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[grandstanding]

Who: Erik Lehnsherr & anyone
Broadcast: Fleetwide video, unintentional
Action: The Marsiva
When: 26th Feb

[When the feed begins, Erik is already awake. Awake, but not yet moving from the bed. He's holding himself in the kind of intense stillness that preludes a burst of activity. And it comes shortly after, as he rolls swiftly to his feet and surveys the deck. This isn't the mansion, that much is clear. Nor is it part of any realm he's been in that he can tell. His brow furrows as he glares daggers into a featureless wall. While there is nothing of particular interest about it - it's just a wall - he seems to be observing something he finds off-putting about it.

He shakes his head abruptly, a quick jerk of the chin.] No. [With nothing further to say than that, he turns and stalks out of frame, with only a cursory glance at the communicator left behind.

Ten minutes pass, the feed holding on a truly exciting shot of that empty bed and floor.

But soon enough he re-enters the frame, wearing an expression somewhere between frustrated and resigned. This time, he does notice the communicator. After a considering pause, he walks over, reaching out ... and turns it with a finger, pointing the camera at the wall. His voice rings out clearly a moment later.]

If someone is watching, I'd appreciate an explanation. I haven't got much patience for these kinds of games anymore.

Comments

[ video ]

[precedented]

[ Oh no, it's a Fassbender! My immortal enemy-- Wait. ]

What kind of game are you picturing?

[ video ]

[grandstanding]

[That voice is enough to make him snatch up the communicator and turn it back to face him. He knows the voice, and when he sees the video he knows the face-- and yet he doesn't. There's a prolonged pause when Erik's gaze skates from Leto's vivid blue eyes to the strange scaling on his skin. This man looks younger than he expects of the matching voice.

It's with a note of caution that he finally replies, though he can't quite keep the confusion out of his expression.]

The kind that begins with me in unknown places. Who are you?

[ video ]

[precedented]

I am called Leto. Though I know I possess a shocking resemblance to Charles Xavier, we are in no way affiliated with each other.

[ As for games . . . well, he's familiar with the kind of games Erik has been through. They were, after all, similar shades of the ones in Aather. ]

I guess this could be much like the games we played in our respective . . . prisons. But different. Less call for death and mayhem.

Video

[passingthrough]

[She recognized him immediately, but it still took a moment for her to connect how she knew him. After all, she'd only met the younger version of the leader of her X-Men briefly. The face she knows is older and even more worn down from years of struggle and hardship. His hair is white and he's rarely without his elaborate suiting at least in Kitty's presence.]

Erik? [She seldom called him by his given name at home, but somehow using "Magneto" with this younger version feels stranger still. He'll see a young woman—twenty now—looking at him with surprise and concern.]

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[grandstanding]

[He hadn't known what to expect when addressing the device, whether anyone out there would answer. Much less whether anyone would know him personally. But of all the names he might have expected to hear, 'Erik' was last on his list. He picks up the communicator to face it.

Searching her face-- no, he doesn't recognise her. Maybe he's lost some memories after all.]

Yes...? [There's an acknowledgement in it, but a question as well.]

video;

[robitussin]

Wow. What a fascinating wall. I'm sure it appreciates you talking to it.

video;

[grandstanding]

[The wall remains in view. But there is a distinct huff of amusement.]

It certainly isn't objecting.

[Other than being an object itself.]

video

[experiencepoints]

[... It's a long shot, but after Lace, she's not going to assume anymore.

When Nightingale appears on the screen, she's probably very recognizable, still in the old Takshaka uniform.]

Hi. Sorry if this is a weird question, but does the name 'Epona' mean anything to you?

video

[grandstanding]

[He's taken up the communicator by now, so when she appears, he recognises her immediately. If nothing else, the Takshaka uniform would be a dead giveaway. It only raises further questions.]

Yes, Epona was my team. You're Takshaka, aren't you? [He has to think on the name for a moment, having only spoken to Nightingale a handful of times.] Nightingale?

video;

[theshabbiestofmen]

I can answer your questions, actually. Though soon you ought to get a little video telling you the ups and downs of this place.

video;

[grandstanding]

[A video. It's certainly more efficient, but that only indicates this is a long-time operation. He frowns a bit, but nods.]

While we're waiting, then. Where am I?

video

[resnipstance]

[Something about the way he phrases it... it reminds her of Nightingale. Erik, meet a strange-looking humanoid teenage-girl with bright orange skin, blue-and-white-striped horns, and white patterns on her face that are very much not tattoos.]

... Have you been somewhere like this before?

video

[grandstanding]

[Well now. She's intriguing. But he takes only a moment to skate his gaze over her features before returning to the matter at hand.]

