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[speednotspeedy]

[ Tommy's in some dimly lit building - there are aisles with all sorts of boxes, each filled about halfway with what looks like CD cases. He's zipping from one box to the next, rushing through them at a very rapid pace. After about five of those boxes, he groans. ]

I thought there might be something good here, but all I'm getting is:

[ And for each artist he names, he lifts up a CD case. ]

Frank Sinatra. The Shirelles. Lesley Gore.

I mean, seriously, did anything containing music after 1963 survive?

[ It's probably obvious that this powered little teen is just looking for a good chance at conversation, since in the few days he's been here, he hasn't had much of a chance to interact, zipping about the countryside like he has. ]

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[redheadcarrier]

They need us to be an army for them. Why would you think they'd have anything good?

[speednotspeedy]

I dunno. Keeping their soldiers happy?

[ He shrugged. Clearly, he's very flippant about the whole deal. ]

[redheadcarrier]

Maybe they think we all love old people music or something.

[speednotspeedy]

Well, it's not all bad, but it'd be nice to see some variety.

[redheadcarrier]

Not much point if we're just here to get killed for them, is there?

[speednotspeedy]

Yeah, but I don't plan on dying any time soon.

[dusk_and_dawn]

[He perks up] Music?

I would be pleased to hear any music in this dreary and lightless place.

[speednotspeedy]

[ Tommy gestured, sweeping an arm along the rows of boxes. ]

Then come take a look. It's pretty good on the swing stuff, if that's your thing.

[dusk_and_dawn]

I know it not. But I will listen.

[He frowns.] Where are you? And ... where is the music?

[CDs? What?]

[speednotspeedy]

[ ...Oh geeze. These Initiative types really went digging, huh? ]

Uh- how about this? You tell me where you are and I can zip over there to pick you up? Trust me, a lot faster.

[dusk_and_dawn]

I am in the training hall, as always. But-- [he raises an eyebrow] I weigh over 300 pounds.

[Perhaps the boy can do it. Balder doesn't know what his powers are. He just doesn't want the kid breaking something in the attempt.]

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[speednotspeedy]

Pft. [ It was Tommy's only response before he sped off toward the training hall. He had honestly lifted a lot heavier than 300 pounds - not for very long distances, but the training hall to the music shop shouldn't be too far. ]

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[dusk_and_dawn]

[Balder is still looking into the camera when Tommy appears. His eyebrows shoot up and his mouth downturns, but he otherwise doesn't react. He had been expecting a speedster, after all, even if he didn't recognize him.]

Strong as well as speedy, then?

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[speednotspeedy]

[ Tommy made it to the training hall not too long after he left the music shop. He zipped around a bit more, looking for the man he had been speaking to and when he finally did, he just moved on up to him with a grin. ]

So, ready for the fastest form of transportation around?

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[dusk_and_dawn]

[Balder tilts his head to the side with a slightly amused expression. He's 6'4" and solidly built as well, so this seems hopelessly awkward.]

I will be curious to see how you manage it. [Bridal style?]

[medusalith]

[ white hair, looking like he's in a rush? too much of a coincidence for Medusa to ignore, so she jumps straight to the point. ]

Are you related to Pietro Maximoff?

[speednotspeedy]

[ Oh- well, this lady looked very, very imposing. ]

If I am, what's it to you? [ But clearly, that won't stop him from mouthing off. ]

[medusalith]

He and I have unfinished business.

[ his attitude only makes her more convinced that he is. lovely. ]

[speednotspeedy]

Well, then I guess he can deal with it if he ever shows up here.

[ He shrugged. ]

The guy's my uncle. Kinda.

[medusalith]

I have no doubt he will find it far from enjoyable.

[ a frown, and her hair twists around her face almost in a thoughtful manner. ]

That would make you one of Wanda's children?

[ last time Medusa checked they... didn't exist. ]

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[crystalia]

Oh. My.

_{( Yeah that's pretty much it. )}

[speednotspeedy]

[ ...Oh- Wait. Why does she look famil-

OH. ]

... Yeah.

Hey- out of curiosity- Do I call you "aunt?"

[crystalia]

I'm afraid I don't have much of an answer, to that.

You're not... _{( She just kind of trails off. )}

[speednotspeedy]

I'm not...? What?

[crystalia]

_{( "Aunt." Thinking things through, here... )}

Wanda's son?

[onemoredeath]

Some of us brought our own music to this party.

[speednotspeedy]

I did bring my own.

[ He reached into his pocket and pulled out his MP3 player, one of the few possessions he had on him when he came here. ]

Just thought I'd try adding to my collection.

[onemoredeath]

They do not have a lot left. The rulers of the planet have no sense of musical taste.

[shoesfitperfectly]

Oh, now, those are classics!

[speednotspeedy]

I guess if you're like my mom's age or something.

[ He was clearly misjudging how old she must have been. ]

[shoesfitperfectly]

[Very much so.]

[The Doctor simply makes an amused sound.] That all depends on how old your mum is.

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[minded]

Maybe you aren't looking hard enough.

[ Conner's going to sit here and give you a suspicious look, Tommy. He's familiar with a few Speedsters, but you... he hasn't seen you before. ]

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[speednotspeedy]

[ Well, it's not like that looks going to go unnoticed, but he's pretty darn used to it from people. ]

Well, why don't you come help me?

[ Beat. ]

Aren't you like- one of my roommates, I think?

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[minded]

I don't think we share the same tastes.

[ Lifts a brow. ]

Room 107?

[moirailcompass]

[She perks up a little. Nepeta recognizes none of those names but she does know that as far as human music goes, her favorite kind is before then.]

Purrhaps more will be salvaged after [she makes a vague gesture] we complete more missions. I'm still not entirely sure how things work around here.

Where are you finding these?

[speednotspeedy]

[ ...Well, it's a good thing Tommy's used to people with unique appearances. ]

Uh. Little music shop; they have a bunch of these CDs down in their basement.

[moirailcompass]

I'll have to check it out sometime. Thanks fur letting us know. [Swing jazz she will have you.]

And oops. I guess I should have introduced myself befur asking you stuff. I'm Nepeta!

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[slingshots]

maybe we can do a mission to revive the music collection
at least up to 2025, that's when it starts getting good

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[speednotspeedy]

...2025? That's a bit ahead of my time.

[slingshots]

why, what's your time?

[whatsupcroc]

( OH MY GOSH WILL NO ONE JUST love on the 90's glory out there because really. )

Hey, cheer up!

We have a massive 90's collection.

( Smile.

ALSO SEEING ROBIN HAS STARTED TYPING UP ABOVE god Robin have some respect for the 90's

If it weren't for the 80's and 90's Collette bets your future music would not be half as awesome as you swear it is. )