13172/A Garden of Rosie

A Garden of Rosie
Date of Scene:	02 May 2021
Location:	Jeremy's Room (West Halls), Xavier's School
Synopsis:	Rosie and Jeremy have some deep discussion about their blossoming relationship and Rosie's faith and identity as a mutant.
Cast of Characters:	Antigravity, SpyderByte

Antigravity has posed:
    Rosie's room is very different than Jeremy's. She has her windows open to let the light and air in, gray curtains pulled back with blue checked ribbons. She had a tall bookcase absolutely full of books, ranging from the mundane to some college text books (used, out of date) and Neils Degrasse Tyson and Gaiman settled in comfortably next to one another, Stephen Hawking, Reed Richards study books -- along with a big, old copy of Grimm's Fairy Tales and a couple Star Wars novels.

    Her bed was pushed against the wall, and had crisp white linens and teal and blue blankets, and was piled with multicolor pillows, and a knitted quilt that someone had given her the first week here. Overstuffed, comfortable chairs in a violet floral pattern are by the fireplace, which is blocked by a screen showing grapes and vinework, and a little side-table shows a very dour looking picture of her family.

    The Girl herself is sitting in her computer chair, wearing just a T-shirt and jeans. There is a nicer outfit hanging on a hook, a borrowed skirt and top and sweater more appropriate for church than her normal casual plaids. Her hair was pulled back into a ponytail as she thumbed through a couple of tabs on her guitar.

SpyderByte has posed:
There is a knocking outside the door as Jeremy had stopped by. He rocks a bit on his feet from side to side with his arms swinging around. He looks to be in an upbeat and chipper mood.

<< Hey, Rosie! You around? >>

His voice may come off her phone speakers, or her computer, whatever may be nearby and turned on that he can ping.

Antigravity has posed:
"Ah'm in! C'mon in Jer." Rosie calls out, leaning back in her computer chair to check on one of the houseplants on the window sill, and then looks to the door, and turns to make sure the room isn't dirty or sloppy.

... it is extremely clean.

SpyderByte has posed:
Opening the door, Jeremy heads inside and takes a look around the girl's room for the first time. He hums to himself and then looks over to her at the computer. It takes willpower to not read what she's doing.

<< What's up? What are you working on? >>

He ambles over and takes a seat on the edge of her bed, bouncing a bit with his weight.

Antigravity has posed:
    It's plain to see that she has a youtube video pulled up, with another person holding a guitar, on pause.

    "Oh, was checkin' the tabs to a song I heard on the radio." she takes a breath, and then rubs the back of her head. "Y'know, the church I was in wasn't really big on music or dancin'. Learning music is kinda a rebellious act." she gives a grin to Jer, and motions to the bed with all the pillows, and the Bright Pink unicorn.

    "Doctor McCoy wants me to do some recording on my powers, try an' see if there's variations an' variables we haven't considered yet, ta try and better understand.

SpyderByte has posed:
<< Sounds cool. I can't play the guitar but I am sure if I practiced I could. I'm just not much of an instrument guy. I don't have the patience. Patience is hard for me. >>

Jeremy looks over at the pink unicorn, then picks it up to look at it. His brows raise upwards some and grins.

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He looks curious at the other news and smiles. << He asked me and Shannon to be apart of a science team and he mentioned wanting you as well. I think he plans to talk to you more about that. >>

Antigravity has posed:
"Well, my first guitar was a gift from a music teacher in my elementary school. I snuck in during recess and was tryin' to teach myself. My granma destroyed it. This one I worked extra chores when I was ten 'round the Clay's place an' Mrs. Clay gave it to me in payment. Researched on how to fix the bridge and the pins myself, but it doesn't stay in tune all the time so I --" she pauses and then looks at Jeremy picking up the unicorn, and turns bright red.

"... never had a stuffed animal before. It's weighted, so helped me sleep better when I first got here. Never had my bed before."

Antigravity has posed:
And Rosie tracks on: "He talked to me a bit last ngiht 'bout it, but ah... That Kurt Wagner fella showed up... kinda glad everyone warned me how he looked, but ain't he just the most strikin' sorta man!"

SpyderByte has posed:
<< Mister Wagner is popular with the ladies from what I gather via gossip. He is very religious also, but not extreme. I like him a lot. >>

Jeremy places the unicorn in his lap, giving it a few bounces as he feels the weight and smiles.

