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[traumatizing]

[fun fact: Terrance Ward is massively uncomfortable with any kind of video chat type thing]

[another fun fact: he's having real issues trying to determine what exactly he believes about where he is and why. so for now he's going with 'this is probably Norman Osborn's fault somehow']

[SIGH] So if this was some kind of elaborate ruse to make me learn my place, I'd probably know it was happening right? It's not like Osborn's exactly great at subtlety.

[he pulls a face at the camera and leans back in his seat] I don't even know who I'm talking to here. It's kind of hard to gauge what to say when I don't know who's listening. Do I introduce myself?

[ :\ ]

I'm Trauma. It's- [...] There's a good chance it won't be terrible to meet you.

Probably.

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[wholenewstory]

[Her smile is warm, and slightly amused.]

Honest. That's - good.

I'm Cass.

[traumatizing]

I try to be. I feel like lying right now would only be a hindrance anyway, if I could think of anything worth lying about.

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[hackingyoursensors]

Uh... that's the spirit?

I'm Dick. Welcome aboard the S.S. Giant Bioluminescent Turtle.

[video]

[traumatizing]

I'm a bastion of optimism.

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[sharpes]

Trauma.

[a beat.]

Is that like, an emo kid thing? Or are you secretly a supervillain and 'trauma' is what you're going to do to like, puppies or something?

[a few minutes later]

[sharpes]

Waitaminute, did you say Osborn?

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[unchimerical]

[ Wow. What a downer. Pot, meet kettle. ]

I have no idea who Osborn is, so I can at least assure you that I'm not part of the ruse.

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[traumatizing]

Or maybe that's just what you want me to think.

[despite the entirely serious look on his face, he is joking]

Anyway-- I know this place is probably exactly what they said it is. It's not like it'd be the weirdest thing to happen to me this year.

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[littlecousin]

Norman Osborn? He's not here. I really doubt he had anything to do with this.

[Nita is peering intently at the screen. She wouldn't necessarily have jumped to that conclusion, except Brandon said something similar when they first talked.

Depending on how up on things Terrence is, he might be able to recognize her as the person who got blown up in Stamford and kicked everything off. She's not blue at the moment, however.]

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[traumatizing]

Yeah, I figured it was probably a bit of a stretch.

[He has some familiarity with the Warriors, having "treated" Robbie. But he'd probably place her name before her face]

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[controlledvariable]

I'm pretty sure Osborn has nothing to do with this, but if he does I'll punch him in the dick for you.

[Not that Steph even goes here. Where "here" is the Marvel U. But she's heard Brandon talking about Osborn and has decided that he definitely deserves to get punched in the dick.

And with that done: introductions!] Hi, Trauma. I'm Steph.

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[traumatizing]

[if he knew how smiling worked he totally would. he's less scowly than a minute ago though]

Thanks. Nice to, uh. Meet you.

[hesmypuddin]

Awful full'a yerself, ain't ya?

[Yep, leave it to Harley to get to the heart of the matter.]

Ya ain't the only snowflake, bucko... certainly ain't the most unique one. But yer one'a many that make one giant snowball on this ole turtle.

[A beat.]

Did ya know this place was a giant turtle? 'cause that's probably my favorite part.

[traumatizing]

[wh-- he's not even sure that made sense]

... Yeah, I heard. It's pretty cool.

[by which he means 'it's freaking awesome,' but if he expressed enthusiasm about anything the universe would implode]

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[redjay]

Trauma. Ouch. The one causing it or suffering it?

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[traumatizing]

... Causing.

Not so much anymore, but it used to be a common problem.

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[tactile_telekinesis]

[Kon is looking bored.]

Trauma, really? That's like the lamest name ever.

[Video]

[traumatizing]

[what. trauma is so not the worst name anyone's ever come up with]

Beats the hell out of 'Eyeliner Boy.'

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[sciencewhizard]

I'm guessing with a name like Trauma, you're not a regular refugee here. I'm Kid Flash.

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[traumatizing]

I'm not one of the locals, if that's what you mean?

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[notahawkingbird]

[ Video response shows Kate sitting, with her arms folded loosely over her chest. She's dressed in civvies and looks about as regular as a person can get. ] It's not Osborne. [ There's no heat behind her words, but the look on her face makes it clear that if it was, she wouldn't be happy.

Her expression softens though. ]

Hey Trauma, name's Kate. And welcome to a place I like to refer to as "Turtle Land". [ she pauses, face tilting to the side as she peers at him consideringly ] Trauma's a code name, right?

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[traumatizing]

Yeah. [...] My name's Terry, I'm just... not used to using it.

[flytoohigh]

I'm pretty sure "Trauma" isn't a name, unless you're some secret agent with a codename. Even then, it's pretty lame.

[traumatizing]

Thanks for your opinion. I'll put it in the feedback box.

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[crotcharrow]

Trauma?

[he raises an eyebrow]

You sound like you're gonna be a buttload of fun.

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[traumatizing]

I'm a blast at karaoke.

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[storm_warning]

[Ororo's heard the name 'Osborn' before and familiarity here breeds the opposite of contempt. There's a brand of camaraderie when someone knows the same things -- though she's not the Osbornian on this turtle. Still, it's a connection work bringing up her video on. She's in a café, fingers toying with a small cakelike treat that crumbles under her touch.]

What is it with people that can reel of ridiculous codenames like that with a straight face? Do you practice in the mirror at night?

[That could be an honest question because, seriously. Codenames: Sensible, but lame.]

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[traumatizing]

I also wash my face with starch every morning.

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[wallcrawler]

Osborn? As in Norman Osborn?

[OH BOY SOMEONE POTENTIALLY FROM HIS WORLD spoiler alert: he's not]