15158/Got a Plan

Got a Plan
Date of Scene:	29 May 2023
Location:	Breakstone Lake - Xavier's School
Synopsis:	Firestar experimented with helping Jean resist outside mental energies while Warpath watched.
Cast of Characters:	Firestar, Phoenix, Warpath

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Firestar has posed:
Once Angelica hears that Jean is out of the infirmary she asks her to come out and meet her at the lake, away from the school and other students. She is waiting on the shore, looking over the lake calmly. No movemnt, just arms crossed and staring at the myraid possibilties of the wind blowing over the water.

Phoenix has posed:
Jean Grey could use some peace and quiet and she is only too happy to come out to the lake. She is unsure of what this is about but she is always happy to help one of the residents. Pausing by the lakeside, she deliberately slows her steps and draws in a deep breath, doing her best to unwind. It takes her a moment or two to spy Angelica and she smiles, stepping to join her. "Hello Angelica, how are you today? Is there anything I can help you with?"

Firestar has posed:
Reaching in, under her shirt, Angelica replies,"If you want to see if somethingis picking at you from a telepathic level..I might be able to break a connection." she explains. When her hand come back out of her shirt there is a strange looking piece of tech there,"Mental powers can't break my field when I turn it on."

She offers the piece of electric something or other to Jean,"This will protect you more. An old friend gave it to me so I want it back. How high can you fly safely?"

Phoenix has posed:
Jean Grey arches a curious brow at the piece of electronics. "Oh? What is that exactly? How exactly does it work?" she frowns a bit, "I'm one of the strongest telepaths out there, which is why I'm surprised anyone or anything can affect me on this level, unless they are alien..I was hoping Emma could scan my mind but I'm not sure how much I trust her.." she eyes the electronic piece thoughtfully, unsure if she would trust it either.

Firestar has posed:
"The piece is used to protect me from my own power, protection from my radiation. It came from someone I trust more than most and love like a brother." she explains,"I used it with the suit that Mac made me to protect myself from my power."

"When my power is active, nobody can get into my mind." she explains,"Well, thus far nobody has been able to anyway. If you have the protection we can fly up a ways and really turn the power on and see if you notice a difference in how you feel."

Phoenix has posed:
Jean Grey hmms, "So this device blocks telepathic powers? What if it blocks my abilities too? It could be risky but I suppose it is worth testing out." she arches a brow as she inspects it, "Was the telepathic shielding deliberate or a by product?"

Firestar has posed:
"The device protects against radiation." she replies,"It protects you from my power. My power blocks out telepathic influence. I thought maybe if we got you up in the air a ways and I switched on my power that you might notice if something changed in your mind or your awareness. Maybe someone is dulling their presence in a specific area of your mind. As fur why? I never really knew. I think it has a lot to do with the influence that Emma was putting on me slowly, eventually when I realized it, it was like something went up immediately."

Phoenix has posed:
Jean Grey nods, "Alright! well like I said could be risky if we do t know how it affects telepaths, but I'm willing to give it a try.." she seems uncertain about it, maybe a bit nervous but she's running out of options.

Firestar has posed:
Angelica nods and starts up into the air,"You won't be able to contact me telepathicly now, but I will stay close to you. If anything goes wrong I will bring us back down to the ground. If all else fails, we'll aim for the pool."

Phoenix has posed:
Jean Grey nods and floats after Angelica, keeping close but not too close. "Alright..So this device protects me from your radiation and when you use your full power it might nullify whatever mental attack is affecting me correct? I suppose we will have to fly pretty high then, yes?"

Firestar has posed:
She flies up higher, smiling as she replies,"The suit I wear under as well as that should give you protection." As they go higher she heats things some to keep them warm,"Probably high enough." she comments and flies in closer to Jean."

Phoenix has posed:
Jean Grey follows quietly after her but dies not seem terribly bothered by the cold..Being host to a fiery cosmic entity probably helps a lot, still she appreciates the assistance.

"Alright, we're pretty high as it is, but I think we are far enough away that you can unleash your full potential without anyone else feeling effects. I am curious to see the full extent of your powers too."

She smiles, bracing herself for the unknown. "Ready when you are.."

Firestar has posed:
She chuckles softly and replies,"Sometime you and I will need to travel out of the atmosphere so I can safely unleash it all." she assures her, but flies in closer. She reaches her hands out to her sides and the power that does come out is strong, very warm, and the brunt of the heat wave stops just in in front of Jean. Her power is well past her, but the worst of the heat stops just before encompassing Jean,"Let me know if it gets too hot. Touch your temple if it's too hard to talk."

Phoenix has posed:
Jean Grey frowns as she watches Angelica thoughtfully. "Hmm, I'm sure that would be a lovely sight to see..we will have to try it some day.."

But for now, they should focus on the matter at hand and she nods, tensing a bit as she watches Firestar gather power..

The Phoenix in her diaries to life for a moment, jade eyes flaring gold red, the edges of her hair and her outline also fearing in cosmic flame as if in response to the heat radiating from Angelica.

"No worries, I can take a lot of heat..Although can I take your kind of heat is the question.."

Firestar has posed:
"If I can't, we'll see find out." she replies,"It's not like it's an innate ability, but well see. If I have to tap out I will back off and if I start to get too hot or weak I will move away fast or aim for the pool."

She cranks the power up to about as high as she dares in the atmosphere and washes Jean with the radiation and the heat that comes with it,"You feel anything different?" she calls over, but probably isn't heard clearly.

Phoenix has posed:
Jean Grey nods, focusing on those flames, but holding back her own flame like powers so that Angelica's can take on their full effect.