<< This is nice. I'm glad that it has brought you some comfort. >>

He blows some hair away from his face, then looks up at her with a grin.

<< Maybe I'll borrow him one day. >>

Antigravity has posed:
    "Ah'll getcha one that's not a unicorn." Rosie states with a small smile, and she takes a deep breath, turning back to Jeremy.

    "... he's got a kindness 'bout him that I wouldn't have expected, but I'm glad folks gave me a head's up. Dr. McCoy I knew what he looked like, but seein' Kurt for the first time, completely crashed my train of thought inta a cow. Hamburger everywhere. He even gave me two tries to shake his hand, since I was so nervous an' I didn't wanna send him crashin' into the shower that Dr. McCoy was workin' on. He offered to take me to an all-faiths Church."

    She strums a moment. "What 'bout you, Jer, you interested in comin' to church sometime?"

SpyderByte has posed:
<< No. I won't go to church because God is not real. He was created by men to control the minds of people with fear. Christianity is a new religion compared to others, such as Buddah, Muslim, Egyptian, the Greeks. That and being that real Gods walk amongst us such as Thor and Herculeas, it doesn't make sense to sit in an old church and feel terrible about my decision making. >>

Jeremy bounces the unicorn on his lap a few times, tilting his head to one side.

<< And I don't say that to be negative. It's just that it's the truth based upon fact and science. I appreciate the fact people may look to God as a way of coping or feeling better, but I believe that the best way to live life is to live it as a good person. You don't need the threat of hell to make you be a good person. It should be common sense. >>

Antigravity has posed:
    "... o-oh." Rosie states, blinking a moment as she looks at Jeremy, and then she purses her lips then rubs the back of her neck, fingers dipping below the collar of her T-shirt to feel the texture of her scars.

    Her cheeks turn red, and she looks down and away from Jeremy.

    "That... makes sense, I guess, for you." she states softly, fiddling with one of the pins, tuning the guitar a little before she clamps down the strings.

SpyderByte has posed:
Tilting his head over to her, Jeremy puts the unicorn down and heads over to wrap his arms around her from behind. He leans in to prop his chin down on her shoulder, giving her a squeeze.

<< You are a good person, Rosie. And, if by chance I am wrong and God is real, he will welcome you to heaven when it is your time. I believe that very much. You are a strong person who have overcame adversity and you are still true to yourself. >>

As he lets go of her, he leans back and straightens up.

<< You know that, right? >>

Antigravity has posed:
    Rosie gives a slight smile, and brings her hand up to run her fingers through Jer's hair.

    "I'm just... wrestling with what my idea of God even is anymore. I thought I was accepted when I prayed for The Lord to make me human and he sent Sam instead to bring me here. An' I grew up with the idea that I had a predetermined partner in the Church, and that I would find him and Love and Light would fill my heart and I'd become the submissive wife all men want and instead--" she trails off, turning her cheek and pressing a little kiss to Jeremy's cheek.

    "... it's... not an issue of bein' a good person or a bad person. It's an issue of trying to deal with a lot of things that The Pastor taught us."

SpyderByte has posed:
<< You should never be submissive to any man. >>

Jeremy's voice doots out from the speakers of her computer.

<< I think there is value in Christianity, but not the way you were taught or treated. That was abuse, that wasn't religion. My studies through religion all tell me that every line of religion has the same goal, the same path, just with different characters in their stories for the most part. Some people perceive it differently than others and some twist it as a way to assert power over others. >>

He leans back a bit and gives her a smile.

<< Why is it that the Bible talks of giving up one's riches to charity so that their soul can be saved, but those leaders of the greatest churches live in mega mansions and have yachts? They fleece their followers of their riches because they want to believe in something so badly, but in turn they make their masters richer. >>

His hands slide into hers and gives a squeeze.

<< Your pastor wasn't as smart, he was just a dickhead who treated you terribly to assert his own type of power. It was wrong of him to do so. If you wish to learn from a real priest, speak with Mister Wagner. I have studied some of his sermons and they are very gentle and full of love. The type you would expect from a religion of peace and understanding. >>

Antigravity has posed:
    "But that's not my church. My church had fifty-somethin' adults. Twice as many kids, 'cause you're supposed to go an' be fruitful, an' we had the Preacher who determined that we were fated to marry someone within the church... though..." she trails off a moment, and rubs the back of her head. "There was talk I didn't have a partner there, on account of my mother, I mighta hadta marry the Parson."

