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[munies]

[ okay, she's not pissed, but Teresa's definitely annoyed, and impatient enough to take to her communication device before she's managed to talk herself down a little more. so yeah, she sounds a little harsher than she did that first time around, again - not mad! just. impatient. ]

So. I'm back, I guess. Not that it feels like I was ever gone. I fell asleep here, woke up back in that room - new job assignment, new apartment. And apparently I've missed some time. Does that happen a lot? Some kind of Porter glitch, maybe? Or should I be concerned for my state of mind right now?

[ yo please someone just tell her it's not the chip in your brain. ... not that she really told anyone about that. but you know. ]

To anyone with answers, thanks. To anyone I was getting to know and I guess just- disappeared on. Um, sorry. I'm going to make sure it won't happen again. [ what a weird thing to apologize for, it makes her brow furrow before she huffs a laugh. ] And to anyone I haven't met - Hey, I'm Teresa. I'm new. Ish. And I'm apparently a member of the Parks and Recreation department here now. [ she nods, then shakes her head - okay, right, whatever - and shuts the feed ]

[ private to NEWT and THOMAS ]
Hey. [ her attempt at seeming calm drops now that the feed is locked, and while she's not in compete panic mode, she just seems- really overwhelmed. more than she'd like to admit. ] Can one of you explain this to me? Please?

001. Video

[cephalothorax]

[He hasn't been here for long. A mere handful of days. Even so, Chrollo has already spent a significant amount of time pondering his appearance here - or should he say, his reappearance. Truth be told, that's the strangest part of it: watching videos of himself saying words he doesn't remember saying, greeting people he doesn't remember knowing. It's as though someone has sealed away a part of his mind and that's far more disturbing than sealed nen. More disturbing, even, than appearing in a foreign world inhabited by people from worlds yet more foreign still.]

[But.]

[There is a benefit to it, as well, and that is... data. Information to mine - who knew what about him (almost no one, and almost nothing, it seems - that's good), and what sort of approach works best when dealing with which person.]

[And it gives him something to say, too, on this, his "inaugural" appearance on the Network. So here he is, all kind eyes and gently failing hair, forehead covered by a bandage, looking sheepish at best. And here he is, putting on his best gentle, warm tone, when he says...]

Ah, this may be a little awkward, but... my name is Chrollo Lucilfer, and I've been told some of you may know me from a few months ago... or weeks ago? I'm not really sure, I'm sorry.

[Weeks. He's counted them, too.]

Unfortunately, I really don't remember anything about it. So if anyone would like to reintroduce themselves -- or introduce themselves for the first time -- I'd be most grateful. And most pleased to meet you, as well. It's a little troubling to know I may have lost friends due to my disappearance and lost memories.

Thank you very much! I appreciate your time.

[ text / action ]

[microbrobotics]

[ Well, here he is. A scrawny fourteen-year-old boy hanging around outside of De Chima residence #001, seriously considering whether or not it would be a good idea to go in. Hiro trusts authority about as far as he can throw 'em - so, not much with his current stick arms. So there he is, wavering back from the threshold of the house ... and opting to check out this network instead. Maybe he can dig up enough info to set his mind at ease.

He's hacked into the security settings on his comm to make him show up as anonymous on the network. Not hard to crack or trace, but also not immediately broadcasting his full name to the world at large. ]

so, what. everyone just uses their full names on here? doesn't that strike anyone else as being weird?

[ He settles himself on a small bench near #001, still tapping furiously. ]

because that sounds weird to me. no offense, but wow who taught all of you guys about internet privacy, facebook? after getting pulled here we really oughta be a little more paranoid.

speaking of which: Cluster. tech company. on a scale of one to Cyberdyne, how evil is this place?

[ He hunkers down after that, splitting his attention between the screen and #001 behind him. If anyone looks like they're living there, he sure does want to get a good look at 'em. Maybe even start a conversation if they're prospective roommates ... ]

voice.

[showtunes]

Good evening.

[ hal clears his throat. he's still not great recording open-ended messages, but he's practiced this one. his voice is polished, british, and sonorous. ]

I find myself with considerable amounts of spare time as we begin a new year. As such, I am offering my cleaning, sorting, and tidying services to any imPort who requires them. Simply invite me to your workplace or living space, and provide or purchase the cleaning supplies necessary, and I will be happy to do the rest with good old fashioned hard work and elbow grease. No further restitution required.

[ which, given he can't use the porters, may put him a little out of pocket. but he has a month's savings now, and a paying job. besides, he's discovered he quite enjoys long drives too, so distance isn't an issue, even if he'd prefer to stick to maurtia falls, a city he is rapidly coming to call home. ]

[ the main problem is being out in the world, in contact with people, and no tom to supervise should he lose his head. but his desire for some serious tasks outweighs that concern for now. ]

Oh, and Merry Christmas, I suppose.

[ he's only a couple of weeks late... ]

(( ooc: hal can't be seen on camera, so any "video" replies will be of furniture or a black screen. ))

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[heavyhitter]

ok listen up hero city, i need to know all the ways u guys figured out how to do the powers thing. how do u activate them or whatever?? i need a list and i need it PRONTO. inquiring minds need to know ASAP.

also hey sup room 14, i got a proposition: dont touch my stuff and i wont touch urs

[ Just kidding, she's probably gone through everything that isn't locked away, and is scheming about how to get to the things that ARE locked away. But it's important to look like a considerate roommate. ]

video.

[teaspectre]

[ So hey, this is Annie. She's been a little hazy around the edges for almost a week now, having trouble even grasping certain items, cups slipping through her grasp- it's getting really out of hand. ]

Alright, this is getting ridiculous.

Has anyone else got powers sort of like ... Not invisibility-- Intangibility? Or something sort of like it? Because it's just being a right pain for me not being able to get a handle on it.

I can offer tea and lunch in exchange for any help, and I promise, I'm excellent, proper company.

-- Oh, my name's Annie, and really, I won't bite. I'd just really love to get the hang of this ... whatever it is.