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[andgoliath]

Good evening, everyone. I hope you're doing well.

If we haven't met before, I'm David Xanatos, founder and CEO of Xanatos Enterprises. I have a couple of things to discuss tonight, so please bear with me.

Firstly, I'm happy to announce that I've taken over the role of Director at Xavier's School for Imports outside of Heropa, filling a more financial-oriented role with the always-capable Robert Callaghan as Headmaster. Import youth of all ages who would like to learn more about controlling their powers or who simply want a student body filled with people like them are welcome to enroll at any time, and we're always hiring for teachers and staff positions.

Secondly, I'm looking for science-minded individuals to collaborate with myself and Tony Stark in the design and construction of a state-of-the-art, multi-billion-dollar research facility near De Chima. The sole stipulation is that any discoveries made there be made available for others to build on, for the advancement of all.

I'll be happy to take any of your questions in the meantime.

Comments

[inmyothertights]

Oh! Oh, perfect!

[andgoliath]

I'm glad you think so!

Which part was perfect, if I can ask?

[inmyothertights]

Oh, that I don't have to finish the wards, if people are actually going to be there.

[andgoliath]

Oh?

You look a little young to be a sorcerer, if you don't mind my saying.

[inmyothertights]

[BUDDY.]

I'm not a sorcerer, I'm the demiurge.

Age doesn't really have....much to do with it.

[andgoliath]

...the Gnostic demiurge?

I have to admit, that'd be a little unexpected.

[inmyothertights]

Responsible for reality, and all that, yes. Also my grandfather was the one who set up the place.

[andgoliath]

Then you're claiming to be God?

[inmyothertights]

No-

I'm saying that if you're calling me the Gnostic demiurge, then yes, I'm the one responsible for creation.

Also when I say my grandfather set the place up, I mean Xavier's school.

[andgoliath]

Then what other type of demiurge do you mean? I'm only familiar with the theological term.

Your grandfather was this Charles Xavier?

[inmyothertights]

It's just what I am. Magical nexus of the universes or whatever.

No, my grandfather is Erik Lensherr. His partner on this school project. At least the one here.

[andgoliath]

I'm appreciative for his work, then.

I don't suppose you'd be willing to let me study your magic more closely? Back home, I experimented slightly with melding technology and sorcery.

[inmyothertights]

That's a big no, sorry.

[andgoliath]

[Xanatos doesn't seem discouraged in the least.] Ah well, worth a shot.

I suppose then I'll simply have to see you around the school?

[inmyothertights]

I don't get up there too often, but once in a while, sure.

[andgoliath]

I'll be looking forward to meeting you, Mr... ?

[And he's totally going to be sending Owen to bug this kid as Puck because what an interesting concept.]

[inmyothertights]

Kaplan. Billy Kaplan.

[andgoliath]

Kaplan, then.

It's a wonderful institution; I'm happy I can keep it operational.

[inmyothertights]

Well, it helps a lot of people.

[andgoliath]

It certainly does. It would've been a shame to let it rot.

What are these wards you were talking about?

[inmyothertights]

Well I was designing them to keep non-imPorts out.

[andgoliath]

Clever.

It's a good thing they won't be necessary, then. I can't fill all the spots with imPorts, and we do need janitors.