16415/Birthdays and Palaces

Birthdays and Palaces
Date of Scene:	07 July 2024
Location:	Hammer Bay, Genosha
Synopsis:	Summary needed
Cast of Characters:	Polaris, Magneto

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Polaris has posed:
It's been nearly two months since the Acolytes attacked Genosha, destroying a vault and attacking anyone who got in the way. Between Magneto, Polaris, Rachel Grey and Havok, damage to the island and its people had been minimal although the vault had suffered a significant blow. The attack was focused and once the Acolytes had obtained the last artefact they left the island. It was a stark reminder that Genosha was not invulnerable.r
Today is also Magneto's birthday and Lorna is determined to prove that she is a worthy princess and protector of the island. She spent most of the day cleaning up the debris left behind by the attack, using her magnetic powers to reshape and restore the massive damaged vault which still housed many other great treasures of Genosha.

Once that was completed, she spent the rest of the day organizing and preparing the palace dining room to receive Magneto. The place had been outfitted with balloons and streamers, an elaborate four course dinner, desserts and finger food and of course a beautiful cake. She had even hired a string quartet for the afternoon.

The party was supposed to be a surprise and so she had offered to meet Magneto at the vault to show him her hard work before leading him back to the palace. "So, as you can see, we have double reinforced the vault so that a second attack will be far less successful. But enough of that, it is lunch time. Let us return to the palace. I am sure everyone will be happy to see you after your short absence.."

Lorna took the time to dress up today, robed in a mint green gown, shorter in the front, trailing in the back with a glittering green bodice and arching green lipped shoes.

Magneto has posed:
Erik Magnus Lehnsherr was not born with that name, but it is one that he chose, and has been using for most of his adult life. Magneto was another name that he had chosen for himself. Whatever the name, he was now officially a centurion, for this was his 100th birthday. And how did he celebrate? By working. The man was exhausted, mentally, and physically, but he did not show it. Part of his power set was delayed aging, with him maintaining his youthful vitality and strength long into his advanced years.

While Lorna dealt with the vault, he spend his time with the people, using his powers to restore what he could, rebuild what he could, and help those in need. Metal was everywhere. Just as he was everywhere.

Though he had promised to meet with Lorna later that day, and before it, he would head back to the palace, so that he could shower and change, showing her the proper respect. She was officially a Genoshan diplomat, and one of his heirs.

Erik was a man of style, and with the threat dealt with for now, he could afford some semblance of comfort. He wore a red suit, Savile Row tailoring, in a dark red, with a purple tie, and handkerchief. His helmet was not worn today. He had nothing to hide and was not expecting battle. But it was not far away.

Looking over the work, he could sense it, feel the intricacies, the locking mechanism, seeing through the magnetic field to view it abstractly. "Thank you Lorna, for all your hard work, and might I add, you look remarkable in that gown."

Polaris has posed:
Lorna Dane beams and smiles, ever eager for her father's approval. And although Wanda had ultimately aided them both in defeating the Acolytes, destroying the sceptre of revival and restoring peace and order to Genosha, she had other duties that were separate from Genosha - namely her duties as a member of the Avengers. Duties that kept her largely absent from action in Genosha.

"I am glad you approve, father. There is however, one last thing I want to go over with you." as they reach the palace doors, a pair of guards bow to them before opening the grand double doors. It's pretty clear that a celebration is underway by now, the decorations quite visible by now.

"Happy birthday, father." she smiles, pulling out an intricately wrapped gift, decked out in silver holographic paper and tied with a green ribbon. It's not big, no bigger than a basket ball but as she hands it to him, he can tell that it has some weight to it and is nothing cheaply made.

Magneto has posed:
The smile that formed upon Lorna Dane's lips, his youngest child, warmed Erik's heart. He was not exactly a warm and friendly man, but neither was he particularly cruel. He was just aloof much of the time. "Lorna," he began, but before he could go into further detail, the doors were opening, revealing the party that was in process. He rolled his eyes, but also let a soft smirk play upon his lips. It was a waste of resources. It could go to so many other things. It was money or labor that was better spent elsewhere. But it was touching.

"Lorna," he said again, "you shouldn't have." Examining the gift, he did not use his powers to test whether or not he could tell what it was. Instead, he gave in to the game, feeling the heft to it, "thank you Lorna," and with that, he began to unwrap it, curious to see what lay within.

Polaris has posed:
Lorna Dane smirks as she watches his response. True they could focus the money and resources elsewhere but this is a big occasion. As he steps in the crowd applauses, although there are marked absences - Wanda and Alex among them. Perhaps they will come later?

When he unwraps it he will find an intricate stone sculpture made of marble and sculpted to look exactly like him in full regalia. "I hope you like this, I had our finest stone masons work on it.." and, then she leans in to give him a hug, "This is your 100th birthday, right? And even though you don't look it, you're a centenarian. It's huge step. You should be proud." it might surprise him, up until recently, Lorna has been somewhat distant towards him, but having been forced to work with him against the Acolytes-and defending Genosha at his side have perhaps brought her closer to him, and closer to accepting full responsibility as Genosha's princess.

Magneto has posed:
Stonework, could have been done by another mutant, by Lorna herself, or something made by machine. It was hard to tell, but a marble figurine of himself was a nice and touching gift. Holding it up, he smiled appreciatively, "why thank you Lorna, I know just where I'll put it." Another person would come towards them, offering to take the gift and store it, as there no doubt would be more to come. It also freed up Magneto, since he was the dignitary of this particular event. "Well, not to date myself, but yes, I suppose it is, and I am." It felt weird. He did not look, sound, or feel like a centurion. But he had endured a lot in his life. Moving closer to her, he offered her a hug, trying to show affection, hoping to further mend broken or bent fences.