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[The video feed clicks on to show Heath in his quarters smiling widely at his audience]

Heeeey Exsilumites. Just trying that word out there, I think it works for us. It makes us sound way cooler than 'Transports', don't you think? Transports make us sound like we're, like, smuggled goods or something. Stuffed in some guys suitcase trying to sneak through customs.

[Wait, he had a point to this ramble, didn't he? He clears his throat]

ANYway, I noticed some of you guys have been getting all antsy about the werewolves, so I thought I'd give you some Monster High approved ways of keeping your werewolves happy. Just follow this advice and you shouldn't have to worry about being mauled unless you...you know antagonise them, and if you do that you're pretty much asking to be chewed on.

[He'll hold up a variety of toys to the camera. Squeaky chickens, tennis balls, even a Frisbee]

Now what all werewolves love is to play fetch. They'll chase pretty much anything. If you throw one of these things in the opposite direction you want to go, you can make sure the thing they're chasing isn't you. If you can't get any toys, sticks work too. ...Though I guess you can't get any sticks on the moon, unless there are like moon trees.

Are there moon trees?

[Back to the subject at hand, moon trees aren't important right now]

They also love steaks, so if you guys are heading out collecting stuff to bring back here, you should probably bring steaks. Not stakes. Because that's for a completely different monster and no one wants to encourage that kind of prejudice anyway.

So there you go! Remember that werewolves are just big adorable puppies in their fuzzy hearts and don't annoy them while they're suffering on the moon and everything will be A-OK. This has been a PSA by the Heathster. You've been a great audience!

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[She looks a little startled. She's also not used to being called pretty.]

Oh. Um. Thank you, then.

[She pauses.]

...do you think steaks would be a good "I'm sorry" present for a werewolf? I got in a fight with one of them when they went crazy because of the moon and I feel kind of bad now.

You're welcome! You can't tell me you don't hear that all the time.

You kidding me? Steaks are the best "I'm sorry" present for a werewolf. It works on Clawd all the time. He usually forgets what he was even mad about if you give him a steak to chew on.

...no, I really don't.

[Most people stare at that weird metal collar around her neck. She's also 4'10" in person.]

Oh, that's great! I'll make sure I have steaks when I go to apologize to him, then. Technically he started it, but I could have tried to talk things out instead of just reacting like that.

Wow. Well that right there is a crime against beauty.

[These things matter not to Heath]

I'm sure he'll appreciate it, and you guys can work it alllll out over a steak or two.

[A crime?]

Oh, no, it's okay. I don't mind.

[She's also thirteen and has enough issues to sell subscriptions.]

That's good. I don't want to fight anyone here. I only want to fight the army from the United Earth.

But you should. Your are beautiful with a capitol B and you should heat it more often.

[Fttt ISSUES, who needs issues?]

I don't either. I don't get what all this war thing is about. [He spends most of his time trying NOT to use his powers on people, after all]

Well, thank you very much. I've been wearing dresses when I'm not in my training clothes. Does that count?

[Lily doesn't need them. They're just all part of the package of being Lily.]

...from what I understand, the United Earth is not only taking over this whole world, but they're also trying to take over other people's worlds. So I'm okay with fighting them. It sounds like they won't stop until someone makes them.

Sure does! The ghouls always say... [no wait what do they say? He squints,/i>] Something. I can't remember, but they think dresses are really cool.

Ohhhhh. Okay that makes a lot more sense now. You know, why they'd bring all of us here, even if some people aren't even from Earth.

[Wow he has got to learn to pay attention more]

Yeah...it seems like they don't always pick people who know how to fight or who have powers, though.

[Which is a little worrisome, but Jesse told her there are other ways people can help.]

That's why I'd rather fight. I know how and I have powers.

That's...really weird. Just picking someone who couldn't look after themselves in a bad situation.

Wow, really? What kind of powers?

[She's not entirely sure they get a choice in who they take, but at least there are a fair amount of people who can handle themselves.]

I'm strong and my body heals right away if I get hurt. I could break my leg and be walking around like nothing happened a few minutes later.

[She pauses and looks curious.]

Do you have powers, too?

Oh wow, that must be so handy. I'd love something like that, for all the trouble I get into.

[And with that, his hair lights aflame, always happy for a reason to show off]

Sure do! I'm a fire elemental.

Aah!

[Lily lets out a little yelp when his hair catches fire, and then she realizes that it's deliberate and that it's not hurting him.]

That's really...I was about to say cool, but hot is probably the better word!

[Not even a little. He even flashes her a charming smile]

You're darn right it's hot. You might even say it's...smokin'.

[Now she's just amused, because based on his earlier explanation, he's saying that he's pretty. Still, she doesn't make any comments at his expense. ]

You must have to work hard to control it so it doesn't burn your clothes by accident.

[Damn right he thinks he's pretty. He gives a nervous laugh, the fire extinguishing]

Well I...err. Still working on the control thing...actually. It's linked with my emotions so it's not exactly easy. Dad keeps telling me I need to get a better grip on them.

[The look Lily gives him is a very sympathetic look. She understands control issues all too well.]

Oh, I see. When I'm scared, I have some problems with control, too. I'm sure you'll get the hang of it with practice, though.

[Now all he has to do is learn how to concentrate on something long enough to actually learn how to practise. Abbey's good at that, he should probably ask her to help again]

Oh yeah, before you know it, I'll be an A plus at using my powers.

Have you seen the simulation room? I bet it could probably handle your powers, and you could practice safely in there...

[She's still learning how to work it, but...]

I could help you set something up in there if you'd like. Even if I get burned, I'll heal right away anyway.

Really? You mean it's a place that won't burn down to the ground? Because I've been looking for a place like that only all my life.

Wow really? That's super awesome of you. Thanks.

I'm pretty sure it won't...maybe just try with a little fire to test first, and then work from there, though.

[Because she doesn't know what the simulation room's limits are, but it should be able to take some damage without a problem.]

You're welcome. I know it's hard when you're trying to stay in control and you're worried about hurting someone.

Okay, sure. That's...probably a good idea.

[He doesn't want to horrifically murder her after all. Better to be safe than sorry]

It's hard staying in control anyway. Most of the monsters in my school can handle it. [What with most of them being immortal and all]

What kind of powers do they have?

[Because as far as Lily's concerned, everyone's circumstances are different.]

Does anyone else there have fire powers like you?

All kinds, just like there's all kinds of monsters. My best friend, Deuce? He's a gorgon. If people look directly into his eyes, they get turned to stone for couple of hours.

[He makes a considerate sound]

My cousin, he's half fire elemental, so he has a little. There's a dragon called Jinafire. She breathes fire. That's about it. There's not a whole lot of us. [Which is probably for the best]

Oh, wow! Do people recover okay after they're turned to stone? Like, they go back to normal after those couple of hours?

[Because that's kind of a scary power, even though just about anything can be scary if it's out of control.]

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