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[congeals]

So, this network thing's pretty cool, I have to admit. Like MySpace, only... bigger.

[ Yes, he's still from the days of MySpace. However, compared to the technology at school, Asgard's lacking.

He scratches the back of his head, unsure of what to say before he continues. ]

And I've learned a lot in the past day. [ Many terrible things to look forward to at home. However, he won't mention that now. ] Curses, gods, different worlds... Am I leaving anything out?

And, uh, I want to check something I heard. I know we get a new power while we're here.

[ It's still strange, being able to talk casually about having an ability. In his world, he was hated for being a mutant, but here... He could actually be himself. Out of everything he's experienced at Asgard, that was probably the most unbelievable. ]

But any power we might've had before... It's really true that it's gone? No way to get it back?

[ He's not asking for himself. Not really. He knows his cyrokinesis is gone, and it's a shame. He doesn't mind healing, but he misses his old ability. He'd trade back in a heartbeat.

But if Rogue arrived, she'd have a new power. He cared about her no matter what, of course, but to think that they wouldn't have to be so cautious whenever they hold hands, hug, or kiss... It's selfish to think about. He should want to return home as soon as possible, and he does. Still, he can't help but realize how nice that sounds. ]

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[biifurcatiion]

You can get it back, maybe, but it'll make your head explode. Chothe withely.

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[ex_outofcontrol435]

[Don't answer. Don't fall into that trap of joking with him, finely edged with cruelty but still light enough to remain in the 'boys will be boys' category. Don't do it.]

Curses, huh? Wonder how you found out about that.

[Damnit.]

[congeals]

[ He blinks. Was that a joke...? ]

What?

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[eggsterminate]

[Oswin is flopped on her bed, fidgeting with some small electric toy when she flips the video of her bracelet on.]

Just forgot one minor detail.

The war. You did hear about that, didn't you?

[biifurcatiion]

[That was not a joke, in the slightest.]

Implodeth from the inthide out, brainth all over the thcreen? Think the wortht thci-fi movie you ever thaw in your life, only blood inthtead of grubthauce, and it doethn't come out of the carpet ath eathy.

[That was a joke. He almost misses Ange just for that alone; nobody to make morbid jabs like that with.]

[congeals]

[ His brow raises when he sees John's response. Weren't they supposed to be enemies? Then, why is he replying? Still, he has to admit he missed that expression. It reminds him of simpler times at home, which was only a few days ago for him. ]

Yeah, thanks for the heads up. [ All the sarcasm. ]

[ex_outofcontrol435]

I'm gonna take a guess - a crazy albino midget tried to attack you?

[Hey, man, he doesn't know why he's doing it either. He still hasn't figured out how to react to this whole you thing yet, so his responses might be a bit MPD for awhile.]

[congeals]

[ He's torn between smirking and feeling annoyed, which is pretty much a normal reaction when it comes to John. The irritation wins, though. ]

I don't know what you did to make her so mad, but it must've been major.

[congeals]

[ He smirks when he sees her, but it quickly fades when the topic's brought up. ]

...Right, the war. [ A sigh. From one battle to the next. ]

[congeals]

[ ...Well, that disturbs him. ]

So, that's the gods' idea of a punishment or something? Don't try to get your powers back or else?

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[pratentious]

Your space? Are you a lord of some sort, then?

[ would that make him Tom? ]

ILU, ARTHUR - 1/2

[congeals]

[ Blink, blink ]

Um, what...?

[eggsterminate]

[She coughs and then goes back to messing about with the small electric thing in her hands. It lights up and whirs about.]

...Don't worry. Since I've been here there's only been one battle. And everyone made it out okay.

[congeals]

[ Wait... "Your space"... MySpace. He chuckles, shaking his head. ]

Oh, uh, no. It's not a literal place. It's... [ How does he explain? ] a virtual one. Like the network.

[congeals]

[ He nods, though it doesn't comfort him much. His eyes widen at the gadget. ]

What's that?

ILU2 :'D

[pratentious]

... I see.

[ Sort of. He doesn't exactly know what 'virtual' means. ]

And you own this network? Is yours built upon magic as well?

♥

[congeals]

I wish. Probably be a millionaire by now. [ A laugh. ]

Not magic... Science, technology. [ He pauses, waiting to see if he recognizes those words. ]

[eggsterminate]

Haven't decided yet! Mostly, it's just a way to pass the time when things are quiet around here.

[She pulls at a wire on the thing, pauses to blow her nose before looking up at him, grinning.]

What would you make?

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[174awhile]

What power did you lose, if I can ask? [Unlike Bobby, Edward's asking for himself.]

[ex_outofcontrol435]

Hey, she started it. I was barely here five minutes and she was on my ass for sitting in the park. Last time I checked, that's what parks were made for.

YAY, EDWARD :D

[congeals]

[ He looks slightly nervous, but he responds. ]

...I could control ice.

[congeals]

[ Really, John? Fighting over something as petty as sitting in the park? He wishes he could say he's surprised by that, but of course he isn't. ]

Well, you'd better treat her nicer, or your girlfriend'll leave you. [ Payback time. You're not the only one who can banter, Pyro. ]

[congeals]

I dunno. What're my options?

[ex_outofcontrol435]

[Anger flares on his features for just a moment, but he gets himself under control.]

Really, Iceman, you know me better than that. Have I ever done the girlfriend thing?

[eggsterminate]

Erm.

[She stares at it for a few moments, looking thoughtful, before clearing her throat and continuing.]

A small motor. A toy car, a recorder, maybe a little generator, a blender, an egg beater.

Ooh. That would help out in the kitchen.