Kevin Kinross (better_now) wrote in exiles,
@ 2011-02-02 17:11:00

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Talking
Alex had mentioned Doug as there. Sure, he'd said Doug as in no position to talk to people, but like that mattered. He had to ask his crazy brother-in-law about Rahne. The idea that she could still in such horrific condition bothered him much more than the fact that he was dead here.
He was so eager to see Doug and here about it that he wouldn't even be cross if Doug called him Jamie.

He left Sarah dealing with the Summers brothers and the others getting fed and cleaned as necessary.

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	rogue_star 2011-02-02 10:16 pm UTC (link)
	Sarah accepts any guard they want to put her under, then goes to Dr. Summers' office to try and work some of this out. (Reply to this)(Thread)

	exiles_hero 2011-02-02 10:19 pm UTC (link)
	"Enter," Scott Summers said when the knock on the door came. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	rogue_star 2011-02-02 10:58 pm UTC (link)
	Sarah nods her head in greeting, stepping into the office. "I'm not sure how much you've been told about our situation, but thank you for meeting with me so quickly." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	exiles_hero 2011-02-02 11:01 pm UTC (link)
	Scott nodded. "Of course. Please sit," he said and motioned to an empty chair. "I've been informed of your situation, but I would like to hear it from you as well." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	rogue_star 2011-02-02 11:26 pm UTC (link)
	"Alright... I'm guessing you have a Rachel Summers, or Nate Grey here... so you have some idea of dimensional travel and alternate dimensions?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	exiles_hero 2011-02-02 11:28 pm UTC (link)
	"The concepts aren't foreign to us," Scott said. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

rogue_star
2011-02-02 11:36 pm UTC (link)

"Good, because this is where it gets complicated. All of us are from a dimension that have been destroyed, or altered beyond recognition. We're the last remnants of our homes - and have been sent to make sure the same thing doesn't happen to other dimensions. If we're here, it means your dimension is in catastrophic, immediate danger. I cannot overstate the risk - this is not something that will pass or fix itself, or is a maybe. We don't get to show up to those kinds of places. We have a clue... but a vague one..." she glares at the Tallus. Were it not invulnerable, it might catch fire about now.

"And this time, its in Latin. Our Latin speaker, however, is currently giddy that this world looks very much like his home. We need to translate that clue, determine its meaning, and get on this as quickly as possible. Assistance is welcomed, but given that you don't know us, I can't demand anything. If you could see fit to let my teammates have a place to rest and food for a bit while we figure this out though, that would be a lot of help by itself."

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	exiles_hero 2011-02-03 12:19 am UTC (link)
	Scott's quiet for a few moments before he spoke again. He nodded as if coming to a conclusion. "We will provide you any assistance we can," he said. "Rooms will be provide, food, clothes and anything else you might need. We have two squads here that can assist." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

rogue_star
2011-02-03 12:22 am UTC (link)

"Thank you. For starters... this crew has it rough a lot of the time. If you could not let them know we've come to a resolution quite yet, let them get some sleep, have a hot meal, talk to people who aren't trying to kill them, it'd do morale some good. Meanwhile, if you could help me find someone who speaks Latin to help me translate our only clue, that would be a lot of help... though I understand Doug is both having a tough time, and Kev wanted to talk to him. Maybe you could put me in touch with Dr. McCoy?"

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	exiles_hero 2011-02-03 12:51 am UTC (link)
	"Of course," Scott said. He nodded. "Of course. Dr. McCoy would be happy to assist you. Of that I am quite sure." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	rogue_star 2011-02-03 05:01 am UTC (link)
	"Alright, now that we've gotten that out of the way - do you have any questions? I'll do my best to field everything I can on behalf of the team. I'd rather they get to rest as long as possible." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	exiles_hero 2011-02-03 11:47 pm UTC (link)
	Scott scratched his head. "Not right now, but I may have some later if you're going to be around." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	rogue_star 2011-02-07 09:00 am UTC (link)
	"I'll make sure I am. You're putting a lot of trust in what I'm saying, and helping us a lot letting us stay here. The least I can do is make sure someone can answer any concerns that come up on your end." (Reply to this)(Parent)

exiles_hero
2011-02-03 08:38 am UTC (link)

Kev will find a familiar looking if somewhat older man, part Absentminded Professor, part aging computer nerd, pouring over multiple computer screens filled with what would look like gibberish. Doug made notes on a smaller screen and rechecked his findings and muttered to himself. The arrival of visitors had been registered and then put aside for the urgency of his work on the empty regeneration chamber in the caverns below the mansion.

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	better_now 2011-02-03 08:41 am UTC (link)
	Kev's practically jumping up and down when he finds him. "Doug! Doug! How is she?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

exiles_hero
2011-02-03 08:48 am UTC (link)

Being abruptly torn from his train of thought first caused Doug to glare at the visitor. The glare had the lifespan of a gnat. He tried to smile and ended up with a grimace instead.

