<div align="center"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong>Beast</strong></span></div><br/>(http://i.annihil.us/u/prod/marvel/universe3zx/images/thumb/9/92/Beastult.jpg/406px-Beastult.jpg)<br/><br/><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Myself: </strong>  </span>Well what can one truly state about themselves. Do we not know ourselves best? If that is true then do we not lie to ourselves more than anyone else? To speak of ones self is to invite pride in yourself and possibly pity from others, so I will keep it brief. I have walked the path of student, teacher, mentor, teammate, friend, nemesis, hero and unfortunately villain in the eyes of many. The greatest teacher this world has known since Socrates is gone. Saddest of all is that he will not be remembered as a anything outside the circle of souls he touched. A man who carried respect from even his most stalwart adversaries. How am I to help fill such a void? The new classmen are assembled but they bring more than abilities with them. So many broken in one way or another. My skills stretched to the limit, between DNA reconstruction for Jubilation and Nanotech surgeries with the one calling himself Traitor. I am pulled like taffy, can I keep up with what is expected of me or will I let down the memory of the man that made me who I am today? Only time will tell.<br/><br/><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Storm:</strong></span>Dearest Ororo, a beacon amongst our kind. This strong woman has suffered as much as any yet she stands vigilant over us all. The weight of the world on her shoulders and yet she still has kindness in her heart. Would that all could be like her. A fierce disciplinary and unshakable of faith she is our Gaia. Xavier would be so proud to see her now though he was always proud of Ororo.<br/><br/><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Wolverine:</strong></span>Oh Logan how little people see through your protective exterior. I have looked behind the curtain, I’ve seen the man you wish you could be. He comes forth from time to time, why do you resist happiness so? If Ororo is our Gaia then Logan is our Hades. Dark and brooding but fierce of intention and protector of souls. Never does he fight harder then when in the protection of an innocent. The metal of his claws pales in comparison to the mettle of his conviction. His word is as strong as his bones and to break it would be a wound that even his abilities could not heal quickly.<br/><br/><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Toad: </strong> </span>Young Mortimer has had a confusing life to say the least. I have known of him since his early and still I find him a bit of an enigma. A highly skilled and adaptive individual yet self sabotaging as well. His psychosis seems to insist on him remaining an outsider even to the point of being despised. Though we have clashed many times in the past he has adapted well here. Though he insist on conflict of one kind or another with the others. I can only assume its situation like that of the Brotherhood that have scared him so. Perhaps in time he will see there is a different way to associate with teammates.<br/><br/><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Nightcrawler:</strong></span>A disturbing addition to the school. After the lose of our own Kurt to be faced with this version is painful indeed. He is filled with such rage and as I find myself disturbed by sorrow at his presence he seems disturbed by anger at mine. To have the visage of such a loyal friend curl a lip in disgust at my presence is wounding. Perhaps in time we can both breach our issues. Though I know we will never be friends we can at least be teammates.<br/><br/><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Traitor:</strong></span>A most intriguing individual indeed. The damage done to him is extensive but his outlook on the situation is not bleak. Made to be a weapon against us he proved that technology can’t outstrip the human spirit. Isuppose it is his analytical nature that has made me personally responsible for his development which I will be followed closely. Hopefully my attempt to loosen and possible remove some of his restraints hardware will make him one of our most promising students. Only time will tell.<br/><br/><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Flame: </strong> </span>What a breath of fresh air this young woman is. A straight shooting, intelligent and diligent woman. All aspect seldom seen in one so young. Much like myself she had an easy childhood, for a mutant, and her parent saw the wisdom in supporting her rather than oppressing her. My only fear is that her ease of life as a mutant so far will leave her a bit naive to the hardships ahead.<br/><br/><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Gambit:</strong></span>What a pleasure to have that rascal back. How I missed his witty banter and the look on all the young lasses faces as he plied his rakish charm upon them. In my eyes Remy is as a duck. The cares that drown others seem to just run off his back and it heartens me to have a young clear sighted opinion around. But don’t tell him that, I get enough of his opinions already.