The X-men run missions and work together with the NYPD, striving to maintain a peaceful balance between humans and mutants. When it comes to a fight, they won't back down from protecting those who need their help.
Haven presents itself as a humanitarian organization for activists, leaders, and high society, yet mutants are the secret leaders working to protect and serve their kind. Behind the scenes they bring their goals into reality.
From the time when mutants became known to the world, SUPER was founded as a black-ops division of the CIA in an attempt to classify, observe, and learn more about this new and rising threat.
The Syndicate works to help bring mutantkind to the forefront of the world. They work from the shadows, a beacon of hope for mutants, but a bane to mankind. With their guiding hand, humanity will finally find extinction.
Since the existence of mutants was first revealed in the nineties, the world has become a changed place. Whether they're genetic misfits or the next stage in humanity's evolution, there's no denying their growing numbers, especially in hubs like New York City. The NYPD has a division devoted to mutant related crimes. Super-powered vigilantes help to maintain the peace. Those who style themselves as Homo Superior work to tear society apart for rebuilding in their own image.
MRO is an intermediate to advanced writing level original character, original plot X-Men RPG. We've been open and active since October of 2005. You can play as a mutant, human, or Adapted— one of the rare humans who nullify mutant powers by their very existence. Goodies, baddies, and neutrals are all welcome.
Short Term Plots:Are They Coming for You?
There have been whispers on the streets lately of a boogeyman... mutant and humans, young and old, all have been targets of trafficking.
The Fountain of Youth
A chemical serum has been released that's shaving a few years off of the population. In some cases, found to be temporary, and in others...?
MRO MOVES WITH CURRENT TIME: What month and year it is now in real life, it's the same for MRO, too.
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Ongoing Plots
Magic and Mystics
After the events of the 2020 Harvest Moon and the following Winter Solstice, magic has started manifesting in the MROvere! With the efforts of the Welldrinker Cult, people are being converted into Mystics, a species of people genetically disposed to be great conduits for magical energy.
The Welldrinker Cult
A shadowy group is gaining power, drawing in people who are curious, vulnerable, or malicious, and turning them into Mystics. They are recruiting people into their ranks to spread the influence of magic in the world, but for what end goal?
Are They Coming for You?
There have been whispers on the streets lately of a boogeyman... mutant and humans, young and old, all have been targets of trafficking.
Adapteds
What if the human race began to adapt to the mutant threat? What if the human race changed ever so subtly... without the x-gene.
Atlanteans
The lost city of Atlantis has been found! Refugees from this undersea mutant dystopia have started to filter in to New York as citizens and businessfolk. You may make one as a player character of run into one on the street.
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Posted by rainewater on Apr 29, 2009 10:42:33 GMT -6
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Raina emerged from Doctor Gray's office with a smile on her face. Since getting back from Canada she was determined to put a few things into action and he was first on her list. She was dressed in a casual aquamarine dress that bounced the light back to her face. Her hair was shaped in the nice bob and she wore light makeup.
The Aquarium was opening now and people were filling in to see the exhibits. She wouldn't work today. She would work tomorrow. Tomorrow was a big day. She needed Luke tomorrow. It was important. A big step. A Scary Step. She... needed Luke.
But he didn't know that yet. And that's why she phoned him the night before asking him to meet her at the Aquarium so they could grab some lunch from the fry vendor outside and talk about what tomorrow would mean for Raina.
She stood staring into one of the fish tanks hopeful he'd be on time. she was smiling but the fight or flight was finally kicking in, and she was shaking just a little.
Posted by Luke Jacobs on Apr 30, 2009 5:52:01 GMT -6
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It had been wonderful to hear Raina's voice on the phone but even as she issued him an invitation for lunch she had still come across as somwhat preoccupied and distant. Ever since their trip up north Raina had been busy with catching up on paperwork at the mansion as well as her work at the aquarium and they just hadn't gotten a chance to talk. Heck, they hadn't even really discussed what they had both seen and heard in their various vision quests. Luke had done his best to keep himself busy by slowly implementing his planned takeover to regain ownership and control of his family business but it had been something of a draining process, especially without Raina there to help encourage him.
Luke was dressed comfortably in blue jeans and a teal green button up shirt with the sleeves rolled up to his elbows. His ever present sunglasses were in place but strangely his cane was nowhere to be found. It was all part of the situation that he needed to discuss with Raina and hopefully today would be a day to get those sorts of things accomplished.
