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[oikoumene.livejournal.com]

[The feed is at first filled with static and the sounds of the device being knocked around. But eventually, words start to filter through.]

―nteresting. Hou, ――something that he may k―Ah!

[And the person seems to figure it out, so the deep, resonant voice laughs jovially]

Aha, here we go! What an odd little thing indeed... I admit, it's taken me almost a full day to figure out this little bracelet. It seems better for a lady than myself, I have to say.

[He laughs again. Cheerful guy, for just getting dumped somewhere strange.] Well! It seems a new day has risen for us, and it still remains. I suppose that crosses out the possibility of it being a strange dream, eh? So hello, those of you that may hear me! I confess that I do not know to whom I speak, but I suppose it matters little! I am Alexander III of Macedon, though I would prefer to be called Rider for now. I am in the house of Thor and from what I understand, is quite fitting for me!

Ah, but that said, I am curious and pose a question to all of you--I have seen quite a few strange ones wandering around, so what sorts of places do you all hail from? From the looks of you, it seems like quite the variety!

[His voice quiets to...a normal level] Now, how to turn―[There's a crack, then the feed cuts to static]

Comments

[waypastcool.livejournal.com]

Might just be a Mobius thing. Talking animals are pretty standard there.

[Heck, he's only ever seen... two humans, and they were his enemies.]

But thanks, man. Been fighting off Robotnik ever since I was a kid. It's been tough work, but when the whole planet's a mechanized dump, someone's gotta step in and set things straight.

[oikoumene.livejournal.com]

That's quite impressive. A long battle so far, and a long one still ahead... Ha, it sounds like something straight from a legend! Coming here must be a bit more troublesome to you, then, my friend.

[waypastcool.livejournal.com]

Kinda. I mean, Robuttnik's toast, so it could be worse. My real beef with this place is how my speed's gone.

'Course, that's not gonna stop me from helpin' out. Might not be Mobius, but if this place needs fixin', I'm there.

[oikoumene.livejournal.com]

Ahh, then you have abilities that have disappeared as well! How unlucky for us, eh? I assumed that mine being gone was for a particular reason, but I'm somewhat relieved to hear that isn't the case.

[waypastcool.livejournal.com]

Yeah, everyone's had their powers drained. If ya ask me, it's totally lame.

[oikoumene.livejournal.com]

I find it to be a challenge! And besides, it seems we've been given something in its stead.

[waypastcool.livejournal.com]

You sure about that? I sure haven't noticed anything different.

[Mainly because the speed power is a serious downgrade to him. Go figure!]

[oikoumene.livejournal.com]

It would seem! I have seen someone making things float, at least, so it seems that powers are not completely gone!

[waypastcool.livejournal.com]

Well, I am faster than I was the last time I lost my speed, but just barely. 40's okay, but when you're bailin' warp seven, anything less than a hundred's waaay slow.

[oikoumene.livejournal.com]

Ah, those numbers sound quite impressive, my friend! May I ask the unit of measurement that you're thinking of so that I can be suitably impressed?

[waypastcool.livejournal.com]

Miles, but if we're talkin' kilos...

[Hmmmm.]

Used to hit around 1225, and now I'm at around 'bout 65. And that's per hour, if it makes a difference.

[oikoumene.livejournal.com]

Ooh, quite impressive, then! The latter still seems quite the speed to me, I must admit, but the former! That one seems impossible!

[waypastcool.livejournal.com]

Impossible unless you're yours truly. I'm the only guy on Mobius with that kinda speed.

It's just too bad I lost it, or I'd show ya what I mean.

[oikoumene.livejournal.com]

Well, then I should sincerely hope that you regain it, if only for my selfish reasons of being able to see. Ah, well, in a sense. It would be difficult to see you at all, would it not?

[waypastcool.livejournal.com]

Yep! I'd be cruisin' around this place so fast, all you'd see is the dust goin' up as I take off!

[A beat.]

And a blue blur.

[oikoumene.livejournal.com]

Then it makes it a skill all the more impressive! And indeed, quite the downgrade for you, hearing it described in such a way. Still, 65 is nothing to balk at!

[waypastcool.livejournal.com]

Then maybe I shouldn't complain. Not like those gods turned me into a sloth or somethin'.

[oikoumene.livejournal.com]

Ha! That would be cruel! I imagine these powers are their form of a gift, actually!

[waypastcool.livejournal.com]

Huh. Guess they would be pretty nifty for folks without powers.

[oikoumene.livejournal.com]

Ha, so indeed! This must be a great blessing to them!