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[deadly_legacy]

[The device clicks on as she is about to make a recording, but before her first word is out she makes a startled gasp instead.]

Is someone there?

...Hello?

[Another gasp and her voice trembles.] When did that get there?

[But she already knows it's part of the curse even if she'd like to think otherwise, so she just stares. What else can she do? But how long can she do it?]


(OOC: Backdated to the Don't Blink curse. And I'm going to bed and then work which I should really not use for tagging!, so I might not respond until tomorrow evening, but I will respond!)

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[deadly_legacy]

[She takes a drink. That is sweet! And she's going to just shut her eyes for a minute because they sting.]

I can see why. It's not the sort of thing you see where I'm from. Is it unusual where you're from?

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[inmyothertights]

Well it sort of isn't? I guess when I was a kid it was more common, before all depowering. But now it's unusual, to say the least.

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[deadly_legacy]

Depowering?

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[inmyothertights]

Yeah, like.

Oh hang on.

[He mutters, and his eyes glow blue, and he slumps over a little after]

There used to be a lot of people with powers, but something happened, and most of them lost their powers.

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[deadly_legacy]

[She watches the glowing eyes and it might remind her of a rather unpleasant experience with glowing eyes in her world, but she quickly puts that out of her mind when she notices him slumping. Reaching out, she touches his shoulder gently.] Billy? Are you all right?

[And now she's worried that bringing her there made him more tired, but it's a little late to prevent that.]

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[inmyothertights]

[He nods after a long minute]

Yeah, yeah, I'm fine. Just keeping this place nice and secure.

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[deadly_legacy]

Is there anything I can do to help?

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[inmyothertights]

[He shakes his head]

It's just up to me to stay awake until midnight.

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[deadly_legacy]

Well, I can at least keep you company then.

Unless it's more tiring?

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[inmyothertights]

No no. It's totally okay, really.

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[deadly_legacy]

All right.

So, what sorts of things did you do with your powers where you're from?

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[inmyothertights]

Save people.

And cheat when I want a soda in the middle of an intense raid.

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[deadly_legacy]

[Smiles] So, the same as you do here then.

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[inmyothertights]

Well it's important not to misuse powers for evil.

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[deadly_legacy]

Mm, yes or accidentally use them that way. [Moving on.] You could also not use them or only use them for yourself, but you choose to help people. I think that's wonderful.

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[inmyothertights]

I feel like today I should be out there and helping people on the street but...

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[deadly_legacy]

But? You wanted to protect your roommates?

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[inmyothertights]

Whatever these things are, they're too fast and they're too powerful. I'm more use keeping Neil and Todd safe.

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[deadly_legacy]

It's hard when you want to be able to save everyone, but it's too much.

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[inmyothertights]

Exactly.

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[deadly_legacy]

[Quiet for a moment.] This soda is very good.

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[inmyothertights]

[He grins]

I like Doctor Pepper better but Mountain Dew's got more caffeine.

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[deadly_legacy]

I guess I should expect to be hyper then. Hopefully my brother will be so happy you saved me that he won't mind that. [Teasing.]

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[inmyothertights]

I'm introducing you to a crucial part of being a teenager, Euphie. Caffeine endurance is like 'how to be an adult 101'.

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[deadly_legacy]

[Giggles a little. This is a nice change from tensely staring at statuary.] I never knew. I could have been in so much trouble.