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[hatestherain]

[Today, you're getting a new face on the network, Asgard. A teenage girl, no older than eighteen, one who clearly doesn't put much effort into style or glamor; amongst many things, her hair is somewhat in disarray, as a result of the number of times she's run her hands through it. There's a hesitation before she speaks.]

I guess someone has the power to make the rain disappear.

[... No, Bella. Just stop while you're ahead. Do not pass go, do not collect $200.

She continues after a pause.]

So they were pretty vague on the whole... power thing when I got here. [Another pause; it's obvious that public speaking isn't her forte] I was wondering if there was some sort of library. Or anywhere I could find more information.

[She almost leaves it at that, but then changes her mind right at the last second. As awkward as this is, she figures she should introduce herself. Once is better than over and over, right?]

I'm Bella, by the way. Bella Swan.

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[seventeenpills]

You're welcome - I try.

So, which house did you get put into?

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[hatestherain]

Freya.

[The significance of which still eludes her. That'll be one of the first things on the reading list, though.]

What about you?

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[seventeenpills]

Ah, I work in the Freya district.

I'm in Sigyn and my power is healing. Do you know what your own power is?

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[hatestherain]

[Oh, good. She'll know someone around, maybe. Even if she doesn't have a face, she has a name.]

Energy transfer. Someone told me a little bit about it.

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[seventeenpills]

Oh! That seems to be one that a few people have trouble using. Especially being as you have to kiss the person to take or give energy. I will admit I'd find that a little tricky myself, so, good luck with it!

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[hatestherain]

[Ha, fortunately Arya already dealt her that little blow. She's had a little time to get used to the idea.]

Thanks. I can see why it might be tricky. [And awkward, definitely awkward. Considering she's only ever kissed one, uh, person in her life at this point.]

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[seventeenpills]

Hopefully something can be worked out to help people with your power practise without too much awkwardness! There's enough of you that maybe someone could organize something.

So, where are you from originally, Bella?