Generation Legacy Issue #13 "Genocide" - Part 1

[KaintheSeeker]

Paragon nods, “Well I would not say you are on the sick list but your most recent stunt had some consequences Cassie. I am sorry that you may think it is unfair, it is not meant to be unfair, but just some time for you to relax, perhaps figure out what it is you want; besides you were quite adamant on leaving the institute just a few days ago upon your return. For those varying reasons it was decided that perhaps some time away from Legacy would do you some good.”

“If you decide to stay I am sure that we will integrate you back into the team, but for right now it is in your best interest to take it easy. You have been through several ordeals, and it would be criminal love, to put you back out there… bloody criminal,” Paragon adds as he walks with Cassie.

"Actually it is not the actions of the team that made me leave. It was the fact that we are being used as an instrument of policy that goes counter to the mandates of the association we are representing, the UN." Cassie says as she walks with him. "I have, in the last few days, established to everyone's satisfaction that my presence in the final battle with Overseer is somehow pivotal to our success."

Cassie pauses as she looks to him. "That would seem to indicate that your assessment is erronous and that in fact given my tenure on the team has been either as an uplanned addition or as a reservist, that I should be in there working with them to hone my skills with them. Not... earning 'down time' no one else is getting or needs. We've all had stress put upon us in the last few months. I, given whichever origin you buy into, was built for combat and to be brutally honest it is the one situation I typically feel most at ease in."

 

[Tokiwong]

"Actually it is not the actions of the team that made me leave. It was the fact that we are being used as an instrument of policy that goes counter to the mandates of the association we are representing, the UN." Cassie says as she walks with him. "I have, in the last few days, established to everyone's satisfaction that my presence in the final battle with Overseer is somehow pivotal to our success."

Paragon nods listening.

Cassie pauses as she looks to him. "That would seem to indicate that your assessment is erronous and that in fact given my tenure on the team has been either as an uplanned addition or as a reservist, that I should be in there working with them to hone my skills with them. Not... earning 'down time' no one else is getting or needs. We've all had stress put upon us in the last few months. I, given whichever origin you buy into, was built for combat and to be brutally honest it is the one situation I typically feel most at ease in."

“Erroneous is a strong word Cassie, my assessment is that you have the possibility to be a potentially vital member of Legacy, but before that can happen we, the UNJE, has to know that we can depend on you to not do rash things like run away. That put you and the lives of your fellow classmates in danger,” Paragon replies.

“This isn’t a decision that is up for debate at this point, it is a tough one to make but for right now it is the best one for the team, and for you; even if you don’t recognize that. To be brutally honest as you said, you made it quite clear that you had no intentions of staying; you made that point obvious. I agreed and said the door is always open for you, if you want to help Legacy then you will have to earn that right to do so. Now I know this isn’t what you want to hear Cassie, but this is the best choice for all parties involved,” the elite explains.

“I would like for you to stay, the staff and your friends as well also agree with my sentiment,” Paragon adds in a calm soothing tone, “you are apart of this family, and I know you want to use your gifts for the betterment of others. But I also have a responsibility to make sure that you understand that your actions have consequences, it is a tough call but it is one that I must support. This is not a punishment Cassie; it is a chance for you to decide what it is that you want from the UNJE, yourself, and more importantly your future.”

 

[KaintheSeeker]

Paragon nods listening.

“Erroneous is a strong word Cassie, my assessment is that you have the possibility to be a potentially vital member of Legacy, but before that can happen we, the UNJE, has to know that we can depend on you to not do rash things like run away. That put you and the lives of your fellow classmates in danger,” Paragon replies.

“This isn’t a decision that is up for debate at this point, it is a tough one to make but for right now it is the best one for the team, and for you; even if you don’t recognize that. To be brutally honest as you said, you made it quite clear that you had no intentions of staying; you made that point obvious. I agreed and said the door is always open for you, if you want to help Legacy then you will have to earn that right to do so. Now I know this isn’t what you want to hear Cassie, but this is the best choice for all parties involved,” the elite explains.

