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[ locked ⇢ voice; ]

Did I do this right...I think so...Ah! I got it!

Okay! So, I should find a way to keep myself busy that isn't training, right? So I can keep track of my progress and a general diary! It's better than sitting around staring at these geometric ceilings, anyway.

What should I talk about first... Roommates! I haven't met either yet, but hopefully I will soon. I did go crazy cleaning up the kitchen this morning, and tidying up the living room. I hope they're both okay and not people that are like...well, Dad won't approve of anyone probably. I would not be surprised if he wants to move into the same apartment sooner rather than later.

And before I forget: Dad is 606, Mr. Barnaby is 406.

Hm, what else... Oh! Kido is cool. She says her gang helps others with their abilities. [ She stops dictating to laugh at herself for a moment. ] "Hey Dad! I met this girl when I arrived the other day, and her gang can help me with my powers!! Cool, right?" No, more like he will have a heart attack if I mention the word "gang."

Speaking of abilities, I have to tell him I still have my NEXT powers, too. So that and I can generate ice! Which I haven't done yet. I put the boots on, but I was too hesitant to go and do it. [ A huff. ] Today I will! The lady said it would know when I need it, since it's..."sensiencer?" "Sentience?" [ There's a pause as her fingers fly across the keyboard. ] "Sentient." Got it.

Okay, I think that's enough for now.

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[ Anyone scrolling through the network will come across a video feed of this brunette preteen humming to herself as her eyes focus on the right side of the screen. After a moment, she sighs in frustration and rubs her face with both hands before speaking. ]

And I thought my teacher gave me a lot of homework. At least these people don't test us on all of this stuff.

......they don't, right? [ She huffs, muttering to herself. ] They better not. Anyway, is anyone else new to this world like I am?

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Hn. Well, suffice to say, teleporter accidents frequently end with body parts in places they shouldn't be.

[ ......

Give her a moment to process what you just said. ]

Did I just hear you right in saying misplaced body parts? Like people losing a hand or foot??

If you're lucky. If you're not - well, it gets messier than that.

And if you end up phased through something - I can personally attest to the fact that it's extremely uncomfortable, even if it's just for a few seconds.

"If you're lucky" he says... [ He can't see her, but she is rubbing her face with both hands. ] Wonderful. Ugh, these people...

I know. But short of starting our own revolt, we don't have a lot of options.

Mm, true.

What's your name, mister? I'm Kaede.

Nathan - it's nice to meet you, Kaede.

Likewise, Mr. Nathan!

Just 'Nathan' is fine, really.

[ She pauses for a moment. God, he sounds as old as her dad, if not older, and it's fine to call him just by his first name? Really??

Well, if he says it's okay...and it's not like she addressed him sans honorific... ]

All right, Nathan, no mister.

[He is old enough to be her grandpa. But if someone called him Mr. Summers he'd start looking around for Scott, and Mr. Nathan just sounds... weird...]

Thanks. Makes me feel old, otherwise.

[Yes that was meant to be a joke]

[ This earns a short laugh from her. ]

I thought as much, but I didn't want to be disrespectful.

Probably smart, around here. It takes a lot more than that for me to feel disrespected, though.

You do sound... What's that word Dad uses for older Heroes like himself...Oh! —seasoned! Seasoned and experienced.

[That gets a chuckle out of him]

'Seasoned' is a nice way of putting it. Your dad's a superhero?

Yes, although they're just called "Heroes" back home, and every year one of them is crowned "King of Heros" — or "Queen" if the top Hero is female.

Huh. How do they pick one? [He's also sort of wondering who 'they' is, too....]

It's a television show that follows the various Heroes as they keep the city safe. They get points for different things, like saving a person caught in the crossfire, or being the one to arrest the criminal.

Oh. Do they have actual powers, or is it just... television? [If he sounds vaguely confused it's because he's seen 21st century reality tv. IT IS CONFUSING.]

They all have actual powers. My dad doesn't care much about the points — he's just happy helping keep others safe.

Good on him, then. I'm a little surprised nobody in my world has come up with an show like that - though most of the public is a little conflicted on people with powers.

Are people not used to others with powers where you're from?

Mmm... it's not so much a question of whether they're used to it. I suppose it's made the news often enough to not be a surprise. But a lot of them don't trust people with powers.

Is it because a few of them have used their powers for bad?

In part. And then some people just don't trust those who are different than them.

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