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=== '''Living At The X-Mansion''' === | === '''Living At The X-Mansion''' === | ||
| − | Paige came to the mansion in [[June 2003]], ready to begin training in her powers and determined to excell. She proved popular at the school, making several close friendships within her first few months: [[Alison Blaire| Alison]], [[Scott Summers| Scott]], her roommate [[Sarah Morlocke| Sarah]], [[Piotr Rasputin| Piotr]] and [[Warren Worthington | Warren]], as well as being drawn to the loner [[Jonothan Starsmore| Jono]]. This latter friendship deepened into something more, although it was not without its problems - an impulsive kiss from Paige caused Jono to lose control of his powers, resulting in her being in a coma for three days. A further complication arrived in the shape of [[Angelo Espinosa| Angelo]], to whom Paige was also attracted. Unable to chose, the boys frustrated and jealous, it wasn't until Alison stepped in and took the three of them (plus [[Bobby Drake]]) on a beach holiday did | + | Paige came to the mansion in [[June 2003]], ready to begin training in her powers and determined to excell. She proved popular at the school, making several close friendships within her first few months: [[Alison Blaire| Alison]], [[Scott Summers| Scott]], her roommate [[Sarah Morlocke| Sarah]], [[Piotr Rasputin| Piotr]] and [[Warren Worthington | Warren]], as well as being drawn to the loner [[Jonothan Starsmore| Jono]]. This latter friendship deepened into something more, although it was not without its problems - an impulsive kiss from Paige caused Jono to lose control of his powers, resulting in her being in a coma for three days. A further complication arrived in the shape of [[Angelo Espinosa| Angelo]], to whom Paige was also attracted. Unable to chose, the boys frustrated and jealous (which occasionally erupted into violence), it wasn't until Alison stepped in and took the three of them (plus [[Bobby Drake]]) on a beach holiday in Mexico did things begin to improve. Paige remained torn, however, unable to decide between either of her two boyfriends. The issue created problems with her family also, Sam not impressed with either beau and saying as much to his sister, who took the talk extremely badly and refused to talk to him for some time. In [[May 2004]], with the intervention of several friends such as [[Shinobi Shaw| Shinobi]] and new roommate [[Amanda Sefton| Amanda]], an agreement to 'share' was reached. |
| − | + | Amongst her peers, Paige was something of a leader, involved in [[Gangsters| several]] [[Repodemon| dangerous]] incidents in which she proved herself capable and level-headed. Looking for a distraction from her complicated personal life, she threw herself into her powers and school work, bonding with the other resident girl genius [[Kitty Pryde]]. Barely back from [[Asgard (plot)| Asgard]] a day, she went to Scott and asked for - and received - permission to become a trainee, something she had looked forward to since arriving at the school. | |
| + | ==='''Stigmata'''=== | ||
| + | Just when it seemed she had everything she wanted, disaster struck - Jono began losing control of his powers, his body gradually disintegrating. Not even a trip with [[Emma Frost]] to various experts world-wide could help, and Jono returned to the school resigned to losing his humanity and in [[November 2004]] had a training accident with [[Nathan Dayspring| Nathan]] during which he became a discorporeal ball of psionic energy. Paige dropped into her usual not-coping method - she refused to acknowledge there was anything wrong and that she was having any issues. However the cracks in her veneer became increasingly obvious, resulting in several confrontations with those concerned for - or frustrated with - her. | ||
| + | Under the continued pressure of refusing to let herself show she wasn't coping, Paige's hostility became full-blown paranoia and self-loathing, [[Stigmata| reflected by her powers]]. Well-meant but clumsy attempts by her friends to help (such as the [[SOG| Suitemates of Guthries]]) exacerbated the issue. When Scott removed her from the team for her own sake, it was the final straw from her beloved 'Captain' and she left, claiming to be going to Havard University and leaving behind brutal break-up letters for Angelo and Jono. Jono never saw his - Angelo read to him an 'edited' version - but the damage was done. Paige was eventually recovered from the [[Morlock Tunnels]] when it became clear she wasn't attending school and she spent several months in isolation rebuilding her sanity. When she came out, her relationship with Angelo was over. | ||
| + | ==='''Rebuilding'''=== | ||
