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[ So there's this girl chilling out on some rock outside right now. She ventured out a little to try to get an idea of where she is, but... ]

As unlikely as this is, I have to ask- Did I timeslide in my sleep? [ She looks around warily at the landscape. She looks a little confused, but mostly annoyed as she addresses the video again. ] Not that I can without a time device of some sort, but this looks like the places I grew up in.

[ A pause. ]

Or did Bete Noire get a remodel while I was away? [ Because that's the only other option here really.

Behind her a large dog pops up to nuzzle at her, making her nearly fall and drop the communicator as she tries to shove it off a bit. Just enough so that she doesn't fall before she's reaching out to hug the big ball of fur. ] I'm leaning towards nuclear apocalypse in Bete Noire that somehow The Dog survived right now.

Anyone want to give me the real details? Thanks.

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[She nods.] We've another abductee from there. A friend of mine, actually.

[She hesitates, then, because frankly Erik make enemies wherever he goes - but she'll realise he's here regardless, and if she's an ally...

All the same, her voice lowers.]

Do you know Erik Lehnsherr?

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[ Now Hope is really perking up. Her hands on The Dog stop as she focuses on the video. ]

There were two of them.

Which one?

[Her brow furrows at that. She's not certain how to make the distinction, or how much the girl knows.

With a wry fondness...] I don't suppose "arrogant and stubborn" narrows it down.

[ Now she makes an amused look. ]

That's every Erik in every dimension ever.

[ Little more serious. ]

Did he mention blowing up a tower? [ Being hopeful here. ]

[She mirrors the expression, for a moment.] Quite possibly.

[And then just. A flat look.] He did not. That, however, doesn't mean it didn't occur.

...I'd like to ask you something, but this network isn't entirely secure. [She raises her fingers to her temples, raising her eyebrows. If she knows Erik, chances are good she knows an Xavier or two, so she might recognise the gesture.]

[ Well.

This is a new one. Not what she was expecting. ]

Xavier?

Ah, so we've met. [A wry smile.] So to speak.

The version I know best was old, bald and definitely a guy.

[She feels this is more amusing than it truly ought to be.] Well. That's one out of three.

[ jirwjow Stop rubbing it in! ]

I can't seem to escape Xavier's.

I'm Hope. Hope Summers.

It's a pleasure, Ms. Summers.

I hope I haven't given you much trouble. [Her smile falters, just slightly.]

A lot less than the others, trust me.

Others?

X-Men. Back home.

[...Oh. You are just full of surprises, Hope.] ...You're from - well. A world like mine.

[Dammit, she's just going to ask. Not, however, where anyone can see.]

Are you a mutant, Hope?

/ Yeah.

That part I'm proud of. /

[That's - she doesn't even try to suppress the surge of joy that brings her, sharing it freely.]

I'm glad.

Can I ask what your abilities are?

[ Woah, hey Jocelyn! Easy on the emotions there.

Though it makes Hope grin and laugh a bit. It's always good to not be alone. ]

/ I'm a power mimic. I can copy another mutant's powers without having to touch them.

Also x-gene stabilization. If a mutant's powers are out of control I can stabilize them. /

[ Since last time she forgot to tell Erik that and he was a little surprised.... ]

[SHE CAN'T HELP IT OKAY young mutants being proud of who they are is all she wants out of the world.]

That's extraordinary.

[...And the jubilant excitement fades, a little.]

You'll want to be careful about using your abilities. The Outer Authorities have power neutralising collars.

[Her words are altogether grim, now.]

I can attest to their unpleasantness.

[ jhjrwio AHHH that's so cute!

Except now Hope's really not amused. ]

/ I can already tell I'm not going to get along with these Authorities. /

[Join the club, Hope.]

Miraculously enough, few do.

The term bully doesn't truly suffice, but it's accurate enough.]

/ A little too weak for me personally.

Do they have any abilities themselves? /

They're quite strong, and fast, but I can't say if it's natural. Their most dangerous attribute is their advanced weaponry.

Their weakness lay in their body armour; rupture it, and they're finished.

[She dearly wishes she wasn't discussing battle tactics with a teenager, but what choice does she have?]

[ Yeah not much. The best they can do to survive... ]

/ So they can't stand the atmosphere out here? Hence the mask and armor right? And them falling apart when it's ruptured? /

[That draws a slight smile.]

Precisely. They also fear contaminants - their immune systems may be weak, or perhaps they're simply paranoid.

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