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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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[he's going to smuggle as much food as he possibly can]

Heh, alright. I'll do my best. Uh - any requests?

Anything with real sugar.

Got it.

A girl has needs, Hank.

[he laughs]

Sugar is a need?

Yes.

Who knows. We've never done a double-blind study on the sun being the source of my powers. Maybe it's cane sugar.

It could be both. [but he's still grinning] But that doesn't sound like a study you'd want to do.

Well, no. And it's one I'm kind of doing anyway at the moment.

Not for long. Hopefully.

I'm getting some back, like I said. And my friend is trying to figure out how to build a simulator that will help me.

Oh - that's good. I hope he manages it.

Me too, and if you end up knowing any mechanical engineers, send them our way. I think Kitty's going to help him though.

I - uh. I can offer some help, if your friend wants it. But I'm - I'm sure Kitty is more than capable.

[not that he knows, but he's pretty sure he wants to stay off her radar, at least until everything settles]

[ she senses some of the tension and kind of peers at him, but lets it go. she'll talk to kitty later ]

I will get you two in touch, then!

[what are you talking about there's no tension whatsoever]

Mm, alright.

I should, uh - [he makes a gesture] Go see about smuggling food, though. Thank you for - everything, Kara. You've been very kind and helpful.

Any time, Hank. I'm pretty good about replying to messages, so if you think of any questions, let me know!

[ she waves enthusiastically before ending the video ]