8323/Protect Xavier's: The Mission Briefing

Protect Xavier's: The Mission Briefing
Date of Scene:	14 July 2019
Location:	Staff Meeting Hall - Xavier's School
Synopsis:	Ororo, Illyana and Kurt meet with Wanda to plan missions for recovering items needed for the protection spell for Xavier's
Cast of Characters:	Scarlet Witch, Storm, Nightcrawler, Magik
Tinyplot:	Protect Xavier's

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Scarlet Witch has posed:
Wanda had called over to talk to Professor Xavier and Illyana, saying she thought they had the design of the spell for the protection circle sufficient now, and were ready to begin retrieving what was needed. A number of meetings were set up, given the amount of work to be done. This is one of them, a chance to go over the needs and for the X-men and New Mutants to work out who would be handling what.

Wanda teleports to the school, heading over to the infirmary first before finally going over to the staff meeting room, having asked a student along the way for directions. Hambone heard she was in the building and was there on hand to give her directions. Though it had been two weeks since she spoke to the student while he was showing her to Lorna's room, he picks right up back where he left off in his story. "So the snipers in Black Ops aren't the best build anymore. I'm going with the new grenadier, it is pretty good on most maps, and the best on a few," he says.

Wanda just nods as if listening as they head to the staff meeting room. "Thank you," she tells him as she passes inside. She has a pair of very fancy heeled shoes in hand which she came out of the infirmary with. They get slipped into her bag as she comes in. "Hello everyone. I'm glad you were available to meet," she says, flashing a friendly smile to those in attendance.

Storm has posed:
Ororo rises when Wanda walks in and beams a smile at the redhead witch. She steps over to Wanda and once the girl has her shoes on, offers Wanda a double-handsqueeze and a sisterly kiss to the cheek. "We always have time for you, Wanda dear," Ororo says. Her outfit looks Indian, or possibly from Pakistan; a pale azure tee shirt worn under a dazzling off-the-shoulder wrap dress in red and gold, the hem hanging to her ankles and her plain sandals.

"Love the shoes. Been doing some shopping lately? Or is this a perk of co-habitating with someone like Janet van Dyne?" Ororo asks, enviously. She waits for others to greet Wanda, then invites her to sit with a polite wave of her hand.

Nightcrawler has posed:
    Hearing a meeting was being held, Kurt teleported in well ahead to give time for his smoke to clear while he clung to the ceiling. The shadows have been gathering around him, and he's been fine to rest in them, and only turned to look when Wanda made her entrance, letting Ororo handle the greetings.

Magik has posed:
Illyana isn't at the meeting hall at first, but she's kept in touch with Wanda over the past few days. Meeting with her and adding small details that spring to mind at, literally, all hours of the night. She has no boundries either. It is not a safe time to be on vacation... time to binge watch season 13 of Stranger Things? Suddenly Illyana. Ahhh bubble bath. Is this a bad time?

The Queen of Limbo appears in the meeting hall with a flash and a rush of air sucked into the open portal that temporarily bridges her world to this one and stares deadpan around at those who've already assembled. Nodding to Ororo, Wanda, and Kurt as she grabs a chair, pulls it out, and drops down into it with precisely zero pomp or circumstance. "I am late? Sorry if I am late..."

She is not sorry.

It's just nice to say so.

Scarlet Witch has posed:
Wanda beams a soft but warm smile to Ororo. She looks down to the bag that the shoes went into. "They are from JVD. She dressed me for a child literacy fundraiser gala last night. And I came by after and had them off. Forgot them when I teleported away," she says. "You would not believe the dress she had for me," Wanda says, but she doesn't go into it further, not wanting to keep the others waiting.

Wanda smiles to Illyana. "Not late at all. Just arrived as well," she says. She is about to ask if anyone else is coming when she spots Kurt up above. "Oh hello," she says, lifting a hand to wave up to him.

Wanda pulls out a thumb drive which she'll plug in for display on the screens there. "So we finished the preparations for the spell," she says. "The sheer size of the school, it's going to be quite a feat. And fueling it over such a large area, will be easiest if we can get our hands on a few unusual items. I've gathered most, but we need help with these," she says.

