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Who: two nerds and you
Broadcast: fleetwide
Action: Marsiva
When: now!

[ The audio comes on sharply, but everything is still dark as two people discuss their situation.]

Is that the camera? Can you get it to work?

I - think so? Here, push this --

I am pushing it, Hank. I thought you knew about these from that show you keep watching. Space Trek?

It's Star Trek and that isn't exactly - you know, the same thing as this.

Right. . . . Wait, I think I see something on the side.

[ And the video flickers on, the red light glowing softly. It focuses on two men. One in a wheelchair and the other right next to him, peering curiously at the camera before they step back satisfied. ]

Well, that’s over and done with. Hello to anyone who might be out there. My name is Charles Xavier and this is Hank McCoy. Apparently we’ve been kidnapped again, by an unknown force again for some mysterious reason.

[muttered:] Again. [and louder] So if anyone would be kind enough to explain exactly what's going on, we'd appreciate it. You have our thanks in advance.

But do keep it pertinent.

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[... ... Huh. Okay. She never really spoke to either of them, but she recognizes their faces- She recognizes most faces that had been at the castle, with how long she spent there. Still, she can't exactly turn on the video in her current state, so.]

Hey. This might sound weird, but does the name "Takshaka" mean anything to you two?

[ There's a deliberate pause at that. ]

I am familiar with the team. At least, vaguely. I take it you're from Kyriakos?

Good.

Yeah, this is Nightingale. I can't exactly turn on the video right now, but... It's me.

Most importantly: I've been here for over half a year, this is not a game, do not mention any Echoes specifically while you're here.

Not that I was going to, but . . . why?

We're supposedly on TV, being broadcast throughout the galaxy. There are, supposedly, billions if not trillions of viewers.

The thoughts of the ninety-six of us at the castle gave the Echoes that much power. Do you want to risk seeing what happens if they get the power of that many people thinking about them?

Honestly, I had hoped they weren't around anymore.

[ A foolish hope, but one he nurtures. ]

There's none here. But we can't test if thoughts here don't give them power there, so... Don't risk it?

[That's clearly what he meant, right?]

[ Yes. Clearly. ]

That suits me just fine.

Other than that, I've got sort of a guide here for the new people, if you're interested.

I certainly wouldn't mind one. I'm sure Hank would appreciate it as well.

Okay, I'm not messing around enough to send this twice, so you two are going to have to share.

[There's shuffling sounds, and eventually, Charles' communicator will buzz with a document.]

Thank you.

[ Time to briefly skim the info dump. ]

No problem. Just let me know if you have any questions.

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[so far, that's the only thing that sounds "normal" to him. He frowns, trying to place the voice]

Yeah - yeah, it's a team from Kyriakos. Unless you're referring to something else?

No, that's the one.

Hi. It's Nightingale.

[and there it is. He manages something of a brief, but genuine smile]

Ah - I remember you. Uh - long time no see, I guess.

Yeah, hey.

I've been here for over half a year, so... If it helps, I've got a sort of a guide for the new ones here?

Half a—[he cuts off with a confused expression] But weren't you - you were still in Kyriakos when we left. Unless I didn't hear about you leaving before us?

A guide would be extremely helpful though, thank you.

Yeah, time is fucked, don't think about it too hard.

I sent it to Charles. I'm currently in a... weird state, so I can't mess around with things too much, so you two will have to share one.

Time is - dammit.

[his sounds even more exasperated]

That's fine, thank you. I'll likely be staying with him as long as I can as it is. What do you mean, "weird state"?

[Sighs.]

Were you around for the game where we had to collect pieces of an antidote? -- And I told Charles already, but do not mention any Echoes specifically around here.

[he winces a little at the memory]

I remember it very vividly, actually. [he tilts his head] Alright . . . I won't, may I ask why?

Short version: I'm a harpy again somehow.

We're supposedly on TV right now, being broadcast across the galaxy. If that's true, there's billions if not trillions of people watching us.

The thoughts of the ninety-six of us at the castle was enough to give the Echoes that kind of power. Do you want to see what happens if they get that many people thinking about them?

. . . so that sort of - er, thing is possible here too. Why am I not surprised?

[and then there's a long pause while he lets that sink in, and he nods - then again, a few more times]

Good point. I'll do my best not to bring it up.

No one's quite sure what's happened there. It's apparently a rare thing. Echoes weren't involved, at least.

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