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[hyperkinesia]

[ Bruce greets the network with a bland smile, brief, shoulders hunched just so, tension lingering in the muscles there. The stance seems almost second nature to him, though, as if that's just the way he usually carries himself. ]

So, this all looks like fun. Too bad I didn't have time to pack. [ His words are as dry as the desert, and his attempt at easing into the video function is stale at best. He presses on anyway; he started it, so he may as well finish. ]

My name's Bruce Banner. I'm still a little green around these parts, [ ha ha ] and I figured this was the best way to get in touch with most of you. The other ImPorts, that is.

Out of mere curiosity: how many of you are familiar with powers or abilities, back in your world? What about heroes, or anything at all even remotely like the system in place here? Did you have any powers at all before coming here?

As for the registration process: I understand there are a lot of perks for those who choose to register. My question is, how difficult is it really to find a job or a place to live while unsettled? If you have the skills, would you say the hiring process is the same as in your world, or more complicated? Financial aid isn't important to me, and I don't mind if I don't get paid a lot or don't have money for any place too fancy. I'll make do.

[ Questions, always so many questions. He smiles somewhat apologetically at the camera. ] Sorry. Inquiring minds, all that.

[ Clearing his throat, ] If the acronym SHIELD or the word Avengers mean anything to you, let me know. I'm— [ He pauses, almost says something else, then just shakes his head dismissively. ] ... done, I think. That's it. Thanks.

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[hyperkinesia]

Pretty much. Thor, in this case, but the point stands. And he doesn't call himself that, for the record— he really is the Thor.

[ See, Bruce can't really talk about the weirdness of this place, considering where he comes from. ]

That's true, yes. Not all of the so-called heroes back home want their identities made public. But some are already out there, not much that can be done about that.

[shifting]

Thor. Actual god of lightnin' Thor?

[what the hell kind of world do you come from, Bruce?]

I guess at that point you just hope you're super-powered enough to discourage people from tryin' to fuck with you.

[hyperkinesia]

That's the one. And yes, I am serious. Hammer and all.

[ Oh, just wait until you see his party trick. ]

Pretty much. [ There's a bit of a quirk at the corner of his lips there, because he does have some very up close and personal experience in that aspect. ] Not that that's enough to stop everyone, but it helps. I'm guessing.

[shifting]

But he's a superhero?

[so little of this makes sense. Sam shakes his head again.]

That's some world you come from.

[hyperkinesia]

Yes. He's part of this initiative of sorts, the Avengers. Thus me asking about it. I figured it'd be a specific enough thing that I'd get at least some people recognizing it.

[ He smiles a little, lifting a shoulder. ]

It's as weird as it sounds, possibly even weirder. But it could be worse.