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[schwanengesang]

[ The feed starts with a very prim and proper looking person, hair neatly arranged into a perfect bob cut and very well-dressed. Whoever this was, she probably practiced this several times before actually sending the video. It had to be calculated, every word, every movement, had a specific reason. Mostly distant, but approachable enough to gain people's trust. ]

Hello, my name is Rachel Duncan. it's good to make your acquaintan-[ So far her speech was steady, rehearsed, but there was a stutter she couldn't control. She cleared her throat, trying to sell it as anything but a stutter. ] fellow ImPorts. [ Have a very dry smile, it was polite, but had no feeling behind it. Otherwise, she kept herself very still, hand folded neatly on her lap, having strategically placed her other hand against something to steady the recording. Wouldn't want her tremor to show in front of these complete strangers. It was a sign of weakness, not exactly the image she wanted for herself here. who knows who's out there, or if any of this wasn't just some elaborate test. Either way, she wouldn't let herself falter. ] I hope we can continue to work together.

I'd like to get know you, to further our connections. So, what are some good spots here? [ Maybe a club tied to Neolution will show up? She can hope. ] Have you gotten accustomed to your new found superpowers?

[ Forced friendliness is kind of cringe worthy, but she's such a good actress you would have to be very good at reading people to pick it up. ]

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[coppelganger]

[ Inside, Sarah is so very not okay, but she manages to keep her face carefully neutral. ]

Hey, Rachel.

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[schwanengesang]

[ Now that isn't a face she wants to see. But it only cemented the idea of this being some strange test further. She easily matched the fake neutrality, but there's just a hint of confusion that slips by, with very blatant disgust in her voice. ]

Hello, Sarah.

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[magnitudes]

( OH SHE'S HEARD ABOUT A DEMONIC BLONDE
evil is a well-dressed blonde woman, see exhibit B. Exhibit A is mercifully not here. Crisply: )

G'day, mate.

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[schwanengesang]

[ More of them? Whatever this is it wasn't funny. At least this one wasn't one of the self-aware nuisances, as far as she knew, she didn't recall any of them being Australian. ]

Good day. [ A pause. She had to think about the best course of action, but she wasn't sure what it was at this point. ] I suppose y-you [ Say anything about her stutter and she'll come back and kill you. Maybe. ] ...want an explanation for our resemblance?

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[notsheepish]

[Whoa! It's a prim and proper one this time! How many sisters did Sarah and Cosima say they had again?? It's been so long since then...

Oh, well. Despite her initial surprise, Ruby decides to play it cool when she responds.]

I guess that depends on what kind of spots you're looking for, and what city you ended up in?

And some of us have had our "powers" since before we got here, actually, so we got a bit of a head-start on that front.

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[schwanengesang]

I'm in Nonah, at the moment. B-but I wouldn't mind leaving to explore.

[ Now it being easy for her to do, that's a totally different ball game. ]

Interesting. [ She isn't flat out lying, but she isn't buying any of this either. When she continues, the slight mockery in her voice isn't hidden very well. ] Are you one of those that came from a world where humans can fly?

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[hostage]

[Another one?!]

...Weird.

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[schwanengesang]

Excuse me?

[ That reaction was weird. It could either mean this man was not so bright or there was more to this situation than she knew, she wasn't sure which it was. ]

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[fayzedandconfused]

Jeez, how many of you guys are there?

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[schwanengesang]

ImPorts? I assume many.

[ There's a sudden shift in demeanor at seeing the young girl, an almost gentle smile replacing her fake one. Sorry, she's totally seeing her as a cute kid. ]

Are you a native?

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[huntergames]

[ A young nineteen year old stares back at Rachel, examining her as thoroughly as she can while looking mighty confused. ]

Excuse me, are you Alison and Sarah's sister?

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[schwanengesang]

No.

[ Excuse her rudeness, but she's growing very tired of being called one of their sisters. Is there anyone here that doesn't know them?? ]

There is more to being sisters than genetics.

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[pejoratives]

( Rosita looks less prim and proper. She looks more like she's eternally assessing everyone and maintaining a careful poker face, unless she's unimpressed. Her attire says beach, her attitude says cactus.

She isn't here to be unfriendly, however. After a measured pause, )

Heropa's nice. Gets crowded, sometimes, but the beach's decent.

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[schwanengesang]

[ Beach? Now that is something she hasn't been to in a long while, her whole life revolving around work and business, things like going to the beach were long forgotten. ]

Are there private sections?

[stubble]

[ Cullen thinks nothing untoward about her attitude. He's accustomed, unfortunately, to dealing with nobles and their ways of talking to people. Maybe he wouldn't respond at all, but he's new too and understands the struggle of getting used to this place. ]

Good day to you, Rachel. My name is Cullen.

I'm afraid mastering what abilities I'm said to now possess is not easily done. I am yet new to this world, however, and there is much about it that requires study. Is this place similar to the world you hail from?

