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[opticblasts]

[ admittedly, being stuck in a strange alternate universe isn't exactly new to scott. it isn't common, but this isn't his first rodeo. that doesn't make the experience any less jarring, but it at least means he's immediately aware of what his priorities should be.

for a while, he grapples with the idea of transmitting a message, trying to weigh the pros and cons. he's not exactly a popular figure back home, and he's not sure how much of that might have carried over here. it may be an entirely different world, but the presence of other imports means his past mistakes may still haunt him. still, in the end he figures it's a calculated risk he needs to take.

at this point, even a hostile face would be welcome, as long as its familiar. ]

Hello, everyone. My name is Scott Summers... some of you may have heard of me, though most of you probably haven't. I think I understand the situation here well enough, and I'm willing to play ball.

[ ...to a degree. he's never been very comfortable with he idea of hero registration, and being abducted to another world doesn't exactly make him more amenable to the idea. still, no reason to rock the boat just yet. ]

I would appreciate some more information, though. Numbers, resources, assets... what kind of threat we're up against. Anything would be appreciated. If there's anything I hate, it's fighting blind.

And... "Youth Leadership Director"? That's got to be a joke, right?

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[heartlessglitch]

Hello, Scott.
I can provide you with some data, if you wish.
Though I suggest you be more specific.

[opticblasts]

Danger. [ you're... the last person he expected to see. well, one of the last. still, this works out in his favor - that's at least one person he can count on here. ] They even got you involved in this? [ he pauses, though his next question comes to him immediately. ] Who else is here? From our world.

[ and, almost as an afterthought: ] Oh... It's good to see you again.

[telepathy]

[myownbestfriend]

Scott!

[That is totally Emma in your head, Scott. Just like old times. Hard to say what she's feeling, though, since the primary emotion attached to the thought is a mixture of shock and surprise.]

[telepathy]

[opticblasts]

...Emma?

[ her voice in his head is a familiar enough sensation... but it still manages to catch him off guard. ]

So they got you too.

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[assassinat]

[ Just how many of these guys are there going to be? Also obviously from BLACK WIDOW comm: ]

Is that a downgrade from your last held position? You should really talk to someone about that.

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[opticblasts]

A slight downgrade, but I'll make do. I've just never heard it put quite like that.

[ oh great, avengers. he kind of expected one or two of them to be around, but this could get complicated fast. at least this one isn't immediately dressing him down?? ]

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[lyingheart]

[ Ah, he hates fighting blind, does he? Annie sympathizes, but with how things have been so far... "The Russians" isn't explanation enough, "The Hornets" is one probable event, and "Everything And Anything Under The Sun We Don't Know About Yet" is the most likely answer as to the threat they're up against.

Since a semi-Cold war just isn't enough on its own, apparently. ]

You're going to hate fighting here.

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[opticblasts]

That bad, huh?

[ he wasn't sure what he was expecting, but he was hoping for a little more than that. then again... half of his life has been spent dealing with new and unknown threats. ]

I guess that's good to know.

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[liverletdie]

[ There's a long pause, but eventually, he actually speaks. Familiar voice, here he is. ]

Really? I wonder if they know what they got those kids into?

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[opticblasts]

[ oh, boy. he definitely recognizes that voice. tread lightly here scott. ]

I'm great with kids. [ and with jokes. ]

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[pixiestyx]

Cyclops!

[oh wait. maybe want to reign it in a little, since she's a professional and all.]

Um, I mean. I guess whoever's in charge here decided they like the X-Men all of a sudden.

I only got here about a week ago so there's not much to tell you, but I haven't seen anything shifty happening, at least. Besides, like, the obvious, anyway. And I've got a house here with David--I mean, Prodigy.

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[opticblasts]

Pixie.

[ there are more mutants than he expected to see. he's not exactly sure whether that's a good or bad thing, but he's still a little glad to see her. ]

And Prodigy too... I guess it's nice to know there are a few familiar faces around. [ a pause. ] Then you've settled in alright? No problems?

