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 Pharoah Dynasty
An ancient sorceress is on a quest to bring her long-lost warrior-king to the modern era in a bid for global domination. Can the heroes of the modern world stop her before all is lost?
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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Sara smirked at Raina. Government officials, and secret organizations hadn’t been able to pin the feline down, but her fish legged friend had ways of knowing what was happening to Sara.
“You take care of yourself too.” Sara smirked as she pulled away from Raina. “Because I have ways of finding things out too.” Sara started heading for the door, then glanced at the security system. That thing wasn’t going to go off and hurt her ears again was it? She didn’t want help from Luke at the same time though. So she pinned her ears against her head, proudly lifted her chin, in defiance to any high pitched sound, and left.
Posted by rainewater on Dec 12, 2008 10:36:53 GMT -6
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Raina laughed as Sara made her exit and turned her attention back to Luke. She wanted to discuss last night, the boyfriend thing, and perhaps making plans for the future but of course she was at a complete loss for words so she commented in her bubbly voice, "That was fun." her smile pulled at the corners of her face. "Thanks for letting her stay, and thanks for breakfast. I didn't mean to impose." with that she stood up and made her way to Luke on her tip toes.
She met him and leaned into his chest and wrapper her arms around him. After a minute she let out a happy sigh. "I needed that." she said referring to the embrace. "I didn't think Sara was ready for PDAs..." she snickered burrowing her face in his shirt and feeling the warmth. "yhwo shmell nahice." she said through the shirt letting herself relax.
Her mind was racing with ways she should be bringing everything up, but her body was still tired and recovering from the shock of everything.
Posted by Luke Jacobs on Dec 12, 2008 11:34:10 GMT -6
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It was probably a good thing that Luke had forgotten to reactivate the alarm the night before because Sara's exit didn't 'cause any undo noise or distress. The blind man was still wondering about the feline just a bit when Raina began to speak.
"I'm glad you enjoyed it Raina." Luke answered with a grin as he brought his mind back into focus and turned his attention toward the mermaid. As she came closer he drew his sonar in tighter, keeping the power low so that hopefully it wouldn't affect her at all.
Had he been expecting a hug? Not really. Obviously he and Raina were affectionate but he didn't know just how open and free she would be. He hadn't even been sure whether things would be strained between them after their interruption the previous night.
Wrapping his arms around her in automatic response he squeezed gently as he just enjoyed the feel of her body pressed up against his own. As she continued to speak, apparently relaxing, Luke lifted his right hand up to gently massage at the back of her neck.
"I'm glad you think so." He said in response to her comment about his shirt as his fingers continued to carefully move over her muscles and work at any knots and kinks he could find.
"Do you have to back to the mansion soon or do I get you to myself today?" He asked softly a few moments later, his left arm still looped gently around Raina's waist. He wasn't going to let her go until she wanted to step away and not a moment sooner.
Posted by rainewater on Dec 13, 2008 13:09:16 GMT -6
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"ihe whafta ghao breck eheventually" she said from his shirt and then pulled her head up giggling. "I have to go back eventually." she echoed. "But I'm fine for now. Probably around supper time so I can get some administrative stuff done, review my work e-mails, and plan everything with Dr. Gray for work tomorrow. I'm off again in three days though. I think I'm even going to get extended Christmas holidays as the park is closed for about two weeks, I'll just have to go in for routine matinence here and there." she explained.
She pulled away from him long enough to fix her hair and pull it back again, she straightened her shirt absentmindedly. "We should tidy this place up a bit though..." she said looking around as the strewn blankets and knowing the guest room would be a mess.
She was completley stalling here. How was she supposed to bring everything up? She had so many things she felt like she needed to ask, and like they needed to talk about.
"So... about last night." she finally said bravely unsure of how to continue. Great. Well, she got that far. "uh.. I think I might like some tea first." she confessed walking over to the kitchen a little defeated.
Why couldn't she be brave about this? They were two working adults, both capable of communication. Though who frozen jaw didn't believe her right about now. She fumbled with the tea packaging bordering on shaking from the frustration and anxiety of the conversation that wasn't even happening yet....
Posted by Luke Jacobs on Dec 13, 2008 21:24:31 GMT -6
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Raina seemed to be comfortable and relaxed up until the point she mentioned the evening before and then without further ado, the conversation was turned back around to tea.
"Miss Mermaid is stalling." Luke realized immediately as he trailed just a little behind Raina as she walked toward the kitchen, "But why? What's the problem?"
Something special had happened between them the previous night but she was uncomfortable talking about it. Did she regret what had happened? From the hug they had shared only moments before he doubted that but he couldn't figure out what else would be bothering her.
"And people say that men are the ones who avoid talk of feelings..."
For several moments Luke was quiet as he watched Raina prepare her tea. Her normally smooth, feminine motions were being overridden by the emotion that was hiding just beneath the surface. Why couldn't she just talk to him?
