Art project

[xp_colossus]

From: Rasputin, Pyotr Nikolaievitch
To: Gibney, Kyle; Ryan, Alani; Parker, April; Sefton, Kurt
Subject: Art show in District X

Hello! I know that none of us are well-acquainted but with the art show in the District coming up, I would like to paint a portrait of you for display/sale at the show.

I call it "Mutants Are Normal". Sounds better in Russian, I promise. But what my thought was is to show mutants with visible mutations of one level or another doing normal things. Take the fear away, maybe even a little bit, of the Other.

All that I will need is a few hours of your time to get the initial pose set up, then I'll take care of the rest. For own safety I can keep your face obscured if desired.

I will be attending as Colossus, to practice what I am asking of all of you. Also makes it easier for hooligans to stay away when unfriendly metal Russian fellow is there to scowl at them, no?

Let me know soonest if you would like to participate or if you have any other questions.

Comments

[xp_wildchild]

To: Pyotr
From: Kyle
Subject: re: Art show in District X

Hell yeah. You want like, life stuff? Hobbies, or like jobs? Oh shit. I've got a sub teaching gig in District X assoc school next week - would that work?

[xp_colossus]

From: Pyotr
To: Kyle
Subject: re: re: Art show in District X

For you, my thought was Mutants At School. Since you teach, maybe show poeple that persons like you can teach their children and is not frightening?

[xp_wildchild]

To: Pyotr
From: Kyle
Subject: re: Art show in District X

I dig it. I'm pretty out at the DX school, so it won't get me fired either. If they haven't fired me for gross abuse of white board markers they're not gonna fire me for my face.

[xp_colossus]

From: Pyotr
To: Kyle

Can obscure your face if you have a concern for your career. But show ear, claws while doing teacherly things?

[xp_wildchild]

To: Pyotr
From: Kyle
Subject: re: Art show in District X

Nah, I'm pretty out and anyone who would bitch probably already has. I think they complain more that I let the kids eat in class.

[xp_nightcrawler]

This sounds intriguing. I would like to hear more of what you have in mind.

[xp_colossus]

From: Pyotr
To: Kurt
Subject: Idea

For you, my Socialist brother, I was thinking that your faith might be a good thing to show. A Mutant At Prayer. The mutant in a holy place, communing with his Creator?

Am I using right words?

[xp_nightcrawler]

You are using the right words, and I know just the place.

[xp_colossus]

From: Pyotr
To: Kurt

So may I assume you are cool with this idea?

[xp_nightcrawler]

Very much so! I am looking forward to seeing the finished piece.

Re: Art show in District X

[xp_mayhem]

What did you have in mind?

Re: Art show in District X

[xp_colossus]

From: Pyotr
To: April

You can look pretty nonhuman when you want to be. You're also a student. Mutants At School, paint you studying for exam? Show what makes you different, but also what makes you just like other people?

Re: Art show in District X

[xp_mayhem]

Sounds good. Living area gets pretty good light middle of the day, so weekend? I've got some reading to do, so it'd keep the movement down.

PJs with my arm and tendrils doing their thing?

Re: Art show in District X

[xp_colossus]

Sounds perfect to me.

[xp_loa]

To: [Rasputin, Pyotr]
From: [Ryan, Alani]
Subject: Re: Art show in District X

So sorry, I just saw this. I really like the idea of having people with visible mutations just being people, so I’m sold. My markings are a bit known still I think, but I would definitely appreciate having my face obscure.

What did you have in mind?

Na’u me ka ‘oia’i’o,
Nāku iti noa, nā,
Alani

[xp_colossus]

From: Pyotr
To: Alani

I'm glad. And yes, we can obscure your face. No problem. I've got a little programming to do but you'll need a typical surfing costume and a board. I trust you have such a thing available to you?

Pyotr