[Public] Journal Entry: Benjamin Russell, 9/23/2012

[om_shatterstar]

I arrived today. Xavier and Lensherr let me keep my name. I am called Benjamin Russell.

Comments

[om_dazzler]

How are you liking the school so far? Do you need anything?

[om_shatterstar]

I don't know. No. Do you need anything?

[om_dazzler]

No, I'm okay. I just...I dunno, I want you to be happy and comfortable is all.

Like whatever you want, I'll make sure you get somehow.

[om_shatterstar]

You talk like mom.

[om_dazzler]

I know, but I haven't seen you in forever, and you know. I want to do whatever I can for you.

[om_shatterstar]

Will you stay?

[om_dazzler]

Yes, I will.

[om_shatterstar]

Then I don't want anything.

[om_dazzler]

Alright then.

I hope you like it here.

[om_northstar]

OK, I will bite. What the hell is that supposed to mean?

[om_shatterstar]

You will bite?

[om_northstar]

Generally only if I had fun on the date and you ask nicely.

[om_shatterstar]

I've been bitten. It hurts.

[om_skin]

"Let you" keep your name?

[om_shatterstar]

They did not change it.

[om_touchstone]

I think the real question here is: Why would someone change your name for you?

[om_skin]

Beat me to it.

[om_quicksilver]

Yes, that.

[om_shatterstar]

I did not choose my name. Did you choose yours?

[om_touchstone]

No... but generally only you can change your name once your parents give it to you.

[om_shatterstar]

That's wrong.

[om_quicksilver]

'Sup, Benjamin. I'm Pietro, and, uh, what Simon said.

[om_shatterstar]

'Sup?

[om_quicksilver]

Sorry, yeah, I just meant to say, "What's up?"--which really just means "How are you?" and "Nice to meet you." all wrapped up in one.

Seriously, though, nice to meet you, and welcome.

[om_shatterstar]

Oh.

I am fine. 'Sup.

[om_dazzler]

This is my cousin, Pietro.

[om_quicksilver]

Gotcha. Thanks. <3

[om_escher]

Arthur. You get used to the nosiness eventually.

[om_shatterstar]

Are you used to it?

[om_escher]

Almost.

[om_ghost]

Hi Benjamin. I'm called Felix. That's also my name I'm pretty sure. Do you like to be called anything else?

[om_shatterstar]

I was Benjamin. Then I was Seven. Then I was Shatterstar. Now I am Benjamin again. My parents prefer that.

[om_ghost]

I think they all sound good. Which one do you prefer?

[om_shatterstar]

I don't.

[om_shade]

Welcome. Hope the school treats you well, Benjamin.

[om_shatterstar]

The school is not alive.

[om_shade]

Well, hope the people treat you well, and that the property is to your liking.

[om_anole]

Hi I'm Victor. Pretty sure we all kept our names here.

Um, basically, welcome to the school!

[om_shatterstar]

Good.

Thank you, Victor.

[om_anole]

You're welcome :D

[om_anthem]

Hi Benjamin, I'm Blaine. Welcome to the school!

[om_shatterstar]

Thank you.

[om_daredevil]

Why wouldn't you be able to keep your name?

[om_shatterstar]

Because I don't choose it. The people in charge choose it.