Don't Call Me Princess

Inhuman Royalty and Diplomat. Former Avenger and member of the Fantastic Four. RP Blog for Marvel Zombies RP

[crystalxelemental]

Hope Springs Eternal

[crystalxelemental]

thecalmesttempest:

  “Ororo,” she took the hand that was offered and shook it with a smile.  “I help run the house.  If we have a continuous supply of water beneath us, that’s excellent news.”  They had plenty of energy to pump and heat water, the real trick was just having the water itself.

“It’s very nice to meet you, Crystal.  Is sensing water your power, or is there more to your gift?”  She asked with exactly the right tone to ensure she was viewed as a curious new friend, and not someone who spoke out of apprehension.

A quizzical expression crossed Crystal’s face briefly  Ororo. That name sounded familiar but she couldn’t place why.“It’s nice to meet you as well Ororo. Does knowing you mean I get to bypass asking Tony permission to bring it to the surface?” she asked with a wry smile. Granted, she didn’t think the answer would ever be no  to fresh water, but sometimes it was better to beg forgiveness than ask permission. 

Once again Ororo’s words made Crystal pause.  Certainly powers were a gift - the Inhumans (at least those of the original Attilan) considered them a birth right. “Oh, it’s not just water. It’s the other elements as well.” she replied as she started to walk towards the garden, hoping Ororo would follow.

[crystalxelemental]

Hope Springs Eternal

[crystalxelemental]

thecalmesttempest:

Ororo knew well the problems that could be caused by meddling too much with the weather.  Still, creating a few clouds to irrigate the vegetable garden didn’t hurt too much.  It saved people the time and energy it took to water everything, and it also left the water for drinking, cooking and washing to that exact purpose.  The water pumping station failing had been a loss, but on the bright side, they knew exactly what had come in contact with their water, and did not have to expend too much worry on the safety of their supply.

She had begun the process of organising education for the children present at Haven, both mutant and human alike.  After spending the morning determining how best to attend to the needs of various age groups, as well as giving consideration to what modifications needed to be made to a standard curriculum given the state of things, she decided that she could do with a good walk.  She was taking a lap of the grounds when she saw the woman loitering around the water tanks.  “Is everything alright?”  She asked.

Crystal’s eyes took on a soft glow as she sent her powers out and down, feeling the water molecules around her until she found a large enough collection that cold signify an underground lake or stream. Something. It didn’t take long - there was an underground lake here. A good sized one full of drinkable water, but it was deep below Haven. It would take her some time to be able to pull it to the surface and turn it into a spring.  

She started slightly as the new woman approached, but didn’t loose her link to the water below. Crystal turned to greet the woman with a friendly smile, though her eyes still had that glow. “Oh everything is fine. I saw the water tanks and it made wonder if there were any other sources of water nearby - which there is.” Crystal gestured toward the garden, indicating the source was in that direction. She held out her hand. “I’m Crystal by the way. And you are?”  

[crystalxelemental]

Crystal by Javier Rodriguez

(Guys I’m SO excited he’ll be on Royals starting with issue #9!!)

[crystalxelemental]

Hope Springs Eternal

@thecalmesttempest

On of the first things Crystal had noticed upon her exploration of Haven were the large rainwater tanks. Water was necessary and Crystal could only assume that other means to bring fresh water to Haven had failed. The rain collection tanks were a good idea - but you couldn’t always rely on the weather to bring you water.  It wasn’t too good an idea to mess with the weather patterns either (at least in places you were familiar with), though she could do that if needed.  

Out of curiosity the Inhuman sent her powers deep underground, searching for any sign of water.  

[darkphoenyx]

Her power is magnificent…for it is her birthright.

[peterjsonquills-deactivated2020]

[crystalxelemental]

Don’t Call Me Princess - OPEN

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jxssdrxw:

“Wow. I can’t imagine having a ten year old. I’m only just beginning to get my head round looking after a baby…” And he was barely a baby anymore. Not that Jess was ready to admit it.

Gerry wiggled and squirmed for a few moments before he conceded and settled into his mother’s arms before falling to sleep.“ I appreciate that, Crystal. Thank you. Though I did warn you, the little monkey came out with his own powers recently. And they’re completely out of control” Though realistically, how much control could they expect a one year old to have? “And this is Tony’s office…” Jess smiled, indicating a door beside them.