    She wrinkles her nose.

    "So much for *light* an' *love*." she states in dispair, and she squeezes Jeremy's hand.

    "... but he was smart. He knew the answer to any question you asked, and could recite scripture to proove his point. He is really well-read, and wasn't kind... but was strict. And maybe even fair."

    And then she pauses a moment, and goes "Oh, Mister Wagner's a priest?"

    She blinks.

    "I thought Catholics clergy couldn't be popular with the ladies. The whole no marriage thing."

SpyderByte has posed:
<< He gave you the answer he wants you to hear. It doesn't mean he was correct, or it was the right answer. I could recite scripture also, it's as simple as a Google search inside of my brain. But he was going to marry a child off to an adult. That doesn't sound off to you? No one does that, not even in Christianity. This sounds more like a cult. >>

Jeremy squeezes her hand again, then looks amused.

<< I said he was popular with the ladies, as in they like him. He is handsome. Also I don't think he's technically a practicing priest. I think he will sermon for those who wish to listen, but he doesn't have a church. >>

Antigravity has posed:
    "... he was a fair bit more soft-spoken than my preacher back home, I will give him that. Odd how the man who is human speaks of brimstone, and the man who looks a demon speaks of peace." she frowns a moment, then rubs the back of her head, and squeezes Jeremy's hand.

    "Well, I dunno about handsome. He's strikin'." she smiles, and then rolls one shoulder.

    "So... Dr. McCoy is assemblin' a science club? Are we going to do important sciencin' or like, student sciencin'?"

SpyderByte has posed:
<< I believe so. Research as well. It's what he wants me to do, which is research old construction of decades past. He wants me to learn in ways that technology won't help me, where I'd have to rely more on my mind. It's a good challenge. >>

Jeremy says as he rises upwards after squeezing her hand again, returning to sit on the edge of the bed with a bit of a bounce.

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Antigravity has posed:
"He is. One of the projects I've got is studying the effects of the cilliae in your ears and the fluid in your head so that I can try and affect someone's gravity without getting them all stirred up an' making you sick." she pauses a moment, and then she rubs her chin.

"On th' converse side though, affectin' JUST the cilliae in your ears an' fluid in your head an' making you suddenly sick could have its uses in sneakin' around."

SpyderByte has posed:
Jeremy Statton nods his head as he picks up the unicorn again, giving it a few squeezes in his arms. He turns it around so that he can face it.

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He turns the unicorn towards her and smiles, then bounces it once more.

<< Doot. >>

Antigravity has posed:
"... Ah wish there was at least somethin' about me that was simple. It's... hard. Tryin' to be able to touch people without constantly thinkin' about how you might make 'em accidentally go through the floor or the ceiling or throw up all over yer shoes." she states, and then gives a smile at Jeremy.

"They had a white-and-pink pegasus. Could get you that one."

SpyderByte has posed:
<< I haven't seen you make anyone throw up or go flying since you got here. I think you have a great deal of control. Most mutations are linked to emotions. The more control you have over yourself, the easier it is to control your gift. >>

Jeremy puts the unicorn to the side, then starts to walk around her room to look it over. It's so clean. He rubs at the back of his neck a bit as he snoops along her desk to look at the items on it.

<< You are very simple and normal. I like you for that. We get along good. >>

Antigravity has posed:
    "Says the boy who just told me God isn't real as Ah contend with identity crisises?" Rosie asks, her head tilting back as she watches Jeremy wander around.

    It was clean. Religiously clean, neat and organized minus the notebooks, which range from one subject skinny cheap notebooks and composition books. Her coffee cup is one of the cups usurped from the kitchen and holds a bright assortment of gel pens.

    "When who do you consider ta be 'complicated'?" she questions, and then she looks back to Jeremy.

    "... don't say one of the kitchen appliances."

SpyderByte has posed:
There is a slump of Jeremy's shoulders as she calls him out.

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He says as he shuffles around to face her.

<< Gray is complicated. He struggles so deeply with himself. He's so scared that this is a fantasy and he will wake up to danger. He doesn't trust anyone, or anything. He also battles addiction and it's been hard for him. He is complicated because his entire life was filled with real abuse, physical and emotional. He's never had someone love him, or care for him. He is used to being used by others, to take from him. >>

He settles once more on her bed.