Moving through the crowd it was child's play to locate Raina using his sonar. No surprise, she was busy watching the movement contained within one of the aquarium's many fish tanks. "Hey Beautiful." Luke said with a smile as he moved up to stand right behind Raina and apparently look at what she was looking at, "Hope I didn't keep you waiting."
Posted by rainewater on Apr 30, 2009 9:30:02 GMT -6
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Raina spun around, dress flowing, with a grin from ear to ear. "Well he there handsome!" she leaned up and pressed a quick kiss to his lips, her eyes a light. Just touching Luke made the shaking stop. He was warm, stable, and well Luke. "Thanks for making time for me. I'm sorry I haven't done much of the same." her face went a little red feeling ashamed. "I've had... a lot on my mind since coming back from Canada. I needed to sort a few things out- and I have. That's why I wanted to talk." she grinned and took him by the hand leading him through one of the main aisles of the aquarium toward the outdoor patio for lunch. "You look great by the way. Its nice to see you in jeans!" she complimented as they passed the many patrons.
eventually they made their way outside to the patio and Raina went up to the fry truck and got a few orders then brought them back to Luke and motioned for him to sit with her at the picnic table.
"You wanna hear something crazy? You were in my vision quest!" she announced. "I mean, obviously it wasn't the real you. But my memory of you, my knowledge of you. It was kind of funny because it was so much like you that I kept forgetting it was just all in my head. I guess I know you better than I thought. " she giggled. "You were very calm and reassuring. It made me feel better about the whole process. I thought you'd like to know that even while knocked out yourself you were helping me as usual." she grinned and leaned across squeezing his hand.
"I had a lot of catchup to do when I got back to the mansion. There were so many new kids! And a few ready to try out for trainees, and a lot of counseling needed to be done. Then I had to catch up here, and of course I've had all the vision quest stuff on my mind..." she explained as she munched away at her fries. "I really missed you though. I feel like I want to be around you so much more than what would seem appropriate." she blushed.
It was true with both her jobs and their status it wouldn't exactly be the best move for Raina to spend every waking moment with Luke. He'd likely find that creepy too... but honestly it was what she wanted right now.
"Anyway, Dr.Gray made me an offer before we left. I hadn't thought much of it but when I had my vision quest it became apparent that is was pulling at me." she took a breath. "I just decided to take the offer. I think since he's a telepath Dr. gray knew somehow that I would." she admitted. "I'm going to perform... during the seal show... as... uh... a mermaid." she paused to collect her own thoughts. "I mean, a lot of people know I'm a mutant, but a lot of people don't. It's going to make it a pretty public thing and I know there will be risks but... I feel like helping at the mansion just isn't enough. I feel like I'm really being called to do something more with my power. What I do at the mansion I could do as a human. What I will do here, will really validate my mutation I think. We're going to use the show as a platform to create awareness about the health of the oceans, and the fees from certain shows will go to preservation. Also. I kinda think not many people know mutants, or know that they know mutants. And It's really good to know a friendly mutant. You become more sympathetic to their cause if you actually know one."
She knew Luke would have concerns and she didn't have answers for all of them... but right now she just really needed his support. She knew this was something she had to do. There was no way around it. If she ignored it it would still become a bigger issue. She trusted Dr. Gray too. Being a telepath he can easily tell the intentions of the patrons. That thought alone kept her feeling safe.
She looked at Luke hopefully for a response, but moreso for a smile.
Posted by Luke Jacobs on Apr 30, 2009 10:18:48 GMT -6
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Seeing Raina and the grin on her face was more than enough to make Luke forget about how little time the two of them had been spending together since their return from Canada. Just getting to see her beauty and hear her voice again reminded him how much he loved this woman. No matter what they had to go through and deal with, she was more than worth it.
"You've been busy Raina." Luke said with a smile as Raina took his hand and began to lead the way to their outdoor patio, "I understand you have more in your life than just me, but I am glad you've got some free time now. And since you're complimenting my clothes, I've got to say you look absolutely lovely in that dress."
A few minutes later Luke was comfortably seated at one of the picnic tables along with Raina and munching away on the food that she had picked up at the fry truck. The idea that he had been a part of her vision quest was flattering and he couldn't help by smile. As usual she was talking about how calm and reassuring he was but those words combined with the idea of a vision quest reminded him of his own experience. Sure, now he really was calm and relaxed but for years it had just been a front.