“I would like for you to stay, the staff and your friends as well also agree with my sentiment,” Paragon adds in a calm soothing tone, “you are apart of this family, and I know you want to use your gifts for the betterment of others. But I also have a responsibility to make sure that you understand that your actions have consequences, it is a tough call but it is one that I must support. This is not a punishment Cassie; it is a chance for you to decide what it is that you want from the UNJE, yourself, and more importantly your future.”

"I never disagreed with the intent of the team sir." Cassie says. "Ryan seems to think that was my issues with it. It's not. I came to the institute because of your stand on issues and intergration. I speak up to show that I have concerns and I DO want to do changes within the system. I do not agree with the methods of the Pantheon, it's.. just that since I spoke up against registration it seems that some folks have taken me to task. Isolating me merely puts more distance between me and them."

 

[Tokiwong]

"I never disagreed with the intent of the team sir." Cassie says. "Ryan seems to think that was my issues with it. It's not. I came to the institute because of your stand on issues and intergration. I speak up to show that I have concerns and I DO want to do changes within the system. I do not agree with the methods of the Pantheon, it's.. just that since I spoke up against registration it seems that some folks have taken me to task. Isolating me merely puts more distance between me and them."

“Well to assuage your fears, this has nothing to do with your thoughts, or opinions on the political issues of the UNJE. I read your site regularly actually; it is refreshing to see someone take a stand for what they believe in. I understand your concern Cassie, but the decision has been made, and if folks are giving you problems with your site then you let me know who they are, we don’t suppress any ideas around here. Registration is a hot issue, it isn’t something that I find comforting but in the name of security it had to be done. Even the new proposed voluntary elite registration bill in the United States is meeting stiff opposition,” Paragon replies.

 

[KaintheSeeker]

“Well to assuage your fears, this has nothing to do with your thoughts, or opinions on the political issues of the UNJE. I read your site regularly actually; it is refreshing to see someone take a stand for what they believe in. I understand your concern Cassie, but the decision has been made, and if folks are giving you problems with your site then you let me know who they are, we don’t suppress any ideas around here. Registration is a hot issue, it isn’t something that I find comforting but in the name of security it had to be done. Even the new proposed voluntary elite registration bill in the United States is meeting stiff opposition,” Paragon replies.

"That is just it sir, you don't register people because they live." Cassie says. "Your own early speeches were big into intergration, registration puts up a wall between elites and everyone else."

 

[Tokiwong]

"That is just it sir, you don't register people because they live." Cassie says. "Your own early speeches were big into intergration, registration puts up a wall between elites and everyone else."

"You have a social security number right?" Paragon replies.

 

[KaintheSeeker]

"You have a social security number right?" Paragon replies.

"It's not the same thing.. and you know it." Cassie says grumpily. "the Social Security number is applied to everyone."

 

[Tokiwong]

"It's not the same thing.. and you know it." Cassie says grumpily. "the Social Security number is applied to everyone."

He smiles, "You are correct, and I agree we should not make special allowances for elites but elite powers are dangerous in the wrong hands and not everyone is like you and me. Not everyone uses their abilities, their gifts for the right reasons. For the security of everyone, elite and baseline we have to know who is capable of great destruction and who isn't."

"I know it is hard to believe but there is no evil intent behind registration besides Security, being an American I am sure you can understand the extreme measures your own country has taken in the name of security," he adds.

 

[Mimic]

Last Night

Gilden returns to his dorm, sends some time doing some research on the Ebon Thorn before going to sleep.

The Next day

Gilden stands infront of the mirror in his dorm room and sighs slightly. He really liked his old uniform better then the Legacy one, it wasn't as snug, perhaps if he wore his cloak it wouldn't be as bad....

... he approaches the training room, his cloak wrapped around his body but he kept the hood down. Once he get in he will greet whoever is there.

 

[Agamon]

"Alright, everybody's here. In case you haven't heard, we have some new members. Gilden, Star, Tina and Aya, welcome aboard," Anika says to assembeled group. "Gadget is also now officially a member, but she'll be doing her, still very important, job more behind-the-scenes during our missions and training sessions."

She takes a seat and looks to Mark. She could say more, but he was the leader, and she didn't want to undermine his authority.