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[The video feed turns on with Athena's face right in the camera. She taps the screen a few times with a gloved hand, glaring, before she pulls away from the camera. The necklace around her neck is glowing bright red.]

Is anyone there?

I have a little more to say to whoever's going around abducting people into your sinister conspiracy. You can't just kidnap people and give them tattoos and tell them to work for you without asking first! What if I had left the stove on?

And another thing! Research librarian? Does this look like a librarian's -

[At this point, punctuating her words, she pokes her lapel where a badge is pinned, but apparently manages to poke herself hard enough to knock herself off balance and drop the communicator.

It's about five minutes later when it turns back on, and she seems to have completely changed her attitude, or at least is no longer glaring into the camera, nor does she seem at all embarrassed about what just happened.]

Right, so, as I was saying! It's really inconsiderate. Anyway...

[She flashes a grin at the camera.]

Who's actually at the other end of this thing? I have to admit, I'm pretty curious. We should meet up and compare notes, and maybe someone could show me around? I've never been in this part of the country before. I also have a few questions about this incredibly ominous situation, but first things first! Those can probably wait until I get settled.

And it's Athena Cykes, by the way. Nice to meet you!

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did you just knock yourself over?

[way to answer none of her questions, shinji.]

as for whose on the other end it seems like everyone who got dragged here
kind've an open network for shitty superheroes.

[She switches to text, but leaves the video feed on.]

Only for a second!

A superhero network seems like something to be a lot more enthusiastic about. Even if the circumstances are pretty alarming!

lemme guess: super strength?

[hey look he's giving you the benefit of the doubt here.....]

most people i've talked to ain't exactly professionals
but it could be since people are just showing up instead of actually doing stuff yet
Name's Shinjiro Aragaki, by the way.

[Poor Athena is completely unaware on how insane her kidnapping is. She needs a proper explanation on just how far she was taken. The main problem is how to deliver said explanation.]

Do you know where you are?

That's right! At least a little. It's kind of complicated and I haven't had a chance to try it out yet.

I do have to admit I don't have any official hero experience, but I have some practical qualifications that I'm sure will count.

So are you a professional?

[She's read the materials, but further explanation is welcome.]

Of course I do! I'm in Florida.

gotcha

and no, I ain't. Just dragged here like the rest. What're your 'practical qualifications'?

Well, nothing that's a big deal. I'm pretty sure I can definitely fight someone! And aside from that, just things like outrunning bombs and unraveling murders.

[ Wow, look at all these familiar faces and names lately. ]

That would be the rest of your fellow abductees, here to ease your transition into suburban Florida with equally helpful and unhelpful commentary.

[ Like him. ]

Circumstances aside, it's good to see you again, Athena.

You're technically right. This is a Florida. I know this sounds utterly ridiculous, but you're currently in an alternate dimension. The Florida here is not the one you're thinking of.

[Lets see how high her suspension of disbelief is.]

Boss!

[She seems surprised to see him, but also pleased.]

Oh, I'm so glad to see you!

Pleasure before business? Don't say that out loud, you might get someone upset.

[there's an amused click of his tongue that follows that. the smile in his voice is evident, his voice a little lazy.]

Welcome to the world of the kind of Internet, Athena Cykes, and allow me to be the first to introduce you to a community of your abducted peers. It all sounds a bit more unpleasant than it is, of course.

It does sound pretty ridiculous, but it also sort of makes sense. I think I would have read about something like this in the news.

[Apparently pretty high?]

[ There are few things capable of leaving him short of words, and unexpectedly seeing Athena here of all places is one of them. Of course, Simon being... well, himself, he answers with his usual grin. ]

You should be more careful, Cykes-dono. Hurting yourself on the network hardly makes for a good first impression.

Actually, you're the fourth!

[She says it pretty matter-of-factly.]

I'm glad it's not as bad as it sounds. Although I do still think it's pretty rude. Anyway, you can tell the fun police that I'm all about business! But there's no reason I shouldn't say hello to everyone.

[Seeing Mr. Wright has worn off a little of the shock from seeing a familiar face, or else she would be pretty surprised. She is pretty relieved to see him, but it doesn't show.]

No harm done! Anyway, I think it makes a great first impression. If I can knock myself out so easily, imagine who else I can knock out!

[... well, that was magnificent.

Godot just casually sips his coffee.]

That's an attorney's badge.

[And with that deep bit of insight, he adds,]

Are you a bit young to be wearing something so heavy?

I didn't know dimensional kidnapping made it to the news.

[It worries him how she rationalized it.]

If this many people were abducted and made to become superheroes in Florida, I know it would have at least made the tabloids!

What an interesting necklace.

[joins the groups of people who ignore all of her questions whoops.]

[Wow, rude.]

Hey! I may be young, but I earned this! Besides, it's pretty lightweight. I think the gold is just paint.

[You're okay, she's perfectly happy to talk about this.]

Oh, thank you! His name is Widget! Say hi, Widget!

[And an electronic voice adds -- ]

Nice to meet you!

[Sorry, kiddo, it's time for the traditional ~~Armando~~ Godot hazing. If you can't take a little ribbing, you're hardly prepared for the professional punching bag duties of a defense attorney!]

Ha...!

It's good that you've earned it, little lady. But never forget the weight of that badge at your breast-- for it carries the lives and deaths of your clients in its unassuming shape.

[...!!! IT TALKS BACK!!!

Sorry he's entirely enamored by most technology.]

Hello, Widget.

[And then, back to Athena,]

I've never seen something like this before. Is it an A.I.?

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Oh!

[Looking surprised. Though honestly, if your prosecutor hazing doesn't involve trained bird attacks, it's not much.]

I never thought of it that way before! Well, don't worry. I wouldn't forget how important this badge is. I even polish it every day!

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