<ul class="bbc_list">And we are once again up to date... Oh and looking for more! Because... Always! MORE. Read details </ul><strong>here</strong>(https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=253803.msg12560882#msg12560882).<br/><br/>Student connections are always welcome. Staff connections particularly so, since Rae's been a member of the staff for about three years.<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Rae's Connection Guide</div><div class="spoiler_body"><div align="center">(http://data.whicdn.com/images/117194977/large.jpg)<br/><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: Georgia;"><strong>Rae Integra Bellemoore</strong><br/><em>Alchemist</em></span></div><br/><strong>Quick Details</strong><br/><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Rae holds a PhD in Biophysics, and aside from the most formal situations - and even then sometimes - prefers that the honorific "Doctor" is not used. She never introduces herself as Dr. Rae Bellemoore or any variation thereof.</li><li>Her specialty is the mutant gene, and by extension mutants in general. Due to her powers allowing her to not need to stop for anything (food, sleep, drink, bathroom breaks) and her increased capacity for learning Rae tackled a large amount of education while she was getting her doctorate. Knowing that she'd need more she acquired various other, lesser, degrees during her college years in, mostly, other related scientific fields.</li><li>Rae has been at the Xavier Institute for approximately just shy of three years. She sought it out to forward her own knowledge and understanding while also allowing others to benefit from her years of dedicated study.</li><li>It's not uncommon for Rae to employ unique methods of counselling for the students of the institute. While the standard approach works for some, these people are often far from standard.</li><li>She keeps <em>meticulous notes</em> that are all written in a code of her own design. This code has been redesigned four times and gotten more convoluted over each iteration - now including letters, numbers, and symbols. Looking at her personal collection of data is likely to inspire headaches. Notes aside Rae has beautiful handwriting, and spent a small period of time studying calligraphy.</li><li>Fascinating powers fascinate Rae. Aside from her work in helping others understand their powers, and themselves, Rae is always eager to expand her knowledge and understanding of things. To this end she's an <em>extremely</em> uninhibited person and willing to put herself in situations ranging from awkward to extremely dangerous to further that pursuit of knowledge.</li><li>In groups Rae is often fairly quiet, though not due to any level of shyness. Rather she is more intent to listen and offer up information only when she has something important or unique to add. Privately however she can be an exceptional conversationalist and under some circumstances - often when she is researching or doing her personal work - it can be hard to make her stop talking. It isn't unheard of for Rae to get lost in her work, start babbling at someone, and not notice them leave and continue to talk to herself.</li></ul><br/><strong>Looking For</strong><br/><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Just about anything.</li><li>Scientific minds - Rae thrives on enlightening others and being enlightened herself. Mind buddies are greatly appreciated.</li><li>Students - Who need someone to talk to, need help opening up or are looking to understand themselves better.</li><li>Staff - Likely very connected with other staff members due to what she does and asking/sharing information with them.</li></ul><br/><strong>In Progress</strong><br/><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Rae &amp; Josh (Intimate Ink) - Like minds? Potentially rehabilitation themed.</li></ul>[li]Rae &amp; Conor (Cuchulainn) - Like minds.[/li][/list]<br/><br/><strong>Connections</strong><br/><ul class="bbc_list"><li><strong>Laura Kinney (X-23) (Amarlo):</strong> <em>During Laura's first stay at the institute Rae and her were unable to connect due to Laura's distant nature. That said Laura become a target for Rae's eye, and she watched from afar until ultimately she left the school. Laura's publicized event at the Death Games frustrated Rae and she was eager to have the girl return to the school. Once back Rae redoubled her efforts in helping Laura adapt and open up. They now meet twice weekly, at minimum; Rae works to help Laura accept all of the new feelings and emotions that are forming within her as well as cope with her past (a work in progress).</em></li><li><strong>Alison Goodsmile (Cheyenne) (RedEve):</strong> <em>Shortly after arriving at Xavier's Institute herself, Rae was tasked by Charles to go gather Alison, a teen struggling to control her powers. Rae did just that and ultimately was what brought Alison from her home in Kansas City to the Institute. This created strong tether between the two, and much as her job title would suggest Rae has been Alison's confidant and an active force in her life trying to help her cope and come to terms with her - not so - new status as a mutant.</em></li><li><strong>Clarice Ferguson (Blink) (AribethAmkiir):</strong> <em>After arriving at the institute Clarice was having a hard time finding her spot and coming to grips with her physical appearance. She sought out Rae after hearing about her powers in hopes that the Alchemist would be able to alter her so that she could lead a more normal existence. However after correcting Clarice's understanding of her powers, Rae began to work towards helping the young girl come to terms with who she instead hiding herself away; meanwhile Rae has made a silent promise to find a way to help Clarice accomplish her goals of blending in just a little bit more easily.</em></li><li><strong>Winnifred Wilson (Muerte) (noodlebloom):</strong> <em>Shortly before orientation Winnie engaged in a physical altercation with another student that resulted in her being sentenced to time spent with Rae. After tracking the girl down after a missed appointment, Rae determined that the two of them would need some more sessions together so that Rae could help Winnie manage her violent tendencies and shape her into that hero she wants to be.</em></li></ul></div></div>