003 - Audio

[samantha_grey]

[Samantha opted, when setting up the feed, to go with voice only. She still looked like hell, and she didn't need anyone seeing or asking stupid questions. It wasn't their business. But, after speaking to Conan, she'd resolved that it was time to stop trying to hide from this place any further. When she spoke, her voice had a tired quality to it, but was still strong.]

So, Asgard.

I wanted to discuss something with those of you who will still speak with me right now. These powers that we have. Most of the people I see seem to think of them as a good thing, a blessing of sorts, or at least they partially make up for the tricks you had in your homeworlds. Right.

Here's the thing I wanted to talk about. Most I've spoken to seem to think of these powers as something that's being used to help other people around here, or to protect people that can't protect themselves. How do you people handle the fact that any of them can be abused, misused or mishandled? What do people around here do to prepare themselves to be protected if those powers get used for the wrong reasons? I've been thinking a lot lately about how people could protect themselves from some of these powers, and it worries me.

Not all of us are nice people, you know.

Comments

[formercheerio]

I think hearing anyone too much could screw with my head. [ But she was listening. And she feels... a little honoured? She likes Samantha, more than because she shares similar views and doesn't want to be here ]

I think I could try that. [ Now to just... take a deep breath, ask them and not panic over what they may be thinking as she tries ]

[samantha_grey]

Yeah, you'd be just about right on that one. Just be careful who you pick and don't practice too long. You'll get the hang of it. It's like learning to put earbugs into your ears is all.

[formercheerio]

I hope it's as easy as you say. [ Earbugs into ears? Yes please. Can she buy any anti-telepathy ones? ] How do you know this?

[samantha_grey]

I've got a little experience with mind readers from where I came from. Not that much, but it always seemed like the sort of trick you had to turn on consciously. I never really dealt with someone just starting out, so it's... kind of mostly just worth a shot.

[formercheerio]

Well I'm glad you know that, anyway. [ Now Quinn at least knows something ] Thanks.

[samantha_grey]

No problem. Good luck either way. These powers are annoying as hell.

[formercheerio]

What did you get, anyway?

[samantha_grey]

The ability to make you dance on puppet strings like a marionette for my amusement. I have no intentions on using it.

Unfortunately, I won't say the same of my other half. I already know that side of me gets off on the very idea of it.

[formercheerio]

Puppetting? And I thought these were supposed to 'help bring colour to Asgard'. [ So sarcastic ]

Can you stop it?

[samantha_grey]

Hey, I think we've talked about this. Being pissed off's a definite emotion, you know. [Definitely sounds equally sarcastic.] As for that side of me, it doesn't show up that often, and it does eventually go away, but I've never had any luck controlling it when it's on.

[formercheerio]

I hope it doesn't shop up that often, then. [ She wouldn't like to be a puppet ]

[samantha_grey]

So far... it's been pretty damned rare, and pretty obvious, so... well, I personally prefer people worry and avoid me, but since you're not, it's probably not something to worry about every day, especially if you're not into red-heads.

[formercheerio]

Got it. [ Whoever said Quinn was sensible? ] At least if it's obvious I'll know to avoid you then.

[samantha_grey]

Yeah, that's the general idea, though sometimes she's sneaky. Still, it's something at the least. I should probably let you go, though one of these days we should probably meet in person.

[formercheerio]

I'd like that. It'd be nice to actually meet some people I've talked to here.

[samantha_grey]

Will do. I'll toss you a line sometime soon. Hopefully this place doesn't get too crazy in the meantime.