The Gates: Cusp

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Nathan and Angelo have a late-night talk about how the next day is going to go.

( We will hereafter believe less history than ever, now that we have seen how it is made. )

Log - Paycheck (Crystal, Forge. Tuesday morning)

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This takes place this morning before the breaking news about Smichov.

After a week of volunteering to sort the mansion's mail, Crystal is horrified to find out she may have unintentionally joined the *gasp!* working class

( Who else believed that she, Lady Crystal Amaquelin of the royal family of Attilan, wanted to *work* sorting mail for *pay*!? )

The Gates: Camlann

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It's the afternoon of the big unity rally in Smichov. The eyes of the world are watching. One way or the other, what they see will make an impression.

( We . . . will be remembered in spite of ourselves. No personal significance or insignificance can spare one or another of us. The fiery trial through which we pass will light us down, in honor or dishonor, to the latest generation. )

The Gates: Necessity

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Nathan and Medusa are outside at the medical clinic helping some of the wounded when a group of soldiers arrive looking for mutants. Things go somewhat downhill from there.

( We do what we must, and call it by the best names. )

The Gates: Concerns

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After watching Nathan use his powers, but before leaving the clinic, Medusa decides to let someone know about her concerns. Angelo isn't too surprised.

( It is about Nathan. I am concerned that he overextended himself. )

Log: [Julio and Scott]

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Julio gets called into for a Talk with Scott.

( May I leave? Or do I need to be lectured some more about how wonderful the X-Men are? )

The Gates: Demolition Elk

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Rahne, with Nathan, is helping evacuate a damaged building and making good use of her powers when she comes face to face with another shapeshifter.

( Nature is often hidden, sometimes overcome, seldom extinguished. )

The Gates: Going Back Out

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The Elpis crew realizes they could be doing more good out on the streets of Smichov. Medusa anticipates the decision by a few minutes.

( We have seen better days. )

The Gates: Into The Night

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Nathan and Angelo have a close encounter with Mystique. Later, as they continue their rescue efforts, Nathan finds himself haunted by ghosts of the past and Angelo proves that he's going to be worthy of the leathers in his future.

( Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall. )