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[leidenschaft]

[the video is a bit shaky because - well, it’s moving from one person to another. someone gruffly says,]

You do it.

[there is a rough, hurried sort of whisper from someone trying to be quiet but at the same time understandably frustrated.] Me? What on earth am I supposed to say?

I don’t know, Charles. I’ve spent the last few hours talking to people, I’m tired. Say something. Anything. [pause] Not …. regular things. [he looks at charles, expecting him to understand this just by looking. but when he doesn’t register a word, erik repeats, rather impatiently,] Things.

[the english voice again:] Oh, because I haven’t? For heaven’s sake - give it here - [and the video finally focuses on the man in the cardigan]

Uh - hello. My name is Charles Xavier and this is my - [a pause. they’ve only just met for the first time after the cuban crisis and while he agrees that they should put that aside to deal with the immediate crisis, yes okay, god - well. things.] - my associate, Erik Lehnsherr. Who some of you may have already met. As well as myself. And we would like to -

-- we? [wait. there’s something more offensive - ] Associate?

Look, you said I was to do the talking, I get to do the talking my way.

Yes, but - [slight growling.] We agreed.

I’m trying to sound professional. Will you just - [hushed whispering again] - yes I know what we agreed, but this is hardly the time to bring me to task over terminology.

That’s not what I’m doing. [and then - ] Fine.

[charles looks somewhat remorseful and returns to the video.] As I was saying, I’m Charles and this is my friend, Erik. [he is looking at this video camera with the most deadpan look he can manage despite thinking he sounds like a seven-year-old.] We come from the planet Earth in the year nineteen-sixty-two, for what that’s worth to anyone. And while we’re up to speed on the situation at hand, we - [turning to erik - erik turns the camera away again] - what do we want? I mean obviously we want to make sure we haven’t managed to miss anyone we know from home.

[erik is quiet for a bit, considering, and then he turns the camera to him and says,] We would very much like to talk to those who are familiar with our names and our work. [in a hushed tone to charles:] I don’t know if ‘work’ is the right word. But -- well --

No, work...works. Um. Oh! If there’s any more information on our new location, whether personal or from a third source --

-- I can tell you about that. [annoyed.]

You’ve been here all of five minutes, I was thinking more along the lines of a history book.

I’ve been around. [an annoyed huff.] I can tell you things. [wait, that’s not very eloquent.] I’d be glad to accompany you to the library. [THERE.]

Well. Thank you. And if anyone else out there has recommended reading or would simply like to say hello, then feel free. We’re - [oh no it’s too late and rude to switch to singular pronouns and let’s face it the next part is a blatant lie] - friendly. [he didn’t use ‘very’ on your behalf, asgard.]

[erik, on the background, looks like he was about to say something to that again, but decides not to. he turns the feed off.]



ooc; erik and charles will reply. rather slowly. BUT WE'RE HERE, WE PROMISE

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[flightofdeath]

[What a load of nonsense. There is a bit that catches his interest, though, aside from them being about fifteen years ahead of him in time.]

Your work? Perhaps you could explain to those of us who aren't familiar.

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[leidenschaft]

It's rather informal, but - we teach mutants. I suppose, to use your own terms, Voldemort, we teach them how to use [wait what was that term he used again, he shouldn't forget it it was rather stupid] magic.

Of course, we differ in methodology and politics, but the principles remain the same. We seek out those who are of our kind, marginalized by society, and we help them.

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[doomhoops]

[ there is something about this that is a huge issue for alex. mainly the fact that it's vaguely civil. not okay, charles. we don't talk to asshats. ]

Friend? Seriously, Charles?

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[leidenschaft]

Some of us can be civil, Alex.

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[cerebral]

Yes, friend. [This was why he wanted to go with 'associate.' Charles seems more grave and thoughtful than a moment ago in the video.] Even before we were brought here, I still considered Erik my friend in spite of everything that happened. That's not to say I've forgotten. But - if you would like me to explain, I would prefer to do so in private.

I don't expect you to do the same, of course.

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[penitently]

[It was the year that had him blinking at the transmission in confusion for a moment. That was much earlier than when he'd met the professor and the man certainly sounded much younger than the one he'd met. How... peculiar. But Rogue had told him about how even her and her friends had come from different points, and he himself was from slightly further on than she was, so why would that not apply to the professor?]

Ah, Professor Xavier? My name is Kurt Wagner and I am... a friend of yours. From much later than where you have come from.

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[cerebral]

Oh. [It sounds half-way to an exclamation. Charles' tone remains pleasant but curious.] I'm pleased to meet you, Kurt - we are on first name terms, yes?

[not here]

[ex_outofcontrol435]

[So they're appearing together again, are they? Associates. Friends.

He's in no position to talk, but he's still not impressed. He'll leave dealing with the Professor until later, and - well, who the fuck knows with Magneto.]

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[2cool4guardian]

[Amused Jack is amused.]

I was about to ask if you two were married, but then I remembered that wasn't an option in the 60s. [He arches an eyebrow.] Have you read Loki's guide yet?

