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[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?

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[tardily]

You already have it, the you I know hopefully will. Maybe he'll drag along Cold and the rest of the Rogues too. Weirder things have happened.

[ See also: this entire conversation. ]

But do you make deals with pits that bring people back to life?

which if you have no idea what I'm talking about makes no sense and is more of a weird story than a long one.

[pyrogue]

Most of us did reform at one point or another. Didn't always stick, unfortunately. Especially Cold. He likes what he does too much.

No...? Wait, what kind of pit?

I know plenty of those types of stories too. Somehow you never get used to the weird.

[tardily]

Don't I know it. I mean— I have faith in him, but this is the same guy who stubbornly stays in Central City because he likes it. He seems a little set in his way.

The Lazarus Pit? It's in some place in the middle of nowhere. Sorry, that's how there's been a few people in my world who benefited from it.

You'd think you would, but I swear when you start to get used to it, something weird happens.

[pyrogue]

[ This person must be an angel to have faith in Captain Cold. Then again, Len had been different, before. Before hell, before Lisa died, before everything.

For a moment, Mick misses Len, before he pushes that thought away. ]

Set in his way is an understatement.

I think I've heard of Lazarus Pits, in a "don't mess with them" sort of way. Some very dangerous people are involved with those.

Always happens. Always. It makes getting kidnapped to an alternate universe feel like a Wednesday. The time travel is the LEAST weird part of this.

[tardily]

[ An angel or someone who is just very optimistic about his own rogues after seeing Hartley and Mick and James here. Mark might definitely be a lost cause though.

He totally is a lost cause. ]

I was trying to be nice. Not embarrass him if he ever sees this.

Well. You're not wrong about that. I mean my experience with them involved breaking some friends out of a horror prison so. Definitely not wrong.

It's also the part you can explain the easiest! You know, because of pop culture and other stuff.

[pyrogue]

[ Well, he's also vaguely convinced that someone who doesn't want to embarrass Captain Cold is probably an angel. He's not above trying to embarrass the guy. But he drops it. ]

He's not here, is he? [ Soon, Mick, soon. ]

Ouch. That does sound like a weird story. You get them out okay?

Speaking of, I've jumped a few years. Should see if I've missed any good movies.

[tardily]

[ Mick. If a guy who is like the only person who can literally stop you in your tracks with an aim of a cold gun, you'd try not to embarrass him too. ]

No. But considering you and Hartley showed up this month, I wouldn't be surprised if he did. [ Too soon. ]

Yeah! Left them in the place outside of the prison, but that's because I had my own mess I had to clean up. They were fine though! I wouldn't have left my friends there if I didn't believe they could make their way back.

Depending on the year you jumped from, you might. My friend...if he was here he could give you great recommendations but I'm not too much of a slouch myself.

[pyrogue]

Let's hope he doesn't. [ Which probably says a lot about his relationship to his Cold.

Also he's definitely thinking this guy isn't a civilian (though he could be a cop or reporter -- those tend to get mixed up in cape business a lot), though he's surprisingly open about it. ]

You sound like a busy guy. Glad they made it out okay. Prison's no fun. Trust me.

I've skipped about a decade, that should make a tidy list.

[tardily]

Never thought I'd hear you say that, Mick. [ Which is to say, he wasn't aware there was a universe where Mick and Cold weren't best buddies and maybe secretly married. ]

So busy that I run late for everything. Gets me in so much trouble.

You can skip the ones that have bad reviews. Trust me, they're probably telling the truth. Unless that's your thing.

[pyrogue]

[ Mick, meanwhile, assumes that it's because this guy is from so early on. ] He's not easy to get along with.

Bet you wish you had the Flash's speed, right? [ See, it's a joke because this guy could no way be the Flash. ]

That sounds more like Trickster's thing. But I'll keep that in mind.

[tardily]

This is when I'd normally defend him, but he really kind of is.

And. Here I do. Have the Flash's speed. [ BARRY JUST LOOKS INTO THE CAMERA WHY MUST PEOPLE MOCK HIM FOR IT. ]

Alright. And hey, I know you don't know me but if you ever want company, I'm a pretty good movie watching buddy.

[pyrogue]

Wait, really? huh.

[ At some point, this will probably tell him something. ]

Gotcha. Always good to have movie watching buddies. I'll remember that. Barry Allen, right? Nice to meet you.

[tardily]

Barry Allen. And likewise, Mick Rory. Don't be a stranger, alright?