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[aberranthubris]

[ This time Charles has learned not to raise his voice when talking to the camera. Instead he smiles pleasantly, crossing his fingers on his lap. He's not sitting on his wheelchair either, but on a sofa. He also has a fresh haircut, gone is the mullet and back is the floppy 60's do that is a lot shorter and appropriate for summer in any case. ]

Good day everyone, ladies, gentlemen. I hope you've had a good start of a summer.

[ Charles sure looks like he's had one. He no longer is red as a lobster like he did after the Swear-in. ]

I have two matters I'd like to address. Firstly I'd like to ask those of you who have been ported here earlier if you would be willing to share a bit of your history with me? I'd love to interview you for some details about the time you've spent here.

If you would be willing, please contact me.

Secondly, I'd like to offer again, any help someone might need with newfound powers and how to control them. If you find yourself in need of guidance on that field, I can help you.

I'm professor Charles Xavier, thank you for your attention.

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[incogneto]

Have you quit your day job yet?

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[aberranthubris]

No. [ He's running a tight schedule, that's for sure. But have a sheepish smile for your troubles, Erik. ] None of this makes money.

[darted]

I don't necessarily need help controlling my power, so much as I need help just learning what one of them is. Do you think you have anything for that?

[aberranthubris]

You have trouble activating one that was mentioned in your file?

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[dendarii]

[ Aw, it's Charles again. Miles is bright over the comm, glad to see that Charles seem to be doing well. ]

There's one I have trouble with, but it's not hurting anyone.

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[aberranthubris]

Miles, hello. [ The answering smile is fond and sunny. ]

Tell me about it? Perhaps we can figure out something.

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[thevictoriandetective]

What do you know about shapeshifting responding to feelings, especially feelings of people nearby?

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[aberranthubris]

I have to say I haven't heard of that type before. But that is the case with quite a large percentage of the powers that I counter constantly in my students.

I would tackle that with similar tactics as one would mind reading and empathetic abilities.

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[flightforfreedom]

[Why this isn't a holovid he doesn't know but whatever, he heard 'control' and 'new found powers' and he's on it.]

You're used to this stuff? How do you get the fridge to quiet down?

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[aberranthubris]

[ Because Charles is stuck in the 80's, Poe! ]

I run a school for the gifted back at home. I have done this for nearly two decades on top of having my own powers another two decades.

Technology speaks to you? Control should help with that. Perhaps learning some kind of shielding. That is how I deal with my telepathy.

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[dejerate]

I've had my 'newer' powers for almost two months now so I've sort of started to get the hang of them. I have some friends helping me out too. But...not everyone had powers back home or anything, so. This is probably a good idea.

[He...figures Charles knows or will find out on the imPort school focusing on their powers, so he isn't about to go into that.]

It can be a lot to adjust to. This place. But uh, depending on what you want to know? I've been here a little over a year by now. Others have been around longer, I think, but.

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[aberranthubris]

Shall we meet and see if there's something I can do for you?

And if you wouldn't mind, I would like to ask you a few questions about your time here while we're at it.

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[zee_zatara]

I'm always open to questions, either about my time here or before that. Ask away.

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[aberranthubris]

That is wonderful, Miss...?

How long have you been in this place for starters?

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[d33tached]

Are you a teacher, then?

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[aberranthubris]

Yes. I ran a private school for the gifted (powered individuals) in my world. For almost two decades now.

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[hellene]

If anyone should need help in combat, I have extensive experience.

( A beat. )

And a good deal of strength.

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[aberranthubris]

Oh, wonderful. It would be fantastic to try and network with each other.

Who might I be speaking with? I'm pleased to meet you, miss...?

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[gravedangers]

An expert in porter-given powers?

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[aberranthubris]

If you like to call it that, perhaps. I've been working with gifted individuals for more than two decades on top of having had my own powers for another two decades. I teach where I come from. I run a private school for the gifted. I'm familiar with powers, yes. Porter-given ones don't seem to deviate from the style I'm used to.

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[vidiocracy]

[You did ask for this.

Please enjoy a small, shrieking teenage boy. Small and rapidly getting smaller, that is. His face is contorted in fury, and he flails at the air as if he can pull himself back up to his original height, and claws at his clothes (which are shrinking with him). He's very close to foaming at the mouth. He makes a desperate grasp for the communicator, which is propped against a chair, but he's already too small.]

MAKE IT STOP DOING THI-

[Oh, I'm sorry, this child appears to have exploded? There aren't any bits of him laying around at least. Just an empty room with a television tuned to some kind of reality show where people appear to be competing to be the most awful. For a minute. Two minutes. Thre-...

And then the reception on the television goes wonky, and the child comes somersaulting out at, presumably, his normal size. He rolls into and hits a nearby wall with a thud.

And screams.]

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[aberranthubris]

Oh, dear. [ Charles witnesses this troubling spectacle with round eyes. He tries to cut in between screaming and shrinking, then gasps when the boy is no more. ]

Hello? Hello? Excuse me! Are you okay?

[ Until suddenly the boy is back and Charles is taken aback, alarmed. ]

Please, please, just calm down. Take a big breath and try to calm down. Focus on my voice and listen. [ New powers can be hard. Happily he's not shooting lasers out of his eyes at least. ]

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[rekt]

You know Erik?

[ said somewhat guardedly. despite the fact he's come to someone trust and like erik lehnsherr (shh, don't tell him), even with erik's vote of confidence, this guy is still completely new. ]

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[aberranthubris]

Yes, I do. [ Charles sounds curious and friendly. And British. ] Did you want to know something about him or something else?

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[lempereur]

I have only been here since May, but it's been quite eventful. What are you trying to find out, with these interviews?

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[aberranthubris]

I'm trying to learn more about our history that isn't written in news papers. Nothing specific. Everything?

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[dun_moch]

Hello, Professor. I don't suppose you remember me- we were acquainted the last time you were present. I am Count Dooku, and I would be happy to help with your interviews. I have been here for well over a year, according to this planet's calendars.

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[aberranthubris]

Good evening, Count. I unfortunately do not remember you. But I wouldn't mind a chance to to be reacquainted with yourself. And I'd be also delighted by a chance to interview you for the events of the time you've been here.