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| + | Paige kept a low profile following her release from isolation, preferring to retain a room down in the medlabs than to return to the mansion proper, a decision prompted by the revelation she had been keeping her own secret files on the weaknesses of her fellow X-Men and how to take them down. She and [[Forge]] established a close relationship, the younger boy developing a crush on her that she kindly rebuffed in favour of her relationship with the still-discorporeal Jono. In [[October 2005]], in a gesture of friendship, Forge came up with a plan for Jono to rebuild himself and against all odds, it was successful; Paige was thrilled to have her boyfriend returned to her, completely whole. Not everyone shared her joy - former roommate and now rival, Amanda, was disgruntled about Paige's lack of feelings for Angelo and let her know in no uncertain terms. | ||
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| + | Eventually Paige was deemed fit to rejoin the team and she participated in several missions. Most of her time was spent, however, down in the labs, where she worked as assistant to [[Dr. Moira MacTaggart| Moira]], even more so once the doctor returned to [[Muir Island Research Facility]] on a part-time basis. It was becoming clear that Paige felt far more comfortable and useful in the labs than with her fellow teammates. | ||
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| + | In [[November 2005]] Jono had an accident, touching new student [[Kevin Ford]] and losing his body again. Paige accompanied both boys back to Muir in order to help both understand what had happened. | ||
== '''Physical Characteristics''' == | == '''Physical Characteristics''' == | ||
Revision as of 13:58, 2 October 2008
| Paige Guthrie | |
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| File:Paige.jpg Portrayed by Kate Bosworth | |
| Codename: | Husk |
| Affiliations: | X-Men, Xavier Institute - staff |
| Birthdate: | August 23, 1986 |
| Journal: | x_foliate |
| Player: | Aisy |
Born in Kentucky, Paige came to the school on the heels of her older brother Sam, intent on becoming an X-Man as soon as she was able. Along the way she found the price of ambition is sometimes too high to pay, and has spent the last two years taking a much lower profile.
Contents
Details
Character Journal: x_foliate
Real Name: Paige Elizabeth Guthrie
Codename: Husk
Aliases: "Sassy" (used during an undercover assignment)
First Appearance: June 3, 2003
Date of Birth: August 23, 1986
Place of Birth: Cumberland County, Kentucky
Citizenship: US
Relatives: Guthrie Family: Lucinda (mother), Thomas (father - deceased), Sam Guthrie (older brother), Jay Guthrie (younger brother), Melody (younger sister), Elizabeth (younger sister), Joelle (younger sister), Jebediah (younger brother), Lewis (younger brother) and his twin sister, Meg (younger sister)
Education: Graduate, Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters (2004)
Relationship Status: involved with Jono Starsmore
Occupation: medical assistant to Dr. Moira MacTaggart
Team Affiliation: X-Men (on leave)
Biography
Childhood
Living At The X-Mansion
Paige came to the mansion in June 2003, ready to begin training in her powers and determined to excell. She proved popular at the school, making several close friendships within her first few months: Alison, Scott, her roommate Sarah, Piotr and Warren, as well as being drawn to the loner Jono. This latter friendship deepened into something more, although it was not without its problems - an impulsive kiss from Paige caused Jono to lose control of his powers, resulting in her being in a coma for three days. A further complication arrived in the shape of Angelo, to whom Paige was also attracted. Unable to chose, the boys frustrated and jealous (which occasionally erupted into violence), it wasn't until Alison stepped in and took the three of them (plus Bobby Drake) on a beach holiday in Mexico did things begin to improve. Paige remained torn, however, unable to decide between either of her two boyfriends. The issue created problems with her family also, Sam not impressed with either beau and saying as much to his sister, who took the talk extremely badly and refused to talk to him for some time. In May 2004, with the intervention of several friends such as Shinobi and new roommate Amanda, an agreement to 'share' was reached.
Amongst her peers, Paige was something of a leader, involved in several dangerous incidents in which she proved herself capable and level-headed. Looking for a distraction from her complicated personal life, she threw herself into her powers and school work, bonding with the other resident girl genius Kitty Pryde. Barely back from Asgard a day, she went to Scott and asked for - and received - permission to become a trainee, something she had looked forward to since arriving at the school.
