001 ☣ voice

[donttouch]

_{( It’s a voice post, scratchy at first as Rogue clears her throat. )}

Ah, hello. Y’all really know how to make a girl feel welcome, don’t you? The view in this place… it’s fantastic. _{( They obviously can’t see the view, but she’s sitting on one of the upper levels in an apartment in the Wood Sector. The view is fantastic. )}

Everyone’s been real helpful, so far, but there’s something I need that I couldn’t ask the tour guides about… not without explaining, at least.

_{( If the video was on, her bright red cheeks would be entirely visible. Which may be the reason it isn’t on, come to think of it. )}

I need some other clothes. Anything long, with sleeves… and gloves. I’d get it myself, but. I can’t. I know there’s a market near here, and if you’re willing I’ll give you my size and…

If you could bring it here, where it’s less crowded, it’d be better. I’ll pay you back, help you out with something if you need it. And I’d be real grateful.

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audio; anonymous location; encrypted 85%

[wilsooon]

Where are you? [DAMSEL IN DISTRESS.]

perma all of that you can't make me use consistent headers

[donttouch]

I'm, well--

_{( Well you sound like a dude and that's kind of worrisome. )}

Do I get t'know who you are, first?

EXCEPT VIDEO NOW HA

[wilsooon]

[Er, right. He's kind of creepy right now isn't he.]

Oliver. [He gives an awkward little wave.] Sorry. Force of habit.

permavideo;

[storm_warning]

[That accent sounds a shade familiar to her, but it's been months since she last heard anything like it and Ororo's not about to put much stock when nostalgia for home changes perception the way money changes hands lately.]

I bought loads of clothes before this stinking rationing started up. There's a bunch I don't wear much. [A shrug.] Maybe some'd fit you. What's your size?

[Because even if it is that voice, well. Home girls ought to stick together, no matter if they've got questionable morals, because she misses being around people she knows that much.]

[donttouch]

<sub>( You're not going to yell at her, are you 'Ro? Because this has already been a pretty crap day without that.

But she recognizes that voice immediately, and switches on the video and presses her face forward earnestly. She's wrapped up in a blanket and only half her face is really visible. )</sub>

Storm! _{( And then just the biggest sigh of relief, she can't even be bothered to ask when she grew her hair out, again. )}

[storm_warning]

[Whoa, that is Rogue and she sounds relieved to see her? That's a shade off the one she remembers. Sure, she started batting for the right team since Weapon X, but they've barely showed on the radar in the same state since.]

Yeah. Hold your horses a second though, 'cause this place is filled with a dozen different interpretations of me. The Storm you know... she royalty or anything? [Because if she is, you? Are about to be seriously disappointed.[

video;

[zerotoawesome]

[Have this handsome mug staring at the screen.]

Wait, did they bring you here naked?

permavoice;

[donttouch]

Didn't anyone ever teach you not to ask dumb questions? Especially to a girl?

_{( Yeah, she mad. And not even commenting on that face she's seen a lot weirder. )}

[zerotoawesome]

Yeah, probably, but I never really paid attention... I had a reason for asking, though.

Not a pervy kind.

[the_other_eight]

[Pepper can't help hiding the smirk that brushes her face.]

I completely understand your problem. If you haven't managed some clothing by now I'd be more then willing to offer some of my own.

[donttouch]

You do? 'Cause it's kinda hard to explain...

_{( She takes a deep breath, then manages to sound a little calmer. )}

Thanks. Miss..?

[the_other_eight]

[Actually, Pepper has no idea what it's like to be a mutant who can kill you by shaking your hand. She just thinks that they took Rogue from an unfortunate timeframe and the poor girl doesn't have anything to wear.]

Potts. I'm Pepper Potts. In the meantime the bed sheets make decent clothing substitutes. Where should I bring this clothing to?

[lostundercover]

I'm not far and I can give you some money if you need it. The people here aren't too happy with us right now, so it might be hard to find a job -- or a store willing to sell you much for its price.

[donttouch]

_{( She lets out a laugh, breathy. )}

Even if that wasn't the case, I wouldn't be able to get out there. It's, ah -- a little hard to explain.

[lostundercover]

Well, it looks like other people have volunteered.

[He offers as a solution. Then, to show there are no hard feelings, he adds:]

Maybe you can borrow a cup of sugar sometime.

video;

[usavatar]

[Since he's responding late in the game:] Have you been taken care of?

permathat;

[donttouch]

_{( Still in that blanket, but by this point waiting for someone to show up, so she nods firmly before-- )}

Mr. President?

permawhat;

[usavatar]

[...............................wat.]

Well. That's a new one.

[Uh.]

No, ma'am. Captain Steve Rogers.

video;

[trainwrecked]

I was gonna ask about size and preference in color, but I'm guessing the problem is getting taken care of.

[BUCKY MAY BE SUPPRESSING LAUGHTER because... President Cap. That ain't getting old anytime soon.]

[donttouch]

You'd be surprised. Y'all seem more eager to ask questions that make this easy. _{( She huffs out a breath, because this has been an exhausting day. )}

But I appreciate the thought.

[trainwrecked]

... right, so should I go lookin' for something suitable, then? And, if so - I would need at least size. Seein' as I can only hear you and I'd hate to bring over something that's too tight.

video

[sophos]

At the risk of repeating it - I hope someone's gotten to help you by now?

[donttouch]

_{( She's on her way there, so she nods and offers a wry smile. )}

I could've done with less of a roundabout, but yeah. I think so.

audio;

[imaginate]

[Damsel in distress seems to be... less in distress now, but-] Is there anything else you might need?

[donttouch]

Apart from a portal home? A bar that won't card.