1st Revision; Video

[oxbridgethegap]

Ah--is it working now? Yes? Good.

[Though curt, the speaker retains just enough politeness in his voice to pass as "approachable". The image suddenly turns, giving everyone a good look at the owner of the bracelet: a man wearing a peculiar body suit. Worry and frustration hardens the lines of his face.]

If anyone is hearing this--or seeing this, I suppose, as this device is apparently capable of transmitting video recordings as well as sound--I would like to have a few things clarifed. The maid has already helpfully informed me of the basics, but was unwilling to tell me much else.

Am I to understand that every single person brought here is expected to stay in this city for an indefinite amount of time? And that everyone has been given an ability of some sort?

[Charles stops, taking a breath.] My name is Charles Xavier. If anyone could answer my questions as well as disclosing the specifics, I would be most grateful.

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[video]

[disasterrific]

Pretty much, yeah. And we're supposed to help in a war.

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[oxbridgethegap]

A war? You're certain of this?

[last_to_kneel]

[Varon rolls his eyes.]

Right. I'll just drop this with you then, Chuck. My luck of meetin' two poms in the same sitting. A bloke named Sam Winchester wrote that.

[He absolutely hates repeating himself.]

Name's Varon.

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[oxbridgethegap]

[It takes a bit but the guide finally loads and Charles scans through it.]

I had noticed earlier, but these are the names of the Norse gods. Has anyone managed to speak to them or have they been difficult to get a hold of?

[video]

[charming_jerk]

That pretty much covers the basics, yeah. Bullshit, ain't it?

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[oxbridgethegap]

It is a problem, certainly. From what I've gathered, restoring their city is not the only thing the gods expect of their captives?

[video]

[attorneyatloud]

Right, we were brought here from different worlds and different times. We were all given new powers, and people who had powers already had them taken away.

We don't know how long we're going to be kept here, and the gods want us to "return color" to the city by living here, and also serve in a war for them. Supposedly to save this world and all our worlds.

[Yet Apollo remains skeptical of these claims.]

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[oxbridgethegap]

Taken from different worlds and the power dampening I had already gathered, but taken from different times, as well? Perhaps these gods are even more powerful than I had previously thought.

Very well, what have they mentioned about the war so far? A young lady has informed me that this is a rather new development.

[video]

[quakings]

Mmm, bingo.

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[oxbridgethegap]

[The most helpful reply ever.]

I assume you're referring to what I said about staying here and the powers?

[video]

[holmes_fanatic]

I'm guessing you've had your first two questions answered already -- any others you'd like to ask, Xavier-san?

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[oxbridgethegap]

[Sharp child--very mature for his age, which is interesting.]

To a certain extent. And thank you. I do have several other questions, though one comes immediately to mind: just how many of the captives had powers before being brought here?

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[blessedthy]

[Did you even read the letter.]

Yes.

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[oxbridgethegap]

[He read the letter. It just doesn't make sense to him. Logically.]

Yes to what? If you do not specify, I have no idea what you're referring to.

[witheasygrace]

[Keith flips a wave that closely resembles a salute.]

Hello, Mister Xavier. I haven't been here very long myself, but I'll try my best to answer your questions!

Even though there's been some trouble in the city, I haven't had a chance to do more than practice with my new power. At home, people with special powers are called NEXTs. My NEXT ability is wind manipulation-- I can fly. I miss it, but I'm doing my best to help here, flying or not.

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[oxbridgethegap]

[Now this piques Charles' interest.]

NEXTs? Would you mind explaining that term--how the abilities of you and your fellow NEXTs surfaced and worked?

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[uncertainty]

Oh, uh, I see that your question has already been answered and, so this might just be something that you already know, and if it is then I'm sorry for wasting your time, but it looks as if any pre-existing powers have been removed and, replaced with whatever power belongs to your respective house.

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[oxbridgethegap]

I see no reason to apologise, my friend. Even if someone has already spoken to me about the power replacement, your efforts to provide me with answers is appreciated.

Would I be correct in guessing you either lost an ability yourself, or know someone who did?

[voice; anonymous]

[ryuuzaki]

Your understanding is correct, Mr. Xavier.

[L's interest is piqued both by the fact that the man seems articulate, and by that stress on the word "everyone," which may or may not have certain implications. Initiating a conversation seems like the best way to find out.]

[Video]

[oxbridgethegap]

[Charles is intrigued that there seems to be no name or image associated with this recording, but the voice is easy enough to memorize.]

As I have gathered, unfortunately. Was there something else you would like to add?

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[waypastcool]

['sup, have a blue hedgehog. He'll nod.]

Yeah, those god guys said it has somethin' to do with a disease spreadin' all over our worlds.

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[oxbridgethegap]

I suppose he means the lack of colour, if I interpreted his message correctly. So, in essence, our worlds are threatened by this strange nothingness and this war called Ragnarok.

Wonderful.

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[unionjackass]

I'm sorry to say this is exactly the case. [England eyes the suit, but says nothing about it and instead continues offering information--]

It seems that to protect each world from which we've been taken, we must fight this war of theirs and... tip the balance, as it were.

Welcome to Asgard.

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[oxbridgethegap]

I cannot say much for the hospitality of the gods themselves, but you and the rest of the captives have been nothing short of accommodating.

[Charles' only reaction to the odd look is a tightening of his features and a sigh. Just...don't ask.]

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[biifurcatiion]

Pretty thhit abilitieth if you athk me.

[Grump.]

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[oxbridgethegap]

[That takes a second to translate.]

So you were in possession of an ability you preferred in your world?

[He can completely relate.]