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[noprophecies]

Who: you!
Broadcast: video
Action: Marsiva
When: right now tbh

[when the screen turns on, there's nothing but blackness for a few minutes, followed by a string of very angry-sounding curses. There's the sound of fumbling before a woman's face comes into frame, and she squints at the camera before her eyebrows turn down in a scowl.

Someone is not happy]

If this is supposed to be some sort of joke, then I am not laughing. Though I find it rather cute that you seem to have made your walls fire-proof.

We shall see what else your bloody ship can stand up to. Return my damn weapons.

[that's it, that's all she has to say. With a huff, she fumbles and manages to end the feed]

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[axiomed]

[ He blinks. ]

We rented a room?

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[noprophecies]

. . . at an inn? My.

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[axiomed]

[ He rubs his neck. ]

We did it twice. This place is a lot nicer than our last location.

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[noprophecies]

Goodness, I always thought you weren't the sort to kiss and tell, dear.

[didn't you MISS HER CHARLES]

I am glad, though, that you two can at least have that much. What is it like on the planet?

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[axiomed]

Clover.

This particular one? It's . . . lovely. Well, to me. The locals have powers similar to myself so the experience is heartening.

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[noprophecies]

Yes, Charles?

—it is a planet of telepaths?

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[axiomed]

Touch telepaths. They can project memories and feelings. Nothing quite as sophisticated as my abilities.

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[noprophecies]

But it is similar enough, yes? No wonder you like it there.

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[axiomed]

[ He looks away briefly. ]

It . . . means a lot to me, that's all.

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[noprophecies]

[she tilts her head at that]

I would think so. I'm glad for you, dear. Truly.

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[axiomed]

[ He shoots her a grateful smile. ]

Thank you.

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[noprophecies]

[she smiles back; she's never had an issue with his powers, after all]

Does it happen to us as well? The - sharing through touching. Empathy.

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[axiomed]

It does seem to have a universal effect on everyone who arrives on the planet. The best thing to do is make sure you're careful when you touch others or keep control of your emotions.

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[noprophecies]

[she gives him a wry look]

I am used to doing that because of you, so I think I will be fine. I hold more issue with the touching, anyway.

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[axiomed]

They'll listen if you say no, though a few might do it accidentally. It's their way.

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[noprophecies]

[that's . . . not so bad. She purses her lips]

I suppose I will simply have to exercise patience with them.

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[axiomed]

Try your best.

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[noprophecies]

[she huffs a little, amused]

I am . . . not as bad as I was. I know how to behave.

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[axiomed]

[ Vaguely bemused. ]

I know that, of course.

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[noprophecies]

In the company of strangers, I mean.

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[axiomed]

They're really quite charming, if not a little naive. They have an openness about them that most places lack.

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[noprophecies]

You sound quite taken with them.

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[axiomed]

I can't help it.

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[noprophecies]

[gently] It is not a bad thing.

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[axiomed]

[ Isn't it? All he's seen so far are posts and people cringing and complaining about the lack of personal space and contact. They enjoy the planet, but not the people.

Sometimes, he's not sure how he comes across. Someone who has a flagrant disinterest in personal boundaries, most likely. ]

No. Perhaps not.