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Library, Sunday 04/15

Apr 15, 2012 11:53

Raven had heard about the meeting at Town Hall and was concerned about what it might be about, but she didn't want to abandon the library, either. She made a note to find out what was going on later unless someone came by later to share the news ( Read more... )

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Re: Talk to Raven [Library 04/15] apocalipped April 15 2012, 19:04:43 UTC

After the town hall meeting, Jono was in a bit of a daze. He was aware that he had cleaning to do, that he hand plans for tonight. That... That there was...

He...

Sorry, Raven. He wasn't entirely sure when he'd made his way to the library, but now that he was here, he was kind of stumbling up to you and wrapping his arms around you. This had not been a good day, so far.

Re: Talk to Raven [Library 04/15] trigons_child April 15 2012, 19:17:12 UTC

Raven had been about to offer a happy greeting when she saw the look on his face and felt his emotions. She hugged him tightly back, wondering now if it had something to do with the spike of anxiety and anger she'd felt coming from town -- a lot of people were upset judging by the strength of it.

"What is it?" she said softly. "What has happened?"

Re: Talk to Raven [Library 04/15] apocalipped April 15 2012, 19:23:11 UTC

Jonothon's initial reply seemed to be nothing more than a jumble of consonants. Nothing really resembling words. Enunciation was difficult without benefit of telepathy to handle all the tricky bits for a person, it seemed.

His second attempt, after a deep breath, was still somewhat mumbled, but at least it was somewhat intelligible.

"School Board's on the island. Looking to impress some... somebody. So anybody less than normal is going to have to... something. Conform. Until they leave. Across the whole island. Just be... normal."

And he could have taken the easy fix. Could have gone for Ms. Mode's fancy image inducers and kept his head down until this whole thing just blew over, but he didn't have the stomach for it. He had to keep some shred of his pride intact, here.

Re: Talk to Raven [Library 04/15] trigons_child April 15 2012, 19:33:42 UTC

"What?" Raven said, stunned by his words. That couldn't be right. One of the parts of Fandom she'd always treasured was that it was a safe haven for everyone who was different. Mutants or others who were persecuted for what they were could be themselves without fear, and to take that away would make Fandom not Fandom any more. It certainly explained what she'd been sensing coming from the town.

"That cannot be right," she said, hugging him tighter. "That is not fair. This is our home!"

Re: Talk to Raven [Library 04/15] apocalipped April 15 2012, 19:37:50 UTC

"'N their investment," Jono mumbled, hanging on for a moment more before easing back slightly. "The school is costing... too much money... or something. Fair has nothing t'do with it."

When did fair ever have anything to do with it?

"One of the women on the school board's the mother of the one doing most of the funding for The Boards, too. I might just... sit low this week. Or... just avoid this. Or something."

He'd be so much more angry right now, except he knew when somebody had him firmly by the balls. And avoiding conflict was probably the best he could manage, right then.

Re: Talk to Raven [Library 04/15] trigons_child April 15 2012, 19:53:53 UTC

"You should not have to," Raven said, trying to think of something she could do to put a stop to this. Something anyone could do. The unfairness of it all was making her stomach turn.

"Even for a week -- even for a day -- it is not right to demand that you or anyone else here hide themselves."

Re: Talk to Raven [Library 04/15] apocalipped April 15 2012, 20:01:31 UTC

"Believe me, Raven. I know."

He was a former X-Man. Somewhere along the way, Jonothon had gotten that memo.

"This place is my home. But the school is home for... for a lot of people who need it more than I do. As much as I want to yell and scream and shake these people by the shoulders, if this is just a matter of appeasing them and sending them on their way, perhaps it would be for the best if I just went with their wishes and left the island for a few days."

His temper was not going to hold out if he stuck around while all of this was going on.

