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[weightoftheworld]

[ there's a pair of thumbs clumsily blocking the camera for a moment, and then a boy's face appears. the kid's barely a teenager, and he looks a little nervous, but he smiles politely for the camera. ]

Looks like it's working. Good. Uhm– [he takes a deep breath, then launches into a clearly-rehearsed speech] –Hi, everyone. My name's Alex Power. Obviously I'm new to this place, but I've already read all those pamphlets they gave us and done some research, so I think I'm mostly caught up on the City and how it works.

[ he smiles wider, though it's a bit forced. ]

It's pretty weird and all, but, my family lives in Manhattan, so I'm kinda used to weird. Superheroes really aren't anything new, ya know? [ he sighs, then catches himself and laughs a bit, awkwardly. ] If my parents were here they'd tell me to try and make the best of it, and that's what I'm going to do. I guess I'm headed to the MAC Building, so...if any of you are living there now, lemme me know if you want to meet up? I don't know anyone here yet.

[ ohgod. being abducted is nothing new, but alex hates being in a weird place without his family. MUST ACT MATURE. ]

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permavid.

[elongates]

[ squints. ]

For someone your age? You're taking this awfully well. [ quickly: ] Are you related to Katie?

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[liverletdie]

Already did the research? I'm impressed.

[professorstarchilde]

Alex, welcome to the zoo. Katie's gonna be so glad to see you.

permavideo;

[crabulous]

Ah, yes, the MAC. It's a lovely building, very hospitable. Did you know it even has air conditioning?

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[disintegrator]

Alex? Alex! Finally someone from home. You're here and [uncertainly] younger. Way younger. Alex, we haven't lived in Manhattan for years!

[this is all said in an emotional rush and she finally takes a moment for a breath]

You're not staying at the MAC.

permavid

[kickpushbaby]

[ A scruffy, scrawny street rat, drawn by the siren call of people her own age. SOCIAL ACTIVITEYYYY!!]

At least you know where everything is.

Sup, I'm Jesse Sanchez.

[unetrustworthy]

You come from a world with powers?

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[professorlionface]

Alex Power, is it? Been a while since I heard that name.