The screen pulls up a list. Necroplasm, with a note next to it, "Extremely toxic". Cheyarafim Crystals. Blood from Stymphalian Birds, with a note of a few other entities that might work in their place. Ice from Manfrein Falls in Jotunheim. Spiritual energy with a note that just says, "Illyana". Ancient distilled vampiric vitae. It's quite a list really.

Storm has posed:
Ororo elects to stand, steepling her fingers under her stomach and watching the display with a calm interest. Her white brows climb towards her hair, the tight white coils partially unkinked and looking more like a horse's mane than a cockatiel's plume.

"Goodness. I suppose we aren't nipping down to the supermarket to pick these up," she tells Wanda, wryly. "Do you know where most of these can be retrieved?"

Nightcrawler has posed:
    Brow coming up at the crystals and within moments a small crowd of the Bamfs appear in the hall and slip in through the door. "Pay attention to Wanda." said one he's closer to the fuzzy little blue guys, "We're likely going to need your help, ja?" ruffling one's hair as they all settle in on the ceiling again, calling out to answer Storm. "The Cheyarafim Crystals are from the Brimstone Dimension." seemingly unaware of a Bamf hanging from his tail now.

Magik has posed:
Illyana nods in a most placaded manner at Wanda's assurances she's not come in mid planning and sits with her right leg crossed at the knee over her left. The knuckles of both hands hooked at her calf, watching the reagents necessary for the massive ward detail upon the screen for all to see. "I-.. we figured that if we are going to protect school from scrying and other magical observation, we should ward against Astral Projection as well. I will lead team through Limbo, into a pocket of afterlife to find a particular spirit notorious for use of lies and shadow. If he agree, we will bring him very sweetly to assist."

She presses her lips together. "If he does not, that is okay too." Either way he's coming to help.

Scarlet Witch has posed:
Wanda Maximoff moves over to slide up onto a desk to use for a seat. She's wearing a long but airy skirt and boots, feet left to dangle just a bit above the floor. "Not any supermarket I would want to shop at," she says, delivery slow and adding just the softest bit of humor to the reply to Ororo. "Ah, you are familiar with the crystals then?" Wanda says, looking up to Kurt. "They are one thing I was not able to fully locate, so if you can assist with them, that would be most helpful."

The Avenger nods her agreement with Illyana. "Illyana is quite talented from everything I have seen. I have enjoyed getting to work on this with you," Wanda says, switching address from Ororo to the Russian woman from one sentence to the next.

"Yes, each have their own troubles. Necroplasm eats through most substances. I have containers that will work for holding each. There is a demonic being sometimes called 'Spawn' that contains it, but I doubt we can convince him to just give a sample. The Stymphalian Birds, there was an attack of them in Central Park a few months back. Diana Prince and Black Panther dealt with them. Miss Princes has agreed to lead a team to an island where they can be found." Wanda pauses at the ice. "Ororo, I thought perhaps you and Iceman might be good for going to Jotunheim. I am asking Thor if he can take you. Perhaps a fourth as well? Someone who would be good for fighting Frost Giants. This frozen waterfall is a holy place, legend has it that they first sprang forth from it," Wanda says. She moves the slide forward to the next, showing an illustration from some book of mythology showing the supposed frozen falls.

Magik has posed:
Illyana is dressed.. well not out of sorts really. She's random in almost everything and it's hard to pin down any particular style that isn't goth, but it's definitely higher fashion than she usually wears. All very tasteful, but her long skirt is wispy and loose with accessories dangling around her neck. There's also a black hairclip pinning her hair back. And she's wearing makeup. "It has been very educational, da." She agrees with Wanda, listening to the details she's heard and spoken about, but now getting the particulars of who will do which and how. Each time switching her pale blue gaze on the speaker, unilaterally quiet if she's not addressed directly.

Nightcrawler has posed:
    Maybe the least... interesting dressed - khakhis and a purple button down - Kurt's not so much interested in fashion. "I know the crystals, ja. They're from the war, when Azazel and his people were driven into the Brimstone dimension... They can be found on floating islands that had battles on them. Or in private collections as adornments."
    Kurt frowns thoughtfully, and looks between them all. "We'll need speed, power.. it is not a pleasant area to be traveling through, to put it lightly." brow knitting as the bamfs nod in agreement with the Bavarian.

