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[chaoswitch]

[ 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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[chaoswitch]

[ Well in that case we'll get along just fine!

She softens a bit at that. He sounds genuine, not paranoid or cruel like others get. ]

It is a genetic mutation we are born with. I've not heard of people being able to create the mutations in people who are born human...

[merespark]

[ her soft tone makes him lower his voice as well. ]

It's not common knowledge, but it has occurred more than once.

Where I come from... I assume we're no from the same world. There was a group of children who were genetically modified.

[chaoswitch]

[ She looks horrified at that now, a gloved hand over her mouth. ]

Who would do such a thing to anyone... to children?

[merespark]

Scientists, who else?

[chaoswitch]

[ Of course.

The shock fades away to anger now. ]

Were this to occur on my world I would not hesitate to crush such disgusting excuses for human beings.

[merespark]

It's quite alright now, they're mostly done for. The project isn't going on any longer.

I appreciate the thought though. [ a weak smile. ]

[chaoswitch]

[ Hesitation she rarely ever shows but mutants are her soft spot. Along with children. ]

Were you one of these children?

[merespark]

[ not that hard to guess, eh? ]

Haha, I totally gave myself away, didn't I?

It's no longer a secret. Not here.

[chaoswitch]

[ It takes her a minute to reflect on this. ]

Where I come from I care for mutants in any capacity that I can. I intend to do the same with any mutants I might find here.


I would like to extend my aid to you as well.

[merespark]

[ the offer takes him by surprise. they (his group of mutants) never felt like they needed aid, quite the opposite. ]

Ah? That's...

Very nice of you, I suppose. I'll do my best to help you too, of course.

[chaoswitch]

Our kind has to take care of each other.

And thank you for your own offer. It shouldn't take me terribly long to get myself together.

[merespark]

Sounds like things were quite different in your world, haha... [ his mutants? always fighting against each other. ] But yeah, I hope you get used to this place. It's not that bad really.

May I ask what's your name?

[chaoswitch]

[ A small laugh.] I only wish everyone worked the way I talk like they do. Perhaps not at home, but here we can do so. Then it might be nicer.

Wanda Maximoff. You can call me Wanda. And your name?

[merespark]

It's a pleasure, Wanda, I'm Spitfire.

[chaoswitch]

The pleasure is all mine, Spitfire.