“Just wait til he can talk. You’ll miss these days, I promise.” Crystal replied with a smile at the other woman. “So soon?” The Inhuman glanced at the infant in Jessica’s arms. Huh, that was interesting and a bit unusual. In her experience the younger one developed powers, the stronger they became later on.  “What exactly are you powers anyway?”  Crystal said, stepping aside just in case Tony decided bluster out of the office. She needed to talk to him but it could wait a moment. She was wondering if maybe there was something she could do to help Jess NOW.  Babies with powers had no control and you couldn’t exactly teach them control either. Crystal didn’t want people running Jess and her son out if he accidentally hurt someone. Besides, this was probably something that the Inhumans were more than equipped to deal with.

[inhumansforever]

[crystalxelemental]

Exes and Oh...you.

[thefastone]

crystalxelemental:

The corner of Crystals mouth quirked up in amusement at Pietro’s quizzical expression. It might have been a long time since she had last seen her ex-husband, but somethings didn’t change. “Of course not. Unlike the rest of my family, I like to help people. Besides that as the Inhuman diplomat, it’s sort of my job. We did swear to offer aid to those who need it.”  she responded.

“Where’s Luna?” Pietro asked her, now concerned that his daughter may have been hurt or worse in all of this mess. “You didn’t drag her down into this did you?” Looking at her he frowned and said, “I don’t see what’s funny here.’ 

[crystalxelemental]

Crystal stared at Pietro for a moment, her earlier amusement gone. Inwardly she sighed. There was no point in trying to explain what was funny. It would only make him more agitated. “No Pietro, I did not drag our daughter into this mess. She is safe in New Attilan. We sealed the borders. No one or thing can get in.” At least, that how is was when she left. 

[inhumansforever]

[crystalxelemental]

@thefastone

[crystalxelemental]

Don’t Call Me Princess - OPEN

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jxssdrxw:

crystalxelemental:

“You could say that.” Crystal replied as she followed the other woman. She watched baby crawl around, a small smile on her lips.  Seeing the baby gave Crystal a lot of hope.  

She turned her attention back to Jess and took a moment to study the other woman. Crystal had never seen her before and she had been with the Avengers herself for quite some time.  Regardless, the Inhuman took Jessica’s offered hand and smiled warmly,  “Pleased to meet you Jessica.”  

Crystal fell in step with Jessica, her smile growing wider as she watched Gerry toddle along with his mother’s help. “No need to apologize. It’s been some time, but I remember when my daughter was his age.”  She needed to see Tony, but wasn’t in so much of a hurry to be rude.  “So, you mentioned the Fantastic Four? I know them well - are they all here?” Crystal hoped so - they hadn’t heard from Sue or Reed since they closed the boarders of New Attilan.

Gerry wasn’t do good on his feet yet. Walking on his toes and stumbling every other step. But he had to start somewhere… And Jess needed him to nap so she could too…

“You have a daughter? How old is she?” Jess asked, steering Gerry away from Laura’s vegetable patch. “Where is she now?”

Gerry soon got tired and Jess scooped him up into her arms, allowing her to lead Crystal to Tony a little faster. “Just Sue at the minute. I think it’s a bit of a sore spot. I’m not entirely sure what happened but I think Sue blames Reed…”

“I do..She’s ten.” Crystal replied as she side-stepped the vegetable patch herself.  “She back in New Attilan.  We closed the borders so that those zombie things can’t get in. Not that it’s stopped them from trying.” The only problem was, it really kept them from helping anyone else. Though if Medusa forbidding her to leave was any indication, they didn’t seem to keen on helping those outside the city. 

Crystal pursed her lips at that last bit of information.  She decided not to comment further on it and changed the subject instead.  Jessica looked exhausted and Crystal remembered what that age was like. Of course, being Royalty had has it’s privileges - and Crystal still regretted that she had taken advantage of them. She had missed so much.  “If you ever need a babysitter, I’d be more than happy to help.”

[crystalxelemental]

@jxssdrxw

[crystalxelemental]

Don’t Call Me Princess - OPEN

[crystalxelemental]

jxssdrxw:

crystalxelemental:

Tony Stark? Well that explained a lot.  She shouldn’t be surprised that Stark had a contingency plan. It would also explain the lack of Hero sightings the last few months. Honestly, Crystal was glad to hear they were safe. Maybe even some of her old Avengers Teammates would be around? 

