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Message: <blockquote data-quote="renau1g" data-source="post: 4731958" data-attributes="member: 54810">This is a WIP for The Crystal's Background[sblock=Background]Gordon Masterson was an average high-school science teacher, trying to find a way to teach basic concepts of science to teenagers more interested in playing with bunsen burners than learning. A varsity athlete in high school, Gordon wanted to try and recapture some of that magic of those glory days. He never managed to find what he was looking for, and became bitter at the inability to regain that feeling. Gordon turned to his friend Jack for advice, every morning he'd "top up" his coffee to help him through the day. He was a consumate bully to his students as Gordon was jealous of them, even if he wouldn't admit it to himself. Soon he would visit his friend Jack after lunch, then during self-study time, and finally Gordon would leave the room during a lecture to have a little chat. As his drinking problem began to spirol out of control, it began to affect his marriage and job performance. Gordon and his high school sweetheart split up when he couldn't overcome his demons and he lost his job once management caught wind of his drinking problem. Being tossed out onto the street was the low point in Gordon's life and it took this for him to realize that he needed help. He contacted a former high school friend of his (insert PC whom he has a connection to here) and asked for help. That person convinced Gordon that he needed professional help.It was on this road to recovery that Gordon's powers manifested themselves. During one of the times he "fell off the wagon", Gordon was tossed out of a bar after failing to pay for his tab. On the way home, he wandered through the Central Park, stumbling more than walking. It seems that the predators were out this evening as a group of young hoodlums tried to jump Gordon. It was during this assault that he felt an itching sensation along his arms, even over the punches and kicks of the gang. With a shout of pain, red crystals punched out of every pore in his body and totally encapsulated him. Gordon didn't know what to do at first, the world he now saw through a red tinge. Somehow he had control over this new form and it moved more easily than he could have expected. The gang was frozen in front of the now 8 foot tall giant crystal, and Gordon felt better than he had before. He took out all his anger and bitterness on these poor saps, the massive fists breaking bone as easily as twigs. They tried to run, but Gordon stomped the ground, sending a shockwave that bowled over the cowards. They begged for their lives, but Gordon paid no heed, they were criminals and had tried to kill him. He brokered no mercy for them. After the adrenaline of the fight left him, the crystals retracted into his body, leaving Gordon alone with the sounds of sirens approaching. He did what anyone would do and ran. Over time he has learned to control his powers, able to manifest this new form as required. Currently, the former high-school teacher is attending night school to become an EMT and AA meetings regularly. He has a small bachelor pad in Metro.[/sblock]</blockquote>

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