Not like this in particular. But as for places I haven't intended to be...

[Rather more of them than he'd like, at this point.]

video.

[paraclete]

It looks like you've gotten a little information so far. Are there any other sorts of things you'd like to know?

[Here's Kaworu, ever seeking to be the comforter. But he starts out like your typical well-mannered teenager, even if his atmosphere is perhaps a little too relaxed. And, if Erik looks at the device, he'll see that Kaworu is pale like starlight, the only drop of color on his person being the red of his irises. Between his features and his ethereal repose, the kid looks like a washed-out model.

Despite all that, there's something secretly eager in his eyes. Basically, he wants to make a new friend. (It could be said that he's a little too full of hope.)]

video.

[grandstanding]

[By now, he's taken up the communicator and paying attention to the videos. So Kaworu's appearance isn't too surprising, though he is an otherworldly shade of pale. Maybe that's what space does to people. He wouldn't know.]

I have been wondering. Where is everyone? I haven't seen anyone in person since I woke up... only through this thing.

video.

[brainiest]

You're on the Marsiva, but I bet someone's told you that already. I'm afraid you're stuck there until you're shuffled onto another - and there's quite a few other ships that you could end up on. Welcome.

[ She smiles, and her scar stretches over her face. ]

I'm Hermione Granger.

video.

[grandstanding]

So I've heard. It's better than thinking I'm being avoided for some other reason.

[Nefarious or otherwise. He gives her a nod at the introduction; best to keep his own information consistent between parties.]

Blade. How many other ships, exactly?

Video

[digthefuzz]

[This blue guy is quickly startled by what he sees and hears in the video feed. Aside from the hair color, this guy looks a lot like Magneto... But he wonders if maybe it's a coincidence.

He quickly tried on a smile as he tries to address the guy politely.]

Sorry... But I don't think anyone who can help is listening. We're stuck in space and apparently it's on tv. But... I guess aside from that things aren't so bad?

Video

[grandstanding]

[Erik's distracted briefly by Kurt's appearance - his first assumption would be mutant, given that particular shade of blue, but after dealing with various other species, he could be wrong. The boy also seemed a bit on edge.]

A few people have said that. Is it a common opinion, then, that it's not so bad?

[Because he would have to disagree. Abduction is always bad, in his book.]

Video

[notmutantbutmiracle]

[Normally, Wanda did not pay too much heed to the arrivals of new fleet members. Not for any sort of callous desire to avoid helping others, but more so because there always seemed to be an abundance of veteran fleet members willing to help the newcomers. That was always at least one positive to this place. There did always seem to be someone, or plenty of someones rather, willing to offer a hand in aid. However, this particular newcomer sparked Wanda's attention. It was hard for her to put a finger on what this feeling was exactly, but there seemed to be something about this man that intrigued her. His behavior was certainly a bit odd at first, but, then again, what exactly did a normal arrival to the Fleet look like? Certainly, his was much tamer than her's had been.]

[After a moment of consideration, Wanda turns on her video feed, and speaks up.]

If no one else has offered to answer your questions yet, perhaps I can provide some.

Video

[grandstanding]

[By now he's started moving around the deck, but he's keeping his communicator on. It's proven valuable so far, and it's also the only way he can talk to other living souls. Without it, he would probably have resorted to trying to bust through the walls by now.

He certainly won't turn down more offers of assistance. So when the young woman appears on his communicator, he gives her his full attention.]

I've heard a few things, now. This television show we're meant to be part of - what can you tell me about it?

action;

[revivo]

[at some point while he's glaring at the hospitality deck at large and looking for information on his communicator, sara makes her way towards the exercise -- nook? corner? does it count as a room when it's...well, not one? the exercise something, which is pretty pathetic. but it's a way to work off steam while they're cooped up aboard the marsiva, and she heads for a punching bag.

she waits, giving the bag a few solid hits, for what might look like a lull in conversation before calling --]

Got the rundown on The Amazing Space yet?

[she's hilarious.]

action;

[grandstanding]

[Finally, someone who's actually there in person. He watches her progress, distracted though he is with the incoming videos and messages. But Erik responds immediately when addressed.]

I think I have the basics, yes. But I'm sure I'll learn it better through experience.

[ video ]

[touchofrogue]

[Oh, it's -- well, a version of this. She'd known two in her time, and she doubted this one would recognize her even if he remembered Luceti.

So.]

Knock, knock.

[Go on, ask who's there. You know you want to.]

[ video ]

[grandstanding]

[Despite guessing where this might lead, he does. So he'll do it. Might as well fill the time.]

...who's there?