A Superior And Opposite Force

Sebastian Shaw, 28 Mutant, Shaw Industries CEO, Professor of Business [[This is a Closed Shield University RPG]]

[labonairskinwalker]

Succubus on Campus

“Don’t worry, we’ll visit the Women of the Well tonight and sate both our hungers.” Satana spoke to the abnormally large black cat that walked alongside her as she took a stroll around the campus, taking in her new surroundings. She grinned as the feline weaved between her legs, purring happily in response. The succubus felt someone’ eyes on her and turned to face them, a smile dripping with seduction on her face. “Can I help you with something or did you just wish to stare, I truly don’t mind if the latter is the case.”

[kingdomofhellfire]

Shaw was sitting out on a park bench, enjoying the first genuinely warm day of the year and the chance to be away from his newest TA.  He was merely admiring the sights until one particular woman, her legs going on for miles, strolled by with her cat.  Not his greatest moment, being caught staring, but she didn’t seem to mind.  “Merely, watching as you passed. No offense meant.”

[kingdomofhellfire]

Truth or Dare: Complete and Utter Honesty || OPEN

[amindhive]

kingdomofhellfire:

“But that’s half the trick of it, isn’t it? Physically, you’re all identical, but unless your mutation includes replicating your body, you aren’t the same person. You didn’t ask me to call you Cuckoos because you’re one entity in multiple bodies, but because you think I’ll never be able to differentiate between you. Am I wrong?”

Shaw wasn’t going to openly admit that he had been wondering about them and their abilities. He rarely cared about children, even his students. But these girls were… odd.

“I know you can’t help it, but I’ve known Emma since she was sixteen. You have to understand, it wouldn’t be a matter of discussion if it was merely a passing resemblance.”

They were still trying to discern precisely what he hoped to accomplish by confronting them, aside from the pressure of the dare. If he was had proof he would have already suggested it. They agreed on that much. This was fishing, but they weren’t certain why.

“We’re many and one,” Sophie replied. “It’s difficult to explain precisely without pulling people into our collective proper. We’re individual elements and a whole that’s…”

“It’s more than just our individual minds, it’s greater than its parts,” Celeste said, trying to finish the meandering thought.

Esme crossed her arms. “I suppose we mostly don’t understand the accusation. Do you think we’re her long-lost cousins or something? We hadn’t ever met her before we started here and you could try any sort of a test on that fact.”

[kingdomofhellfire]

“You’re individual elements,” he stressed.  “Physically, you’re identical, but what I’m asking is, are all of you identical in personality?”  Shaw was sure that he was pushing his luck, that the girls would grow tired of his dare and clam up.  It made sense, he wasn’t their teacher and his curiosity was based on little more than than their appearance and his overall desire to know as much as possible about everything.  If they had looked like anyone else on campus, he probably wouldn’t have given them another thought.

“There’s no accusation,” he said in the face of the growing tension.  He raised his hands in false surrender and smiled lightly at them.  “I’m a busy man, Cuckoos, and honestly, without the dare I might never have approached you with this.” Although now he could not say the same.  He would have to ask Emma if she saw the resemblance.

[drdoomreturns-blog]

kingdomofhellfire:

Victor’s question caught him off guard and he didn’t stop the chuckle that came forth. He gave Victor a true smile and shook his head. “It’s a habit I picked up on my way to the top. The more confident you are and the more articulate you are the less likely people are to speak against you.” He never would have made it this far if he hadn’t learned to create and play on people’s impressions of him. “I’m also aware it can be annoying, so I’ll turn it down.”

Originally posted by beautifulmagical

Victor raised an eyebrow, but at least he knew where the fine line of humour was with this man. “That is a cumbersome philosophy to put into practice. I find that working alone tends to lead to the top in a more efficient way.” Victor shrugged, “I don’t particularly ca– mind.” He stopped himself, knowing that his own honesty could be annoying as well.

[kingdomofhellfire]

“I have to admit that I find your philosophy curious and impractical.  At least for my own line of work.”  Shaw found that other people existed to be used or ruled over, but not ignored.  He made a mental note of Doom’s slip of the tongue and tucked it away in his understanding of the man.  “I had been meaning to seek you out before this, Emma speaks highly of you.  How did you meet?”