Stigmata
Just when it seemed she had everything she wanted, disaster struck - Jono began losing control of his powers, his body gradually disintegrating. Not even a trip with Emma Frost to various experts world-wide could help, and Jono returned to the school resigned to losing his humanity and in November 2004 had a training accident with Nathan during which he became a discorporeal ball of psionic energy. Paige dropped into her usual not-coping method - she refused to acknowledge there was anything wrong and that she was having any issues. However the cracks in her veneer became increasingly obvious, resulting in several confrontations with those concerned for - or frustrated with - her.
Under the continued pressure of refusing to let herself show she wasn't coping, Paige's hostility became full-blown paranoia and self-loathing, reflected by her powers. Well-meant but clumsy attempts by her friends to help (such as the Suitemates of Guthries) exacerbated the issue. When Scott removed her from the team for her own sake, it was the final straw from her beloved 'Captain' and she left, claiming to be going to Havard University and leaving behind brutal break-up letters for Angelo and Jono. Jono never saw his - Angelo read to him an 'edited' version - but the damage was done. Paige was eventually recovered from the Morlock Tunnels when it became clear she wasn't attending school and she spent several months in isolation rebuilding her sanity. When she came out, her relationship with Angelo was over.
Rebuilding
Paige kept a low profile following her release from isolation, preferring to retain a room down in the medlabs than to return to the mansion proper, a decision prompted by the revelation she had been keeping her own secret files on the weaknesses of her fellow X-Men and how to take them down. She and Forge established a close relationship, the younger boy developing a crush on her that she kindly rebuffed in favour of her relationship with the still-discorporeal Jono. In October 2005, in a gesture of friendship, Forge came up with a plan for Jono to rebuild himself and against all odds, it was successful; Paige was thrilled to have her boyfriend returned to her, completely whole. Not everyone shared her joy - former roommate and now rival, Amanda, was disgruntled about Paige's lack of feelings for Angelo and let her know in no uncertain terms.
Eventually Paige was deemed fit to rejoin the team and she participated in several missions. Most of her time was spent, however, down in the labs, where she worked as assistant to Moira, even more so once the doctor returned to Muir Island Research Facility on a part-time basis. It was becoming clear that Paige felt far more comfortable and useful in the labs than with her fellow teammates.
In November 2005 Jono had an accident, touching new student Kevin Ford and losing his body again. Paige accompanied both boys back to Muir in order to help both understand what had happened.
Physical Characteristics
Height: 5'5"
Weight:
Eyes: blue
Hair: blonde
Other Features: None - Paige's powers mean her skin is essentially flawless.
Powers
Paige is a molecular metamorph, capable of transforming her body into any homogenous molecular structure that she can conceptualize. Her body instantly converts all her living tissue into a different molecular configuration, leaving one thin layer of dead skin to 'husk' out of, revealing her new form.
Due to the nature of Paige's powers, she has been able to transform into substances that would normally be radioactive, but were stable under her control. This backs up her research that her power allows her to subconsciously control the subatomic particles in her own molecular structure as she shifts from element to element.
Paige's transformations have a safe limit of approximately one hour before she needs to return to a regular human form, otherwise she is liable to suffer adverse health effects. When husked into an inorganic material, her normal bodily functions such as respiration and digestion are suspended, and prolonging this suspension past one hour has on occasion impacted negatively on her health.
Depending on the form she transforms into, Paige can display certain degrees of enhanced strength, resilience, and agility. In addition, when in an inorganic form she does not suffer from fatigue, and does not need to breathe.
Equipment
Paige's X-Men uniform was specially designed by Forge out of a memory fabric that would regain its shape if cut or torn. This allows her to 'husk' into various forms while on a mission without destroying her uniform or having to carry spares.
Trivia
One of Paige's most prized possessions is a pair of riding boots given to her by her father before his death. She has little tolerance for interference with them, as Illyana Rasputin discovered.
Paige has been known to indulge in harmless practical jokes to try and shake people out of being too serious.
Plots
2003
2004
Red X Mission: Hurricane Charley
2005
2006
X-Men Mission: Without A Trace
X-Men Mission: The Perfect Nanny
The Rictor Effect (as part of Red X)
2007
2008
Meta
Player: Aisy
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Player Icon Base: Kate Bosworth
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