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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[oxbridgethegap]

Well, looking at the list this Sam Winchester has compiled, there is a possibility the gods themselves choose which person they would take into their houses. Perhaps those that share some trait with the gods?

It'd be fascinating to observe all this, of course, but I don't see how it would do us much good in a war.

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[last_to_kneel]

Yeah, I read that part. Switchin' houses isn't up to us so that's pretty much a given that we're nothin' but pawns to them on this flipped over chessboard. I guess that's the best assessment, yeah. We're matched to the patron god and sorted that way.

Listen you're best bet is to talk to those that're smarter on this than me. I've got some knowledge, sure, but it's not enough for the answers you want.

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[oxbridgethegap]

I wouldn't be too hard on yourself, Varon. I thought you did admirably in answering my questions, and you have given me much to think about.

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[last_to_kneel]

[There's a momentary pause and a raise brow.]

You serious? I wasn't bein' hard on myself, I didn't wanna give you any wrong information, or I tried not to anyway.

Mind if I called ya Chuck?

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[oxbridgethegap]

Well, regardless. Any information is appreciated, and I sincerely doubt anyone here knows everything, unless they happen to be one of these "gods".

[Startled look.] Charles is fine, or even Professor, if that is easier to remember. May I ask...why "Chuck"?

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[last_to_kneel]

Heh, I'm certainly not one of them. Chuck is just easier for me. Charles sounds too formal to me. I'm not entirely keen on the idea of callin' ya professor when I hadn't been to school since the 8th grade.

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[oxbridgethegap]

I suppose there's no harm in allowing that. Though, it might take some getting used to on my end.

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[last_to_kneel]

Eh, I'll keep it to a low roar then.

[He grins]

You're a'right. Usually Poms have troubles with us Aussies. Gotta admit, you had me a bit nervous at first. Thought you were gonna bite my head off for speakin' out of turn.