[darkestnightqueen-blog]

“Family Reunion” || Selene/Shaw/Emma

[likeadiamondfrost]

darkestnightqueen:

kingdomofhellfire:

Shaw rolled his eyes at the very concept that Selene could feel emotional pain. While he often appreciated a good bit of verbal sparring, he never appreciated it with her. To do so would be the same as enjoying being manipulated by a cat. At Emma’s outburst, he laid a hand on her shoulder as a reminder not to give Selene what she wanted. Conflict. “As a student or did the administration not realize you’re older than most ancient cities?” Shaw waited for Emma to explain how dreadful it was here, but he didn’t expect her to change Selene’s mind. The dullness of Iowa was inherent in the name. “I think she missed us, dear. Or were you unable to handle the duties of being the only Cardinal member of the the club while we were away? I would have worked harder at finding a White King before I left if I had realized you needed direction and a stern hand.” He looked up at Emma who was expressing his own slight anxiety of their new addition. “We were in a meeting, Selene. While I generally tolerate your dramatic entrances, you can go now.” @darkestnightqueen

Originally posted by 50shades

Selene let out a calculated sigh. “New York has just been so boring without the two of you around. Don’t get me wrong, these–kids, won’t be much better, but it is sure to bring some much needed excitement into my life and that’s just what I’m looking for.” Selene paused a moment and chuckled at the question posed by the male. “Oh darling, they knew better than to ask my age. I’m teaching and assisting here. Mutant and the World, Mystic Arts, oh–and of course what would I be doing if I didn’t properly educate the children on the History of the World?” Her sly smile matched with that of a panther on the prowl. She knew without question that if she should need she would be able to gain the upper hand in no time flat. “Oh, dear you know better than that I assure you. I need no direction, and besides, even if you had found someone then I would have only made them very aware that I was in charge. I don’t need to be babysat Sebastian. Though I can not say the same for our precious little White Queen.” Selene came here because she had heard wind of the things that had been happening on the campus, and of course she wanted to be around for the fun. To the mention of meeting Selene took it in and breathed it right back out. “Oh, my apologies, I didn’t realize I was no longer welcome in such matters, perhaps I should let children back to their play date.”

@likeadiamondfrost​

Her hand moved over his as it clasped her shoulder. It wasn’t unwelcome, but she didn’t need the reminder. The best way to deal with Selene was indifference and impassiveness. This was how it would happen. “Probably for the best…” Emma muttered, “Though you may want to consider a little nip and tuck, to keep people from questioning it.”  She fell into silence beside Shaw as he chastised, if Emma could call it such, Selene on not staying in New York. Well just great, she was here to stay, so it seemed. The idea made Emma’s stomach churn. And teaching alongside Shaw. Perhaps that was what made her sick. As weird as things between Shaw and her had been, she was protective, loyal and Selene most often was a threat. Her gaze narrowed in on the woman at the mere mention needed to be babysat. “Oh, how I’ve missed that sense of humor.” She drawled fighting an eye roll, a condescending smile on her face. Selene could do a lot to Emma, but Emma had changed. Grown a thicker skin, after all, nothing hurt worse than what she’d already been through. Selene’s words were just that. Words meant to get a rise out of her. One Emma typically fell prey too. She smirked at the verbal jab, “Perhaps had you followed orders you would be invited in.” Her gaze had leveled with the other before she moved to resume her position against Shaw’s desk, back to the woman, “Or perhaps if we cared enough, we’d indulge your childish antics. Pleasure as always Selene.” Her gaze moved to Shaw, “As I was saying—“ she began as if Selene wasn’t even in the room.

@kingdomofhellfire​

[kingdomofhellfire]

Only one class then.  It could be far worse, and this meant she was away from Emma, professionally at least since he doubted Selene would hesitate to check in with her whenever the fancy struck her.  “Since you have the pleasure of being my assistant, I’ll be sure to get you the books you’ll need to read in order to understand the topics I’ve chosen to cover in the class.  Along with the syllabus and class roster.  I only assign papers, so I hope you have joined us with a few good red pens.” His mutant classes were the only classes Shaw actually cared about his students in.  He had been looking forward to having this one class to himself and express the superiority of mutants without Charles or Cohen.  Now he had other issues to worry about on that front.  “And yet, Selene, it’s not my White Queen whom I have to keep tabs on.” It would be an insult to them both to pretend she didn’t know he had had employees reporting on her.  They often disappeared, but it was the thought that counted.  “You say that as if you were ever truly welcome with us, Selene, and that is perhaps the greatest lie I’ve heard from you in some time.  This has nothing to do with you, an alien concept, I’m sure, but Emma is right.  You may go.”  He turned away from her towards Emma.  

