your skillset, we could work around Dr. McCoy's schedule if need be?" And then more tentatively, "You as well, Megan, I wouldn't be directly involved, you would work with others and barely have to interface with me at all?"

     Berto turns his attention back to Shannon, but glances skyward, "Obrigado, Padre." Berto sighs, "I am thankful that it all turned out all right."

Warpath has posed:
"Clydesdales are good. Andelusians can be big enough at times." James agrees and settles to listen to them talking about the work experience. When Berto gets a little flustered again James smirks once more, but doesn't say anything. It isn't like his love life is anything to write home about. He does travel is large groups of one after all.

Pixie has posed:
Megan Gwynn blinks, laughing a bit nervously at all this talk of horses. "Ohh..That's cool. I was getting lessons from Dani..I'm not that great though.."

Of course she's no one's shik'isn or anything..She decides to focus on the flyer instead, biting her lip. "Ohh Umm...What kinda stuff does that involve..X-Corp I mean?" the mention that she wouldn't be working directly with him does earn an arched brow but Megan makes no further comment on the matter.

Nightingale has posed:
     "That'd be great, Mr. DaCosta. I do owe first call to Dr. McCoy, as I agreed to work with him first, but if he can see a chance to work in a little extra knowledge from an alumni, I won't say no. But please, I would definitely ask his opinion first." Shannon smiles and extends her wings slowly, unfurling them and flexing them just a little bit. "See? No permanent harm done."

     Chortling softly, she peers down at Warpath from her perch at the top of the stairs. "I think the Clydesdales would still be looking up to you there. You're a tall drink of water."

     Looking over to Megan, she leans over and gives the other Trouble Twin (R) a one-armed hug around her shoulders, smiling. "I'm kind of curious about that myself. Just what -would- the internship involve?"

Sunspot has posed:
Roberto Da Costa smiles and turns to Megan but the familiarity and fondness for the subject allows some of the awkwardness of the last few days to fade. "X-Corporation is an NGO seeking to bring mutants into wider society, this takes a lot of forms, the biggest and most noticeable is the identification of mutants, and arranging mediation of mutant abilities, allowing them to live full and productive lives, through training and medication if need be. We're all familiar with he 5-10% of mutants who are combat capable, but this is centered on the other 90 to 95, the everyone else who does the living and dying in mutant town. We want them to be able to live full and effective lives, to flourish, and excel in the ways their gifts allow. We're working in multiple fronts, the direct outreach, corporate sponsorship, loans, legal support, as well as lobbying for change in government. We're looking for pro-mutants senators to support or those whose minds we can change, find common ground with. The internships would be wide reaching, really whatever you felt called to, you could shadow those in that area and learn something about the role. I think it's a really great opportunity, Oh, we're also in the initial stages of opening a branch in Genosha, which is something I am really excited about."

    He takes a breath and flashes that winning smile at each of you, holding it, ending on Shannon, "I am glad to hear that." He laughs at her comment to James, "She is not wrong, Amigo."

Warpath has posed:
The smirk on Jimmy's face is a bit unusual to all but those closest to him,"Well. I like to let them think they are bigger. Horses can have a fragile egos that crush easily." The words Roberto talk about in his work causes Jimmy to nod and says,"If you want donations let me know." he returns the offer that Roberto mentioned earlier,"It sounds like you are doing good work that needs attention for everyone."

Pixie has posed:
Megan Gwynn listens in wide eyed wonder as Roberto delves into details about X-Corp, nodding every so often, but saying nothing til he finishes. "Sign me up. I dunno if I have the right qualifications, but I know I can do it..I can help too, because of some of my experiences in Mutant Town maybe. So let me try, I won't let you down."

Nightingale has posed:
     "Ooof... Genosha?" Shannon shivers a little bit, but then shrugs. "I have to admit I'm of two different minds on that. On one hand, my initial experiences with its ruler were, well... at least civil ones. More recently, less so." She rubs the back of her neck, thinking for a long moment. "I'm no politician or expert on that kind of stuff, but a gut feeling says to tread with caution there, Mr. DaCosta. Maybe see what Mr. Summers or Miss Grey have to say, or check in with Sam, maybe." She smiles some, and leans forward to rest her elbows on the railing at the top of the stairs again. "The whole thing does sound like a good idea, though. Be happy to help where I can, though Dr. McCoy has first call."

     Glancing down at the notebook in her hands, she just smiles. "I keep telling you, Megan, you're not so useless as you make yourself out to be. You've got promise in music or just about anything you turn your mind to. Only one you have to worry about letting down is yourself."