She smile briefly as the woman adjusted her grip on her son. She remembered when Luna was that young.  “Actually, Stark is just the person I would like to speak with.” She smiled and held out her hand hoping this woman would take it for the greeting it was. “I’m Crystal Amaquelin”  as she introduced herself, Crystal deliberately left out the Princess part of her title. Save that for leaders of countries. Besides, she hated being reminded of her status. “I represent the Inhumans of New Attilan and I came to see if you could use any help.” 

“You know Tony?” Or was she just another fangirl? Either was, so long as she wasn’t a zombie she was welcome. This wasn’t avengers tower. Or mansion. Civilians and heroes lived together here. “Come on in” Jess invited, stepping aside and keeping a careful eye on the perimeter.

Jess placed Gerry back on the floor once the gates were sealed and shook the woman’s hand. “Jessica Drew. Spider-Woman. Former Avengers” she introduced. “Inhuman, huh? We’ve got avengers, x men, a fantastic four. I guess you round us out nicely” she summed up. “Tony is this way” she pointed out, taking Gerry’s hands so he could stand up and totter unsteadily. “Sorry, I’m trying to burn off his energy…” It was going to take a while.

“You could say that.” Crystal replied as she followed the other woman. She watched baby crawl around, a small smile on her lips.  Seeing the baby gave Crystal a lot of hope.  

She turned her attention back to Jess and took a moment to study the other woman. Crystal had never seen her before and she had been with the Avengers herself for quite some time.  Regardless, the Inhuman took Jessica’s offered hand and smiled warmly,  “Pleased to meet you Jessica.”  

Crystal fell in step with Jessica, her smile growing wider as she watched Gerry toddle along with his mother’s help. “No need to apologize. It’s been some time, but I remember when my daughter was his age.”  She needed to see Tony, but wasn’t in so much of a hurry to be rude.  “So, you mentioned the Fantastic Four? I know them well - are they all here?” Crystal hoped so - they hadn’t heard from Sue or Reed since they closed the boarders of New Attilan.

[inhumansforever]

[inhumansforever]

Crystal by AlbertoNavajo

[crystalxelemental]

Exes and Oh...you.

@thefastone

Crystal had to admit as she walked around Haven that - Tony Stark had done a pretty damn good job considering the circumstances.  Unfortunately it seemed as though he and several other heroes were currently out on a supply run so she would have to wait to speak with him. But at least they had cleared her health wise before they left so she wasn’t cooped anymore. 

Her steps had brought her to Haven’s garden. Crystal paused, breathing in the scent of fresh, growing things and wondering if maybe there was something she could do to help here. A movement caught her attention and she turned to see the last person she expected. She would recognize him anywhere. Briefly she debated ignoring him completely, but at this point she had been staring long enough with what she hoped was a neutral expression that she couldn’t pretend to not notice him. “Hello Pietro.”

[thefastone]

To say that Crystal being there was a shock was an understatement. He had assumed that she would stay on the moon with Luna. At least that is what he had hoped for. So the fact that she was here, bothered him to say the least. “Crystal,” he said, walking towards her with a quizzical brow. “What are you doing here? I thought you would be at home and avoid this mess.” 

[crystalxelemental]

The corner of Crystals mouth quirked up in amusement at Pietro’s quizzical expression. It might have been a long time since she had last seen her ex-husband, but somethings didn’t change. “Of course not. Unlike the rest of my family, I like to help people. Besides that as the Inhuman diplomat, it’s sort of my job. We did swear to offer aid to those who need it.”  she responded.

[inhumansforever]

Why does medusa wear a mask? Is it a cultural inhuman thing? Bc she doesn't have a secret identity nor does black bolt so he doesnt need one either?? Or is it just a stylistic choice that the artists stuck with as a fad?

Yeah, there is no utility to the Inhumans wearing masks.  My guess is that Lee and Kirby came up with Attilan as the secret hidden land populated by what is ostensively a civilization of super-beings and Kirby just went to town illustrating all these characters with superhero style outfits, many of which involved masks.  And it just stuck from there.

Masks play a big role in many different cultures all around the world, worn for a myriad of different purposes.  

Sometimes such masks are worn as part of performances and the telling of tales of folklore.  Other times the masks act to designate leaders, healers, or members of religious orders.  

Wearing a mask is kind of silly, but so is wearing a tie or high heels.  Culture involves a lot of practices that from the outside looking in may seem purposeless or nonsensical.   

[crystalxelemental]

I thought somewhere in War or Realm of Kings that the Masks are what Inhumans wear in times of War?