@darkestnightqueen

[kingdomofhellfire]

Around the Fire [OPEN]

[agent-mariahill-blog1]

kingdomofhellfire:

“A job?” He pushed for more information, curious about this new woman. “Me? Somebody I used ta call a friend stole something from me. It’s in the town. I need it back. I can’t leave until I have it.”

Maria pulled out her gun, and wiped the dirt of her most valuable possession. A quick turn and spilled it back in to its spot on her hip. “I am the sharpest shooter  in miles. I’m hired to do jobs others ain’t willin’ to themselves.” She smiled and looked at the man. “Seems like you have a problem on your hands.” 

[kingdomofhellfire]

Shaw watched her spin the gun and play with it with a wary look. He didn't know her and he didn't trust her. Although the idea that she was such a good shot was intriguing. "Where did you learn a skill like that?" He had to nod. "How does one get their hand on something locked away in a safe in a brothel?"

[kingdomofhellfire]

Repeat, Repeat, Repeat || Shaw & Emma

[likeadiamondfrost]

kingdomofhellfire:

He raised an eyebrow at her statement. “What? Ya think ya can see Savage ghost gods?” He stepped forward and kneeled down between her legs and in front of the safe. He placed his gun on the floor and moved the dial to the first number. Once done, he looked up at her and dragged the tips of his fingers up her calf. “Yer next question?”

Her eyes rolled, and she tossed the blonde from her shoulder, “I was stabbed…” She said it so surely as she leaned toward him, her fingers moving his to her exposed hip, then a little higher. Warm contact that was only short lived. It was there she was sure. “Right fuckin’ here.” Even though there was no mark, just perfect creamy flesh. Her gaze searched his for a moment, “An’ that..thng..god..dream walker was over me. Then nothin’. No mark, no scar, like it never happened. I want ya to cut me right there.” 

[kingdomofhellfire]

Shaw let her move his fingers, up and across lengths of skin that seemed so familiar to him. He was tempted to move higher, wrap his hands around her body. But the idea she had been stabbed dragged his thoughts away. Shaw examined the skin and found it to be smooth and flawless. He ran his thumb over it and while it was perhaps not flat, he didn't understand what crazy thing she was suggesting. "Ya want me to what? Cut you?" He pulled out his knife, fueled by his desire for the next number, but he stopped.

[kingdomofhellfire]

Around the Fire [OPEN]

[agent-mariahill-blog1]

kingdomofhellfire:

“Townies are quick ta smile and even quicker ta shoot an outsider.” He went back to chewing on the dried meat strip. He watched her get settled in front of the flames. “There are other towns, ones more open ta newcomers. Or do ya have something in the area goin for ya.”

“Doubtful.” She took a deep breath. “This town…I don’t feel as if I could leave. I have a job to do.” Maria thought hard again as things didn’t make sense. Before registering the man’s existence again. “What’d ya here for?” 

[kingdomofhellfire]

"A job?" He pushed for more information, curious about this new woman. "Me? Somebody I used ta call a friend stole something from me. It's in the town. I need it back. I can't leave until I have it."

[kingdomofhellfire]

Repeat, Repeat, Repeat || Shaw & Emma

[likeadiamondfrost]

kingdomofhellfire:

Shaw narrowed his eyes at her smile. He still wasn’t comfortable with this. Shooting, fucking, that was reasonable. This? This was so new he was deeply uncomfortable. “Those things the Savages are talking about? The ghost people who walk between the real world and dreams? They think if ya can see em yer gifted. Now, what’s the first number?”

Emma rolled her eyes as she moved herself on top of the safe. Legs crossed, blocking the combination dial . “Fuckin’ gifted?” It was a snort, “I thought I was goin’ crazy…” She looked at him shaking her head, smiling sweetly. A deal was a deal. “Twenty-two.” Her legs moved to allow him access to the lock.

[kingdomofhellfire]

He raised an eyebrow at her statement. "What? Ya think ya can see Savage ghost gods?" He stepped forward and kneeled down between her legs and in front of the safe. He placed his gun on the floor and moved the dial to the first number. Once done, he looked up at her and dragged the tips of his fingers up her calf. "Yer next question?"

