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[purple_reign]

[The video feed cuts in to Inanna sitting on a rooftop retreat somewhere in the city, the evening sky laid out behind him for a backdrop. He flashes the camera a winning smile—it almost looks like he sparkled for a moment.

Maybe he did.]

Hi there! I thought it was about time to make a proper introduction for myself. I'm Inanna, The Morning and Evening Star, etcetera. But please, just call me Inanna.

I've met a few imPorts already, but I'm curious—what's it been like for those of you who've never had powers before? I wonder if it's anything like my experience was.

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[thanks_satan]

"Convenient but underwhelming."

[purple_reign]

The screen thing is pretty cool.

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[brushoff]

Well hello there, [ Dorian remarked, with a laugh. He's going to be married soon but he can still appreciate the eye candy. ] Does it count for your question if you were gifted your powers back home?

[purple_reign]

As long as you were a regular human before, of course.

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[mathemagier]

Alarming, really. The radiation and unauthorized injections don't help matters. I'd half a mind to sue if it wasn't all government sanctioned and pointless.

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[purple_reign]

Alarming, really? It was all very exciting for me.

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[girlwithout]

...You're the what now? [Was that literal or a superhero name? Who knows?]

[purple_reign]

The Morning and Evening Star. It's both a title and an accurate description.

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[lunaraneae]

My powers help with my job, so I can't complain. Kind of wish they had been something more flashy though.

Also is that like, a title? Like Duchess or Lord blah blah?

[purple_reign]

My friend has the same complaint. I guess even super powers can be underwhelming sometimes.

[He pauses for a moment, considering.]

That's not a bad way to think about it.

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[dualismum]

It's nice to meet you, I'm Haise Sasaki.

As for powers, it depends on what you consider a "power". Anything non-human?

[purple_reign]

Hm... I don't know if it counts as a super power if it's something you grew up with.

Are you not human?

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[newwaver]

Not terrible, but to be honest I mostly like to ignore them.

My life's already stressful enough without bringing powers into it.

[purple_reign]

Really? Are they not helpful enough?

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[doubleblind]

Hey, I'm Cosima. And the powers thing is totally new for me. A bit of a trip, but definitely useful.

[purple_reign]

A good trip, I hope! It sounds like they must be if you're calling them useful.

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[hostage]

My powers are shit, but I'd rather have something than nothing, which is where I'm at back home. Superpowers don't exist at all in my world. Took a while to get used to it.

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[purple_reign]

Not even in rare cases? We get a dozen of them every ninety years.

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[quaerit]

The morning and evening star. That's quite a title.

[ Divine in scope. That's what gets Gansey's attention. ]

I found it strange. I mean, on one hand, I've always wanted to see something extraordinary, and that's what all of this is.

On the other hand it took a lot of getting used to. Especially controlling it. I'm Gansey, by the way. It's good to meet you.

[purple_reign]

[That gives him pause, and he tilts his head a little in confusion.]

Nice to meet you too, Gansey.

Controlling your powers didn't come naturally to you?

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[radioclub_jp]

["Morning and Evening Star"? That's a heck of a title. Or hero name. Or stage name. Hard to say without eavesdropping on everybody else's threads.]

Hello! Nice to meet you, Inanna o(^‿^✿)
I'm Paprika.

What was your experience like, if you don't mind my asking?

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[purple_reign]

A rush! The best kind of rush. [He leans in toward the screen excitedly as he explains]

One moment I was just...just the same me I'd always been, and then I was more than myself. I was Inanna, and I was what I'd always wanted. It was like I'd just been handed freedom before I even knew I was missing it.

[bassriff]

[Oh, she likes this one already.]

It's been too long to say, man. What about yours?

[purple_reign]

It was like I was finally able to be me.

Just how long ago was yours if you don't remember it now?

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[valuemeal]

Weird.

[ There's a little emphasis on the word that almost makes it sound pouty.. not that he'd ever call it that. ]

Although there's probably some people who'd find it exciting. I guess.