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[dunhaming]

[ The feed pops on to show a redhead with a smile on her face as if she's not really sure why she's playing along with people on drugs or something, but is doing it anyway. Sort of amused and wtf at the same time. ]

This is really cute. Sort of like giant Disney World. [ Her smile widens a bit like she's enjoying her own joke. ]

So. The "in between of life, dreaming, and death," is it? Really hope I'm in the life part, death isn't really my thing and I was in the middle of doing something so I hope I'm not dreaming. Do we get a ticket or something here? "Welcome to the In Between, guest number seventy-five! You're part of the Alive Group, have a great stay." [ Clearly joking; funny voice, air quotes, and all. And a tiny bit of an eye roll. She obviously thinks this is ridiculous. ]

I'm Fringe Agent Olivia Dunham so I'm not completely... unfamiliar with this sort of thing. If you don't have Fringe Division here, or don't know you do, we deal with events which are out of the ordinary. I'd say this counts. Of course I don't have a solution for this particular problem, but at least I'm not going to fly into hysterics. [ Actually, the thought of her in hysterics is funny. Olivia gives a small snort of laughter and seems to be about to end her feed when a thought comes up and she visibly straightens and lights up with the question. ]

If this is an alternate universe, do you have coffee? I'll drink almost anything, but I have a Starbucks rewards card.

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^ all of that.

[imaginate]

Hey, not your fault. It's this place, people come and go.

[A sympathetic smile.]

Most people tend to talk about whatever they want quite freely. Fringe events aren't as classified as they are in our worlds. Scroll on the network, you'll see what I mean.

[He's backing off, a little, giving her space to ask him anything she wants. Even on an encrypted feed, this must look like she's being cornered by someone who knows all this already.]

[dunhaming]

[ She actually does look around on the network some before replying, so it's a bit before she pops up again. Definitely looks less annoyed, shrugs her shoulders, and gives a sort of "what are you gonna do?" look. ]

Well, I guess that makes it easier. But you know, I never did catch your name.

[ Eyebrow raise. Yeah, she's over it (though she'll probably complain to Lincoln a bit later) and back to usual sassy. ]

[imaginate]

[He waits, and when she looks back, he grins.]

Kyle Rayner, Green Lantern Corps. [So not a civilian, Olivia.] Nice to meet you, Agent Dunham. What should I call you?

[dunhaming]

[ Oh what a fancy title. She raises her eyebrows in mockery of being impressed. Also, they were green over there. She forgot that. ]

I think red would be a good color to try if you ever get bored of green, Kyle. [ Oh gosh she's so funny with her references to the differences between the two universes. Also, going straight to casual names. If he minds... well too bad. ] Olivia works just fine. Unless you're causing me trouble, that is?

[imaginate]

[Shut up, he's so cool okay. But he just offers her a boyish grin. He prefers being addressed by his first name, anyway.]

Don't tell the boss, but red is actually my favourite colour. Green's just for the company.

[Then, a chuckle.]

If I'm causing you trouble, might I suggest "shoo?". It works better than "stop it, Kyle" or "shut up Kyle".

[dunhaming]

[ She gives a grin, and the edge of a laugh. ]

Your secret is safe with me until I need to blackmail you.

And seriously, "shoo?" What are you, some sort of stray animal?

[imaginate]

[HAND ON HIS HEART oh no whatever shall he do!!]

[And speaking of stray animals-]

My brother does complain about the stuff I bring home.

[And the people, that he keeps safe, and looks after when they have nothing else. That much, his family will always love him for, because he took them in, too.]

[dunhaming]

[ Okay, this dude is pretty okay. ]

So you're like a cat.

[ You know, "look what the cat dragged in." ]

[imaginate]

Oh please. I am far less judgemental than a cat.

[dunhaming]

Aww, I like cats alright.

[ Clasps her hands together and puts on an amused patient face. ]

What would you describe yourself as, then.

[imaginate]

[He makes a show of thinking about it.]

A bear. Definitely a bear.

[dunhaming]

[ Eyeroll. ]

A bear? Really? You can't just jump straight to bear status.

[ She shifts and resettles. ]

What kind of bear?

[imaginate]

[He opens his mouth, raises his index finger. Wait for it, Liv. Wait for the incredibly intelligent and witty statement that's coming.]

I didn't actually think that far.

[dunhaming]

[ OMG you are such a genius, Kyle. She's throws her hands up in the air and shakes her head, mock sadness and disappointment. ]

Bear status denied.

[imaginate]

[Kyle engages Puppy Dog Eyes.]

[dunhaming]

[ Don't even try, mister. She deals with this from Lincoln daily and has built up a great immunity. In return he gets a look of mock pity. ]

I'm sorry, there's nothing I can do.

[imaginate]

[NO EXCUSE YOU THIS LOOK WORKS ON GUY GODDAMN GARDNER. Kyle just sort of falls off his chair and holds up a hand, waving at the screen.]

Oh no! Whatever shall I do! She is immune to my secret weapon!

[And then he looks back at the screen, grinning wickedly.]

I will break out the adorable hat collection.

[dunhaming]

[ BLAME LINCOLN OKAY? And at the mention of the hat collection she gets visibly interested. Leans forward, gets a sort of "oh I really want to see this" distracted smile on her face. ]

Yeah? Let's see it.

[imaginate]

[Ta-dah! Kyle is now wearing a construct beanie hat, looking very pleased with himself.]

Exhibit 1!

[Then he cycles through a few more: a cowboy hat, a top hat, and then a floppy sun hat. All of them look ridiculous. He doesn't seem to care.]

[dunhaming]

[ By the end she is actually laughing. This is too funny. ]

Okay, okay. I concede the status of "baby polar bear" to you.

[imaginate]

Baby? [He makes a face, but-] Fine, still a bear. I win.

[He spins around in his chair idly, before he picks up a map and sticks it to the side of the screen.]

Anyway, you're going to need this. I made one for Astrid: these buildings with crosses on them are places that have coffee.

[dunhaming]

[ Man, forget bears, you're talking about coffee now. She clasps a hand over her heart with longing in her eyes and voice. Give her that coffee map, brosif. ]

That's the best news I've seen all day, Kyle.

[ Well, best news besides Lincoln. ]

[imaginate]

[He smiles, and forwards it as an attachment to his message.]

Get settled in, and we can catch up. I've filled in Captain Lee about a lot of stuff, but it couldn't hurt to have a second opinion.

[dunhaming]

[ She receives it, gives it a look over, and gives him a smile of genuine appreciation. ]

Thanks.

Also, you talked about knowing Olivia in the past tense but Astrid in the present tense?

[ She hasn't been filled in yet about people leaving. ]

[imaginate]

Oh, uhm. [How does he talk about clones.] That's better discussed in person.

[Something about his tone suggests a very serious topic.]