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[ The video feed opens on a young woman sitting on the edge of the fountain. She looks very firm and hard set as she addresses the camera. ]

I don’t know what is going on here, but if this is a kidnapping attempt someone has made a grave mistake. I won’t be coming easily and trust me, you’ll wish I was easy on you when I’m done with you.

[ A look around at the buildings and… sigh. ]

I’m also open to the possibility that something else is at work here. Regardless of what it is, I refuse to be limited by it. It would be nice to get some information, though. This looks like some sort of odd city, none like I’ve ever seen. If this is so then I understand it may not be simple to leave this place, but if there’s a way in there has to be a way out, correct?

[ Looking back at the camera now, a tad more relaxed. ]

My name is Wanda Maximoff, also known as the Scarlet Witch. If you are listening to this and you are an ally, find me and we will work something out. If you are a stranger, I ask for any assistance you can grant me. In time I hope to be able to repay the favor.

Thank you. [ Feed ends. ]

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Oh. [And some of that bounce dies out of him. It was weird not being recognised by the person he had sought and fought for. And even been hugged by.]

Okay.

[Where was he going to go with this? It wasn't going to be a family reunion.]

I guess we're from different worlds. It's happening a lot here...do you have any family at all?

[ Oh.... now she feels kind of guilty. ]

I have my father, Magneto. And my brother and sister, Pietro and Lorna.

[ A pause.... ]

There's a place... where I have a child?

[Okay, it was a relief that some of it was the same. Otherwise there would have been a lot more awkward conversations to have.]

Would it weird you out of I told you I had a twin?

[ Blink.

Blinkblinkblink.

She not only has a child. But she has two of them? ]

I... I suppose you would get that from me...

Yeah, twins run in the family right?

[He takes a deep breath.]

I can avoid calling you mom if you like? I mean I don't need to and if it's going to be weird..I don't want it to be weird.

No.

[ Sigh. ]

There is no need. It is... strange. Something I'll need to come to terms with. However if you're a child of mine, in any world, then I will not abandon you.

[ A pause. ]

Did you and your brother inherit anything else from me? [ Like mutant genetics... she knows it's mostly in the men but. She can hope? ]

[There is a lot of relief and warmth in Billy's eyes. This is what he had wanted - to be acknowledged and to have a chance. She might be otherworld!mom but she was still mom.]

Great thanks! I promise I am not totally insane or anything.

Tommy got Uncle Pietro's powers and I got yours. They are really similar anyway.

...unless your powers are completely different in your world.

[ Wanda's never abandoned anyone. At least anyone who didn't deserve it... And this kid doesn't deserve to be abandoned.

She holds up a hand to show the usual red energy of her hex bolts. ]

My mutant ability is to affect probability with my hexes.

If your brother has Pietro's abilities then he must be a speedster. [ Ugh... that's a headache. ]

[Billy's eyes glow blue in response. But this wasn't good not one bit. She was him, not knowing what she is capable of and he's seen how they are both treated. And he can't talk to the Avengers about it because they will lock them both up.]

I uh yeah, that covers mine too. [But he isn't look straight down the video. It's better to lie right?]

Yeah Tommy is, and he talks nearly as fast as he moves sometimes.

[ She nods her head in sympathy. ]

That's a speedster for you.

... Is your brother here?

No....he didn't arrive with me. [And Billy doesn't like it. He doesn't like being unsure of where he is.]

No just Teddy and Kate. Don't worry they aren't relatives.

[Well Teddy wasn't quite yet but he would be someday.]

--You okay, Billy?

I uh, yeah fine. [Billy's voice is a little more high pitched than normal.]

I just...she doesn't know anything.

Yeah, I expected as much. She's not from our world, I think. Or not from our point in time. She might not even remember being an Avenger.

What're planning on doing now that she's here?

I dunno. [Billy is honest and a little worried.]

I guess I'll see how things go and hope neither of us do something stupid. [Like wish for the wrong thing.

Speaking as someone who never got to know his parents?

Even if she doesn't necessarily remember who you are, I think if you take it day by day...and if this city doesn't get in your way, thing will most likely work out for the best. Family is family.

Edited 2012-07-29 09:21 (UTC)

Thanks. [Billy looks grateful, besides it's super cool getting advice from someone who understands.]

I like that about this place... I can talk to people and get to know them without a whole lot of crazy getting in the way and changing everything.

Yeah. Our world's kind of topsy turvy like that, isn't it?

[ A beat. ]

Hey, if you think about it...that's so much less emotional baggage you'll have to deal with.

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