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[boobwindow]

[ The ID on the Network appears as Power Girl.

As the audio begins, anyone with a good ear or paying close attention will notice there isn’t complete radio silence between the time the feed turns on and when a woman begins speaking. There’s a passing wind that lightly filters in through the speaker – and are those wings flapping in the distance? ]

Okay, I get it; Lachesis does not appreciate a hands on approach. Does she really call herself that? I guess she doesn’t get memos, but I thought I washed my hands of this alternate universe mess a while ago and I’m seriously not interested in being apart of it.

The City... that’s original. [ A light scoff. ] Should have stuck with New York.

If anyone from the JSA or the League is—oh. One second. [ The audio cuts for about five minutes before it’s switched back on and Peej sighs. ] That was a close call.

Sorry, as I was saying: All-stars or JSA, Leaguers, Titans, heck even Legionnaires ... this is Power Girl. I think I’ve gotten the gist of the situation, but if there’s anything else I need to be briefed on get in contact with me ASAP.

[ Not that her voice will betray how she really feels, but she really hopes she’s not stuck in another alternate universe by herself again. ]

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[not_really_charlie]

I'm just figuring out whether I should try recruiting you after all. [Though, really, unless you can get through the puzzles and traps she's placed online...]

[enigmaestro]

What have the more criminal Gothamites done to irritate Batman? Well, killing people for starters... He seems to dislike that.

Guess what imPorts have done. Guess what heroes have done -- need you a hint? [A beat.] Is this necessarily the core value violated? Unlikely. But it's the propaganda they're using, so it is what we deal with.

[boobwindow]

[ Oh, boy. She takes a deep breath. ]

And how does the public feel about Vulcanus?

[enigmaestro]

Mixed reactions. Regionally inclined, it would seem.

[boobwindow]

I guess I'll take mixed over in favor.

Have any of the imPorts attempted talks with them?

[ Maybe they can smooth things over diplomatically. ]

[waiting]

She doesn't seem to care about putting us in places we might get killed. S'all I meant.

action!

[amiga]

On occasion, we've been sent to other universes as well, and as a general rule they're usually much worse than this one. [Helena lets out a long suffering sigh.] We're talking dystopian, torture-fueled nightmare worlds.

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[viced]

You're right, I wouldn't, but I also would know who they are and what their past is. I've [ read ] heard about a lot of what he did in the past, however, I've also had personal experience with him here. That experience means more than someone else's word.

This wasn't a situation where I just gave some random fuck the position of deputy mayor, this is someone who I've worked with for a long time before I gave him the position.

[enigmaestro]

I'm most involved with the local political sphere -- though I've heard of cases where individuals or groups involve themselves with heroics and public opinion.

Thinking of involving yourself?

[boobwindow]

I'll need to go over all the information available on them, but if they're stirring up trouble for the imPort populace I'll gladly help others dismantle them.

[boobwindow]

How often does she sent people out? And where to?

private

[boobwindow]

Don't get me wrong: I believe in second chances. I believe people can turn their lives around for the better if they really want it.

All I'm saying is be careful, Mayor Hundred. [ She means it. ] I'm hoping he's not playing you and others like the harp. He's got the brains for it, as much as I hate to admit it.

action!

[boobwindow]

[ She should have known. Her brow knits together in deep thought. ]

To do what? Her "dirty work" as someone's said earlier?

[withamask]

Sure. If you'd like to talk, you can always contact me through the Network.

[boobwindow]

Well, at least everyone's been friendly so far.

[withamask]

I wouldn't say everyone. You've already met our Deputy Mayor, I see.

[boobwindow]

He giving you a rough time?

[withamask]

Other than regaling all of us with his charming personality? No. [ Not yet, she thinks is the more accurate answer. ]

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[viced]

You know, as much as I would prefer to differentiate myself from my peers in the realm of politics, I'm pretty crafty when it comes to that shit.

Believe me, I know when I'm being manipulated, and he isn't doing that. [ At least only as much as mitch tries to manipulate him. ] Hopefully, with time, you'll be able to trust my judgement.

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[boobwindow]

[ She has her own reservations she is sticking to for a while. ]

Let's hope so, Mayor Hundred. [ At least Luthor's not the president here?? ]

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[viced]

I'd -- ah -- like to think so. If you're from the same world as Edward, I'm sure you've got a lot of stories.

A lot of the people from your world I've spoken with have been good allies when needed.

[boobwindow]

This is why I don't drop by Gotham if I can. [ Oh. ] No offense.

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[boobwindow]

I'm ninety-nine percent certain, anyway. Multiverse shenanigans: they're a pain in the butt.

Who else has been here?

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[viced]

A lot. Ah, I've met a few people, one guy who went by Batman, and then there was that Superman guy, he seemed to have a good head on his shoulders.

[ Internally. Fucking. Screaming. ]

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[boobwindow]

Big Blue and Bats were here? [ She sounds disappointed, even if she knows they're much needed back home. ]

How long ago was this?