"She's about the same, Jamie." His attention turned back to the computer screen. "Look at this. I think I've found the answer that could stop Rahne's degeneration, perhaps even reverse it."

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	better_now 2011-02-03 08:57 am UTC (link)
	Kevin for once doesn't mind, and squints over his shoulder. "Och, that's a verrry complex code you're getting through there, Doug. Well done! What needs doing?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	exiles_hero 2011-02-03 09:06 am UTC (link)
	"The chamber!" Doug's attention was back on the monitor. "I think, I /know/ that with some programming, we could use it. I have the codes almost fully deciphered, but we can't wait." He turned his head to look at Jamie. "I need your help. You can reprogram it using the deciphered codes. Help me save my wife." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	better_now 2011-02-03 09:12 am UTC (link)
	"Of course I will, mate. She's my sister -- um, alternate universe guests thing, I'm actually Rahne's brother Kev, but that's not important right now. But I can definitely do it. Now what chamber? You couldn' mean the Danger Room; if she could fix Rahne, she'd've done it years ago... wait, that thing underneath? D'ye think that'll work?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

exiles_hero
2011-02-03 09:19 am UTC (link)

"You're what?" Maybe he'd stared at the screens far too much because he just thought he heard Jamie say he was Kev, but...right, visitors. He just assumed when the call came down that there were alternate dimensional visitors, they were Scott's relatives.

"Apocalypse's regeneration chamber. One was found and brought here for study. I think it can be done but I need a programmer."

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	better_now 2011-02-03 05:09 pm UTC (link)
	"Well, I'm your man then. I'd worry about screwing her up like Warren and Cal, but I guess turning colors and suchlike is a lot better than what she's got. I can work off your notes." (Reply to this)(Parent)

notallhunkydory
2011-02-04 02:23 am UTC (link)

Dorrek doesn't particularly feel the need to bathe, since he had done so less than twelve hours ago from his perspective and -- aside from being kidnapped-slash-rescued from the monstrous warping of reality -- hadn't done anything particularly strenuous.

Instead, he waits for Gwenny. He'd rather not walk around here alone, and she's probably as nervous about the situation as he is.

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	a_pal 2011-02-04 02:32 am UTC (link)
	It was good to get cleaned up after her last mission on her own world. The bathrooms were different here, though. Eventually, she finds Mr. Valentine. "Hi," she says, still looking around wide-eyed. "Maybe we should.. get something to eat or something, Mr. Valentine?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	notallhunkydory 2011-02-04 02:57 am UTC (link)
	"It certainly can't hurt," he agrees, looking around for someone who can give them direction to the cafeteria. "How are you holding up under all of this?" At least he's used to alien locals. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	a_pal 2011-02-04 03:03 am UTC (link)
	"It's pretty strange, but" Gwenny manages a smile. "Doing okay. Just hungry." "Then come get supper!" says a small girl suddenly exclaims as she comes around the corner. "Hi. I'm Rae. Rae Rankin." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	steelandsorcery 2011-02-04 04:17 am UTC (link)
	Dane makes his way into cafeteria for food, unable to ignore the urge to eat, as much as he'd like to. He gets himself some food and finds an empty table, sitting to himself while he keeps an eye out on those around him. He's still not certain about these people, but he should at least keep his energy up. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	notallhunkydory 2011-02-04 04:54 am UTC (link)
	Dorrek twitches a little in surprise as Rae Rankin approaches, but turns it into a shrug and a nod. He smiles at Gwenny and gestures her on ahead. "Thank you, Ms. Rankin." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	a_pal 2011-02-04 04:59 am UTC (link)
	And Rae will happily take them to the dining hall. And wave at the man at one table with a "Hi, Mr. Whitman!" Rae sighs. "Lentils and rice again. It's not so bad. Hey, Miss. Are you related to Uncle Logan?" "...Um. No?" says Gwenny (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	steelandsorcery 2011-02-04 05:02 am UTC (link)
	Dane acknowledges the wave with a curt nod and something that would be a smile on a gentler human being, probably even on the Dane of the current dimension. He's not used to smiling for reasons that have nothing to do with battle or slaughtering a demon. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

notallhunkydory
2011-02-04 05:28 am UTC (link)

Dorrek frowns at the food, suddenly struck by a bout of homesickness. The Avengers had eventually come to terms with his nostalgic dietary preferences (although Tommy insisted on making gagging noises). These people? They'd think it was strange or get suspicious if he tried mixing pickles and strawberries in the same bowl, or any number of substitutes he'd developed over the years.

He sighs heavily, serves himself some of the lentils and rice, and follows the girls over toward Dane's table.