[kingdomofhellfire]

Around the Fire [OPEN]

[agent-mariahill-blog1]

kingdomofhellfire:

Shaw followed suit as she did and holstered his weapon. He motioned for her to join him. “Ya can’t be too careful out here.” He poked at the fire to stir it back to life. “Then what brings ya out here ta the middle of nowhere?”

Originally posted by inlovewithjamiedornan

“That’s what the gun is for, sweetheart.” Hill grinned at her response as she took a seat in the dirt, closer to the fire, placing her hat beside her. A hand through her hair, she looked at her. “Not sure, but the town isn’t always welcoming.” 

[kingdomofhellfire]

"Townies are quick ta smile and even quicker ta shoot an outsider." He went back to chewing on the dried meat strip. He watched her get settled in front of the flames. "There are other towns, ones more open ta newcomers. Or do ya have something in the area goin for ya.

[kingdomofhellfire]

Repeat, Repeat, Repeat || Shaw & Emma

[likeadiamondfrost]

kingdomofhellfire:

He just smiled at her nerve to ask for money. He followed her into the room and laid eyes on the safe. Her offer intrigued him and filled him with his own questions. “Ya’ve got a deal. What do ya want ta know?”

She tactful after all. The sugary sweet smile on her face bloomed into a full-fledged smile, "Smart man.” She moved toward the safe, “What do ya know about them dream walkers the locals be whispering about?” She turned toward him, eyes searching for something.

[kingdomofhellfire]

Shaw narrowed his eyes at her smile. He still wasn't comfortable with this. Shooting, fucking, that was reasonable. This? This was so new he was deeply uncomfortable. "Those things the Savages are talking about? The ghost people who walk between the real world and dreams? They think if ya can see em yer gifted. Now, what's the first number?"

[kingdomofhellfire]

Around the Fire [OPEN]

[agent-mariahill-blog1]

kingdomofhellfire:

In response Shaw went for his own gun. “And here we are pointin’ guns at each other.” He looked her over. “Then I want ya ta put yer gun down. Can’t say I take kindly ta that kinda thing when I’m on my own. In the middle of nowhere.”

Maria nodded before she released her hand from the handle of her gun and lifted both hands up. “Fair enough.” Hill lowered her hands to her sides. “Being alone is all I know.” 

[kingdomofhellfire]

Shaw followed suit as she did and holstered his weapon. He motioned for her to join him. “Ya can’t be too careful out here.” He poked at the fire to stir it back to life. “Then what brings ya out here ta the middle of nowhere?”

[kingdomofhellfire]

Repeat, Repeat, Repeat || Shaw & Emma

[likeadiamondfrost]

kingdomofhellfire:

“Sure thing, sweetheart. But I ain’t payin’ you enough ta ask fer ya ta swing yer hips fer me, no?” Under other circumstances he could see himself paying, could see himself holding her close after a night together. He preferred his women with fire and soul. He considered her offer. He /needed/ that safe. More than he would admit. But the combination would be better gained if she lived. “What do you want?”

“You gonna pay me at all?” She questioned as they turned the corner into the room. Perhaps in a different life, she could run her finger through his hair, pressed closed. She smirked, “Answers, and…” She moved passed the safe, “Yer gonna help me get ‘em. For each you provide I’ll give a number for the lock. Got a deal?”

[kingdomofhellfire]

He just smiled at her nerve to ask for money. He followed her into the room and laid eyes on the safe. Her offer intrigued him and filled him with his own questions. "Ya've got a deal. What do ya want ta know?"

[kingdomofhellfire]

Around the Fire [OPEN]

[agent-mariahill-blog1]

kingdomofhellfire:

Shaw sat in front of the fire he had built for the night, chewing on a piece of dried meat. He seemed the picture of relaxation to anyone who couldn’t see the pistol in his boot. As the sound of footfall grew nearer he didn’t flinch, but twisted around to see the newcomer. “I haven’t got anything of value if you’re looking for easy pickings.”

Maria grabbed her gun as it sat in the holster as the man spoke. “I’m not trying to cause any trouble if that’s what you’re thinkin’. Just need some warmth.” Her boots hit the dirt as she got as close as she did. 

[kingdomofhellfire]

In response Shaw went for his own gun. "And here we are pointin' guns at each other." He looked her over. "Then I want ya ta put yer gun down. Can't say I take kindly ta that kinda thing when I'm on my own. In the middle of nowhere."

