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[miyagimagic]

[ Though the video feed may be started with Daniel’s username, it seems like the man isn’t the only person visible when the message starts. Robby is right there next to him, the man with a friendly smile on his face and the boy smiling, though not as brightly. ]

Hello, everyone! As I’m sure many of you have experienced yourself, suddenly arriving in this place on the train can be more than a little disorienting. And though many people here are incredibly kind and willing to help, Robby and I thought that it would also be nice to have a place where new people can be directed to in order to get some information, a warm welcome, and some equally warm food. So we’re planning on clearing out a space somewhere near the main train station to turn it into a welcome diner of sorts.

We know people are arranging clubs and have regular meet-ups, [ speaks up Robby this time, ] so we thought they'd be a good place to advertise them. Let them know who's running clinics, who to ask about the kiosk or the city. Share what's happened here, too.

[ There's the faintest shift in Robby's tone at the mention of that, but he quickly adds: ] Oh, yeah, and we know there's been talk about how supplies are doing. The food's gonna be packaged and good to take out if people want it–if you wanna help with recipes, or help out with the idea in general, let us know.

[ Daniel is definitely smiling like a proud dad sensei the entire time he’s listening to the boy speak. Please don’t mind a man being very embarrassing, even ruffling his hair once Robby is done speaking. The highest form of humiliation a teenager can suffer. ]

Really, Robby deserves all the credit. He really does always have the best ideas. Everyone, make sure to befriend him, alright?

[ There's a very teenage huff from behind Robby, and the video feed is moving as: ] Okay, I think we're done.

[ Yes, that's Robby reaching for the phone to end the post. Freedom!!!! ]

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[strongroots]

[ It's a dry 'funny', for what it's worth.

He does tip his head slightly, in place of a shrug. ] If you're cool with it. [ Then not his business. ] I don't know--but if anyone uses the word, you wanna know? I know there's people around with powers...

[ But not with the 'mutant' attached to it. ]

[laserguy]

Yeah, I would.

[For a variety of reasons. He just wants to know of other mutants here, but also, making sure they're okay with their powers. That they're adjusting, especially if they're kids. It's his responsibility, even in this strange city.]

It's the first time I've seen people with powers that aren't mutants. [Scott gives a thoughtful pause.] Took a moment to adjust to.

[He doesn't feel the same connection to them, but it's not like he's disinterested either. Honestly, he's curious about it, just they're not like him still.]

[strongroots]

First time I've heard of anyone with powers at all? Who weren't faking.

[ Now there's an amused -- if awkward -- note in his voice at his admission. ]

To be honest, I didn't believe any of it at the beginning. Some of the stuff I got told sounded like the person was screwing with me -- 'specially the stories that came with him.

Now it's just...a thing. [ A thing, he guesses. People with powers are real and they're around and that's where he is on the acceptance bar. ]

[laserguy]

[He wonders what's like in those worlds, where mutants or people with powers don't exist at all. Scott can't remember a time like that, because he either was a mutant or was fully aware of their existence. What sort of struggles do those places deal with? Guess... just regular life?]

Must've been a shock, coming to a place where people can use completely non-fake abilities. [Scott responds lightly, but there's something understanding, maybe even sympathetic in his tone.]

[strongroots]

I mean, people don't go around showing what they can do. [ Thus the taking a while to believe it thing, but there's amusement when he shares it. ] I dunno if they were hiding it. Maybe that's normal. Or there isn't a lot of use for them.

[ Which, you know, does beg the question: ] Is there a lot you can do with your--eye situation?

[ He called it a blast...?? But Robby has no idea what that actually means. ]

[laserguy]

Both are reasonable assumptions to have.

[Blending in and all that, wanting to appear normal for as long as possible. Scott's heard all sorts of reasons by now.]

Not a whole lot. [He admits, but he doesn't seem bothered. Acceptance and everything, it's been almost a decade since he had his powers, so.] Pretty much does the same thing, but I learned to be a little creative. Maybe I'll show you some day.

[strongroots]

Sure. [ It's a very perky sure, since when does a guy get to see someone do something with optic blast eyes?? ] You ever bored enough, I can show you how to do tricks on a skateboard -- my speciality.

[ Since superpower people can't have all the fun, here. ]

[laserguy]

[Skateboarding tricks... there's something so normal about that it's honestly a little charming.]

I never really used a skateboard, so I might have to take you on that offer sometime. [...] Well, Robby, I'm sure that you have plenty of other people to talk to about your idea, so I'll get going. But I promise to be there when you need my help.