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(ง︡'-'︠)ง ([personal profile] controlledvariable) wrote in [community profile] tushanshu2012-09-22 12:16 am

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Good morning Keeliai, how are we all today?

[Steph is sitting at her console, leaning back in her chair with her legs propped up on the desk. She's smiling, and for those that know her, it's the sort of smile that should be extremely concerning. Those that don't know her may also be feeling like they're about to hear something they don't want to.

She is going to be a terrible person today.]


I'm going to preface this message by saying that anyone under the age of 16, or whatever the age of legality is where you're from, should tune out now, please and thank you. I'm not gonna be explicit or anything, but it's probably not going to be appropriate for kids. [she gives a pointed look, yes you, Damian, switch off the computer now.]

I was taking an anthropology class back home, and my professor happens to be here too. [she wrinkles her nose, like yes, I know that's super weird, how do you think I feel?] And he's been giving me assignments and stuff, because apparently being kidnapped by a giant turtle isn't a valid excuse not to keep up with coursework. The topic we'd been studying before I got brought here was human sexuality, and Professor Craig suggested I write a paper on kedan sexuality instead. [Hi Bruce.] Except, uh, after the last couple weeks, I'm not really keen on that idea.

But I have been thinking about all these people with superpowers running around, and like - we've got comics back home, right? But they tend to focus on the whole defeating supervillains and stopping alien invasions side of things, which is great, sure, I love a good action story, but there's something that just never really comes up.

[she looks directly at the camera, the very picture of scientific curiosity] Do they - or, do you, for the superpowered people in the audience - ever use their powers for sex? This isn't a rhetorical question, by the way, if you have used your powers in the bedroom, feel free to share with the class.

And in the interest of not excluding anyone from the conversation, anyone who's just a regular old human, or whathaveyou, you can discuss what sort of powers you'd like to have, and how you'd use them to impress the gender-of-your-preference.

Don't feel like you have to respond directly to me, you're more than welcome to talk amongst yourselves. I figured we could use a little lighthearted chat to take our minds off the situation. Don't you agree?

[She winks, clearly trying not to laugh, and sits back in her chair to wait for responses]
withoutaworld: ('cause I'm a joyful girl)

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[personal profile] withoutaworld 2012-09-22 12:04 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh geez, I hope that's not a rule or anything...
lunargoodness: (what now?)

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[personal profile] lunargoodness 2012-09-22 05:27 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, well it... [Oh Spirits OH SPIRITS THIS IS SO UNCOMFORTABLE.]

I suppose it wouldn't be. Not really, if. Um. If we feel alive, right?
withoutaworld: ('cause I'm a joyful girl)

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[personal profile] withoutaworld 2012-09-24 09:31 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah, that's... that's probably the best way to look at things. Not like being dead is keeping us from getting hurt or dying again or anything else, right? The good things better be on the table too.
lunargoodness: (um.)

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[personal profile] lunargoodness 2012-09-24 08:21 pm (UTC)(link)
I guess so. I mean, I've never really... but if it's good it should be there, I. I guess.
withoutaworld: ('cause I'm a joyful girl)

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[personal profile] withoutaworld 2012-09-25 02:05 pm (UTC)(link)
I haven't... either. I just, y'know. Would like to. At some point... [ Nope this isn't awkward at all. Totally not. ]
lunargoodness: (a little uneasy)

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[personal profile] lunargoodness 2012-09-25 10:39 pm (UTC)(link)
[Oh, not in the slightest.]

I... don't really know how much I'd like to. I mean, maybe, but most of my life was just spent thinking I'd have to, at some point.
withoutaworld: (you know I'll be flying blind)

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[personal profile] withoutaworld 2012-09-26 03:55 am (UTC)(link)
...well that sucks. [ WHAT AM TACT. ] I'm sorry. That's... not the sort of thing anyone should have to do.
lunargoodness: (pic#4805518)

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[personal profile] lunargoodness 2012-09-26 04:29 am (UTC)(link)
Well... I was a princess, before I was brought here. So it was expected of me to produce an heir after I got married. [Which meant sex would have to happen.]
withoutaworld: (I'm no heroine; not last time I checked)

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[personal profile] withoutaworld 2012-09-26 06:13 am (UTC)(link)
[ :\ ] It makes sense, I guess. It still sucks.

...no offense to your home or anything, just. [ Shrug. ] Just because you're a princess doesn't mean you're not a person too. You should still get a choice about that sort of thing.
lunargoodness: (hesitant)

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[personal profile] lunargoodness 2012-09-26 06:53 pm (UTC)(link)
They know I'm a person. [A little bit miffed at that.] It's just... complicated.

[Not really, but Yue is starting to get sick of everybody ragging on her culture.]
withoutaworld: (I'm no heroine; not last time I checked)

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[personal profile] withoutaworld 2012-09-28 07:50 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Wince. ] Sorry. I didn't mean that they didn't know, and I know things are... probably a lot different where you come from, it's just...

Duty really sucks sometimes. That's all.
lunargoodness: (sit down and keep quiet)

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[personal profile] lunargoodness 2012-09-29 07:20 am (UTC)(link)
Maybe, but until something happens, it's what has to be done. [In Yue's case, her 'something' was dying and being brought here.]