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[cerebral]

Yes, yes. That's very funny.

[It's probably because Charles is from the sixties and his attitudes towards sex are strange and even hypocritical at times, that he thinks the comment is out of childishness than an any allusion to homosexuality. Because you just don't do that where he's from.]

I did read it, but I was hoping for something a bit more detailed.

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[companioning]

[Well that was a little entertaining. They actually reminded her of old married couples she'd seen, it was very... sweet.]

I never had the chance to meet either of you while you were here the last time. But nevertheless, it's nice to meet both of you, even if it is over these bracelets. I'm Inara, Inara Serra.

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[cerebral]

[Oh, that gets his interest.]

Last time? - and yes, I suppose you're right. [The words rush out of him in one go and he finds himself giving a boyish if tired sort of smile. He's not sure what the etiquette is with these communications and the idea of 'meeting' someone over a transmission is new and even a little absurd.] I'd be more than happy to meet your acquaintance in person.

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[justonetouch]

You're- But you're so young. [Spoken before even really thinking it through. The Professor- but he was with Magneto too. That does make her pause. She knows he has been here before, but thankfully, she didn't speak with him.

Still, it seems he is back. Not that Rogue is impressed. Even if it was his older self that had tried to kill her for his own gain, the younger self can't be that much different.

Can he?

Although 'friendly'? Her lips curl a little downward at that.] Ah, was there anything in particular you were looking for, Professor?

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[cerebral]

Oh, are you - ? [He makes a tumbling, twirling gesture with one finger that apparently represents 'ahead in time,' then remembers his words.] From the future? Or something else?

I was thinking history books would be a good start, but I'm open to other suggestions. Miss - ?

[becauseichooseto]

[Count another who thinks this is HILARIOUS, guys.] Sixty two? Pity, I have a number of Morecombe and Wise jokes to make and Laurel and Hardy don't quite have the same ring.

Oh, you should look them up, if you have a chance. Won't help you here, of course, but they are delightfully amusing.

I've already met Mr. Lehnsherr, so hello, Mr. Xavier. Irving Braxiatel, pleased to meet you.

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[leidenschaft]

Don't. He might like them.

[and then it'd be embarrassing.]

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[madcuriosity]

[She'll apologize later, right now she's giggling.]

You're as bad as the Doctors and some of their companions.

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[leidenschaft]

Who are the doctors and their companions? [wait, he's got this - ] Is that the name of a band?

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[trustexercises]

And how would someone know if they're familiar with your work?

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[leidenschaft]

Usually our faces and names would be enough. It's not exactly the best of invitations, but it's worked so far.

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[okamichild]

[ he smiles a little at the whole thing. Adults can be fun. ]

Are there many people from your world here?

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[leidenschaft]

Somewhat. But I don't remember them, so I don't know if that counts.

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[pmsgargoyle]

Your work? Color me impressed. [ no pun intended. ]

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[leidenschaft]

[YES BLUE]

As am I. You are quite lovely, if you don't mind me saying.

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[soulcontracts]

There's a mountain of digestible information in the library, translated to be usable to us. What, exactly, is your line of work? [ It comes in a quick, clipped deadpan. ]

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[leidenschaft]

We're tutors. [that's not exactly a lie.]

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[tigers]

Good god, chums, you're acting as though you haven't been here for the past half of a year. If you've forgotten, that must be a mighty stunner for the both of you.

[ Shut up, Moran. People leave. ]

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[leidenschaft]

I'm not your 'chum', and we haven't forgotten anything. Don't be ridiculous.

[well ok you can call charles a chum or whatever he's ok with that kind of thing]

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[congeals]

[ Oh god. Not again. ]

Professor?

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[leidenschaft]

[why is pyro the only one excited about him that's not fair]

You'd best re-introduce yourself, as well.

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[bestestfurrend]

Hello Mister Charles and Mister Erik! [She giggles a little. It was funny watching them argue over the bracelets like that.] It's furry nice to meet you! Welcome to Asgard!

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[leidenschaft]

Hello. It's lovely to see you. Excuse Charles and I, we're a bit flustered being here. [so excite look at u nepeta lookin like a mutant come to his supremacist arms]

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[in_loveless_memory]

What exactly is your work, sirs?

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[leidenschaft]

[LINK.HTML because erik doesn't know how to properly explain their shit without resorting to supremacist code which is not good when he's trying to not freak out people]

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[ex_outofcontrol435]

[He watches the entire thing, deeply amused, then sends off a text message with the header read when alone.]

Social skills.

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[leidenschaft]

I actually made headway with some people. Your sass is not needed.

[but then he adds;]

bobby, kurt, rogue = all former classmates of yours?

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[comeonthensexy]

[ Guess who stalked that thread with Alice. And he's wearing the ridiculous collar thing here (just without the hat, bless that). ]

I'm one of the Doctors, hello!

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[leidenschaft]

Do you always come when mentioned?

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[5thchild]

The library has many books. I'm certain you'll be please with the collection.

Welcome to Asgard.

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[leidenschaft]

Thank you. We'll have time to peruse them later on.