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[superieure]

[ The feed opens, the background places this in a cafe, in the Fire Sector. Monet's seated, expression stoic, legs crossed, arms folded, staring at the camera with a critical eye. She's already attempted to leave, and been met by the full force of the barrier, so she is extra Not Amused. Her tone is calm, and imperious. ]

I wish to know how much of what they told us is a lie.

[ Since she couldn't actually rip it out of the kedan telepathically. Damnit. ]

Other than that, I require a guide to this city, someone well-versed in its politics, and history. [ Small pause. ] And a regular shopping companion. You will be well-compensated.

[ She lifts a hand, intending to turn off the camera, before a stray thought makes her mouth thin into a line. ]

Rictor, I can hear you whining. Get over here now.

[ aaaand click. ]

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[cowled]

We're still working out the whole 'lying' thing, as you do. It's tricky, our host is a little uncooperative.

[An apologetic smile, and then he offers a wave.]

As to your second point - I'm sure there are others that will volunteer, but I've been here over a year, so I'd like to think I'm qualified.

[And, conspiratorially, he brings a hand up to his face to hint at a stage whisper,]

And I'm no slouch at shopping, either.

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[superieure]

[Oh, so this infernal backwards not-computer type thing actually works. Monet fiddles with a few of the buttons before she finds the correct one, remaining completely outwardly composed throughout.]

[Once she's worked it out, she reclines, and makes no secret of the fact that she's looking him over. After a few seconds, she nods, curtly.]

[Dryly:] I assume she's usually that charming?

[Another beat. One year isn't boding well for the escape prospect, but she can chew out Rictor or somebody she knows for it. This one seems like a bit of an airhead.]

Well then, it would appear you do qualify, Mr...?

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[cowled]

Believe it or not, I think she's actually mellowed out in the last year.

[His tone is very dry, at that.]

Ah! Wayne. Bruce Wayne. I run Wayne Enterprises in Keeliai. It's lovely to meet you, Miss. I'm afraid I didn't catch your name.

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[alpha_squad_leader]

Uhh...hello, Ms. St. Croix. [Vic recognizes her from the files back home.]

We're still trying to figure out how much of it's a lie. I'm pretty sure you won't find anyone among those of us brought here that are all that well versed in the history or politics of this place but I can try to help provide information on the city.

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[superieure]

Anole.

[A perfunctory nod. Well, she never thought she'd be even remotely pleased to see one of the X-Men, it's her first familiar face other than Rictor.]

What can you confirm as utter nonsense? Speaking the creature's name aloud?

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[alpha_squad_leader]

[There's a quick moment of surprise, Vic not expecting M to actually know him. He smiles slightly though.]

No, that one's real as far as we've been able to tell. Don't speak it or write it.

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[fuckcable]

[And it's the battle of the cafe posts. Ric is currently in one of the ones in the Earth Sector.]

Lose this whole idea you've got where I'm at your beck and call.

[There's not as much malice to it as there should be. He's glad to see her.]

You come here.

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[superieure]

I will when you've got something better to do.

[She's happy to see him, and also kind of ticked because Ric. Monet being Monet, however, the annoyance shows through more easily.]

You're supposed to be with Rahne, idiot. When did you land up here?

[And more importantly, why did nobody notice.]

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[fuckcable]

When I run out of glass to roll in, I'll give you a call.

[Screw you. He always has better things to do. He's on edge now, but that's more comfortable anyway.]

No, I'm supposed to be with Shatterstar and Dazzler, but I've been stuck here for the six days. Where the fuck they been hiding you, anyway?

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[shorttempered]

...How exactly would you be compensating? Earth--or wherever you're from--money doesn't work here.

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[superieure]

You'll be graced with my company, of course.

[mightythinice]

Shopping companion?

Why, you need someone to carry all your bags, lady?

Sounds real fucking hard.

[superieure]

If you're not interested in volunteering, you don't have to. Simple as that.

[She offers a sweet, but cold, smile.]

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[detectus]

Still working on the politics and history.

Shopping, however, has been throughly versed.

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[superieure]

[Monet studies her, and then nods.]

Go on.

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[unetrustworthy]

[The face that greets Monet is young, but unsmiling. She saw no reason not to get straight to the point:]

I have a map.

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[superieure]

Finally.

[She sits up, and smiles.]

May I have a copy?

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[dunhaming]

[ SUPER CASUAL, totally not put off by her tone. ]

I haven't found or heard of anything that's a boldfaced lie, so that either means it's the truth or we just haven't found the lie yet. Cup half empty cup, cup half full...

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[superieure]

[Monet just. Stares.]

You're either terribly optimistic or hopelessly naive.

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[werethatgood]

I'm still figuring out the place, myself, but I'm always up for shopping.

[ Have a friendly wave, M. Cassie... knows of you, sort of? And knows some of your teammates, sort of, from when they showed up to check out the thing with Wanda? ]

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[superieure]

[She nods, doesn't smile or wave.]

I've been given directions for shops. Are there any you've not explored?

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[demon_brat]

And just how much a waste of time would that be, for whoever agreed to be your guide, because you would not believe what they told you because you do not like it?

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[superieure]

Give me the information first, and then I will consider.

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[fuzzyelf]

Ah yes, we can't forget the shopping, can we?

[Kurt smiles and gives a gives a short wave.]

Hello Monet.

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[superieure]

Kurt.

[A nod, and a small smile. A familiar face and one that doesn't inspire immediate vitriol.]

It's been a while.