<br/><br/><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Quong Nuo:</strong></span>This young classman is hard to read. She obviously has great skill and wishes to learn much but at the same time she is standoffish. It is as if she doesn’t want to be noticed or given attention. This reaction is normal in the more openly transformed of us but for one such as she its rare. Perhaps her childhood has scared her into this or her training before arriving here. She does have an over inflated scene of one-up-manship. She seems to need to know that she is better than other at almost everything. Im sure this will lessen in months to come as she adapts the the school and its students, and if not I’m sure Logan will put a hard halt to her escapades.<br/><br/><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Bishop:</strong></span>Oh dear here we go again. I found our Bishop hard to get a handle on but now we have this Bishops whom we have little to no experience to draw from. Already on the short list of untrustworthy individuals his actions in the next few months will be integral in determining his reasons and motivations. I can only hope that he proves to be as stalwart a teammate as his predecessor.<br/><br/><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Myth: </strong> </span>This young man intrigues me as well. His abilities, if mutant in nature, are most unique. I am doubting that they are as a result of the mutant gene and as such fall into the realm of magic. Unfortunately that is one of the only fields I am not an expert in. If they are indeed mutant powers than his restrictions of transformation must be the result of a mental block on his part. Should that be removed he could become the most powerful transmogrifer  the world has ever known. I will begin experiments on the prospect once a blood sample can be examined.<br/><br/><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Astraflare:</strong></span>A story heard so many times I’m afraid. This innocent girl thrust into a life that she couldn’t hope to comprehend. How many children had Charles walked through the other school, scared and alone as they were. Young Ms. Raleigh though has an inner strength and I feel confident that she will adapt quickly. She can associate well with many of the younger people and perhaps seeing someone so much like she use to be will help bring some of our old Jubilation back to us as well.<br/><br/><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Jubilee:</strong></span>Never have I been saddened that one so close to me survived an ordeal. Sweet young Jubilation was the heart of our family, everyone’s little sister or even daughter like to some of us. When she was taken into the darkness it didn’t change just her but all of us that love her as well. I have spent many a sleepless night pouring over every genetic, antiviral and yes even spiritual text I can find seeking a solution. It is out there and I will find it. Jubilation will be herself again…in body if not in soul, for once one has taken such a step it is a hard road back, I should know.<br/><br/><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Mercury:</strong></span>Here is a youngling that has embraced her gift though its presence still frightens her I think. Overly kind and helpful she is most pleasant to be around. I feel that her and Ms. Raleigh could become good friends which is something all newcomers desperately need. Her abilities are exceptional and could be useful in a great many aspects. Once she receives further training she will be a force to recon with.<br/><br/><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Psylocke:</strong></span>Dear Elizabeth how you worry me. So full of life but stoic pessimism as well. Not that it hasn’t been fostered by loss and tears throughout her life but it always pains me to see the young unhappy. Youth is to be enjoyed and shouted from balconies. Her and Robert seem to be spending more time together these days though, maybe its the start of something or perhaps all of those romance novels have finally rotted my brain. Either way I wish her happiness and to one day know that her blades never be manifested again.<br/><br/><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Iceman:</strong></span>Robert my boy how you have come into your own. Once the cocking little brother of the group now being fully groomed as team leader. Even though we are only a hand span of years apart I cant help but think of you as one of my students. One that in years to come I can admire as a teacher himself. Already the younger members and students look to you in reverence. Your passion is your strength not just your powers. Guard it well Robert for we have all to recently seen that unbridled passion can lead to dark places. I made mistakes with Scott, perhaps mistakes that can never be undone, I pray for the wisdom to not repeat them with you as team leader.<br/><br/><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Surge:</strong></span>Ah yes little Noriko. An excellent addition to the school if I may say so…and I do. After a short bout of power stability problems we were finally able to rein them in using similar technology as we had with Havok. Since then she has been a focus and excellent student though I did learn the hard way not to bring up world politics with her. The girl could argue the bark off a tree I think. Still she endeavors to excel and I have no doubt she will be a trusted and true member to the teams in short order.<br/><br/><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Vektor:</strong></span>Mr. Forester is still very new and I have yet to speak with him beyond the passing hello. A failing on my part and I do like to speak with as many student as possible. He seems a nice enough man and moves about his day as most student do. Only time will tell how he fits in here and to what ends.<br/><br/>