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[starcharter]

[Chekov opens the video feed. He (somehow) looks more his age in a casual outfit than in his command golds.

He gives a small wave to the camera and starts speaking, his heavy Russian accent noticeable in every word.]

Hello, everyone. If we have not met, my name is Pavel Chekov. First, I want to thank everyone who helped me when I arrived. You were all very generous and I appreciate it very much.

[A short pause before he speaks again.]

I was wondering about items people find on the 'mainland.' [He's read network posts, old and new] Are they always personal belongings or are there sometimes generic things from your homeworld? Or perhaps something clearly foreign but not from anyone's world? It is just an odd occurrence that I have noticed.

I should go, but I will make my next entry more interesting. I will also share any information I find from my informal survey.

[Another little wave]

Chekov out.

[To Bruce Wayne and Pepper Potts; super fancily encrypted to 100%]

Hello, Mr. Wayne and Miss Potts. I was directed to contact you two about a possible job in one of your companies. I specialize in stellar cartography, but I am also very good with computers and mechanics. I unfortunately do not have my records or documents from home, but I would be willing to undergo tests, if you would like. If it helps, Kyle Rayner directed me to you, Mr. Wayne, and Korra directed me to you, Miss Potts.

I thank you for your time and consideration, and I hope I did not assume too much by contacting you.

[He pauses, as if going through a mental list of possible things to add. He apparently comes up with nothing so he just smiles one more time and signs off.]

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[parallels]

So what's your hypothesis?

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[starcharter]

I don't have one yet. It's just something I found strange. The Emperor bringing us here makes sense, but who is bringing the things from home here? It could be her or perhaps random anomalies in space-time. Or maybe something else entirely.

[If he sounds ridiculously fascinated, that's because he is.]

[parallels]

Maybe it's her taking pity on us.

I found a few bits of clothing, my clothing, and some books.

[video | sure he'll piggyback off that encryption like a clueless rube]

[cowled]

[A cheery wave.]

I'm afraid my technology and information branch is considerably smaller than what you'd find with Stark Industries, but if Ms. Potts can't find a place for you I'm certain I could find some specialization that might suit. Kyle's word carries quite a bit of weight with me. And it's very nice to meet you, Pavel. Zdrastvuitye!

[It's mangled just enough that the auto-translate doesn't work, but it sounds like a cluelessly passable version of a formal hello between strangers.]

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[starcharter]

Thank you for your consideration, Mr. Wayne. I will speak with Miss Potts first, then. [From his expression, it's clear Chekov wasn't expecting such a favorable answer, even if it's not a formal job offer.]

[He grins sincerely when Bruce tries to speak Russian. He'd been made fun of for his accent and his slip-ups when he was learning English, so Chekov is generous whenever he hears anyone attempt to speak Russian.]

It is a pleasure to meet you too, Mr. Wayne. [Of course, he pronounces it perfectly, so it autotranslates. But his accent had changed slightly. (Apparently, his accent becomes less severe when he's speaking in Russian.)] May I ask how you came to know Russian?

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[cowled]

[y so cute, Chekov.]

I'm a businessman by trade. It pays to know little things in other languages, as a simple formality. I have a translator most of the time, but knowing how to say 'hello' - badly, admittedly - often goes a long way for forging business relations.

[THE MOST CHARMING FUCKIN' SMILE OVER HERE he could give Kirk a run for his money oops.]

[backinakidflash]

Hey there, Pavel. Can I call you that? I know you said Chekov out, but Chekov'd be so unfriendly. My name's Bart Allen - just Bart works. Anyway. The stuff that I found seem to be a little of both - some of it was mine, some of it wasn't but was pretty obviously meant for me.

[And some of it wasn't his at all, but he knew who it belonged to.]

Why do you need to know?

[starcharter]

It's nice to meet you, Bart. And you are welcome to call me Pavel. I'm just used to being called by my last name.

[Chekov nods and writes something, presumably in a notebook off-screen. Although this is all recorded and archived, he isn't at his console all the time.]

