voice; username: h. wells

[hsalf]

Hello...hm - fellow victims. Not sure what we call ourselves. Teammates? Comrades? ALASTAIR-ains? Considering we've all been ripped from the homes we know, victim perhaps is apt enough until I begin learning names.

[Ok but that's not what this is all about, so moving on:]

I want to pose some questions regarding the powers many people here seem to have. Both of a magic and genetic variety. I'm a physicist who studies the latter back home, from the angle of how environment can effect the spread of genetic mutation that brings people to have special abilities. The phenomenon is a relatively new one back where I came from, so it's still a topic of curiosity for me.

I'm not as well-versed in magical concepts, but from my standpoint they seem to be akin to miracles - powers that warp reality, even in small ways. And not everyone is predisposed to using them. Many of these sorcerers and witches are among the most powerful beings alive.

[He pauses for a moment, the message stopping as he thinks on his idea before continuing to transmit it through the jewel.]

It's nothing you need to get deep about if you don't prefer to - I just want to know what powers you have and what you use them for. Be it back home, or here, since I imagine the use would be far different given our circumstance.

If you're not keen about talking on your abilities, I'm equally curious about the perception of abilities in different world environments. Are they accepted or reviled? Is it everyday or miraculous? Back in my home, most people are still reluctant to believe. Those who do...well, there are both heroes and villains who use abilities for their own means.

[There's another pause, shorter, and then he softly laughs before going on.]

The multiverse is a vast realm of infinite possibilities. I like to learn as many of those possibilities as possible, if people wish to indulge me. Curiosity is a vicious bug.

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voice; username: julius

[viscontree]

You and I are similar in some regards. I am not familiar with the use of magic as well.

The people in my world fight their battles by using technology. It's commonly accepted there and it's what protects us from various threats.

[Wow, this is so vague but it gets the point across. He'll go into detail if it's necessary.]

[hsalf]

Ah, yes, that is very much like my world as well. Technology is ever expanding and more present in the lives of every day people than ever before. It's both a wonder and something of a curse.

[He thinks of home, the advancements and yet the over-simplicity, laughs softly and sighs.]

So your technology is weaponized I assume?

[viscontree]

I agree with you. Technology can be a curse if it's misused, but you're right to assume that. We infuse our technology with something called Oracle Cells.

In a way it makes our weapons more powerful. [They wouldn't be able to fight without it no less.]

[hsalf]

So these cells power the technology, enhancing its capabilities yes? What does it make the weaponry do, compared to if the Oracle Cells weren't presents?

[viscontree]

It gives the weaponry the ability to kill a god. Naturally not everyone can wield something so dangerous. I can show it to you-- a weapon from my world if you'd prefer to see it first hand.

[His weapon isn't exactly a secret. Only rule is that Wells can't touch it.]

[hsalf]

[Okay but what if he wants to touch a weapon that can kill Gods...]

Oh wow, that's...I'm not even sure what to say to that! [It sounds ridiculous, but he believes it.] I wouldn't mind seeing it in action, but uh, I don't know if using it would be smart if not in a situation where you must.

[viscontree]

I'll show it to you in blade mode and keep its other functions disabled.

There's nothing to worry about. [It'll be safe to take out. Julius is trying to sound reassuring in case Wells had doubts.]

[hsalf]

Hrm. If you're certain of that, then I'll trust your judgment. Would you like to do it today or later?

[viscontree]

[>Trusting Julius's judgment for anything.

that's a mistake. Maybe Wells will learn this soon.]

Today is fine. Can you come to the outskirts?

[hsalf]

Give me an hour to finish up and I can meet you then. Sound fine?

[viscontree]

It's fine.

I'll meet you with you in an hour or so. [Yay showing people cool weapons..!]