tushanshu | Video; Dated August 19th

[When the video feed starts, there's nothing but the side of a black chair, the man sitting in it was looking away from the monitor in thought. The background was obviously a suite in the Fire Sector, if the elegant design and the lit yellow and red hanging lanterns were anything to go by. As the man looked out the window behind him, he finally spoke.]

If any foreigners have new information regarding those that reside in the palace, I urge you to contact me as soon as possible. It’s become quite apparent that the Emperor is rather selective with whom she shares information with.

[That deep, penetrating voice was one of idle interest, which may have been because he seemed distracted. Finally, the chair turned from whatever had his attention. The man was sitting straight and he gave a guileful look down to the camera, straight at the viewers.]

It has also come to my attention that I am not the only one from my "world" as it were. Some of you may have seen others wearing similar clothing to mine. [Blue eyes with green flecks glanced downward at the Starfleet symbol on his black, long-sleeve shirt.] I’ll spare you the details of my "home". You may call me: Khan. [There was a dark purr of satisfaction on the last word. Having free reign to use his actual name for the first time in over year was incredibly satisfying.]

Many have called for unity amongst us "foreigners" and I am ready to do what must be done so we not only get the answers we want, but also to eliminate this menace we were summoned to fight. My combat and strategic knowledge are available for any effective measures against this essence known as Malicant.

[If he’s fully aware of what saying that name means, the only give away would be his eyes becoming lidded as he raised his eyebrows upon uttering the name.]

There is also the abundance of foreigners with powers and abilities above and beyond the limits of baseline individuals. If a list has been made of these beings and their known capabilities, I request a copy if possible.

[A beat filled with an almost imperceptible squint.]

Thank you for your time, that is all.

[95% Encryption; Pepper Potts]

I believe Stark Industries is the leading force in technological advancement in Keeliai. Ms. Potts, I would like a tour of your facilities and a description for each of the positions you have available; and the ones that are not. I believe you'll find my extensive knowledge of technology to be an asset. Even to the considerable pool of intellect currently in your employ.

[100% Starfleet Encryption; Jim Kirk, Spock.]

Contact me as soon as possible. Whether it is over the network or in person does not matter to me.

[He leaned forward in his chair]

I imagine we both have questions that need answers.

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[ Jack huffed and switched the feed back to video, putting his hands together to create a figure of ice and molded snow. He's been practicing some of these when he's idle, now that he doesn't have to worry about keeping cool, and that's reflected in the extra level of detail of the icy avian that lands on the desk. Wings made of paper-thin layers of ice ruffle irritably, it turns its head to the camera and pecks at the screen, moving around with a smoothness that only living things have. ]

[As it appears on the screen, Khan’s eyes narrowed and immediately his mind began gathering information at a phenomenal speed to explain what was on his screen.]

Mr. Frost, do you have the ability to turn anything else invisible; a device or construct that amplifies or focuses your control of temperature manipulation? Or is this merely a hologram from technology you have managed to acquire from others from an advanced future such as my own?

[A beat.]

Please, don’t tell me this is doctored recording you like to show to others in an attempt to spread your belief in these spirits of yours.

[His tone is dry, piercing, and almost amused. Khan observed the screen, his mind settled on of those answers.]

These consoles are rather primitive and can be programmed to show something like this with ease. If you like, I can compose something of the same nature.

[ After a moment, the icy bird dissolves into speckles of light and flurries and the video feed changes back to text. ]

yes, no, and I'm not a hologram. that's a little too sci-fi for me.
if I could program something like that, I'd make the consoles easier to use.

No, I don't believe you are a hologram. I can teach you how to better use these consoles. They are rather simple.

Earlier you said you blip in person. What exactly do you mean?

i'm good for now thanks.
if you can't see me in video you won't see me in person.
and if you keep thinking I'm hallucinating about being a spirit
then you never will.
them's the breaks!

You're suggestion your physical representation relies upon my thoughts and not yourself?

Surely you understand how that falls in the realm of disbelief for me.

hey I didn't make the rules
but basically yes.

You make it sound as if you had these abilities forced upon you.

[Something he can understand quite well.]

To eliminate the further possibility of misinterpretation, would you be able to replicate this process in person?

maybe. what's in it for me?

Ten juulan if I recall your wager correctly.

ten juulan to do something you couldn't explain, not to be a guinea pig.

No. Not when considering I can neither see you, hear you, and, I am guessing, touch you.

But if you want my word, then you have it. There is little I cannot understand Mr. Frost, so you understand my curiosity.

all right all right.
you are like the opposite of my target group for fun jsyk

[Searching for a translation of the acronym proved useless, and Khan just ignored it.]

I wasn’t aware you had one. When and where would be favorable for you?

doesn't matter to me. city's not so big when you fly.

Another trait I have to take your word on since I cannot see you. Meet me at the center of Keeliai where all the Sectors converge if you have time now.

okay. be there soon.

Video; Dated August 19th

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