one spirit channeled ★ video.

[mayatama]

[ The feed turns on rather abruptly, almost as if the person who turned it on isn't used to the controls; and let's be real -- she isn't. The camera is rather skewed at an odd angle, not showing much of the young medium's face, or rather, showing too much of it in a close up before the screen pans up to the ceiling. Her voice can be heard nevertheless as she speaks though, rather determined, yet frustrated. It's in a low tone, but not inaudible. ]

At least being a hero is better than being called a witch... [ A beat, before there's an adjustment of the camera, lowering from the ceiling angle to a more proper angle, though it's still rather odd and disorienting. ] Ooookay, I think I got it this time! Take that!

[ And just as she yells that familiar (perhaps to some) phrase in an obnoxiously loud voice, the camera finally adjusts itself properly, now centered at Maya at a proper angle and closeness. She has her fists closed, a determined glint in her eyes before she speaks, energetic as always. ]

Now that that problem's fixed, greetings, citizens of the world! I am the illustrious, the amazing, the inconceivable Maya Fey, ace spirit medium. I'm still tinkering with the kinks of the whole, you know, superhero name and all, and I was thinking maybe either "Mystic Maya" or "Ayam Yef", but those two sound so blah and not dynamic enough, you know?

That's why today, I need your help! I need to come up with something even more amazing than amazing! Otherwise I'm going to get a heart attack for not having a cool superhero name...!

[ P R I O R I T I E S ]

( ooc: it may or may not come up, but if it does and you'd like to opt out of any pl vs aa spoilers, tell me here! )

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[beenwaitinglong]

[Priorities, indeed.

Of course, he isn't about to sit there and say nothing to Maya Fey, of all people, particularly in a dangerous place like this. Particularly as he doesn't know if her sister is aware of her presence yet.

Of course, a normal person would introduce themselves, just in case she doesn't... know him yet, and not be a cryptic jerk with the hard-on for looking mysterious.]

Miss Maya Fey. There's a voice I haven't heard in some time.

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[mayatama]

[ Maya's eyes widen in clear surprise as she hears the all too familiar voice. It's been a while since she's heard it, but she can't possibly mistake it. There's shock, yet an obvious worry in her tone as she speaks, bringing her hand up in an attempt to mask any other emotions that may start to bubble at the surface.

Especially since just hearing his voice reels her back to that day. ]

... Mr. Armando ...

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[hoboagogo]

[Wow, someone is upbeat. Spoilers: it is not Shinjiro. (extra spoilers: it never will be Shinjiro.) But he looks almost halfway amused, one eyebrow cocked up under his bangs.]

'Mystic Maya' ain't dramatic enough? How 'bout 'Magnificently Mystic Maya' then?

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[mayatama]

Oooh, that sounds pretty cool. They all start with M, too!

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[clinomaniac]

Mayanator.

[That's all he says. Straight-faced.]

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[mayatama]

I'm not a robot! I'm a spirit medium.

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[madpretender]

Ghostbuster. Like the film of the same name.

[Don't ask how an Inhuman knows of that movie.]

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[mayatama]

I don't bust ghosts, though...

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[lyingheart]

"The Haunted Overdramatic." Why do you believe having a "superhero" name is important?

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[mayatama]

Hey! I am not overdramatic. Or haunted. And of course it's important -- it's to hide your secret identity!

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[pixiestyx]

What about just "Mystic"? It's nice and simple and I don't think it's taken. Plus, then you could introduce yourself as "Maya the Mystic"!

[simpler is better, if you ask the girl named pixie.]

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[mayatama]

But it doesn't have that dynamic ring to it, you know?

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[animalage]

Ayam Yef sounds pretty dynamic to me. It sounds like a magic spell, you know?

[exactly like one of those fancy backwards word spells he's used to hearing back home]

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[mayatama]

You think so? I've heard magical spells before, and they sure didn't sound like that...

[darwinatrix]

A spirit medium.

[mayatama]

That's right, I'm a spirit medium!

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[observationalhazard]

Why do superheroes need a special name?

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[mayatama]

Well, why wouldn't they? Besides, you need to hide your secret identity, right?

[acclimatized]

Why not combine them? The Mystic Medium or something like that?

[ don't listen to john, the best superhero monkier he came up with was "the mad batter". ]

[mayatama]

That's not amazing enough, that's why!

