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[firstroar]

The reports seem to be mixed. Have those of you who have returned found yourselves safe places and warm clothing? Some have offered already; I should hope the message has reached those in need.

I'm not certain of what remaining here could be of use to you Earthside, but it can be brought when I join you. But not just yet.

[a beat.]

The people...

What are they like now?

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[firstroar]

[ah.]

Has he been stopped? Or does he persist?

[selfequipped]

From what I know, he gets stopped a lot. But he's capable of evolving.

[firstroar]

As opposed to computerized structure and logic. We may have an advantage in this case.

[selfequipped]

Yeah. We're sure that's the case, right? Then again, this place doesn't really seem to have a Hank Pym. [Which is both a good thing and a bad thing, not that Kate has an opinion on the matter.]

[firstroar]

Our knowledge of the AI's anatomy is rudimentary, based on hearsay more than fact. Seeking out its origins can help us understand better.

[selfequipped]

Too bad we can't plant a very subtle virus or something in their systems and hope it feeds us back data.

[firstroar]

[there's a slight pause.]

That's something...that isn't beyond the realm of possibility. It's been proposed already. And other methods like it.

[selfequipped]

... Is there a reason why no one's gone ahead with it? Or is it a lack of tech?

[firstroar]

It's a move that has the potential to have dramatic impact. Something I wouldn't pursue alone.

Something the rest of us need to know of.

[selfequipped]

And if it goes the wrong way, we could potentially be stuck here.

[firstroar]

Or any number of unknown repercussions. Others more knowledgeable about the ill effects of tampering with time have much to say about it. [a hesitation.] But even so, sitting idle...

[selfequipped]

I don't do idle. And it's better to take risks than do nothing. Calculated risks, but risks all the same.

[firstroar]

I may need your help, then.

[selfequipped]

Just ask. [There's no hesitation.] I'm willing to offer my services wherever they're needed.