1° }} VIDEO, id: Mick Rory

[pyrogue]

[ Heat Wave turns on the video, wearing his signature costume, and tries to smile a little. ]

This is convenient, isn’t it? It's like having a support group for people stolen to an alternate universe. At least that's something. [ He wonders if it’s really a good idea, though. Mixing criminals, civilians and superheroes seems like a surefire way to get things heated. But he figures it's better than nothing.

Mick got here yesterday and has been figuring out his bearings. He’s less in shock now, so he might as well introduce himself. There’s also something he wants to address, especially given some of the folks he’s noticed merchandise for around. Just in case. ]

My name’s Mick Rory. They call me Heat Wave. I’m a hero. [ It almost sounds, very slightly, like he’s trying to convince himself when he says that. ]

I know I wasn’t always, so I wanted to make it clear. Save us all a headache. [ Pause. ] If you don’t know what I’m talking about, don’t worry about it. Just remember I’m one of the good guys.

[ Not sure what else to say, he’s about to turn off the camera when he remembers something important. ]

The pamphlet said Registration included health care – anyone know if that covers therapy?

Comments

[pushtheboundaries]

They had me as a professor before, which I would have kept if not for the fact that another school needed someone with my skills. [needed more than that, but they got what was available.] I know some people who were, ah, put in to less fitting circumstances.

[pyrogue]

[ He briefly imagines getting a job as a firefighter. That would... probably go badly, if he had to admit it. ] Well, at least they try to be accommodating, then.

Professor, huh? What do you teach?

[pushtheboundaries]

Here, originally? Engineering.

Now I'm a Headmaster and take on more advanced students.

[pyrogue]

Not a bad gig. Anything like you used to do at home?

[pushtheboundaries]

Well, I was a professor there, too. There's some differences, but there's not many brought here with work experience in education.

[pyrogue]

Well, if they're looking for work experience they're out of luck. I'm gonna have to train on the job.