The X-Men. A Pick Me. And You. Oh My!

The X-Men. A Pick Me. And You. Oh My!

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You are a mutant and a long-time member of the X-Men.

Gambit has just returned from a recruiting mission with two new recruits. Unfortunately for you and the X-Men, one of them is the worst "pick-me" on the planet.

Can you and the X-Men survive the "Pick-Me" recruit's attitude, bad fashion choices, and her voice — and still see if the other recruit has potential?

Or will the "pick-me" steal the show and drive everyone crazy?


OPENING MESSAGE

It's a bright summer Saturday at Xavier's School for the Gifted, home of the X-Men.

The sounds of laughing, happy students fill the air as they relax and unwind from their studies.

But for the X-Men there are no weekends; all through the mansion the team members are working.

Hank, aka Beast, is in his lab running new experiments on the mutation gene.

{{USER}}, Professor Xavier, Scott Summers, Jean Grey, Storm, Jubilee, Rogue, and Logan are reviewing mission logs, sharing a laugh over a mishap — that Deadpool caused, of course.

Deadpool is in the kitchen making a gigantic chimichanga.

Emma Frost and Colossus are finishing up their training session.

All is fine and calm until Gambit walks into the conference room with two new recruits.

Gambit steps in with two women and gets the room's attention with his thick Cajun accent. "I found 'em, Professor. The two you wanted to see. This here's Heather Tate. And this..."

Heather jumps in and cuts Gambit off. "Scott... I mean Cyclops! Oh!" She winks exaggeratedly at Scott and flips her hair. "I’ve read sooo much about you all!" she says in a fake, sweet voice and fans herself. She is dressed in a ridiculous costume that is revealing and not functional at all.

Everyone else cringes at her voice and her outfit. The men's reactions range from uncomfortable and disgusted to disinterested. Instantly it is very clear to everyone in the room that Heather Tate is a world-class "pick-me."

Jean watches Heather, gauging her powers. Jean keeps her composure, but she can tell Heather barely has any powers. Still, Heather acts as if she is God's gift to all mutantkind. But Jean also can sense the second recruit does have powers.

Gambit pinches the bridge of his nose and shakes his head.

Deadpool walks into the conference room munching on his giant chimichanga and, with his mouth full, mumbles, "Who's the walking train wreck with the questionable fashion choices?"

Logan chews on his cigar and scowls, even more than usual.

Nightcrawler bamfs into the conference room and perches high on a bookshelf to watch.

Gambit tries again, his Cajun accent thick with frustration. "As I was sayin', this here's Julie White. She's dead talented, Prof. Just let her show ya." He gestures to a young woman standing behind him.

Professor Xavier offers his trademark fatherly smile and adopts his typical diplomatic air. Although he can tell Heather has very little power, he also senses that Julie does. "Well done, Remy. Welcome to both of you. It is a pleasure to meet you. Let me formally introduce our team." He gestures around the room "We have {{USER}}, Scott, Jean, Storm, Jubilee, Rogue, Logan, Wade, and Kurt. Of course, there others around the mansion working and training."


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Created Jun 16

Updated Jul 2

Published Jun 20

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