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[industria]

Hi, everyone.

[ Allison is, naturally, still stunned, holding her hands out and staring into her palms for a minute. She knows what kind of environment this is, but it still doesn't help her from feeling totally ... weird about asking such a question.

Being taken here, and losing some people she was close to, or had been friendly with – it's been difficult. She's overwhelmed and trying her hardest to stay afloat. ]

I ... I need help.

[ She hates admitting it, but this puts her entirely out of her element, pun intended. ]

Seems like some of the powers listed in my file decided to show up last month. I have no idea how to handle it. [ Her fists close and she swallows hard, setting her jaw. Sure, she wants to feel as if she can take care of herself, but this - this is way more than she bargained for. With inhuman powers, there is the risk of potentially hurting innocents all over again. She can't have that. ] I realize this happens to a lot of people, but I’ve got a feeling that, um, snow powers aren’t the norm.

Or, maybe not? I’m still finding my way around.

[ Allison smiles, nervous but friendly. ]

Thanks in advance.

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[inmyothertights]

What kind of powers are we talking about here?

Because I'll help you.

[industria]

At the moment, I've just been freezing my drinks and my showers whenever I get anxious about knowing that I can start freezing things myself.

[inmyothertights]

Oh, elemental stuff! Yeah, I can help with that.

That's actually probably the easiest.

[industria]

Lucky me, then! When did you last deal with elemental powers?

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[rathercommon]

[ Kitty's voice is firm - but gentle, for all that. ]

Hello. I'm Kitty. It looks like you're okay right now, but if you're having trouble with control, I can come and nullify your powers.

[industria]

Hi, Kitty.

I'm okay right now. I'm just ... totally freaked. It happened all of a sudden with the attacks a few weeks ago.

[rathercommon]

[ A little nod. ]

What was it that happened? Exactly?

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[siriusly]

[help? did someone ask for help? that's like Manabu's catnip. in that it's addictive...but it doesn't necessarily mean it's going to yield much fruit.

that's not going to stop him from responding. for as hesitant as she appears, he is ready to go (as if there's anywhere to really go; he can lean in and look pretty attentive, anyway).]

What's going on with it? Are you in danger?

[industria]

Oh, I'm safe!

[ She does look calm. It isn't necessarily tied to her emotions, but when she worries about it, things start to get slippery. ]

I just want to learn how to handle this better. I've been going about it on my own.

[siriusly]

[that makes him ease up a little. at least, he forces a vague smile.]

You don't have to do that, you know...

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[kinesia]

[ Snow powers. She may not have heard of anyone else with those, but Grey has. The steadily growing number is making him more than a little uneasy.

But she seems afraid of them, and he understands that. ]

there was a boy who froze a pond and made it snow

i said it was dangerous . he wouldnt listen

are your powers like his ?

[industria]

i don't think i can make it snow, thank goodness.

i don't want to put people in danger.

[kinesia]

[ And just like that, he's so much more fond of her than he is of Jack Frost. ]

thats good

what is it you can do ?

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[bleakmidwinter]

[The look on Caitlin's face is sympathetic, kind.] I have endothermic powers that are... difficult [understatement] to use.

What happens when you use yours?

[industria]

[ The corners of her mouth twitch in an attempt to smile in return. ]

At the moment, whenever I'm around water, or any other liquid, I can immediately freeze it. It takes me a while to get it to turn back.

[bleakmidwinter]

[Right, so. Caitlin the Scientist is in the house.] When did it start? And how long does it take to turn back? Do you turn it back using powers or does it melt naturally?

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[icy]

Jack Frost, hi. Snow's kind of in my purview. [ Hah, in-joke with ... himself, if she doesn't know of him. General joke if she does. Never mind. ] What are you having trouble with, specifically? Is it snowing by accident?

[industria]

[ She chuckles amiably.\ ] I never would have guessed, judging by the name.

I keep freezing liquid I come into contact with. It's making washing my hands really difficult!

[icy]

I'm subtle like that. [ Flashing a smile, he cocks his chin. ] Have you tried focusing the cold somewhere else? Sounds silly, but maybe up at your elbows if you're trying to wash your hands. It doesn't hurt when you're cold, right?

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[huntergames]

Allison? Are you alright?

[industria]

Hi, Sasha. I'm okay. Just kind of freaked. I'm not hurt or anything!

Are you okay?

[huntergames]

[ She purposely avoids looking at her sling when Allison asks that, trying to stay focused on her new friend. ]

I'm fine. You didn't get frostbite from your powers or anything, did you?

[villainously]

snow powers? I've known a few of those.

( does he actually know how to help with those, well, that's debatable. still. . . )

I can tell you what I know. might be it'd help.

[industria]

looks like there's more people with them than i thought!

i'm definitely eager to hear what you've heard. or experienced.

[villainously]

are your powers magic, then?