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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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It isn't an inevitability. It isn't even a possibility.

I'm glad to hear you aren't worried about it. I just wanted to ensure that there was no concern on your part about the possibility.

[he manages a small, genuine smile. Tired, but genuine]

Thanks.

I can guarantee you would have offered me the same support were our positions reversed.

Well - yeah, of course. We're friends.

Then thanks are hardly necessary.

. . . I guess so.

You'll tell me what ship you're assigned to as soon as it happens, won't you? It'll be lovely to see you in person once more.

Ah - absolutely, I'll let you know as soon as I do. I'd love to see you in person.

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