<< But I think he knows that he has you and I now, two people in his life who hasn't tried to hurt him, or use him. It's a start for him to heal. >>

Antigravity has posed:
    "... jes' 'cause I keep quiet on the stuff Ah'm workin' through, don't mean it don'-- that it doesn't bother me." Rosie protests, ands he rubs at her shoulder.

    "Gray is a good guy 'neath it all, otherwise I wouldn't... y'know." she states, and then she pulls her legs up, her eyes going wide a moment.

    "Bible says a man can have dif'rent wives, doesn't say nothin' about polyandry."

SpyderByte has posed:
<< 1st Corininthians seven states that it'd be considered unlawful in the eyes of the Lord. >>

Jeremy says with an amused smile upon his face, shoulders shrugging upwards again. He holds the unicorn out to her, giving it a bit of a wiggle in his hands.

<< If you ever need to talk to me though, you can, but I think Mister Wagner is the best person to talk to. I think you two will have a great connection and he will make you feel more at ease with your pain and confusion. But, I'm always here, even if I may lack tact when it comes to religion. >>

Antigravity has posed:
    "I have lovingly accepted the fact that you lack tact and prefer bluntness." Rosie sticks her tongue out at Jeremy.

    She stands up, and then walks over to join Jeremy on her bed, and holding the pink unicorn she holds its weighty presence in her lap, and then leans against Jeremy.

    "... it'll take me a little bit to get used to him, but... he made it a point that we're family inside the walls, an' he said he'd do anything to help his family. That's why I was gonna accept the invitation ta go to church."

SpyderByte has posed:
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Jeremy smiles as she leans against him. He curls his arms around her for a firm hug, then lets her rest against his chest.

<< We are family, inside and outside of the walls. Best friends. Prom dates. >>

There is a small giggle from him.

Antigravity has posed:
    "Jer, I ain't gonna make an unbeleiver come an' sit in a hot buildin' with a buncha people cryin' out for Jesus to save them an' how wicked the world is for four hours." Rosie states sternly. "An' I dunno 'bout Gray's opinion on it, but he could jus as easily veil himself an' walk out. We'd never knooow." she protests against Jeremy's chest, and then gives a huff.

    "'Sides. Already got plans to drag you two out to somethin' way more fun than a Church sermon."

    And she hmphs. "Still need a dress."

SpyderByte has posed:
<< Lots of non-believers go to church. Sometimes it's a warm place to get out of the cold. Sometimes they just want to be around other people. I would go with you though, but I think church isn't really four hours these days. More like an hour at best. >>

Jeremy says as he runs his hand over the top of her head, rustling her hair up a bit with a grin.

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Antigravity has posed:
"Yeah, but I don't make 'em. They choose to go." Rosie states, and she siiighs against Jeremy's chest.

"Our services were four hours. Or six hours, dependin' on how long the Sermon was that the Pastor had in mind. An' then we all had to recite how dedicated we were ta his church." she murmurs quietly, and gives a soft 'bleeh'.

SpyderByte has posed:
<< Yeah, because it was a cult. >>

There is a teasing note from Jer's phone as he modulates the voice to be a bit joking instead of flat in delivery.

<< I am kidding. Mostly. Either way, you are not making me go. I am choosing to go with you, because it's important for you, and thus it's important for me. If it helps for me to sit next to you, I will do it. >>

Antigravity has posed:
"... well, if it's a cult... then I've got a personal responsibility ta get it taken care of, don't I?" she questions quietly, and she breaths out against Jeremy's chest, her hand coming up to rest against his chest and shoulder.

"... if her parents take her back, I need to get her out of there."

SpyderByte has posed:
<< Then we can get her out of there. The original New Mutants used to get into all types of trouble. Don't see why we can't either. >>

There is a smile on Jeremy's face as he gives her a good squeeze with his arms around her.

<< Let's go grab Gray and take a walk around outside? I want to get some fresh air and look at stars. Sound good? >>

Antigravity has posed:
"Sounds good -- let me grab a thicker shirt --" the girl states, taking a deep breath and letting it out as she goes to sit up.

"... don't tell Gray about the unicorn. He would laugh his ass off."

13172/A Garden of Rosie

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