video; un: E. Lehnsherr

[magneticfields]

[ Erik appears on the video looking straight at the camera, the angle wide enough that it's clear he's not actually holding it. It's unclear who, or what, is holding it as he is alone. He's deeply uncomfortable with having to make this address, but as he rarely looks pleased with what's going on anyway this isn't terribly different from his normal expression. ]

Fellow residents. A few days ago, while repairing the gravity array, I used some abilities that I had previously concealed. On my world, I am what is known as a mutant. That means I have an active X-Gene, which grants me abilities that humans do not possess. These abilities can manifest in a multitude of ways. As for myself, I can control metal by manipulating magnetic fields.

My people are persecuted on my world. We are subject to everything from casual bigotry to attempts at nuclear genocide. When we arrived, I suspected that this could be another crime against us, or that the other residents would display the same prejudice that I have been battling for the last twenty years. So I concealed my identity and my abilities in an attempt to protect myself and any other mutants on board. [ He sighs softly. ] I also did not expect to be here long enough for it to matter.

Since this engagement appears to be lasting longer than I first thought, and I have been using my abilities in mixed company, as it were, I decided the most efficient course of action would be to make a public announcement rather than having multiple personal conversations. My name is Erik Lehnsherr, also known as Magneto. I am a mutant. I apologize to those I have misled. And if you are also a mutant, I want you to know that you are not alone, and do not need to be afraid.

Comments

audio; un:millerlite

[pampa]

You could've just said so, Earther. [ instead of making him worry you were in danger?!! ] Dick move, pal.

audio;

[magneticfields]

Perhaps this valuable lesson can teach you to wait until people ask for help before trying to save them when they don't need saving.

[pampa]

Next time I'll let you fall to your death. How's that?

[magneticfields]

Unlikely. But if spite will inspire you to stay out of my way I encourage you to hold onto that feeling.

[pampa]

Your way for doing what, exactly?

[magneticfields]

Let's start with walking and see how it goes from there.

[pampa]

Fine. Sorry I gave a shit if you ate it out there. Won't happen again, asshole.

[magneticfields]

You do realize that we all managed to survive this long without your help, right?

[pampa]

Wow. The set of balls on you Earthers, shit. You've survived, what? A month on a station and you wanna pat yourselves on the back? Alright, you're right. You've got this.

Miller out. [ he blinks the video on long enough for a two-fingered salute before cutting the feed. ]