Sunspot has posed:
Roberto Da Costa gets a good hard laugh at James assessment of horses, "They really are, aren't they."

     He smiles amused at Shannon's dismissal of his expertise, in his given field of study. "I am actually well-versed in this arena, and aware of the relationships, and factors influencing these decisions. I may even have an ace or two up my sleeve. I do appreciate your insight and will consult a variety of SME as we go. However, we can't be afraid to tread where we are needed, not as X-Men nor as X-Corporation. I also do not make decisions in a vacuum or head into danger alone. Thank you, and I will await your decision." He turns to Megan, and his smile is genuine, he seems touched by her excitement, "Shannon is correct, Menina. Your confidence is a gift unto itself and I am sure that with all you have faced this trial will be nothing at all. You are more than welcome in the program in any function you wish and I, we, will do anything we can to ensure your success." He nods, yes, Berto has read at least a little about Megan's past,

Pixie has posed:
Megan Gwynn frowns, shaking her head at Shannon. "Heeey, I never said I'm useless and I sure as heck am not giving up on anything so easily, even if I'm not very effective against robots." she smirks and winks, "You should know me better than that, I do t give up that easily...Although Magneto is kinda..Scary..Not sure how stable Genosha is with the guy who tried to kill Dr Brightman at the helm.."

Nightingale has posed:
     Shannon just goes bright red clear to the tips of her ears and hangs her head, pinching the bridge of her nose. "I was out of line there, and I'm sorry, Mr. DaCosta. I shouldn't let concern open my mouth so I can swallow my foot right up to the hip."

     However, when she looks back at Megan, she does quirk a little smile at her. "Calling BS on that one, Megs. You -have- often put yourself down in comparison to others, especially when it comes to music, or your lack of gifts in comparison to your teammates. As for not being very effective against robots..." She grins a bit sheepishly, and raises one wing. "I'm not that great against them either. We've each of us just got our strengths, that's all."

Sunspot has posed:
Roberto Da Costa smoles and nods, "No, need to apologize you are most familiar with them. Though my style is vastly different snd my areas of expertise and particular goals divergent as well. I hope you will come to see me as a capable leader. I do have some history with Erik and his family." Berto chuckles.

Pixie has posed:
Megan Gwynn blinks slowly at that. "Oh..Really? You're buddies with that mania---errr..That man I mean?" she practically chokes on her words and just shrugs, "Hehe, I guess I'm not as good a judge of his character...Soo.." she carefully folds up the flyer, turning to face Roberto fully, a bit less shyly perhaps, "How does this work..Is there an interview? pop quiz..training? Or I just show up?"

Nightingale has posed:
     "I never meant to imply you were anything but capable, and apologize again if it came out that way." Shannon shivers a little bit. "Once you've been in his crosshairs, it's very hard to forget." She turns to face Mr. DaCosta as well, anything but shy, listening to how the process of internship would work.

Sunspot has posed:
Roberto Da Costa sighs and shakes his head, "No, he was never happy with me, though I did date his daughter for a bit, we ended well. I hear what you mean as I have for possibly other reasons. The process would be an application and resume and possibly sn interview more experiential. Ms. Carr has the details. She can help you with the process and I will be around if you have questions. Though I should finish this chore." He waggles the papers

Pixie has posed:
Megan Gwynn bites her lip and nods. "Ohh..lRight.Yeah, I remember that.." she laughs nervously, "Accidently ported into the middle of a dispute between Lorna, Emma and uh, Mister Magneto..,That was super awkwaaaard!" she laughs nervously, probably because she has a tendency towards awkwardness. Ahem. Anyway. "Umm okay, see you later then, Roberto. I mean..Not later. Uh, you know...See ya Shannon....Byeeeee!" and then she zips off out the door, or something. Oh, there goes her fidget spinners toy thing again, silly girl.

Nightingale has posed:
     As Megan just zips on out, Shannon is left blinking for a moment. She just shakes her head and shrugs, heading on down the stairs. "More hands to help makes less work," she says, with a light smile to Mr. DaCosta. "Is there anything I can do to help?" she asks, looking briefly at the flyers in his hands.

Sunspot has posed:
Roberto Da Costa picks up the fidget spinner with a wry grin, "You may want to giver this back, she's a handful isn't she?" He nods and smiles, "Obrigado, could you post these upstairs, and I'll take the common spaces and Boys dorm? Anjo, I appreciate your honesty."