Re: Talk to Raven [Library 04/15] trigons_child April 15 2012, 20:15:09 UTC

For the best still didn't make it right, for him or anyone else in his circumstances. But if the alternative was Fandom losing its funding, she wasn't sure what other choice there was. And what if this became some sort of permanent condition on the school operating? The thought of that was horrifying. No, this had to be temporary and there had to be some way from stopping it from ever happening again or Fandom would cease to exist.

"Then let me go with you," she offered. She didn't want him exiled and alone. "We can make a vacation of it and find something interesting to distract us."

Re: Talk to Raven [Library 04/15] apocalipped April 15 2012, 20:33:21 UTC

"What, on the very last week of your high school career, luv?" Jono shook his head a little. "I couldn't ask you to do that. Besides, somebody needs to keep an eye on Joni. I can't exactly bring her with me. She's not used to travel, you know."

He scuffed a boot against the floor, and then shrugged.

"I'll be fine, Raven. And back before you know it."

Re: Talk to Raven [Library 04/15] trigons_child April 15 2012, 20:44:45 UTC

"You do not have to ask, I am offering," Raven said. "You are more important to me than any classes, and I do not want you to be alone."

She reached for his hand. "If I were to stay, go visit a friend?" she suggested. "Emma, perhaps?" Though if her world was like Jono's, that might not be exactly easy either. "Or see if there is someone else who might wish to leave the island during this time and travel with them?"

Re: Talk to Raven [Library 04/15] apocalipped April 15 2012, 20:58:54 UTC

And today, at least, Jono saw her hand, and closed that little distance between them. The rug had been pulled out from underfoot today, and that little bit of comfort would go a long way, wouldn't it?

"Jubilee," he murmured. "I haven't heard from her since M-Day. Her or Angelo. I think it's about time I go to check up on them, make certain they're doing well. They shouldn't mind me taking up a spot on their floor for a few days. Lord knows, I've given up my bed for one or the other of them each time they've paid me a visit here in the past."

Re: Talk to Raven [Library 04/15] trigons_child April 15 2012, 21:15:35 UTC

"Yes, and I would think they would both very much like to hear from you as well," Raven said, nodding in approval. She was still going to worry while he was away because she knew his world, but his being with Jubilee and Angelo lessened those worries significantly.

She gave his hand a gentle squeeze. "Do you still wish to have dinner tonight, before you go?" she said.

Re: Talk to Raven [Library 04/15] apocalipped April 15 2012, 21:32:24 UTC

"One last meal before my exile?" Jono's smile was a little bittersweet at that. He'd be back soon enough, certainly, but the situation at the root of all of this was still leaving a rotten taste in his mouth. "I think I would like that. Ms. Evans from the School Board said she'd probably stop by at some point to pay a visit, but I imagine she'll be too busy today with the concerns of other people on the island to manage it, and I intend to be long gone before these benefactors of theirs show their faces. A meal before I leave would probably do a world of good."

Re: Talk to Raven [Library 04/15] trigons_child April 15 2012, 21:56:35 UTC

"Good," Raven said warmly. "It is the least I can do to try to make up in some small way for this unpleasantness."

It didn't change anything, but she hoped a having just a pleasant normal evening helped a little.

Re: Talk to Raven [Library 04/15] apocalipped April 15 2012, 22:03:43 UTC

"And I appreciate it," Jono replied, leaning back against the desk with his arms crossed over his chest, an old habit from when he still worked here in the library. "My portal leaves fairly early in the morning. All the better for slipping off the island without being noticed. With any luck, I'll be able to get some rest tonight after that meal, too."

He doubted that much, though. Jonothon, sleeping? Some things were too far-fetched even for him to believe.

Re: Talk to Raven [Library 04/15] trigons_child April 15 2012, 22:12:47 UTC

"Give Jubilee and Angelo my regards when you arrive, please?" Raven asked. "And tell them I hope they are doing well."

She hoped they were. After what had happened to Jono, she imagined they would have wanted to help him, and if they'd been unable to get to him, the reasons why that came to mind weren't pleasant.

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