Scarlet Witch has posed:
Wanda clicks the button to move through a few more slides. There's a shadowy picture of some entity that looks like he might be wielding a chain as weapon, labeled as Spawn. And a bit of video footage of the Stymphalian Birds that shows Wonder Woman, her golden lasso wrapped around one, forcing it into duty as a mount while she fights another with a sword.

She looks back to Kurt and nods to him. "Each of this will be quite dangerous. "I do not know more than a few of your people. I've included what information I could to help you select the right people for the missions. I can try to help with getting people near to where they need to be, at least. Thor should be able to open a portal to Jotunheim. If he is not available, I can manage it with some effort," she offers.

Wanda's eyes go over to the the nearest Bamf, showing a little bit of curiosity, Perhaps having heard of such creatures, but from the look she gives it, maybe not having seen one before. Finally she looks away to Illyana. "There might be something else we need. To handle the technological aspects. I have a lead on something. I'm just waiting for more information."

Magik has posed:
Illyana nods to Wanda, "Perhaps discuss this with Tony? He is technology wizard, da?" Clearly she has very little faith in the intelligence of humans and could not imagine anyone doing the things Iron Man does without some form of magic. "If I am able to help, you know I will. Like portal. If Thor does not want to do, I can help you open one. Can move entire team if someone help me connect the lines between two locations." She isn't even sure where Jotunheim is, except through what little she's read and what's said in more historical texts. "'If' he will not help." She's trying to be optomistic. It is not her strong suit.

Nightcrawler has posed:
    "Well, if you want to drop off some tech here, that's mostly what the Bamfs like to do if I'm not paying attention... Try to build stable dimensional gateways... That could be our easiest in to getting to the Brimstone dimension. I don't know about other realms." Kurt frowns, thoughtful.
    The Bamf being staed at returns Wanda's look before giving her a bright cheery, and perhaps too proud of a smile

Scarlet Witch has posed:
Wanda gives a soft grin, returning the smile to the small blue fuzzball. "Thor has many duties with his people, so we will have to see if he is able to help in this case. I also do not know if there is any state of diplomacy between Asgard and Jotunheim. If there is, I don't want to ask him to essentially invade. Though, I know he has fought there on many occasions." Oh the stories she could tell, having heard them from Thor over many mugs of Asgardian ale in the Rec Room.

The Scarlet Witch crosses one leg over another as she sits on the desk, and a soft buzzing from her pocket causes her to slip out a phone and check it. A brief, but very warm smile results before she slips the phone back away, returning her attention to the meeting. "I've brought the containers to keep the important essence of each substance preserved," she says. "I left them with one of the other staff before coming in. If you need extra just let me know," she says.

Wanda slips off the desk then. She motions to where the thumb drive is plugged in. "There's additional data on there you can go through. Maps and some intelligence reports in some cases. Illyana I prepared containers for the spiritual essence, but double check them if they will be appropriate for you?" she asks, having entrusted the other woman's knowledge in the matters as exceeding Wanda's own. "Anything else we should go over? If you pick some people to lead the other efforts, I can meet with them individually if needed, too," she offers.

Magik has posed:
"I will look over what you are having built. I trust that it will be sufficient." Illyana says to Wanda, but she'll definitely make any changes she must to ensure that they are. She's trying to be more personable. "If you wish, I will come along to speak with them. Good cop and not as good cop." She doesn't indicate as to which is which, but it doesn't take a masters degree to figure out. Her pale blue eyes look to Kurt and the small creature moving about him curiously. More so when he indicates they engage in electronics.

Nightcrawler has posed:
    "Well... if you have anything like the charms at the sentinal plant... I'd give them to my team for sure. The Brimstone Dimension is... not a good place, and Azazel is king there." Kurt frowns a little deeper.
    The bamf that is smiled at immediately ports across the room in its own tiny BAMF to pop up at Wanda's feet. It grumbles and growls something and makes fingerguns at her while Kurt looks -shocked- at it. Even if the only word that could be made out among its words is "Bamf!"

