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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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[ Apollo starts chopping up vegetables with the confidence of someone who can't be hurt by an accidental knife nick. ]

Baking is beyond me.

Baking is only a little easier than cooking.

Baking is beyond me, I think.

[ But he's doing nicely with the omelette, getting the pan heating while he mixes up eggs and vegetables. ]

You never know, maybe your augment provides some help with that, too.

Heh. Maybe.

[ He starts the mix cooking, pouring it out carefully. ]

[he's watching closely, maybe he'll retain some of this information for later use]

[ It doesn't take long for Apollo to pull the omelette from the oven, hands bare as he draws out the pan and serves it up on a plate, pushing it over to Hank. ]

Tuck in. Be careful, it's hot.