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[xpostate]

You just had to mention me, didn't you?

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[fridgeflower]

[ Wow, she doesn't even know if she should say anything, but HERE GOES... ]

Hi, Mr. Summers.

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[opticblasts]

[ huh... that voice sounds familiar, though he can't put his finger on it. at the very least, it sounds like one he hasn't heard in a long time.

and it can't be the person he's thinking of... right? ]

Hi... Do I know you?

[inmyothertights]

Wow, that thing has a sense of humor.

....Cyclops.

[He does not care much for Cyclops, to be honest.]

[opticblasts]

[ it's okay. by now, he's kind of used to that.

plus billy has more of a legitimate grievance than most. ]

Wiccan. [ hm. ] I suppose you won't be signing up for my classes.

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[pyms]

[ SRA Tony, Matt Murdock, and now Scott Summers. This place has hit the jackpot. ]

Hello Soctt. I guess you settled in alright.

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[opticblasts]

[ just keeps getting better and better. ]

I'm managing. [ so far he hasn't met a single person who seems out to be get him. this is weird. ] This place has really managed to put together quite the group of us.

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[genoshan]

[ He may not recognize the name, but he has certainly noticed that many of the people who seem to know this man are the same people who recognized Charles. ]

Any relation to Alex Summers?

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[opticblasts]

Alex?

Alex is my brother.

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[xpostate]

[ when he first saw who was making the address, his first instinct is to avoid at all costs. he could just keep pretending the x-men aren't a thing for the rest of his life and they'll never come back to bother him, right? definitely, he definitely know that is a logical response that will not ever be challenged.

but pixie's already mentioned he's here. that'll make it harder. sure, he could still keep his distance, but he decides his hand is forced and acts like it's her fault. ]

If their sense of humor was in question before, it's definitely confirmed now. Just a shame Wolverine isn't here, his overreaction would go viral overnight.

As for the threat, it depends on who you ask. Maybe it's our guys, maybe the Russians, but most likely that machine you just walked out of.

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[opticblasts]

[ sorry david, you've already been outed. ]

Seeing his reaction would almost make having to deal with Logan worth it. Not quite, though.

[ at least not for him. ]

So danger on all sides. Can't say I'm surprised. [ nothing new about that. ] How have you been?

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[selfequipped]

How good are you at research? I can recommend some people's informational guides, including my own, on here.

And ... hey, I'm Kate Bishop. Also known as Hawkeye. We—[watched my best friend die together. She actually stumbles over the words, which is almost uncharacteristic of her.] ... sorry, we haven't formally met in the traditional sense of it, but I hope you're well.

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[opticblasts]

Pretty good. I've always been a stickler for that sort of thing.

Hawkeye... you did look familiar. [ a lot was going on at the time, but he's good with remembering faces. ] The circumstances are a bit strange, but it's nice to meet you, Kate. I'm doing pretty well, all things considered.

[longestwinter]

[Well, the name on this comm only flashes up as Captain America. But uh. It's complicated?]

As long as you're still good with fighting in sunglasses. And someone else's war.

[opticblasts]

[ oh. hm. that's not a name scott likes seeing lately... but the voice on the other end isn't immediately yelling at him, which is an immediate clue that it's probably not steve.

maybe. ]

I like to think I do alright at the former. I'm not too fond of the latter.

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[notdaredevil]

There's something to be said for fighting blind.

[That was terrible. And yet he honestly does not know what you say to, you know, this guy. Especially after the whole Avengers and X-Men duel to the death thing that went down? Yeah.]

I wouldn't hold out for a sense of humor from...whoever, any time soon. But you can always quit and walk away from the job, at least.

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[opticblasts]

No offense, but I'd rather leave that to you.

[ although scott still manages to do okay every so often when someone manages to knock off his glasses. but yes... that whole "phoenix made me go crazy" thing does tend to make dinner parties awkward. ]

Really? That's good to know. I figure I'll at least give it a try though. Should look good on a resume. [ next to "almost razed the entire world." ]