[100 sentences] day one

Jul 01, 2009 22:44

No one hates Jamie Madrox moreso than Jamie Madrox. The worse thing he ever did was taking a firm stance against the Registration Act. Books will always be superior to computers. He has no favorite color. His parents died when he was fifteen, but he didn't realize they'd been murdered until well into adulthood. Abandonment has been his only constant. He can’t make a decent cup of coffee to save his life. There was a time when he genuinely liked Pietro. A part of him will always wish Monet hadn’t caught Rictor. No matter how many religions he studies, he’ll forever be an agnostic.

The only one who’s disappointed him more than himself are his teammates. He deserved more than a broken finger. Though the idea disgusts him, killing has always come alarmingly easy. Val Cooper will never understand him, much as she’d like to claim she does. He once impersonated the President of the United States to score tickets to a Motown concert. There is nothing he won’t do for Layla Miller. He’s had more successful suicide attempts than anyone else he knows. Guido will always be his best friend. He still hasn’t forgiven Rahne for leaving X-Factor. You’d be amazed what he can do.

Marlowe resonates more than Holmes, but the Continental Op resonates more than Marlowe. Drinking before noon does not make him an alcoholic. If it weren’t so impractical, he would’ve kept covering up the tattoo. He’s the Hamlet of the mutant world. He wore the same outfit for twenty-one years. Among other things, Jamie was once a circus clown. Exploding a man from the inside isn’t as clean as The Matrix would have you believe. It honestly never occurred to him that ‘XXX Investigations’ might imply that he investigated pornography. Playing Devil’s Advocate comes naturally. He envies John Maddox more than any other dupe.

Unbreakable mayo jars are still hilarious. Besides Layla, Doc Samson is the only one who knows the extent of his issues. The worst memory he’s ever absorbed is Sean’s birth. He’s lost count of how many dupes have broken women’s hearts. Violence and sarcasm are preferable to feelings and sincerity. He’ll try anything once. Of course he’s had sex with himself. Even after all these years, he keeps in touch with Ben Grimm. The X-Men will never be a good fit. He doesn’t vote.

When it comes right down to it, Jamie Madrox is a better detective than Batman. Trust never comes easy. He’s comfortable with morally gray. The Summers’ family is bad luck. Long-term dupes usually change their name. There are worst fates than death. Sparta is more appealing than Athens. New York will never be home. There are days he refuses to look in the mirror. He might miss Muir Island, but he misses Moira more.

He doesn’t plan on eating out anytime soon. His greatest fear is himself. As far as codenames go, ‘Multiple Man’ tells you everything you need to know. Time travel isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. You should always kick a man when he’s down. If he has his way, he’ll never hold another baby again. His initials spell out ‘jam.’ He keeps waiting for Tryp to show up again. Dupes are a mixed blessing. He has nothing left to lose.

Farming remains some of the most rewarding work he’s done. Thinking about Theresa hurts. Explosions are surprisingly cathartic. He’s as likely to quote Mark Twain as he is the latest episode of Heroes. He had no aspirations as a kid. Longshot annoys the hell out of him. No matter how bad a leader he may be, Havok will always be worse. Self-reliance is out of the question. He’s received several full scholarships. Sometimes, he wishes he had a catchphrase.

When he was with the R.S.C., he garnered a fairly significant following. He can’t sing. He once had his own Battle at the Smithsonian wherein the USS Enterprise was thrown at his head. He hopes to never repeat his experiences with X-Corps. The Legacy Virus should never have happened. Growing up, he watched a lot of Star Trek. There is no other power he’d rather have. Flying without a visible means of support makes him uncomfortable. Like the Hulk, you wouldn’t like him when he’s angry. He’s the spanner in the works.

Memory is far from straightforward. Though they got along well enough, Lorna could get a bit high strung for his tastes. His accent is hard to pin down. He sees every possibility but he doesn’t know what to do about it. As far as philosophy is concerned, Jamie’s an existentialist. He has a closet full of the exact same outfit. Give him reason, but don’t give him choice. He’s learned from experience to go shopping on his own. A part of him thinks he might’ve made a good father. He’s the fly in the ointment.

Layla is the yin to his yang. He’s a decent guitarist. Who Wants to be A Millionaire? isn’t the only game show he’s appeared on. He’s a popular topic amongst conspiracy theorists. Russia didn’t agree with him. Once upon a time, marriage had been in the cards. Even he’s not sure how he ended up serving with the Israeli Defense Forces. He’s elevated doubt to an art form. Contrary to popular belief, he didn’t lose his sense of humor when he went all noir. He’s the X-Factor.

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