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[theoryandcalculation]

You've been kidnapped to another dimension and that's what you're worried about!?

[Says the guy who brings up a relay every other conversation.]

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[mayatama]

It wouldn't be the first time! At least I got free food, right. Don't you know a way to a woman's heart is through her stomach?

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[bombsaway]

Ooh! I know: Spirit Demolisher! Clairvoyant CRUSHER!! Teeheehee! There are so many names you can have!

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[mayatama]

Right?! That's why it's so hard to decide which name to decide...!

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[chiefdefense]

[Consider this:

You're running through paperwork, wondering if it's ever going to end, trying to work out all the things you have to do to open up your new office. You're quietly wondering if you should admit defeat for now, go out and get a bite to eat, maybe see if your boyfriend's in the mood for an early lunch, and when you tune into the network on your way to calling him, you suddenly hear an achingly familiar voice who you always hoped you might hear over the airwaves, but never expected you would actually hear.

That is Mia's position as she stares in astonishment at the feed as her little sister comes into focus.

For a moment, she just grips the device in a vicelike grip, desperate to confirm what her ears are hearing and seeing Maya's face, seeing her right there is enough to make her laugh in delight before she suddenly realises her predicament.

How on earth does she go about breaking the news to Maya that she's alive?

Carefully.

She thinks a little longer before keying in her first message.]

I think Maya the Magnificent Mystical Medium could do it. Or the Mystic Burgernator.

Maybe you should take your inspiration from your heroes; isn't there some kind of precious metal samurai you could borrow from?

[Nope. Not quite ready for the big reveal yet.]

i'd say text too but technology means video;

[mayatama]

Well, I can't call myself the Steel Samurai-- I don't want to get sued just because of copyright issues!

[ Maya's been accused one too many times, she doesn't want to go to court for something that she actually did. She does hum a little inquisitively as she taps her chin, mulling things over in her head. ]

Though the Magnificent Mystical Medium sounds pretty catchy. Though being called the Burgernator makes me think that I'm some sort of burger eating robot...

Which I'm totally not.

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[yatagarasu]

Being a spirit medium is your power? Got any others? [These are the best priorities. Unlike Maya, however, Kay came equipped with an automatic superhero name. Really, what else would suit a Great Thief?]

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[mayatama]

Weeeell, I got telepathy, too. Haven't tried it on anyone yet, though.

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[forcowardice]

Soooo, what does a spirit medium do?

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[mayatama]

Well, we mostly channel spirits and imbue spiritual energy into objects.

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[earnedmystripes]

[Oh no not ANOTHER one...:T!!!

ID printed as WILD TIGER]

Oi, oi, you're doin' it all wrong! If you ask the whole network to help you decide your hero name, then everyone's gonna know, and it's not gonna be secret anymore!

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[mayatama]

Not if I use multiple superhero names! Then nobody will ever know!

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[motherboxes]

A superhero name? Like a secret identity?

[Because. Brenda hasn't really considered one. But of course Paco would call her something like 'Anger Girl' so she's not too concerned about it herself.]

Ayam Yef?

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[mayatama]

Thaaaaat's right! And Ayam Yef was one of the choices out of many. Though I'm not sure if I really want it, though, since it's supposed to be trademarked for any of my clones that suddenly pop up.

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[khajidont]

[Well hey there, roomie... though he doesn't necessarily know that yet!]

Aw, witches aren't so bad, but they don't make for great superhero names. Mystic Maya would work, but having your actual name in your title kind of defeats the purpose.

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[mayatama]

Weeell, I don't exactly like being called a witch. Witch trial and all, you know?

[ Y EAH.... ]

And right? That's why I don't want that as my superhero name!

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[heartboxer]

How about The Medium! I believe with your ability to channel spirits, you could also be called The Channeler or Ethereal Girl. Your superhero name should always have a shred of anonymity [ From the Book of Armstrong.... whose superhero name is Strong Arm. ] Do any of these names work?

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[mayatama]

Ethereal Girl sounds pretty neat, actually... I'll add it into my list!

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[attainment]

Are you trying to come up with an alias because you need to protect your identity, or are you just doing it because you've been told that's how things are done?

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[mayatama]

Well, that's what superheroes do, right?