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[The device crackles on, and a young blond with a scar running down one side of his forehead comes into view. He might look like someone already here--one Alex Summers. But this? Isn't the one already existing.

This one? Looks more than a bit annoyed, but he’s attempting to control it. The muscles in his jaw flex as he presses his lips into a thin line. Once or twice he nearly talks, but stops himself, as if he’s rethinking what he was about to say.

Alex knows the consequences of flying off the handle. It’s happened before; it’s gotten others hurt.

He’ll keep this short, and to the point. Because that’s what he does.]

Look, I don’t know if Genero is running this show or not; I don’t care. I’m tired of the bullshit, and I just want answers.

[He holds up a black mask.]

And this? I’m not wearing this again.

[He tosses it down, then leans forward slightly. There are more troubling things to deal with, than a damn mask. Like after a quick survey of the room, he didn't see Sean, Teddy--any of the others. Maybe he missed them, but he has a sneaking suspicion he didn't.]

I want to know where the others are, and I want them awake.

We’ve been dreaming long enough.

[And as he reaches out for the device, he mutters under his breath, softly]

This is bullshit.

[The feed ends.]

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[ Eyeroll. ] I was just asking, don't be a bitch about it.

If that's the case, I'm pretty sure you're the only one. No one else has come in talking about masks and dream worlds.

[Alex gives him a 'really' look, and snorts.]

Do you normally like pissing off people who you know nothing about, douchebag?

[Oh his favorite word he learns from the future.]

And yeah, I've figured that out now, thanks for stating the obvious.

[ Eyebrows raised because oh look who has claws. ] Only the ones that are moody and sarcastic. You're special.

[ Lovely application, Alex, the judges give it a 9. Justin gives a short laugh. ]

Oh, I'm sorry, I assumed since you were going on about people who don't exist here that you were completely clueless, my bad, apparently you just have attitude issues.

A stupid blond kid thinks I'm special. Call the fucking papers.

[That's Alex. Always the sweetheart.]

Yeah I get told that a lot.

You got a name, or should I just continue to call you douchebag.

Hello Pot, I'm Kettle, nice to meet you. Not that special yet, but you're getting there. I've got faith.

[ He's precious, really. And despite the fact he's being a catty little twat right now, Justin's actually smirking a bit. ]

Not surprised. And it's Justin Taylor. So, do I stick to Sourpuss or do I get a name for you?

Just call me Havok.

[Probably be easier if he went by the code name, giving up his name for the other Alex to have.]

[ Another brow raise ]

That's a very specific kind of name. Is there a reason for it or was your mother just really progressive?

It's a code name.

And it's what I cause.

...So you're like a secret agent or something?

Yeah, something like that.

[Even though they don't work for the government, anymore.]

Fancy. So how do you go about causing said havoc?

[He raises his hand, and a blast of plasma encircles his wrist and fist.]

Through this.

[ On moment while his eyes go all wide. ]

Holy shit, you're like some kinda super hero.

Yeah I am.

[That might get a small, real smile from Alex, then.]

Can I have your autograph? [ Seriously, that shit might be valuable one day. ]

...you know the last person who asked me that was a damn alien.

[ He smirks ] I promise I'm not an alien. Do I still get one?

...sure?

[Alex looks at the kid like he's a bit crazy.]

It's whatever, man.

Sweet. [ Look, man, it's important, okay. If you become superman someday he wants to ebay that shit. ]

So what does your awesome pink energy aura thing do? Just look cool?

[That's a harder question, isn't it? First answer--it kills people, hurts people.

But Alex is trying to get over that. Focus on the positive. So--]

I use it to defend others. To fight bad guys.

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