It is getting a bit uncomfortably warm but she's used to hot. The light show is quite impressive, different from cosmic flames but no less impressive.

"Ahh..." she sighs, rubbing her temples, seemingly breathing a sigh of relief as if a great weight has been lifted. "That mental attack..The headaches seem a bit less.." she says but has to raise her voice a bit in this heat and the atmosphere. Angelica may or may not hear her but Jean's body language is different.

Firestar has posed:
Since Jean does more than touch one temple, Angelica holds things on for a minute,"I wish I could sign." she hollers over the heat wave growing. Her eyes watch Jean's eyes, waiting to see any sign of discomfort or danger. She offers a smile to the other woman and calls out,"I can do this for a while if you want."

Phoenix has posed:
Jean Grey smiles and nods, giving a thumbs up, she can at least kind of read lips and she slows her own pronunciations as well. As for staying longer, she nods, making a rolling motion followed by five fingers - five more minutes?

Firestar has posed:
Her smile broadens and she gives the other woman a thumbs up, only too glad to see her feeling better. What's a few minutes hanging in the sky among friends? She watches Jean still, wary of any issues, but trying to give her as much space as she can.

Phoenix has posed:
Jean Grey seems quite comfortable in the heat and in fact she seems to subconsciously respond in kind, a subtle shimmering fiery outline surrounding her body, her arms and shoulders edged in flared bird wings..

<~Sister..>>

The inhuman cosmic voice seems to whisper in her ear and then it's gone. Jean cannot stay up here forever but perhaps long enough to clear her mind and figure out what attacked her.

Jade eyes narrow as she feels the alien force backing off, leaving her alone at least for now. And her eyes seem clear, more focused but they cannot stay up here forever.

And perhaps new revelations are realized. She signals to Firestar to descend with her and then she begins her own descent.

Firestar has posed:
A nods and Angelica starts down as well. An easy descent. As they get closer to the ground, her power reels back in. Once it is settled some she offers,"It seems like we are at least partially successful anyway?" It was easy to see the clear eyes Jean exhibited.

Phoenix has posed:
Jean Grey smiles and nods as she lands softly, looking much better than she had earlier. More focused, more energetic. Once they're back in the ground and she can talk again she smiles.

"It seems that whatever force had ahold of my mind has retreated foe now..But I was able to recognize its psychic signature and it is definitely alien..I sensed it in Jane and in those pods in the mountains."

She frowns softly, "Those kids are in trouble.."

Firestar has posed:
"Sound like we have some work to do then." Angelica comments,"Before more people are grabbed by it. Let me know when we saddle up. Assuming you want me along for the ride that is."

Warpath has posed:
"Ride? Where we going?" James asks as he emerges from the nearby patio having egressed from the mansion. James approaches the two women, noting Jean's unease and Angelica's eagerness to act.

Phoenix has posed:
Jean Grey nods, "I would appreciate it, you're being there might help negate their abilities even if your powers are at a lower level. I will begin the interrogation with those three tomorrow afternoon at the brig. See you there!" she juuust misses warpath as she walks off in the opposite direction.

Firestar has posed:
     "Of course." she replies and nods,"I will see you then." She watches Jean go and turns towards the sound of Jimmy's voice. For him she offers the biggest of smiles and moves to slip an arm around his waist and lean against him,"Hey you. I was thinking about you. Have I finally found th way to summon you just a thought?"

Warpath has posed:
"I reckon so." James admits to the summoning in a hopeful tone. "If that's the case, you can summon me anytime you like." He'll wrap his arm around her as well and give a solid squeeze. "So what's all the goings on? Jean still looking for the yeti?"

Firestar has posed:
She smiles and leans a little closer when he squeezes,"Jean and I went up into the sky. Once we were up a safe distance, I turned on my power and managed to break the connection that has been hitting her mentally. My power distrupts most if not all telepathic connections within the vicinity."

Warpath has posed:
There are a few moments of thought as he considers that. "Is that why Empath's power never worked on you? Why Emma was so dead set on controlling you?" He queries as he flashes back to so many year before and the nature of various interactions.

Firestar has posed:
"I don't know about Empath." she admits,"It usually is at its strongest when I am, but it could have negated the power." She sighs and shakes her head,"As for Emma, she wanted a tool against Selene, the black queen fo Hellfire Club. Vampire or not, whatever Selene is, there is little that can stand against the raw fury of nuclear radiation. I can think of one or two that I know that could last for long."

Warpath has posed:
He nods, reflecting and then says, "Emma has reached out. Inviting me to visit with her. I believe I'm scheduling it for tomorrow. I think she's trying to establish stronger roots within the school. Maybe create a more solid base of allies."

Firestar has posed:
She is quiet for a few moments and she mutters softly,"We buried the hatchet she and I. Just mindful." She laughs softly at herself and admits,"I am afraid the hatchet is buried, but I always remember where the handle is. Just be safe."

Warpath has posed:
"I prefer tomahawk. I will heed your advice. Though she is more altruistic than years ago, it is unlikely she is much different than the leopard we knew then. For spots are impossible to change." He ponders whether or not he conveyed the idiom with the proper intent. Then says, "None the less, shall we head out? I've been wanting popcorn for quite some time and whatever that movie is you want to go see, we're probably going to be late."

Firestar has posed:
"Some day I want you to teach me to use those." she mutters softly,"I have someone willing to teach me some advanced martial arts, but the tomahawk is your world." She floats off the ground a few inches to kiss his cheek and says,"I know you would teach me more, but better to learn from one you aren't emotionally connected to." Her feet touch the ground again and she agrees,"We're cutting it close. Let's get to it."