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[ While it can be easily argued that his fashion sense was occasionally, lacking, Charles looks to be dressed up for office life. At least, he's wearing a button down shirt, with a suit coat over it and he's sitting at a desk with paperwork strewn all about.

The paperwork, for anyone paying close attention to such things, look like some sort of outer space globe like schematic. That or a really odd looking hat.

Never mind the paperwork. Have a warm smile instead, as he reaches for a mug of tea. ]

Good morning.

I have a quick question, which I suppose I could have just looked up in the yellow pages [ ssshhh, he comes from the Seventies, when yellow pagers were still a thing ] but I was hoping for some more personal recommendations.

Now that things have calmed down a bit I am hoping to start spending time at a gym. [ He'd actually been wanting to ask this question for awhile now but ... Russians. ] Preferably one with a pool.

I live in Nonah, work in De Chima, so either area would be good, if anyone knows of something. I would be most appreciative.

[ He starts to reach over to switch the video feed off but pauses. ]

Oh! Ah, one more item. Does anyone know of a good general medical practitioner? Or do most of us utilize the local medical professionals?

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[ Charles blinked, looking pensive for a moment, before he sat forward attentively. ]

We're still in the initial stages with all of this so honestly, I don't have a definitive answer for you.

This is all definitely volunteer, and we don't have any intentions to interfere beyond ensuring that the rules the US government gave us are adhered too. [ Meaning no weapons or military applications. ]

Our feeling is people know what they can contribute best and should have the flexibility to give what they feel comfortable volunteering. We're here mostly to provide logistical support, coordinating supplies and perhaps help with the initial contact.

Though as things progress if it looks like more or less involvement is necessary, we'll change and hopefully grow accordingly.

It might be a good idea to keep a list of volunteers and what they're willing to do, whichever way you go about it. At the very least in case a natural disaster happens, then you can rally up help immediately.

[A thoughtful pause.]

You'd have to guarantee the privacy of that list, however. With all that's been going on having it lying around wouldn't be a great idea.

If need be I know Mr. Stark has two very good programmers working for him, one of which is a friend of mine and the other specializes in digital security. [Presuming Tony isn't perfectly capable of it himself, but beyond mechanics she's not sure what he does.]

[ Again, Charles was thoughtful for a moment, before he frowned pensively, considering. ]

We don't have any intention outing specifics about abilities, beyond what volunteers are comfortable sharing with the project.

It is my hope that people offer what they feel comfortable sharing, not necessarily everything they are capable of, at least not if or until they are ready.

Well, put my name down, then. I don't have a project right now, so helping out around the city would be a good way to spend time.

[She'll need practice, though, if she's going to be using her power for more than just little stuff. Perhaps someone to train with.]

[ That got a pleased smile out of Charles, true he was often quick to smile but still. He did grow sober again before asking. ]

The idea in this project was to work on a more global scale. We've gotten approval from the US government, with a few conditions, if that's a concern and of course if you'd rather stay local that can be accommodated.

My only trip outside the US ever was Antarctica and I really didn't get to take in the sights. [Gogo, stop being casual about your own kidnapping.] Not even a single penguin.

I'm thinking a career change anyway, once the semester's ended. Turns out I'm a pretty lousy teacher.

[ Don't think he doesn't see what you're doing there Gogo. Charles wouldn't press it, not over the network like this but he did take note of it. Particularly in relation to the struggle she'd had during the seminar. ]

Teaching isn't for everybody. [ He said with a gentle smile. ] You shouldn't be so hard on yourself about the fact, Gogo. That you recognize that it's not something you want to pursue is what's important.

Eternal student, that's me.

[Certainly not a bad thing. She prefers getting her hands dirty.]

I have to ask: are you always so...uplifting with people?

[ The question surprised him and he sat up slightly with an owlish blink. For a moment, but only a moment, he was quiet as he considered his response, shifting through all the things he could say before settling on what was important, here and now. ]

If by uplifting you mean hopeful, then I would have to say that I've always striven to be so, yes.

I find that if you put your faith in people, it's emotion well spent.

[ Well, there were two sides of that coin. See Erik Lehnsherr ... yet, Charles didn't give up. ~~No matter how many stadiums Erik dropped on him.~~ ]

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