Scarlet Witch has posed:
Wanda smiles to Illyana and says, "I am sure it will be helpful. I should probably have you speak to Stephen. That would be... most enjoyable," Wanda says, her accented English taking on a tone of delight as she thinks of Stephen's likely reactions to the bluntly spoken Russian.

Wanda smiles to the BAMF, reaching down to offer it a gentle fist dap. "We appreciate your help," she tells the little blue creature. Wanda straightens then, smoothing her skirt and glancing about the room. "Well then, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to pay a friend a little visit and then get back home. Good luck to all of us."

Magik has posed:
"Stephen Strange?" Illyana ask, but ofcourse Stephen Strange. "This is not first time someone says this to me..." Squinting suspiciously at Wanda, "I suppose I should." Just to see what happens! that's Illy all the way, meetin' people, socializin'.

Storm has posed:
"If you want a friendly voice in your corner, I will go with you," Ororo offers Illyana, and rests fingertips on her shoulder for just a moment before withdrawing her hand. "Strange is a brilliant man, and brilliant men tend to be... curmudgeons. It will help to have someone along to translate. So to speak," she says, grinning.

Ororo looks to Wanda, bemused at the sight of the Bamf yelling at her. "If you wrangle Stephen, I shall wrangle Illyana, and some good might come from such a meeting," she suggests to Wanda.

Nightcrawler has posed:
    "I will say I'm glad I'm not going near Strange yet. He's a brusque man, and sometimes even a little too arrogant for even me, ja?" Kurt snickers and drops from the floor. "It's good seeing you Wanda, even if the reason for seeing you is work related." the Bamfs begin gathering around Kurt, chattering to one another.

Scarlet Witch has posed:
Wanda Maximoff nods her head towards Illyana and says, "He will be one of the three of us casting the spell. Speaking of... I'm afraid that we will draw notice during the casting. Various entities may come to investigate. We will need to be sure the X-men are ready to protect us, as the spell will occupy most of our time. At most we may be able to have one person at a time take breaks. To rest, or help deal with problems," she suggests.

Magik has posed:
"Oh." Illyana says of all talk of Stephen, glancing up at Ororo when the other's hand is upon her shoulder. "That would be helpful, da." To have her there for translation. "But curmudgeons are my favorite of all people." They get along with her so well! She turns then to Wanda and nods, "Maybe there will be beings come to stop us, but coming to School is bad decision if it is in violence. Here there be monsters."

Storm has posed:
"Very true, Illyana," Ororo agrees. She grins at Kurt's opinion of Strange. "I wish we could all have your upbeat enthusiasm for life, my friend," she bids the teleporter.

The white-haired woman turns to face Wanda again. "If there's nothing else, let's end things on a decisive note. I'll start asking for volunteers and give you names for the operation. I'm more than happy to help you anyway I can-- say the word and I'll be there," she tells Wanda.

Magik has posed:
Illyana adds a nod with Ororo's offer to assist anyway she can, looking towards Wanda. The Queen of Limbo stands smoothly and raises one hand up as if gripping something in her palm. "I will be in touch soon. Need to get things ready. A lot of preparations involved. Thank you for..." Motioning at the meeting.

Scarlet Witch has posed:
Wanda Maximoff smiles and tells Kurt, "I have been about the school a little bit more lately. For social reasons, as well as business. Perhaps we can talk more later about things other than this, yes?" She smiles to her fellow European and then looks back to Ororo. "Your help is welcome as always," my friend. Wanda reaches out to softly grasp Ororo's arm before letting her go. "Thank you, Illyana Rasputin. I will talk to you again soon then," she agrees, before heading over to the door to let herself out.

Nightcrawler has posed:
Nodding to Wanda with a smile, the Bavarian moves further to a corner of the room, away from the others where vents can carry away the smoke. "Looking forward to further talks as well, just give me a call, Ja?" he winks at Wanda at that last part, unable to resist a little bit of being a scamp before he disappears in a BAMF! with the little imps with him.