"I'm glad I could help... even if I don't remember helping." He offered with obvious amusement in his voice before letting Raina once again continue. It seemed that she had a lot she wanted to talk about and get off her chest so that meant he needed to be listening very carefully. As she confessed her desire to spend more time with him, Luke thought he could detect a slight note of embarrassment in her voice. Without even thinking about it he reached over and gripped one of her hands, lifting it up so he could place a kiss on the back of her hand before releasing it so she could continue eating. "I doubt your thoughts about spending time together are any more inappropriate than mine." He said with a grin. He would have even thrown in a wink if he wasn't blind and wearing sunglasses. "Maybe we'll have to get advice from someone about what amount of time would be appropriate for us. Or we can just say 'to hell with it' and do what we want."
As Raina began to talk about her latest job offer, Luke fell silent. There was no question that this must be the part she really wanted to talk about and thus it deserved his utmost attention. For the next few moments, he didn't bother to eat anything else but just listened to Raina's explanation of the situation. On the one hand, Luke knew he didn't like the idea of Raina performing for the public like some sort of animal, but at the same time people did performances all over the place. If he had heard correctly, there was even a place in Florida where women dressed up as mermaids and swam around while just going to air tubes on occasion so that they could stay underwater. If humans could do it, why shouldn't Raina?
"I don't know exactly how to respond." Luke admitted after she fell silent, "On the one hand I'll worry that you're putting yourself more in danger by stepping into the spotlight but there's a telepath nearby and I know you can handle yourself."
Just then it hit Luke how much her revelation sounded like the one he wanted to share with her. He was wanting to go public and announce his takeover of a company. That was probably even more dangerous than her situation!
"But if that's what you want to do, I'm here for you." Luke continued as a slight smile spread over his face, "You surprised me though, and not for the reasons you think. I was wanting to talk to you about my own vision question because... well... I kind of decided that I should officially take over my family's company and hold a press conference to announce that fact, as well as the fact I was a mutant."
And then, with those few words, Luke had dropped his own bombshell. How would Raina react? Would she be worried about him or would she support him the same way he was supporting her? Obviously they'd have to take lots of time discussing these different things but at least the general ideas had now been laid out.
Posted by rainewater on Apr 30, 2009 10:48:39 GMT -6
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Raina blushed at the mild flirtation running back and forth between them. Some couples would flirt when they were first sort of courting each other and then the flirting and even some of the romance might die down. But she knew with Luke she had a real spark. They'd been dating more or less since the end of the fall and here he was still making her squirm and turn red. His suggestion to forget what everyone else thought was all too tempting. She was an adult with responsibilities... but she'd be damned if Luke wasn't first on the totem pole!
He listened to her plan and expressed his concerns that mirrored her own. "I thought about that too. And yea, Doctor Grey screens people as they walk in the door sometimes without even thinking! It's simply automatic for him. I think he'd know long before I did if someone were to do something. We were thinking of costuming it up just a little as well. Really elaborate the fantasy end of it to make people feel comfortable. I mean, I spose if Im really scared we can always just hire Naveed to show up and insist the audience do nothing to harm me." she joked.
She was so relieved he'd support her. Since they'd been outed as a couple she was worried this would attract bad attention for him. She didn't want to drag him into anything... but she really didn't want to live two lives. She knew she had to really embrace her mutation... and think of the good she could do! "Well then I can count on you for the big opening this weekend." she grinned that ear to ear grin.
Then Luke admitted that he'd been wanting to talk to her about something similar. She fell silent and listened carefully to what he had to say. Despite it being nearly the same situation her internal alarms started to go off but she mentally silenced them. Luke gave this a lot of thought. Like her own decision it was the product of a lot of careful thought and also the vision quests.
"well... you know the risks. And that makes me nervous but..." she edged closer to him "Your company really is your company. Your the rightful owner and you need more of a say in it. People deserve to know the truth too I think when they hire your company. Some people will love the idea of investing in a mutant and others may not. You may lose some business and gain others.... but I do think it's important people know the truth even if they are ignorant and biased." she was thinking of Rupert and her discussion with fake Sedna and Otter about this. As much as she despised Rupert... he had every right to know the truth. "I think this is a good decision. I think they both are." she said reaching across the table to hold both his hands and look right toward him. "I think they're both going to be hard. But both going to be worthwhile. I support you." she paused. "I love you." she added in a serious tone but with a smile.
She briefly thought of the fears she'd confronted in her vision quest and momentarily thought of what it would be like if Luke could see. She tried to push the doubt out of her head. He was supporting her. But would he support her if he could really see her? No, push that away for now. He's supporting her.
