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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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[boobwindow]

Got any names?

[viced]

Currently? Well, not really. The police maintain the most wanted list.

We've had some really nasty f-- guys before. One guy dressed in clown makeup, and caused all kinds of fucking trouble. You never know who's going to show up here.

[boobwindow]

The Joker? [ Sounds like him. ]

[viced]

Er, yeah, that was what he called himself.

[boobwindow]

Do you know if they're still here? Guys like Joker aren't good at laying low, but you can never be too sure.

[viced]

He's not. He's been gone for a while. Just never trust that we're safe here. They can always come back.

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[boobwindow]

Speaking of -- I've got a question for you, Mayor Hundred.

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[viced]

[ He's got a bad feeling about this, and yet he can't even encrypt. There's a definite note of something between curiosity and trepidation in his voice. ]

What kind of question?

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[boobwindow]

You do realize your deputy mayor is the Riddler, don't you?

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[viced]

[ HE KNEW IT...]

Edward? Yes, he's, ah, disclosed his past to me. He's also been an excellent member of my administration. This place is a clean slate, and I'm not going to hold anyone back for shit they may have pulled in their own worlds. He took an opportunity to reinvent himself, and hasn't given me any reason to regret it.

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[boobwindow]

[ #DC CR PROBLEMS ]

You wouldn't give a known criminal from your world a job at City Hall just because their rap sheet here might be non-existent, would you?

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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.

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[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.

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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.

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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?

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[viced]

Oh, a while ago. There've been more, obviously, but I don't keep a register of who's arrived from certain worlds. I have a little bit too much on my plate to keep that going. I'm sure you understand.

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[boobwindow]

Would have been nice to see Superman. [ Said more to herself than anyone else. ] But they're happier back home, that's for sure.

Which means there's definitely a back door outta here.

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[viced]

Well, the porter can take you back at any time.

Good fucking luck getting it to, though. I've been here too long to think it's a guarantee.

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[boobwindow]

Can't even get close with super speed. She's paranoid.

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[viced]

You're telling me, and I talk to machines. If I can't get back, it's pretty fucking hopeless.

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[boobwindow]

[ The mayor's a meta? ]

Did the Porter give you that ability?