"Raina... it's just me." Luke said quietly as he reached out to snag one of her hands and try to pull her toward him after she had set the pot on the stove to boil, "You don't need to try to fill a roll because other people are watching and you don't need to be afraid or worried."
His expression as gentle... almost loving as he simply tried to encourage her to speak whatever it was that was running through her mind. "I understand if you regret what happened last night. I didn't want to push you but maybe I moved things along to fast."
What he had to say next was making his heart ache before he even spoke the words but he had to ask. "Do you want us to take a break or something?" The very idea of slowing the relationship that was developing between them seemed appalling but he wanted her to be happy. If it meant waiting then he'd just have to wait.
Posted by rainewater on Dec 14, 2008 12:54:24 GMT -6
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Raina tried to steady herself as Luke spoke up breaking the silence. She was half listening as he spoke and she made tea- focusing more on what she wanted to say.
"I understand if you regret what happened last night. I didn't want to push you but maybe I moved things along to fast."
That did catch her attention and she spun around to face him. "No, I don't regret." she said. "No, not at all." more sternly this time. "I just.. well..." she trailed off a moment looking for the words. "It was romantic, everything was nice I just think-now that I've had time to think..." she paused again "we should plan. I mean really plan you know? " she searched for the right words. "...we're both... adults. We should say this is when we're going to do something and why" she searched his face for understanding. She didn't understand herself she was having trouble explaining how she was feeling.
"Do you want us to take a break or something?"
That one caught her off guard as well. "No!" she nearly shouted. "I mean no," she said softer than before regaining herself just a little. "I care about you. A lot. I don't want to be away from you... not for a second." she stared him down with wide eyes almost shocked those words came out of her mouth. "Luke... are you boyfriend and girlfriend now?"
Posted by Luke Jacobs on Dec 15, 2008 6:48:39 GMT -6
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The conversation had turned serious... extremely serious, and while part of Luke was tempted to make a joke about how he was pretty sure that he wasn't the girlfriend, another part of him just wanted to answer Raina as honestly as he could.
"I... I suppose that depends Raina." Luke spoke softly as he moved forward so that he was standing directly in front of the young woman, Cocking his head to the side as his eyes 'looked' down on her Luke pulled his sonar in tight so that it just barely caressed her features where he could watch the young woman's expressions.
"Are you ready for a boyfriend? Are you ready to tell your friends and family that you're seeing someone?"
His voice remained soft and gentle but Raina would be able to tell by his expression that he was serious. "If it's just my choice then yes... I want to be your boyfriend but I don't want to rush you."
Lifting his right hand Luke gently cupped her face with his hand while slowly rubbing his thumb over her cheek. If she wanted answer then he was going to let her know how he felt without the slightest doubt. She wanted to know where their relationship stood so he had to be honest about... everything.
"I've never felt this way about a woman before Raina. There have been woman that I wanted to be... physical with but never anyone I wanted to just spend time with. Someone to wander the streets of New York with during the day and hold and protect at night. I care about you a lot."
Pausing for a moment his thumb continued to gently brush over her cheek as he tried to find the right words. "A lot of people use the word love so easily that it becomes cheap. After two or three dates they immediately say, 'I love you'. I know I care about you more than any other woman I've ever met and while I don't know if this is love, if you give me a chance, I'd like to find out."
Maybe she would be hurt because he couldn't actually say 'I love you' but he had to be honest. It would be worse for them if he went ahead and said 'I love you' when he didn't actually mean it.
Posted by rainewater on Dec 15, 2008 17:56:25 GMT -6
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OOC: way to use my typo against me!!! Lol!!!! ^_^;;;
IC: Luke quickly closed the gap between them and touched her face softly. She closed her eyes and just let herself feel it. "Are you ready for a boyfriend? Are you ready to tell your friends and family that you're seeing someone?"
She was silent as she thought about this question. A question like this demanded proper thought.
"If it's just my choice then yes... I want to be your boyfriend but I don't want to rush you."
She opened her eyes again and stared into his- knowing they wouldn't really ever stare back but that he was feeling her just the same. Her own eyes were wide and searching. She was still trembling despite feeling a sense of relief that Luke did know where she was going with this.
"I've never felt this way about a woman before Raina. There have been woman that I wanted to be... physical with but never anyone I wanted to just spend time with. Someone to wander the streets of New York with during the day and hold and protect at night. I care about you a lot."
He really did understand. Luke really did understand. He understood what she wanted, what she needed, and who she was. He was like some person she'd known her whole life. Her made her feel good, he made her feel whole.
She wasn't saying any of these things to him and she didn't know why. Her head was full of doubts and fears, and most of all she wondered if she could really be enough for Luke without being too much at the same time.