Posted by Luke Jacobs on Apr 30, 2009 12:21:45 GMT -6
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"Of course you can count on me for the big opening." Luke replied with a grin, "You think I'd ever want to miss the opportunity to see you in mermaid form wearing very little?" Sure Luke was blind, but his sonar still made it quite possible to appreciate a woman's figure and Raina most definitely had one of the best.
The concerns Raina spoke of weren't a surprise but the amount of support she expressed for his decision was something of a surprise. Instead of focusing on the concerns and questions she was rooting for him to accomplish what was really needed.
"I love you too Raina." He said with his own smile as he gave the woman's hand a brief squeeze, "And next time you get time off I'm whisking you off for a romantic weekend. Someplace where nobody can find us unless we want them to." He wasn't quite sure where exactly that might be but he was sure going to find someplace for them to go. Heck, their Paris trip had been interrupted by an abduction and their Canada trip had been for the purpose of recovering Raina's ability, not romance. They deserved a chance to really get away!
"Do you feel like telling me about your vision quest?" Luke asked as he slowly took his hand back and turned his attention back to the food in front of him, "I'd love to hear what you saw and dealt with. Of course feel free to gloss over anything that might be a little to personal or emotional. I don't want to strike a raw nerve or anything."
Posted by rainewater on Apr 30, 2009 20:09:45 GMT -6
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Raina was so relieved Luke would be there for her big day. "Dr Gray is making posters now, he's tickled pink." she groaned sarcastically but still happily. "But Im glad you're going to be there. I am nervous" she admitted. "Id love to be whisked away..." she said until the realization caught up with her "...er... probably after I finish everything I've been missing" that seemed like a long time away. "maybe I can at least sleep over more often?" she suggested with a playful smile.
Even though he couldn't see Raina could never stop herself from visual queues and flirting.
"I dont remember a lot about it. Sedna was in it, you were in it, and my spirit animal was an Otter. I came out of it knowing the only way I'd regain my power was to embrace it. which made sense I guess. It's was all trippy and weird though. Last time I do drugs." she laughed "what was yours like?"
she was mindful of the time but she also had half a mind to skip out on work and stay with Luke all day
Posted by Luke Jacobs on May 1, 2009 6:51:18 GMT -6
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The idea of Raina spending even more nights over at Luke's apartment had definite appeal. He'd been spending a lot of evening at the mansion, trying to catch a free moment with Raina but if she was going to be in town then his apartment was definitely the best choice. Besides, it would give them completely privacy without worries of some underage student walking in on something they shouldn't see.
"I'm glad Dr. Gray's happy but I think I'll be even happier." Luke said with his own mischievous grin, "Maybe I can bribe him to keep you extra busy so you have to sleep over a lot more often."
She didn't provide a whole lot of detail about her vision, but Luke couldn't really blame her for that. He knew what had been decided in the vision quest but the details were a little bit blurry for him as well.
"I had to face my own fears... mainly self doubt." Luke admitted quietly, "As silly as it sounds, I was one of those people with childhood issued that needed to be worked out. My guide was a falcon. I never thought I'd be guided by some flying creature but we ended up being a good match."
Time was passing to quickly. Even for someone that didn't wear a watch because there was no way to read it, Luke knew that Raina's time away from work couldn't last all that much longer. "Are you heading back out to the mansion after work today?" He asked with a slightly quirked eyebrow, "And if so, any chance I can treat you to dinner before you leave the city?"
Posted by rainewater on May 1, 2009 9:03:09 GMT -6
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"I've always thought it would be amazing to fly." commented Raina "I was always a bit envious of the mutants who could fly. I bet your spirit guide didn't have an accent." she laughed. "My otter was British." a half snort and giggle.
"I think most people have child-hood stuff they need to work out. Sometimes it never gets totally solved... but refined and changed into something else. Like a motivation." she half smiled and poked at the last of the fries.
"Yeah, I'm heading back to the mansion but there's no rush. I'd love to go to dinner after work. We have a lot of lost time to make up for too tiger!" she grinned
Posted by Luke Jacobs on May 1, 2009 10:21:10 GMT -6
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"Oh, I'll be doing my best to make sure we catch up on lost time." Luke said with a grin before popping the last of his fries into his mouth and chewing quickly. "Personally, I'm just looking forward to getting a chance to just explore what a relationship with you is really like. If you recall, our last several dates have all been... interupted."