Ah! You see, when I was reviewing the network, I noticed a few very odd things. I decided to start with something tied to our current situation, that is, the arrival of people and things here. [His explanation picks up steam.] Now, the laws of physics here do not seem to reflect the laws back home consistently at all! I thought that by investigating the appearance of personal items on these 'mainlands,' I might understand more about the forces and physical laws of this world. We could also possibly use this force to get items from our homeworlds, such as supplies and equipment.

[backinakidflash]

What is this obsession everyone has with the laws of physics? They're not always accurate.

I dunno if anyone's actually been there when the people or stuff turn up. And you're gonna have trouble getting people to cough stuff up for testing. It all seems like personal stuff.

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[imaginate]

A mix; most of the stuff is mine.

[Small wave.]

How're you doing?

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[starcharter]

[He scribbles something in a notebook off-screen.]

The things that were not yours, did they belong to anyone else here?

[He smiles]

Doing great! I am just happy to find things to do.

[She'll use the same encryption]

[the_other_eight]

It's a pleasure Mr Chekov.

[Stellar cartography might be useful in pinpointing where they are, but there are other things that he could do too. He'd be an asset, that's for sure.]

If you stop by tomorrow I can slot some time to test out your skills.

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[starcharter]

[He brightens considerably.]

You would? Thank you! I- I can come by whenever you want.

[He clearly wasn't expecting success. He assumed finding a job was much harder than this.]

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[depicted]

I found Spam once. Which, well, it could've been intended for another but I can't really imagine Spam being a deeply personal matter for anyone, unless it's a—infinitely justified—personal hatred.

[A hatred that he has. A deep hatred.

The Spam was for him.]

Pleasure to meet you, Pavel. The name's Dorian Gray.

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[starcharter]

Very nice to meet you too, Mr. Gray.

[He frowns, not entirely following. The 23rd century has evolved beyond Spam]

I... do not know what Spam is, exactly.

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[unetrustworthy]

From what I've seen so far...it can be both, but it's usually the first one. Something that has meaning for at least one particular person here.

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[starcharter]

Do the same people always get something from home?

[From what he can tell on the network, it's random. But it can't hurt to double-check.]

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[demon_brat]

After three 'landfalls,' I can assure you that it can be both. Some items are plainly generic - including weapons munitions and food - and some can be somebody's belongings, from 'identifiable' to 'intensely personal.'

What are you considering?

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[starcharter]

[Scribbles a few more notes.]

I have a few theories, but I need more information. If I can find some kind of correlation, perhaps I can figure out what is causing it to happen. It's highly likely that it is done purposefully-- statistically speaking, people finding so many things so specific to their homes or themselves is unlikely to be completely random.

[Some people might talk down to Damian. But Chekov was one of those kids who hated it, especially since he was usually smarter than the adults talking down to him.]

[manofiron]

Can't get more personal than what I found.

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[starcharter]

[Not sure if he should ask more or if it's actually a lead-in...

Eh, he'll ask. The worst that could happen is that the man could say "mind your own business."]

What was it?

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[everylittlegirl]

I found something that was general to someone's world.. [She seems unconvinced even as she says it, clearly thinking.] Actually, I mean, okay, it might have been specific, but I don't think it was.

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[starcharter]

Do you know what it was? Ah, like food or clothing or equipment?

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[fuzzyelf]

[Hello, can you please talk for hours because your voice (though higher and softer) reminds him of Piotr. Kurt smiles a little and gives his own wave.]

Nice to meet you Pavel, I'm Kurt. [Russian meet German, his own accent is hanging onto a lot of his words.]

I've wondered the same thing. I think it's pretty safe to say it's both. I found an item that belonged to me and someone else found another item that was mine.

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[starcharter]

[If you get him started on something, he will. Seriously.]

It's very nice to meet you Kurt. [He places the accent quickly, but doesn't comment. Yet.]

I have heard similar things from the others. Were the two objects related?