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[112ounces]

[ It's late at night when you get this message.

Hello to all heroes and villains, and people who really don't give a shit. Meet Carl Grimes: a kid who kinda straddles in all three categories. He's actually pretty filthy, with his blue shirt stained with dirt and sweat. His hair is slick with sweat as well, looking like it hadn't been washed in a few days. The only thing that looks impeccable is the hat he's wearing: brown with light gold tassels, a sheriff's hat.


His eyes are clear and he frowns in confusion. It's obvious he's a newcomer. ]

Hi. I'm Carl.

[ He pauses, trying to find something good to say without saying anything. It's like reaching out to people on the internet before the walkers came about, he suppose. He's trying to remember what you do on that, but he hasn't been on the Internet for a long, long time. ]

I was in Georgia before I came here. I was with my dad. His name is Rick Grimes. He was a sheriff, if it helps. I don't know if he's here or not, so I'm just looking. So I guess . . .

[ Another pause, and he looks a little uneasy, unsure what else to say. He wants to say the names of others, but he's not even sure if they are even alive, the last time he saw them they were running around in the burning wreckage of their home.

His uneasiness and habitual shyness took the better of him and quickly turns off his camera, sending the message to other "heroes" before he looses his nerve and not say anything to anyone at all. ]

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[ex_question191]

Hey Carl, I'm Stiles. I work in admin at Heropa P-D, but I don't know your dad. Sorry.

[ he tries to be gentle about it, given the younger kid is obviously shy. and stiles can really empathize with the question. ]

My dad was Sheriff back home too, but I haven't found him here yet either.

[112ounces]

Maybe he isn't in Heropa?

[ What a weird name for a city. ]

[shutupandgetintheanimus]

Hey. Name's Desmond.

[He feels for the kid, he really does. Nervous, unsure of himself, separated from everything he'd ever known....

It's like looking into the mirror and seeing the sixteen-year-old Desmond.]

So did they tell you what your powers do yet? [Because really, talking to a kid about superheroes is about the best icebreaker he's found.]

[112ounces]

Uh.

[ He's rustling through the papers. ]

Enhanced Vision and Visual Linking.

I can see a lot better but I don't know what the second is.

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[hostage]

[It feels a little strange to be trying to act in any kind of official capacity since Freddie's post went up, but he'll do it for the kid's sake. He looks like he could use some serious help.]

Hey, Carl. I'm Jesse. I work over at Xavier's, which is a school for imPorts like you and me. I ain't heard of your dad being around, but if you need anything else, I could hook you up. Food, clothes, whatever. Healing, too, if you're hurt at all.

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[112ounces]

I'm not hurt.

[ He pauses. ]

What kind of school is it?

[ He's really hesitating of going to school. Last time he went to school, the whole town was in chaos. ]

[permavid]

[jumbie]

[Oh, someone around her age? Excellent.

For a moment there's no one on the screen, she's a little afraid to scare him with her eyes but maybe it'll be okay?

So have one girl with glowing teal eyes.]

Hello Carl. I'm Dalila. I haven't heard the name Rick Grimes before. Sorry. [Awkward? Only a little.]

[permavid]

[112ounces]

[ He's dealt with walking rotting corpses. This? Is pretty weird. ]

Oh. It's okay.

[ Okay he can't help but asking: ]

What kind of eyes are those?

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[vaccination]

[Ellie usually doesn't bother with posts like this, nor does she use video, but she'll make an exception this time. There's something unfortunately familiar about this kid.]

Sorry. People get ported in all the time, though. You never know.

[He's not the only awkward one.]

Ellie, by the way.

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[112ounces]

So they go home as quickly?

[ It would suck if Dad were here but only for Carl to miss him. :/ ]

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[onewiththewild]

Hello, Carl. I'm Toboe.

I'm sorry, but I don't think I have spoken to your dad.

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[112ounces]

That's okay. It's starting to sound like he wasn't here in the first place.

[sniptuck]

Nice to meet you! I don't think I've met your dad, but I can help you look if you want.

[ she points to herself. ]

I'm Hajime.

[112ounces]

Hi, uh, Hajime. [ He probably said that wrong, whoops. ] It's fine. I'm starting to think he hadn't come here yet.

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[forcowardice]

[are you ready for a fuckin robot kid???]

Haven't heard of him. But you never know who might show up. In the mean time, there are plenty of people who'll help you out, I'm sure.

I'm Fulcrum, by the way.

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[112ounces]

[ NO HE'S NOT READY FOR FREDDY ]

Oh. Um . . .

[ that's a robot. ]

I'm Carl.

[ He's real smooth. ]

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[purgation]

Hello, Carl. My name is Yuri Petrov, former judge and currently in advertising for Registered Heroics. I am sorry to say your father's name doesn't sound familiar...but should someone by that name happen to come through the Porter, I will be sure to let him know you are looking for him.