[ Because he's really hoping she doesn't have questions about the machines. He won't be able to answer them. ]

[schwanengesang]

You too.

[ She gives him polite nod, features relaxing once she noticed no hostility from the man. ]

We all require practice, if you want I could help. Unless it's an offensive ability? [ She's only offering the help to gain his trust, and most importantly try out her own. Wait for him to explain it and try it out herself. Sweet, isn't she? ] Quite similar, with the exception of "super powers" and political differences.

Would I be wrong to assume your world is vastly different?

[ That way of speech isn't something she's used to. ]

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[khajidont]

[Wow, another one! Man, how many sisters are there?]

Hi, Ms. Duncan. The first day here is always kind of tough on everyone, [he says, and he says it sympathetically, reading her dry nature as nervousness, and nothing more. He had been scared his first day here too, after all.]

Suggesting good spots means more about knowing what you like, but once you tell me, I'm sure I can think of a few. [He pauses, then trucks forward:] And the good news is, I think you've got family around. That always makes things a little easier.

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[schwanengesang]

[ Good manners? No hostility? How surprising.

She takes note of the comment, but she doesn't confirm it nor deny. That wasn't her intended image, but perhaps this could work for her, appearing sympathetic had its perks. But just when she was about to give him random footnotes about her interests he hits her with that, and there's a flash of wince, covered up quickly with a smile. ]

I suppose so. [ Can she sound anymore dry? ] Nevertheless, I enjoy quiet establishments, anything with a great view.

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[helladoomed]

[Chloe's sitting on a balcony somewhere, feet propped up on the railing, smoking a cigarette when she turns on her feed. Huh.]

Damn, another one. You guys are gonna be your own voting demographic soon.

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[schwanengesang]

I certainly hope not.

[ Another one that's familiar with the clones, perfect, how many are there? ]

I suppose you haven't heard me?

[ Seeing as she isn't being immediately insulted. ]

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[ohshutup]

[For a moment, Clara sees the blonde hair and assumes Helena's gotten a makeover. But that's just a split second's judgement, because as soon as Rachel opens her mouth, it's abundantly clear that this is a different sister entirely. She's cold and smooth, even with the stutter, and Clara - an expert at reading right through masks - realizes immediately that something isn't right.

Six quintuplets.

Hello, good actress. Meet an excellent actress.]

Well, it's very nice to meet you, Rachel. [She gives her a winning smile.] I'm assuming you're another relation of Cosima's?

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[schwanengesang]

[ She nods in acknowledgment, returning the smile, albeit hollow from any real feeling. ]

In a way, yes. [ A pause, she would rather not have to explain this again, so a change of subject was at hand. ] Seeing as you already know something about me- what's your name?

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[shittybirthday]

[ Big, burly, bearded guy with a heavy Texan accent here. ]

Depends what kinda places you like going to.

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[schwanengesang]

[ The accent catches her by surprise, but a smile quickly followed the initial confusion. ]

Anywhere quiet, preferably with a good view.

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[jacksonian]

[ Just from her appearance, he makes a guess about her profession - ]

Are you in business?

[ ...and he wants to strike up a conversation after that genetically identical comment that he...uh. Eavesdropped on. ]

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[schwanengesang]

I doubt being a manager at a printing company counts as business.

[ She scoffed, looking clearly annoyed. She's used to more power, more importance than... printing. ]

But I was.

[morethan084]

What kind of spots are you looking for?

[WHAT THE FUCK IS THIS?!]

[schwanengesang]

Any exclusive clubs? [ A pause. ] If not, then anything quiet and with a nice view.

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[doubleblind]

[Rachel's one of the last people Cosima wanted to show up and not just because it blew their quintuplets story. (Honestly, Cosima knew that story's lifespan was limited- They couldn't keep it up forever no matter what Alison says.)No, after Sarah's update, her issue with Rachel is much more personal.

She greets Rachel with her most forced smile.]

Hey, Rachel. What's got you so interested in others' abilities? I didn't think you'd care.

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[schwanengesang]

[ Great. Well, Rachel isn't so pleased with seeing another one of the clones here, especially not Cosima. But she returns the fake smile, albeit with very little effort. But it's quickly replaced with an almost disgusted look, as she tilts her head to a side. Cosima was smart, Rachel knew this, so far she's the only one to notice, but she wasn't about to spill her reason. ]

Hello, Cosima. Simple curiosity.

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[dendarii]

[ Speaking of facetwins. Here's the identical twin brother to Mark, with the only difference being a faint pink scar across his face and the obviou difference in weight between the two. Miles is practically frail and emaciated in comparison. ]

For the most part. The telepathy and turning into a bird was easy enough. It's the last one I have trouble with.

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[schwanengesang]

[ Well, isn't this interesting. She says nothing of it though, but there is a brief eyebrow raise before she gives him a polite smile. ]

The last one?