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[ Here is a blonde teenager, her hair in a loose ponytail, and her blue eyes curious. She's settled a bit, so. Here she is again. ]

Hey, guys!

First, I want to apologize for my previous post. I promise, I've now learned about the use the inboxes, and it won't happen again. Anyway! My name's Cassie, and I have a question. Sadly, it's probably not a very. important. question that might help resolve the situation, here, just something I'm curious about.

I know people here come from different times... I mean, people who know each other and come from the same world. So, that means that some of us come from other people's futures.

If a friend - or enemy, I suppose - comes in, would you want them to tell you what your future holds? What happens to you or your friends?

Or would you rather let it be?

I mean, not like - going to the Emperor to be shown. Just - being told. By friends.

I hope it makes sense?

[ She gives a wave and then ... sits back a bit, the good cheer easing up. ]

Oh, and I've heard about the people who've suddenly gone. I'm sorry to everyone missing people, um. I hope they turn up all right.

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[He chuckles.] Just...be careful around him alright? I don't think he's a real threat at the moment. But you still can't trust him.

Yeah.

But, Teddy... I'm no use to him. And he's got nothing to hold over me - you're already dealing with him as a team, and I know dad knows better. I'm not going to go poking at him or trusting him, not after what he's already done to me, but it's... I'm probably as safe from him as anyone can get.

That's the thing Cassie. I don't think anyone is safe from him. Not if he thinks he has something to gain. I just don't want to see anyone I care about get manipulated by him.

[She takes in a breath to argue, then. Lets it out. Her teeth are still clenched, but she shakes her head. Why is she even trying to? She's not interested in what Loki has to offer.]

I've not tried to talk to him, and I won't. And if he comes to me, I'll be careful.

[He nods, expression softening just slightly.]

Thanks.

...How are you? [He's not sure whether he should ask, but he can't stop himself. Things had gotten intense the last time they spoke and he just wanted to make sure she was okay. More than that...he wanted to see her. Talking over the console just seems so impersonal in these situations.]

Hey, are you busy later? Maybe we can meet somewhere...if you have time.

[And she half-smiles, nodding in return. And then. Actually brightens.]

Hey, why and how wouldn't I have time for you? Of course I want to hang out!

And I'm... doing okay. This place would probably have been kinda bad, if I was on my own. [Because - no offense at all, Teddy, she loves YOU to bits - but skrulls.]

Great. Where do you want to meet? Have you picked a favorite spot yet?

[He would totally understand. Skrulls aren't his favorite people either.] Yeah, I know what you mean. I don't know what I'd do if you and Billy weren't here. [Probably something drastic...like trusting Loki's plan.]

[Teddy. Teddy, no.]

Ummm I haven't done too much exploring, actually. Mostly here in Metal, and a bit in Wood. Did you know they actually live inside trees, there? Or that Fire's said to have fire displays that won't burn you?

Me neither, actually. I mean, I know my way around the Water sector. I've spent some time in Earth. But that's about it. I...did not know that, actually. I wonder how comfortable that is. Do you think they have to co-habitate with the squirrels or something?

[Totally legit question.]

Oh, no, they're like. Proper apartments, not the same as mine, but - comparable? Just inside a very old tree. A big one.

[Because May.]

Uh, anyway. I haven't been to Water, yet, wanna show me around?

That's cool. There are a lot of fountains and stuff in the Water Sector. And my apartment has a pool and a skylight. It's pretty nice.

Yeah, sure! Do you want to come by my place first? Then I can show you the rest of the sector.

Sounds good to me. And not even just because of the pool.

[Teeease.]

Anyway. Should I head over now, or later?

Now is fine. I don't have any jobs set up for today so I'm free.

Oohh you have jobs set up already? Neat!

I'm heading over, then. I'll... probably not get lost.

[That's a joke, obviously, since she can always look over most of the buildings and find her way, if bad came to worse.]

Yeah. This guy from our world, Victor, he offered me a job helping him out. I'm a handyman now. [He grins.]

And I've fixed more things than I've broken so I guess I'm doing pretty well.

Oh, my look at you! I'm so glad, and Vic's pretty neat!

Do you like it? Do you have a lot of work?

Not too much. Just enough to keep busy. It's not as boring as I though it would be either.

... well, no, you're doing something. Of course it's not boring.

[Because what teenager thinks school is doing something? Ever?]

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