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You're definitely a people person. [that was one of the first impressions he got when they met]

I can't help it. Every single person has so much to share and contribute. It makes me happy to think about that. No two people have exactly the same view of the universe, and everyone has something to learn from and teach others.

You sound like Charles. [and that is absolutely a compliment] But - it's a good way to think about it.

I think, you know. I lost everything and everyone. It would be so pointless if my mother had sacrificed everything to give me a new start, and for me to waste it by not appreciating everyone who's alive right now, even if I don't always like them.

. . . mm, I get it. [it's admirable, and honestly - it isn't the same, but it still reminds him of Charles in a way. Two people who lost everything and have, in their own ways, used it to become better people] You're a good person, Kara. More people should try to be like you.

Well, I don't know about that. I'm very territorial about food.

I don't see how that's a bad thing.

You haven't truly seen me in action.

One time I threatened to laser eye my sister if she didn't give me the last potsticker.

[ though it was clearly a joke ]

[oh my god Kara]

Potstickers are serious.

They are. Also, being the younger sister has some serious perks, like bullying your older sister to give things to you. Being an alien doesn't hurt, either.

Is that a requirement of younger sisters? Being bullies?

More like "getting what we want".

I'll have to remember that.

Why, planning on becoming one?

I have one. Ah - an adopted one, but.

It's good to know what to expect in order to try and counter it.

Here? Who is it?

She's - no, she's not here. I think I've told you about Viva?

Oh, right. Viva and Eveningstar, right?

Mm, that's them. My two bullies.

Well, you don't have to give in to them every time.

They don't have laser eyes, right?

Unless they're keeping superpowers from me, no. Neither of them had any powers.

Tell me more about them? We didn't get into it last time.

[ha ha . . . it's been difficult discussing family in any detail lately, but he'll try. He shifts in his chair and shuts his book so he can't use that as a distraction] Alright. Uh - let's see . . .

Eveningstar - Maya, she was one of Erik's teammates. Very . . . mm, optimistic and always concerned about everyone else but herself. Especially after - difficult competitions. She liked to tease me about being old, and bully me into doing things I wouldn't normally do. Like - running a wipeout course, if you're familiar with those. She really liked, uh - me the other way, too. "Blue and furry" sort of comes from her.

Viva was on another team, too. [a small huff] We met because our teammates were dating. She's the first one who really called me - cool, when I first got my . . . er, the other part of me back. She's . . . pretty tough. A lot braver than I could ever be, considering some of what we all went through. She had no problems cursing people out, either - I unfortunately picked up some of that from her. [any and all cursing Hank does is Viva's fault] Her sense of humor was on par with Star's - but she liked puns. She gave me her pun book when I left, actually.

Don't take this the wrong way, but they sound both adorable and hilarious. How old is Viva?

[he can't help but grin] Why would I take it the wrong way? I agree.

Viva's . . . geez, I think she's - fourteen? Fifteen? I'm not really sure.