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	a_pal 2011-02-04 05:34 am UTC (link)
	"Oh. A lot of Uncle Logan's family are Japanese. Except Laura. She's his sister, and she's not Japanese. So who are you, then?" Rae asks. "I'm Gwenny, Gwenny Lou Sabuki, and this is Mr. Valentine." "There are really people named Mr. Valentine? Neat. So are you a mutant, Gwenny?" "Oh. Um. No. There was a lab accident." "Oh. Cool." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	steelandsorcery 2011-02-05 04:50 am UTC (link)
	Dane listens to the banter between the child and the newcomers, mildly amused at the girl's inquisitiveness. "Are you two settling in well?" he asks. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	notallhunkydory 2011-02-05 07:13 pm UTC (link)
	"As well as can be expected, I suppose," Dorrek answers with a shrug. "I'm not sure if it's really sunk in yet. I'll let you know when it does. "And you?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

a_pal
2011-02-06 05:39 am UTC (link)

"Well enough," Gwenny says smiling. "The food is good."

Rae doesn't fully agree. She keeps putting random spices and condiments in hers. Finally, "Good to see you, Mr. Whitman. I was starting to worry something was wrong in Baltimore, 'cause I know they weren't planning to go, but it's just you." A pause. A childish realizationn. "Don't tell my mom I know about that. I'm not supposed to."

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steelandsorcery
2011-02-08 04:01 am UTC (link)

"I'm settling in, though I'd really like to know why everyone around here keeps staring at me when they think I'm not looking." Dane says.

And then Rae speaks up and Dane looks at the little girl.

"See, it's comments like that that make me wonder why my counter-part isn't around for me to speak with. Did he upset someone? I'd like to know so that I don't make any missteps while I'm here." Dane says.

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a_pal
2011-02-08 04:06 am UTC (link)

Gwenny just stares from person to person. "He's Our Mr. Whitman, Rae, not yours."

"Ohh, right... Well, um, you see, Mr. Whitman doesn't come here. I've only ever met him when I was playing with Luna and her Mom wanted her to stay in the city that day 'stead of visiting over here. But it's one of those things Everybody Knows: Don't talk about Mr. Whitman around Mr. Bennet. It's not Mr. Whitman's fault. Mr. Bennet just knew some of his family a long time ago. Mr. Bennet lives here, mostly. Mom says he has 'Complex Posttrau-matic Stress Dis-order.' And it gets worse when he's upset. The last time somebody upset him, it took forever to rebuild that part of the grounds and put the hills right-side up again and all that."

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	steelandsorcery 2011-02-08 04:11 am UTC (link)
	"Hm. That name...Bennet. It sounds familiar, but I can't place why just now." Dane says, the name tickling something in the back of his mind. Why did that name sound so familiar? "So, Mr. Bennett and I are not friends, then?" Dane asks. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	a_pal 2011-02-08 04:28 am UTC (link)
	"Golly, sure doesn't sound like it!" Gwenny exclaims. Rae shakes her head. "So he's in Baltimore. To save trouble." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	steelandsorcery 2011-02-08 04:35 am UTC (link)
	"Then perhaps that is best. No need for trouble." Dane says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

notallhunkydory
2011-02-08 04:46 am UTC (link)

"It seems to me that it would be very strange to meet an alternate universe counterpart," Dorrek muses. Very strange, but very interesting. He wonders if his counterpart is on this planet at the moment, or if he's still living on the Skrull Throne World -- or if he even survived infancy. "Have you encountered counterparts before, or does this team generally make efforts to avoid such things?"

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	a_pal 2011-02-08 04:50 am UTC (link)
	Rae nods. "And don't tell Mom I mentioned stuff. Sometimes I'm not s'posed to be listening" "It doesn't really hurt anything," Rae interjects after Dorey speaks. "We met a friend's all-tern-ate future self once. It was cool." "Sure would be weird," Gwenny remarks. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	steelandsorcery 2011-02-09 02:59 am UTC (link)
	"I have met few duplicates of the people I once knew, but the ones I have are different enough to give me pause." he says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

notallhunkydory
2011-02-10 05:13 am UTC (link)

Dorrek sketches a seated bow in Rae's direction. "My lips are sealed," he says with mock-solemnity. "Although if you're going to be continuing that habit, I'd advise you to find a teacher. People start paying more attention as you get older, and it gets harder to 'overhear' things."

He sighs and raises his glass of water in Dane and Gwenny's direction. "Here's to hoping that we don't run into anyone we care about who thinks of us as enemies."

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	steelandsorcery 2011-02-12 02:42 am UTC (link)
	"I'll drink that." Dane says, raising his glass as well. (Reply to this)(Parent)

	iron_widow 2011-02-11 09:49 pm UTC (link)
	It was good to get a chance to relax for a bit and get a good night's sleep in a comfortable bed. There were some familiar faces about, but Tasha didn't make an effort to talk to them. She was the loner type. She spent her time working on her armor. (Reply to this)

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