#001 [Video]

[2cool4guardian]

[Hello, Asgard. Look who is finally making his first post to the network? Jack is sitting on a roof and enjoying a blue popsicle. It seems their little trip to the cold lands wasn't enough ice for him.]

Moral of the story: 'frost giants' aren't as cool as they sound.

[...it's a joke, ok, don't judge him much. He needs to deal somehow with the fact the trip pretty much sucked. Jokes are also his way of trying to break the ice see what I did. Answering to people's silly thoughts? No problem. Starting conversation by his own? That's gonna need more practice.]

Someone mentioned weapons when I arrived, and how I should I ask the network about it. Maybe you do have an idea of what to do about--

[He uses telekinesis to make the two halves of a shepherd crook float next to him.]

--this. Because without my original powers, my staff is now just... a piece of wood, I guess.

[Brilliant deduction, Jack. All these changes are sure bothering you, huh?]

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[ex_outofcontrol435]

[You can be cool, sure, but neither of you will ever be hot.]

It's complicated. [He smirks, though, not letting on just how complicated it really is. Just lets it sound like a joke. Then, to punctuate his point:] Bobby knew his place.

Yeah, I'm a mutant. And I'm in Baldr, so at least I made out better than he did. What are you?

[It's got none of the xenophobic edge that the statement might have from a human - it's delivered with the same cadence and tone that someone might use to ask 'what's your name?']

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[2cool4guardian]

["Complicated", Jack mouths, then snorts.]

I'll have to talk to him about his choice of friends later. This is breaking some element law somewhere, I just know it.

[He's also (mostly) joking. Breaking rules is okay in his book, fire being near him no so much. At Pyro's question, Jack leaves the popsicle floating nearby to stand up and give a very exaggerated bow. Even that action is touched with sarcasm, if that's even possible.]

Jack Frost, Spirit of Winter, not really at your orders. [Funny thing, he used to be human. But who needs to know that part? Not even him thinks about that.]

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[ex_outofcontrol435]

He's used to that talk. [There's a hint of bitterness in that statement, but it's mostly kept light.

When Jack introduces himself, there's a moment of disbelief, but then Pyro just shrugs. Not the weirdest thing he's met here.]

Guess we'll be seeing Mother Nature next. And if Lucifer's been here, not long before we should be expecting Jesus. [There's no dubious tone to his voice, though - he really does believe you, Jack. He's just over all this weirdness.]

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[2cool4guardian]

[Jack is perfectly ok with not being doubted. Where have these believers been the past three hundred years though?]

You obviously don't know Mother Nature if you want her here. Dunno about Jesus, but I wouldn't mind Santa showing up - we could send coal to the gods and everything.

[Jack can tell Pyro is being sarcastic, but he can't help it. It's time to play with some childhoods.]

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[ex_outofcontrol435]

[Oh, back home he'd figure Jack was nuts. But he's heard - and seen - weirder than nature spirit here. Plus, he was chill (pun intended) about the mutant thing.]

Pretty sure those are both statements that need explaining. What's Mother Nature's damage, and you actually know Santa?

[Smirking, but still not doubting.]

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[2cool4guardian]

Not much damage and more like an attitude. The "boss" doesn't like to be disturbed, you know.

[Can you hear the eye-rolling in his words? Because that's totally a thing and he's doing it right now. Deities suck everywhere.]

I know Santa and the Tooth Fairy, and the Sandman, and you don't want me to get started on the Easter Bunny. Now if you want damage, there's this time I pissed Nessie off for freezing her lake... [He can be here all day naming childhood myths, better take a seat.]

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[ex_outofcontrol435]

Huh. Not how I pictured her. [A little laugh. This guy's actually kind of amusing.]

And again, I need to know. What's with the Easter Bunny?

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[2cool4guardian]

Higher-ups don't have sense of humor, man, Asgard's gods are more just more in the bunch. If you're going to check off the childhood list, the answer is most likely: yes, it exists.

[Though now he'll try to rant, Jack can't help feeling nostalgic. He won't say it out loud but he does miss the other Guardians.]

Imagine a rabbit taller than a kangaroo and grumpier than old men complaining about kids in their lawn. If that doesn't scream "prank me", I don't know what does.

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[ex_outofcontrol435]

You don't have to tell me that. [A bit sourly. The Professor could show his own brand of wit, but he sure didn't get pranks at all.

And then Jack mentions pranks and it's like they had a magical mind meld. Maybe they can get along after all.]

Why aim so low? If it's the higher-ups who need it most of all.

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[2cool4guardian]

Hey, you were the one with a different picture of things. They exist, but most of the time story books aren't accurate. Soooo, yeah, I had to tell you that - especially if you think I actually nip on noses. [He pokes them, okay. There's a difference!

First a snort.] How do you think I discovered Mother Nature doesn't want to be disturbed? [And now a shrug.] I've done as much as I can, but their powers are above mine. If you have any ideas, I'm listening.

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I knew my place?

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[ex_outofcontrol435]

That's what you get for stalking me. [A smarmy grin.]

[congeals]

[ You're such a jerk, man. ]

Don't flatter yourself. It's a public network.

[ex_outofcontrol435]

[Hey, he's in pain right now.

He's just - taking it out on others. So yeah, a jerk.]

And that was a public joke. With my name and face attached. Still better than you.

[The question is, can Bobby recognize this mood for what it is?]

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[congeals]

[ Of course he can. With a sigh, he switches the feed to private. ]

What's going on?

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[ex_outofcontrol435]

Leave it alone. It was just a stupid joke.

[His jaw sets irritably.]

And don't try to come over, I moved.

[congeals]

I know. [ He wasn't truly offended by it.

He moved? ]

Where?

[ex_outofcontrol435]

Freya. Magneto and Mystique got a house, and they asked me to come live with them.

[There's a distinct challenge in his gaze. He didn't do this just to spite Bobby - barely thought of him, in fact, when he made the choice - but Bobby's reaction will say a lot.]

[congeals]

[ At first, his brow furrows in surprise and unspoken disapproval. Living together... Like one big happy family, huh? Glancing down, he meets John's gaze again after a moment. ]

I see.

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[2cool4guardian]

[Jack can already tell this is going to be good.]

We need to talk about the company you keep, Juliet. This is betrayal.

[congealed]

[ He raises a brow at the nickname. Juliet? Not very flattering to his manly ego, ice buddy. :( ]

Believe me, I wonder myself sometimes.

[2cool4guardian]

[It's the perfect nickname, what are you talking about.]

I kinda get the feeling. At least tell me you froze something of his.

[congeals]

You kidding? It'd probably be easier to list off what I didn't freeze.

[2cool4guardian]

Now that's what I like to hear. Maybe I can forgive you after all.

[congeals]

Phew, I was worried for a sec. [ He laughs. ]