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[Alex has decided that until he found a better way to deal with this, he has to use video on this network. Otherwise, no one was going to be able to tell him and the other Alex apart. At least--for now.]

Look, I apologize in advance for the lack of filters on this message. The technology here is a bit more than I'm used to; still trying to get the hang of it.

[If someone wants to teach him, by all means.

Letting out a breath, he works his jaw slightly, again taking time to phrase out his words. Calling people out on the network is always a gamble, and as he hasn't learned how to sort through the system yet, he isn't even sure if these people are here. But hey--it's worth a shot.]

First off--if anyone knows a guy named Eames, Arthur, or a girl named Ariadne [He thinks that was her name] I'd appreciate if you or they got in touch with me. I got some information that might interest them.

[He shifts in his seat, leaning forward slightly.]

I was wondering if there are any sparring groups set up on board already? Working out by myself is fine, but I'd rather have someone to go up against if possible.

[And then the big question; the one that's been bothering him since he arrived here. He hates talking so much as it is (when half the people aren't really going to give a shit, at least), but this one was probably the most important.]

And... does anyone know if there is a secure bunker on board? Like 'survive a nuclear explosion' secure.

[He needed somewhere to practice his powers, damn it, without blowing a hole in the hull.]

So uh..that's it. Thanks, or whatever.

[And he shuts the feed down.]

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Why, exactly, are you going to need to survive a nuclear explosion in space?

No, but if the room can withstand that sort of blast, it should be able to handle me using my power without blowing a hole through the hull.

[Hey, at least he's honest.]

What would you need to be using a power like that for anyway?

[He shoots the guy a look like he's crazy.]

What, do you think this is some sort of pleasure cruise?

[Alex. King of public relations.]

Edited 2012-05-23 00:16 (UTC)

[ uh no alex, you're the crazy one ]

I wasn't expecting it to be a testing site for World War III.

[Oh WWIII. Something he helped avert. He sighs, shaking his head.]

Look--I need to practice my abilities. So that I can, you know, use it to protect people, without putting them in danger.

And that means I need a safe bunker.

[ oh now you're just showing off.

something in his expression quirks. curiosity with maybe a touch of skepticism. ]

You're telling me you're some sort of superhero?

I don't really like being called that. But yeah, I have powers.

I though there was a sort of glamor that came with the term.

I take it that's not really your thing?

I'm not looking for fame or attention.

[He wasn't; he'd spent half his life getting attention for the wrong things. As long as he could make a difference, he didn't care if people noticed. That wasn't the point of the things he did.]

I just help how I can.

[ a reassuring smile. ]

Sounds like the kind of guy I could get behind.

[ oh, you have no idea. ]

What's your name?

[Alex maybe gives him a smile back, and a nod.]

Um...thanks, I guess.

[He appreciates it; he just isn't used to being a leader yet, and unsure if he wants to take that up here.]

Alex Summers--but you can call me Havok.

Alright, Havok.

Do you mind if I ask you something?

Edited 2012-06-08 06:37 (UTC)

No.

Can't promise I'll answer the question, though.

Why do you do it?

Because someone has to.

[And Alex believes in that, more than anything.]

And--

[He looks down for a moment, before returning his eyes to the screen.]

I didn't ask to be born with these powers.

But since I have them, I'm going to make them count.

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