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[There's a bit of rustling at first as he adjusts the phone, but then once he is sure video works, Chad's voice actually comes through very clear and is accompanied by an easy-going smile on his face. He's sitting on the bed in his room in residence #033, balancing a basketball with one hand, because his priorities mean that he hasn't yet figured most things out or even bothered to read up on a lot of what's available, but he's gotten a basketball. What a great hero.]

I kinda grew up reading superhero comics and all, so actually getting to be one is pretty cool in theory. A heads up would have been nice, but at least I didn't have to have my own tragic origin story, that's cool.

But the real problem here is and there's no way to word this well... How do I keep my underwear from ripping, smoking or, y'know, actually bursting into flames? Not that it's done so just yet, but my girlfriend's good at physics. I know what friction can do.

[There really was no way to word this well. However, Chad has definitely found the worst way to word it. Especially since he forgets mentioning that he is asking because one of his power is superspeed. Oops.]

[ooc: If anyone living at #033 wants to be annoyed at the noise he makes throwing his ball around, feel free!]

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Well, one: they're a mouthful. Two: no, they don't sound catchy.

Bingo. It's funny how many people underestimate that.

Might be that they think you're bluffing. Though I guess I'd rather err on the side of caution.

But then, I'm not a bad guy.

I'm fine with that. The element of surprise is a wonderful thing.

Oh yeah, I'd reckon so. Being underestimated is often a good thing. [This kind of strategic thinking he's somewhat used to, after all. Not the first time he's applying basketball logic to other circumstances.]

So... How come you don't wear a mask?

I think it would ruin the aesthetic. [ Joking. ] Never really needed one.

So, code name, but no mask?

[How does this add up?]

[ Comics. ]

You're new to the concept, but there are lots of heroes running around without masks.

[A lot of people doing it doesn't make it make more sense.

But, hey, she got offended over him noticing her

outfit, he doesn't want to accidentally insult her again.]

Maybe I should get one, too.

You're dead set on this, aren't you?

On what? Getting a codename?

I dunno. But if I do, I'm gonna need a hood or something, or that's as useful as leaving business cards everywhere.

Superheroics in general. It's not a cake walk.

... And this is where Giant-Man's imPort facility idea would come in handy.

[ A sigh. ]

What idea is that? ...and is that a man who is giant or a man who can turn into a giant or a giant who is a man?

[ooc: Life got really out of hand the last few weeks, so I'm sorry for how late this is! If you don't reply, I completely understand, I'll be sure to tag again somewhere else!]

Ideally, it's supposed to function as a sort of training and health facility for imPorts.

Aaaand I'm not sure. He looked really small when we spoke, so he might be able to change sizes.

[ ooc: i hope everything's okay! and no worries; i'm on hiatus now since i just moved, so i'm backtagging a whole bunch of stuff. ]

Or maybe he's compensating. Like what you're not doing, with your name.

A training facility would be cool.

[ooc: perfect timing then! slow tags forever]

I'm not going to suggest that to him; he seems like he knows what he's doing and I wouldn't want to piss off a potential ally.

It would be — and useful. If only Doc was around. This would be right up his alley.

Yes, good point. Thinking before speaking, I'll master that one of these days, too.

[If this conversation is anything to go by, he sorely needs to.]

I'd guess we'd need a lot of scientists to figure out how to create a good place. They always got those scientists in superhero movies.

I hope so.

[ She's half-teasing, but does hope he learns not to put his foot in his mouth. ]

Not necessarily; there's plenty of us familiar with constructing and securing buildings like that. It's just a matter of finding a large enough building for a growing imPort populace.

Hey, I'm not that bad! [...he hopes.]

And I guess you'd need a permit or something? I don't really know how this works, don't think they explain that stuff too much in the comics.

It's a lot of paperwork, that's for sure. Who knows if the government will back it, too.

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