[People with ties to law enforcement need to stick together, after all. Although...Yuri can't help wondering what kind of father allows his child to wind up looking the way Carl currently does. Just what has the kid been through?]

In the meantime, if there is anything else I can help you with, please let me know.

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[112ounces]

[ hey don't judge his dad :/ ]

What if he's not registered?

[ Because he doubts Dad would really register for being a hero. ]

[forsometimenow]

Hi there, Carl. I'm Jennifer. I haven't met anyone by that name, unfortunately... [She frowns slightly- why, why, why does this place have to bring children and give them powers? but brightens again.]

Need help with anything?

[112ounces]

I think I'm fine. It's just all too weird.

[ Said the boy who gunned down people and walking corpses. ]

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[kanadian]

Well, I don't think I've heard of him. He might not be here -- [ A pause, that's insensitive, Kaidan. ] But I'm sure you'll be fine here.

Do you need anything?

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[112ounces]

I'm starting to think I'm the only one from my group. If they were here they would have responded by now. But I'm good, though.

[glassbox]

Never gettin' over how messed up it is that kids get brought in. How old are you, hon?

[112ounces]

[ "No more kid stuff," Dad said. After that, Carl grew up. He grew up faster than other men had done.

And yet here, he's still considered a kid, with no knowledge of what he's done. It's a strange feeling. ]

Fourteen.

[ Maybe fifteen, though he lost count of the months. ]

[aggressiveapathy]

What city did they stick you in?

[ Everyone else will cover the dad and stuff, she knows how it goes. Better to skip to the next point. ]

[112ounces]

I got here at Heropa, but they put me in Maurtia Falls.

[animalage]

Hey Carl! I'm Garfield.

I don't know your dad, but if he's not already around he might show up now that you're here. My Sis wasn't around when I first got here, but she showed up a few days after me. So maybe that's what'll happen with your dad.

[112ounces]

Maybe. [ He really does wish it. He remembers yelling at him, wishing him death . . . but only to realize he really can't live a life hating his own father and be dead and gone. ]

He was hurt pretty bad. [ Got the crap punched out of him by the Governor. ] Would this place help to his injuries when he shows up?

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[immigrantpunk]

nice hat

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[112ounces]

thanks

[shuckit]

[ pretty filthy, shirt stained, dirt and sweat. so basically this kid looking like a Glader. either way, lost kid who looks like he's probably Seen Some Shit has Thomas peeking in. ]

Hey, man. I'm Thomas. I haven't heard anything about your dad, sorry. Doesn't mean he's not here, though.

[ having a little hope for it doesn't hurt. he might be here, and for the kid's sake, he hopes everyone's just overlooked him. ]

You need any help? [ because you seem hella new, kiddo ]

[112ounces]

I kinda don't understand my powers. What's Visual Linking? I mean, it describes it, but it doesn't make sense to me.

[symbionic]

Hey, Carl. I'm Flash. Or, uh, Coach Thompson, if you end up at my school.

[ He's a marked change from the underage imports he's used to, that's for sure. ]

I haven't heard of the guy, but sometimes they manage to hook you up with somebody who you at least know. Like a friend of the family, or something.

[112ounces]

What school is that? Xavier's?

[ He considers. ] I was with a group earlier, some time before I was yanked here. But we all got separated after.

[threerequests]

Hi, Carl! My name is Alluka. These communicators are supposed to help you find people from your world.

[ Though, she would be able to help him in another way. She has the power for it. ]

[112ounces]

So far I'm not having much luck on that.

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[takethestairs]

[And here's a young man, in his late teens or early twenties. While Carl's dirty appearance caught him off guard, he has enough tact not to let it show, and by the time he records he has on a perfectly neutral expression]

I'm afraid I haven't heard of your father, Carl. However, I have noticed that the city prefers to give us jobs similar to the ones we had before our...

[He grimaces, not bothering to hide his distaste]

...vacation here.

[He refuses to believe that this is anything short of temporary. However, anger and bitterness won't do either of them any good. Edgeworth clears his throat and straightens himself up, getting back to business]

What I mean is, if you have no luck over the network, it may be wise to contact the local police. However, I wouldn't get my hopes up - while family can be brought together, it seems to be the exception, not the rule.

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[112ounces]

[ Grew up with a certain connection with the police, thanks to his dad and his workplace. But it's one thing to ask someone who knew Dad for help, like Shane. It's another for a complete stranger from a government that is like America from home, yet not. ]

I think my dad's not here, so I'm work for settling in, thanks.

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[wanttobeahero]

[ It's always nice to see someone else similar in age to him, and since Carl looks like he's had a rough time, Henry is eager to help, if he can. He doesn't know his dad, but he can at least help him get adjusted to this place. ]

Hi, I'm Henry. Sorry your dad's not here.

Are you...okay?

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[112ounces]

[ He really needs to get some clean clothes, stat. ]

I'm fine, thanks. I've been on the road a lot, that's all.