There would never be complete normalcy since they were both mutants, but maybe they would have a chance to experience at least some normalcy. There was no way they could be running into judgemental kitty's, kidnappers, murderers, or ticked off elders every time they got together! Maybe for once they could just enjoy some nice quite evenings together. Watch/listen to a movie together and other stuff that normal couples got to do.
"So what would you like me to do?" He asked with a mischevous grin, "Should I come pick you up later, do you want to meet me somewhere, or do you want to play hookey and slip away with me right now?"
Posted by rainewater on May 3, 2009 19:33:40 GMT -6
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"Yeah, they were...." admitted Raina. "It'll be nice to just... be ourselves." she smiled thinking what it would be like to have a normal relationship, though a little twist of doubt made her remember things could never totally be normal. They were both mutants afterall. "I think you're doing the right thing." she added
When he asked what she wanted to do she ran through a mental checklist of everything she had to do. The list was long. Really long. But Luke was here with her right now, smiling across the table. The butterflies started moving in her stomach and with a mischievous grin Raina ignored her better judgement and stood up. "Lets run off together for today!"
Posted by Luke Jacobs on May 4, 2009 14:04:34 GMT -6
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For at least a few hours, Raina had decided to forget her responsibilities and Luke was going to immediately take advantage of the opportunity. Rising to his feet he gave the red haired woman his most winning smile as he reached over and grabbed a hold of her hand. "So how do we pull this off?" He teased as they began to walk through the crowds of people toward one of the marked exits, "Is it really possible to skip out on your telepathic boss without his knowing?"
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They were outside and even Luke was enjoying the sweet taste of freedom. He had Raina by his side and the world was his for the taking. Could he really ask for anything else from this day?
"So what sounds good?" Was the question that seemed to hang in the air as they began to walk down the sidewalk, heading away from the aquarium, "A nice walk on the Coney Island boardwalk? Maybe a sunset view from the Empire state building? Or how about a nice intimate dinner followed by a night time carriage ride?" He asked, his sonar monitoring Raina's expression for anything that might make him think she would prefer one activity over the other, "Any of those sound good or do you have another plan?"
Posted by rainewater on May 5, 2009 8:06:50 GMT -6
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"you know..." she laughed "you're totally right. I think if he was wanting to stop me he'd have done it by now." she took his hand and stood up. They headed to the exit out on to the busy new york street. "I think a walk on the board walk would sound lovely Mr Jacobs." she announced in response to his suggestions. "And if I may be so bold..." she added. "I say we stop by the mansion and pick up my laptop then head back to your place and order chinese food for dinner and I can catch up on work from there!" she was proud of herself for coming up with a plan that would include everything she needed to get done and still allow some time with Luke. "You know, if the whole inviting myself over thing isn't rude."
She blushed a little bit but felt that anticipation in her stomach hoping he'd say it was alright.
Posted by Luke Jacobs on May 5, 2009 9:29:30 GMT -6
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Luke grinned and gave a gentle tuck at Raina's hand, pulling her closer. Lifting his free hand he gently gripped the woman's chin and planted a lingering kiss on her lips. "You know you're welcome to invite yourself over anytime you want to Miss Raina. My home is your home anytime you want it to be."
For a moment he just smiled down at her as his sonar carefully swept over her face, refreshing the details of what she looked like in his mind. "And I think you're plan is great, with one addition... pick up a change of clothes so you can spend the night and just go to the aquarium from my place tomorrow."
Finally it sounded like the two of them would get to spend some quality time together. A walk on the boardwalk followed by a run to the mansion, chinese at Luke's apartment, and a full evening of Luke and Raina spending time together without interuption. Could it really get any better?
"So do we have a deal?" Luke asked before lowering his head to kiss the red haired woman one more time, "I promise it'll be worth your while!"
Posted by rainewater on May 5, 2009 12:24:43 GMT -6
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"Sounds like a fantastic deal to meeee!" sang Raina causing Luke's glasses to ice over since she was facing his face. "eep... hang on a sec" she gently snatched them off his face and cleared off the ice with her sleeve of her dress and put them back on his face. "got carried away" she grinned with a silly look on her red face. Blushing. Raina did a lot of it.
She took his hand and led him down the sidewalk in the general direction of the boardwalk. It was warm but the wind was refreshing. "So tell me about your day, how everything's been since you got back." it was nice to walk hand in and in the sunshine with so little as a care in the world. She liked the idea of staying over and going to work- so long as she had her laptop she could finish up the mansion things she needed to do.