[kingdomofhellfire]

Repeat, Repeat, Repeat || Shaw & Emma

[likeadiamondfrost]

kingdomofhellfire:

He watched her push her hair back and he thought of her somewhere else. Twirling in front of her (a?) bed and smiling at him as she ran her hand through her hair. He blinked rapidly and pushed the mirage away. She was talking again. “That’s right. Ya have it and I need it. Are ya gonna deny me that, darlin?”

Her eyes tracked his movements and she smiled softly, that come hither sort of look. “See somethin’ ya like, darlin’?” She asked with a laugh. The site of those eyes over her not for the first time. She could see him over her–and not for the first time–holding her in death and…She shook her head putting up a front dispelling the images from her mind.  He had answers. “I wouldn’t dream of it, but I got a bargain ta strike with ya first. Are ya a riskin’ man? Combination for somethin’…not on the menu.”

[kingdomofhellfire]

"Sure thing, sweetheart. But I ain't payin' you enough ta ask fer ya ta swing yer hips fer me, no?" Under other circumstances he could see himself paying, could see himself holding her close after a night together. He preferred his women with fire and soul. He considered her offer. He /needed/ that safe. More than he would admit. But the combination would be better gained if she lived. "What do you want?"

[kingdomofhellfire]

Repeat, Repeat, Repeat || Shaw & Emma

[likeadiamondfrost]

kingdomofhellfire:

Rather than infuriate him like it normally did, her backtalk made him smile. “Let me simplify it for ya. If ya make a move ta hurt me or just be an idjit I’ll shoot ya.” To prove his point he grabbed her by the arm and threw her towards the stairs. He pressed his gun to her back and pushed her forwards. “It’s a shame that fool went and paid ya with it. And now I’m gonna need your safe.”

She nodded before she was yanked by the arm, the barrel of the gun meeting her back. It was cute. “You’d hurt this pretty lil’ face?” She asked running her hand through her hair pushing it away from her face as she turned back around mounting the stairs. She knew he would hurt if needed, but he didn’t need to know that. Self-preservation at its finest. “’Course ya are. And that’s why ya want me huh? Lady knows the combination.”

[kingdomofhellfire]

He watched her push her hair back and he thought of her somewhere else. Twirling in front of her (a?) bed and smiling at him as she ran her hand through her hair. He blinked rapidly and pushed the mirage away. She was talking again. "That's right. Ya have it and I need it. Are ya gonna deny me that, darlin?"

[kingdomofhellfire]

Repeat, Repeat, Repeat || Shaw & Emma

Shaw walked confidently through the saloon as the patrons cowered in terror. Someone had shot the sheriff that morning along with the deputy and robbed the bank in a hail of bullets, leaving the town vulnerable. His hired hands were securing the room, shooting anyone who moved funny. Shaw stopped in front of the owner and smiled. “On yer feet. None of yer funny business.”

[likeadiamondfrost]

Apparently, today was to be eventful. And yet…She had the funniest feeling. She’d shoved if off, because she had a business to run. of course.  She gave a sly smile. She knew him. it was there on the tip of her tongue. And the ache in her abdomen a dull throb now. It had all morning. She remembered being sliced up. Being mended in some hell all its own. That was not a feeling one could easily shake. What the bloody hell had happened to her?. She rose her hands s if she were going to surrender, “Maybe if ya had some manners, I’d so with more enthusiasm” She jested back but rose nonetheless. They needed to talk. “Funny business, ain’t got any clue what yer talkn’ about sweetheart.”

[kingdomofhellfire]

Rather than infuriate him like it normally did, her backtalk made him smile. "Let me simplify it for ya. If ya make a move ta hurt me or just be an idjit I'll shoot ya." To prove his point he grabbed her by the arm and threw her towards the stairs. He pressed his gun to her back and pushed her forwards. "It's a shame that fool went and paid ya with it. And now I'm gonna need your safe."

[kingdomofhellfire]

Repeat, Repeat, Repeat || Shaw & Emma

Shaw walked confidently through the saloon as the patrons cowered in terror. Someone had shot the sheriff that morning along with the deputy and robbed the bank in a hail of bullets, leaving the town vulnerable. His hired hands were securing the room, shooting anyone who moved funny. Shaw stopped in front of the owner and smiled. "On yer feet. None of yer funny business."