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[exothermia]

Who: Heron crew + visitors
Broadcast: no
Action: the SS Heron
When: November

[Those spooky scary skeletons are back in the cupboard for another year, but the ship cruises onward. Whether the crew is taking a break from the planetary mystery and waystations, or just generally hanging around the ship mingling, the Heron is here for you.]

Comments

[reconstitution]

You've had more experience in that particular field.

[axiomed]

Mm, in a manner of speaking. Most would say seeing the mind isn't quite the same as the experience itself — and they're not wrong. But they're not quite right either.

It's a peculiar thing, telepathy.

[reconstitution]

I imagine it is. It's a heavy burden disguised as a gift, I'm sure.

Worse people would use that ability for their own gain.

[ Charles is special, and a damn good man. Bucky's lucky to have him on his side. ]

[axiomed]

Possibly.

[ There's no denying the possible evil uses for such a power. ]

I still struggle with seeing it as a gift, but I know it's important for me to do so. I can't tell students their powers are gifts if I can't see my own in that light.

[reconstitution]

It looks different to the people that possess them. I don't see by abilities as a gift, either. There's not really a way for me to accept them as a good thing, yet.

[axiomed]

[ He softens a little. ]

But you said yet.

[reconstitution]

I want to be able to see the good in it, but might be an impossible task.

[ The hate is strong. ]

[axiomed]

Nothing is impossible.

[reconstitution]

Just improbable and reaching.

[axiomed]

[ He smiles despite himself, his expression soft. ]

You've seen a small part of humanity. Even here isn't the full reach of it.

[reconstitution]

I'm not sure if humanity is ready to handle me.

[axiomed]

You'd be surprised, I think. Even when they stumble, they can find their way again.

[reconstitution]

I guess we'll see eventually.

[axiomed]

I guess we will.