<hr/><div class="floatleft">(http://img2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130415145032/marvel-war-of-heroes/images/3/3d/UR_Colossus.png)</div><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: andale mono;"><strong>Name:</strong> Colossus<br/><strong>Location:</strong> Common Room &gt; Front Door/Grounds<br/><strong>Date/Time:</strong> 9-4-8pm<br/><strong>Tagging:</strong> Salvation, Everyone else outside<br/><strong>Content:</strong> Becoming the voice of rationality</span><br/><hr/><br/><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: andale mono;"> Standing there in front of Salvation and the poor girl he'd placed on the ground, Colossus wanted to beat the man so badly all that remained was pulp inside that fancy armor of his. But that was not his job, not here, not now. He had come out here for two reasons. To see Salvation off their property, and to take the girl into the building to get her the help she needed. <br/><br/>And while it was a gilded cage she'd come to live in with the rest of them...at least it was gilded. Jono tried to help, but unfortunately, his method of communication was definitely seen as threatening by Salvation. So when the man leveled a shotgun at Jono(even though it wouldn't work on a man like him), Colossus took a step closer. "Lower...your...weapon. He can <em>only</em> communicate through telepathy, so he's just talking to you. Not every single mutant is a threat for simply breathing, but then again that brainwashing I hear about is pretty serious, da? Besides, he is leaving. Let him be on his way." He kept his voice calm, but it was clear what he was stating. <br/><br/>Salvation was nothing more than a government funded racist. True mutants were dangerous, but they didn't send a man in an armored suit after terrorists in the Middle East. Or the Friends of Humanity when they raped and murdered mutants and mutant <em>children</em> in the street. That was for another time, though. There had been a commotion at the gate, but he couldn't afford to focus on anything other than the powder keg in power armor standing a few feet away from him; his first televised victim still unconscious at his feet. While the man who'd arrived at the gates was still running toward them, he heard more than felt the impact against his back.<br/><br/> He turned and looked down to see the timid wolf-girl, Rahne, peeking out sheepishly from behind his massive frame. He groaned internally, as his warning to everyone to stay inside had apparently fallen on deaf ears, as Jono and Rahne had already come outside. He had no doubt at least one more person would make themselves known aside from their new arrival. She was safest right next to Colossus at the moment, so he let her speak. It was astonishing to see her so...kind despite everything. Even he had moments when he had to struggle.<br/><br/> Once she was done, he put a firm, yet gentle hand on her shoulder. "Rahne, could you do me a favor and go see to it that the infirmary is prepped for our guest? I'm sure one of the teachers or medical students can help. Hurry along now, as soon as we get her down there, we need to check her over." He hoped he didn't sound mean or condescending, as he knew how sensitive the Scotswoman was. However she was in very real danger out here and he wanted her safely inside. At least with just him, if Salvation tried any of that bullshit, he'd have more of a fight than he could handle on his hands with Colossus.<br/><br/> He would fight to the death to defend his school, and his family...and there was very little that could actually <em>kill</em> the Colossus. As it turns out, the running man was one James Nicola Bradley. Doctor Nemesis as he was known, and one of the Professor's oldest living friends, as well as one of the most brilliant minds on the planet in multiple fields. He didn't even interrupt him as he tore into Salvation. Nemesis was known far and wide, and he was too valuable to harm, especially for just talking, and even moreso when he was right.<br/><br/> Colossus was still ready to spring into action at a moment's notice. The good thing about being 100% metallic is that it was nearly impossible to read subtle things like muscle twitches, or which way his dull, blank white eyes were looking. He let the doctor do a preliminary investigation and nodded when he said she was fine. <acronym title="Good. We'll get her inside immediately">"Хорошо. Мы получим ее внутрь немедленно."</acronym> To the Doc's question about Charles, Charles pointed to a high window overlooking the grounds. <acronym title="He's there, keeping an eye on things. It'd take too long for him to get down here right now">"<br/>Он там, держа глаза на вещи. Было бы слишком долго для него, чтобы получить здесь прямо сейчас."</acronym> Apparently, things were destined to keep going downhill though, as Gambit ran outside and immediately started mouthing off to Salvation. He was even twirling his staff, and Colossus knew how much damage that thing coupled with the Cajun's powers could do. Before he could even admonish him, another student put themselves in danger and ran outside. She tried to put Remy in check, but it didn't make Piotr feel any better. He took a deep breath and cleared his throat loudly. "Enough! Any <em>mutant</em> not myself, or the Doctor, take yourself inside right <em>now</em>. Gambit," he said and slowly turned his head to him. "This is not the time to say or do the wrong thing and make this situation worse. We do <em>not</em> go waving weapons around because we are upset over an injustice. We are better than that, and the Professor has told you as much. We will talk later, but for now, <em>inside</em>." From Piotr's tone, and the grimace on his face, this was not up for discussion. "You too, young lady," he said with a shooing nod toward Hourglass. At this point he no longer cared if Salvation felt threatened or not. So he walked up to the girl and scooped her into his arms.<br/><br/> "Everyone is going back inside, we have the girl. Your job here is done, so I respectfully ask you to leave, <em>now</em>. Your presence is clearly upsetting to our people, and for good reason." Before he could leave, Piotr spoke up again. "One piece of advice before you go. I hope for your own sake, you can show more restraint, understanding, and <em>humanity</em> in the future. The next mutant you hunt down like a runaway slave might not be a scared teenage girl just trying to live her life in peace." There was so much more he wanted to say, but he was done with this. "Our business is concluded. Hurry along back to your Masters." were the last words Colossus offered before waiting for Salvation to hastily leave the premises.<br/></span><br/>