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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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I'd like that! Really, I would, I've missed learning. Having it all put into your head just isn't the same as actually getting to open a book or go to a class. It takes half the fun out of it. [ She shakes her head, frowning. ] I could show you potions in return? You could do some of the parts that don't need magic, maybe?

[he actually perks up a little, nodding] I know what you mean. I kind of miss going to classes sometimes. It's - been a while. [both going and teaching] But I'd love to teach you - and I'd love to learn, too.

It's been three years or so now and I'm still quite upset I wasn't able to graduate before going to the Drabwurld. [ Not that she needed it, probably, given her grades and the credit she was given from the war, but all the same, it's the principle. ] I would really appreciate having a teacher, Hank, if it wouldn't take up too much time.

That . . . well, I'd be upset too. [he understands, it's very important] But it wouldn't take up too much time at all. I - taught briefly, not too long ago - [years, technically, but details] so it'd be nice to do it again.

Then it's a date! Not in the - you know, not - [ This is why Dorian always laughed at her. How did she get proposed to, again? ] I mean, you know, save the date. A plan - it's a plan! Teaching, libraries and serum making for sometime next week. Should I call you Professor?

[oh my god Hermoine]

Right, a - study . . . get-together. Plan. [he clears his throat] No, no - just Hank's fine, please. Titles don't really . . . fit? At least, that one doesn't fit me just yet. [Charles is the professor anyway]

[ In the midst of all her personal drama with Charles of course she makes an idiot out of herself. Cheeks pink, she coughs and sits up a little straighter. ]

Exactly. Just - a plan, a get together, a study session, really. It sounds like - like we're going to have fun, Hank. I'll, um, I'll contact you, right?

[oh no don't worry this is a two person show and if Hank is good at anything, it's being an idiot]

Right - uh, yeah, of course. Study session. [he clears his throat] Whenever you want to. I'll - well, I don't think it'll take long to settle in, so.

[ At least they're getting back focussed on the - study session. Not a date. A session. Learning experience! ]

I'll give you a few days after the shuffle? You'll wake up on a new ship and you might want to transfer straight away, so it might need a couple of days.

[educational endeavors!!]

Mm, that'd be perfect. I - I guess we'll see what happens.

[ Developing knowledge and partnership! ]

Yes! I'm on the Vanquish right now, but there are more than a dozen different ships. Some of them might be full, so I suppose it narrows down the list.

[exchanging knowledge-based skillsets!]

That does narrow it down. How many ships in total are there? I don't know if I've asked that or not.

I'm not entirely sure, honestly. There's definitely more than fifteen, but I haven't really had the chance to make a proper headcount. I'm not sure if there's a list, either...

[he adds that to his mental list of things to look into]

I can ask around - Erik might know, but - [he shrugs a shoulder] I'm mostly curious, just to get an idea of how many people are here.

If he's been here any time at all he might have a good idea. [ She knows Blade, not Erik, alas. ] I think there are between ten and twelve people on a ship at a time, though?

He's been here about a month, he said, but - he's the type of person who would search for that sort of information. [he blinks, surprised] That's . . . a lot of people. I mean, if there's more than fifteen ships . . .

It's a little startling, isn't it? That there's so many? [ Hermione shakes her head, arms crossed. ] But - you make friends. It makes it a little easier, and a little less frightening.

Yeah . . . [he smiles a little, though it's a bit wry] That's one part I'm used to, at least. It's familiar.

Me too. [ She shakes her head. ] Being in another world is almost too much, but you meet people, good people, and that makes it all better. It makes it worthwhile, really.

It does. I met a few good people the . . . last time something like this happened. It made things a lot easier.

And, well. [ A smile. ] You've already started here, haven't you?

Yeah, I have. [an answering smile] It's . . . nice. It helps with everything else being overwhelming.

If you need anything, or you have any questions, you can message me. I won't mind, and I would love to help if I can. It was sort-of my job in the other world and I miss it, so you won't be bothering me.

I'll keep that in mind - and if I have any questions, you'll be the first I call - message? [he nods] Thank you, Hermoine.

Of course, it's no trouble at all. I hope you settle in alright, Hank.