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[sticktokicks]

[Chie looks at her phone, beads of sweat dotting her forehead. This isn't her first time dealing with worlds that aren't her own, that doesn't make it any less stressful. Working out is the best way she knows how to deal with it.]

You know, I'm always willing to help out, but you could at least ask before you pull people from their beds. I probably would have still said yes if you were a little nicer about it.

[She wipes her forehead and grins.]

But hey, that file wasn't kidding when it said 'enhanced strength', was it? I think I could get used to this! I mean, as soon as I find a punching bag I won't put my foot through.

Anyway! I guess I'll be helping out now, I just have a couple of questions. First, do we get cool costumes or do we all wear the same uniform? And second, anyone know a good place to eat around here? There's a lot to learn around here, and I can't do it on an empty stomach.

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[isaytheeneigh]

[Already asking about food ... she kind of reminds him of Sasha. Which, actually, isn't a bad name to mention—]

Look for someone named Sasha Blouse. She'll recommend food to you.

[There's a pause.]

And we aren't given uniforms here.

[sticktokicks]

Sasha Blouse. I'll remember that, thank you!

[Chie pauses as well, types the name into her phone as a reminder. Hmm...]

Can we make our own uniforms if we want? I guess it's kind of pointless if you don't have an identity to protect, but for fun?

[isaytheeneigh]

[Jean only hopes that Sasha doesn't tell her everywhere ... which is a real danger.]

I don't think anyone cares what you decide to wear. I've seen people wear all kinds of things around. [In Miami, he'd seen even stranger things, both with the sharks ... and just being brought through the city.] So do whatever you want.

[sticktokicks]

Sounds great!

[Well, awesome! That's reassuring. Since she doesn't have her persona here, she'll need something to leave her mark with. Speaking of...]

Anyway, my name's Chie Satonaka. How long have you been here?

[redhairring]

Technically we don't get costumes. However, there's nothing stopping you from making your own.

[sticktokicks]

Do a lot of people do it? I mean, I wouldn't be the only one in costume, would I?

[redhairring]

I wouldn't know. I mean, I haven't seen any people in costumes, but I don't regularly look for those things. I'm no superhero.

[handwringing]

What do you like to eat? I might know a place.

[She doesn't really know what to say about the uniform, though. Maybe Kanaya could do something?]

Elsa <3

[sticktokicks]

I could really go for a steak! Delicious, succulent, juicy steak.

[She sighs, a peaceful expression washing over her face as she loses herself in meat-filled fantasy.]

I'm a martial artist, I need protein to keep these muscles going.

Chie <3

[handwringing]

[Careful not to fall into the meat-dimension.]

A martial artist? Really? [That's interesting. She doesn't know many people who know how to fight any kind of hand-to-hand formally.]

I know a few good places to get steak. And hamburgers!

[Hamburgers are so good. Maybe the best invention ever, after chocolate.]

[huitzilin]

[ she throws her arms out, looking excited. ]

BARBECUE!

[sticktokicks]

[Eyes wide, voice raised. You're speaking her language!]

WHERE?

[huitzilin]

Somewhere, I bet! I haven't looked yet, but it's Florida, that means barbecue!

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[hoboagogo]

...Instead've putting your foot through things, why not work on controlling it a bit better? Might be better training to kick something without breaking the shit outta it.

And most any place's decent. You in Heropa?

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[sticktokicks]

Well, excuse me! I've been here less than 24 hours, give me a break on not having new and awesome powers under control yet.

Yeah, I'm in Heropa.

[hoboagogo]

That's why I said training to, dumbass.

[UGH TWO TRAINING MEATHEADS.]

Most any place decent is downtown. Mostly all western food, though.

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[ktfod]

Enhanced strength? Heh, that makes the two of us. Found a few places to get good punching bags too, they're an older type of hanging bag though, so expect to chain them to a sturdy ceiling.

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[sticktokicks]

Really? [Chie sighs with relief.] Whew, it's good to know I'm not the only one. I didn't know if there was anyone around for me to train with.

You think the ceilings in the houses they assign are tough enough?

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[ktfod]

I'd be willing to. Already had a few fights I managed without using my electricity or Persona. Getting a lot better on just focusing on the strength and honing it.

No, not in Heropa, you could easily get a mount of it though. Have you set up a hanging bag before?

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[pacifistaggressive]

[A woman shows up on the feed, rather relieved to see more and more people arriving. Even if they're not from his world, the idea that he's not alone in this situation really helps. Maybe it was because he was new, though. Heck, she's taking it a million times better than him, though.]

Costumes? You mean changes of clothes, right? I'm...just starting to learn about that myself, as a matter of fact.

[It's a bit more specific than that, Metalhawk...but the mention of food causes his eyes to light up, the bright blue really showing through the feed.]

I may know a place you can eat. My friend Bumblebee takes me there often.

[He smiles, as if proud of himself. He's -*learning*-]

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[sticktokicks]

Do you have superheroes where you're from? I guess not everyone does.

We could go together, if you want. If we're stuck living together, there's no use in being strangers.

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[pacifistaggressive]

Superheroes, I can't say we do. Living legends are a bit more likely. They don't always end up heroic, though...

But I'd love to go with you. I've been told I need more than one outfit to wear, and any help's appreciated.

[But just then, he's opening the door to his room, starting to walk out into the main section of the house--only to see her.

Standing right there.


...Awkward communicator shut.]

Ah...hello.

[He walks over, 6'2'' lankiness and all, hands put behind his back.]

I guess that makes it convenient.

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[pyms]

There's a food truck around here that has amazing caramel apple funnel cakes. You can always give that a try.

And if you want a suit with the works, I'm sure there's someone around here that can provide that...

[ Now that he's thinks about it, he patches up his own suit. Who knows where everyone else gets theirs. ]

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[sticktokicks]

[Chie's not really into sweets, but cool suits? Good!]

With the works? Like a robot suit kind of thing?

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[pyms]

A robot suit is a bit too much for every day superheroing, especially if you have enhanced strength already. No, I'm thinking of a spandex suit that's resilient to different environment affects.