"Too many guys think I'm a concept..." she started out. "...or, like I complete them or something," this sounded like a speech she'd rehearsed before over and over again in her mind "... or I'm gonna make them alive." she paused and stepped back from him. " But I'm just a messed-up girl who's lookin' for my own peace of mind you know? don't assign me yours. " The dont assign me yours was rhetorical and the tone of her voice would indicate to Luke that it wasn't really directed at him but to the male race in general. "I don't want to be some answer to your bachelor playboy problems..." she said with a lighter tone. "and I don't want you to be an answer to my I'ma-mutant-with-issues problem either" she smerked
She was starting to make a little more sense now if theory if not in words. Raina wanted to know things were sincere on both ends on all levels. She wanted to be sure they both weren't just settling and that what the felt was real and not just a need.
"A lot of people use the word love so easily that it becomes cheap. After two or three dates they immediately say, 'I love you'. I know I care about you more than any other woman I've ever met and while I don't know if this is love, if you give me a chance, I'd like to find out."
She nodded. That made a lot of sense to her, and it offered some relief. She felt exatly the same. She let him rub his hands against her face and for a moment was curious if that made him see her better. Would he be able to tell she was on the verge of tears?
"I want to be your Raina." she said plainly "...and I'd like it if you'd be my Luke." she took a big breath feeling the butterflies in her stomach trying to catch up with her racing heart. She stepped back into his arms and nezzled her face against his t-shirt clad chest.
She wasn't sure what she was getting herself into.... but she knew her heart wasn't going to let her walk away for anything.
Posted by Luke Jacobs on Dec 15, 2008 22:07:27 GMT -6
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"I want to be your Raina."
She wanted to be his… she wanted Luke to feel at least a little bit possessive of her. She wanted him to know that though one person could never own another, he could own a special place in her heart that no one else could ever have.
"...and I'd like it if you'd be my Luke."
Dropping his hand from her face the blind man wrapped both of his arms around the young woman, just holding her. There were so many things that he could say right at that moment that didn’t even seem to fit. A statement about just how beautiful she was and how much he adored her could easily fall from his lips but really all it would do was cheapen the moment. They had both spoken from the heart and there was no way Luke would chance hurting her by making a joke out of anything.
“I’ve been your Luke for a while now… all you had to do was ask.” He murmured gently as he tilted his face down to press a kiss or two against her bright red hair, “I’m not going anywhere Raina… I’m not going to slip out the door and run off because of any secrets you may have or any friends that may interrupt us. I’m here for the long haul if you’ll let me.”
It was magical… almost a Disney moment and if that Mickey magnet was still around it would honestly have a good reason to smile.
“Where is that damn Mickey anyway?” Luke suddenly found himself wondering before he pulled his mind back to the moment. It was amazing how quickly the mind could wander.
“How about,” Luke spoke up a few moments later as he forced himself to accept that if they were going to enjoy the day together they had best start moving, “you finish your tea and then after we get dressed into something a little more fashionable for the outdoors we head out to enjoy the afternoon? You mentioned something about me needing to replace my Crocs and I want to enjoy another day out with you. Maybe we can even grab some pizza or something for dinner before you head back to the mansion. How does that sound?”
Luke finished with the most winning smile he could manage as he focused his cloudy eyes down toward the mermaid. Sure he couldn’t see her in the natural sense but he could keep her comfortable by acting like he could. But even as he waited for her answer he had to admit that a part of him was wishing that once… just once he could truly see her like every other man saw her.
“Just how much more beautiful would she be if I could see her completely?”
Posted by rainewater on Dec 16, 2008 9:10:06 GMT -6
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“I’m not going anywhere Raina… I’m not going to slip out the door and run off because of any secrets you may have or any friends that may interrupt us. I’m here for the long haul if you’ll let me.”
Raina nodded- her head in his chest. She knew was he said was true because she knew it to be a fact before he even said it. That was one of the comforting things about being with Luke Jacobs- he was sincere and his actions spoke louder than his words.
She felt better having that whole convesation out of the way. She knew she wasn't making much sense but was relieved Luke was understanding. It was so hard to tackle something so abstract and make it a solid. But Luke got her, like he always did. Even when her emotions got in the way.
“you finish your tea and then after we get dressed into something a little more fashionable for the outdoors we head out to enjoy the afternoon? You mentioned something about me needing to replace my Crocs and I want to enjoy another day out with you. Maybe we can even grab some pizza or something for dinner before you head back to the mansion. How does that sound?”
"I don't really need the tea" she laughed half heartidly feeling relieved and less anxious. "I just needed something to do with my hands while I was talking." she gave a smile. "and your shoes are fine if you like them I was just teasing... but a little shopping and Pizza does sound mighty good." she chimed in. "I could honestly use a few things for work, and a few things for back at the school. " she parted and took his hand. "I think I'm OK to go like this..." she motioned to the shirt and the jeans. "so I'm ready whenever you're ready!"
ooc: feel free to GMOD getting us to a shop or at least out the door