text; daemon: shebad

[shadowblends]

[None of this is familiar to Kurt.

The last thing he remembers was a misstep in the Danger Room, falling toward (possible) certain doom and then a portal. Waking in an ocean wasn't something he'd planned for, gaining this strange thing called a 'daemon' isn't either, but most of all: he's certainly going to do everything in his power to avoid all this rain.

Seeking shelter wherever possible? There won't be any hesitation on this guy's end.]

so, is this downpour normal here?
i've been to places where it rains a lot, but honestly, this almost seems a little ridiculous.

[Guess he's never been to Washington.]

oh, and if anyone could give me more detailed information about this place, i'd greatly appreciate it. the map's helpful, yet ... [It's not a complaint, honestly!]

this is just definitely not new york
nor any place that i'm familiar with
which prompts me to ask: if i were to say 'mutant,' what is the first thing that would come to mind for you?

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text; daemon: hunterd

[bratpack]

idk man, some kinda freaky ass baby with like tentacles and three eyes, and maybe some kinda radioactive glow
the usual
why, did you find one??

also this is so not new york
they call it xistentia which personally i think is a stupid ass name, but hey i'm not complaining
do you need help bc i can totally come and meet you and show you where everything is

oh no i'm dying already ;dfaskjl

[shadowblends]

that's
an interesting image, to say the least.
no, i've never seen a 'mutant' of that sort. [Thankfully is what's left unsaid.]

xistentia, huh? don't think it's the weirdest name i've heard.
i wouldn't be opposed to help, but i'll warn you now: i'm not your average looking person, so don't be surprised when you see me.

video; daemon: quothed

[deathkid]

[ as a washingtonian, i have to point out that only half the state is rainy on a regular basis lmfao


text. a demigod's bane. the letters swirl a little for nico before he can read them properly and then because he's not afraid of showing his face ( and it's easier than typing with dyslexia ), nico turns on the video feed for his response. everything about him is dark. from his black hair ( styled in an undercut ) and black eyes to his black clothes. his skin, however, is exceptionally pale and there are perpetual, permanent dark circles under his eyes. features he's had thanks to the life he's led. ]

It's not normally this rainy. It might have something to do with D.E.S.T.I.N.Y, but I'm not positive. Just... you should know that if you get wet, you might end up sharing memories with someone who touches you.

[ his lips twist in a frown and he shrugs. ]

You're a very long way from New York, much less America. And I don't know anything about mutants other than stuff I've read in comic books.

text; daemon: ariond

[unconquerable]

That is not a common word in my world. Why do you inquire?

still text ftm

[shadowblends]

[okay, this is very true. i was looking it up earlier and it told me washington wasn't the rainiest place anymore and i just whaaat


Had this been a place he was familiar with, little Blue might've been less nervous about showing his face on the network, but everything and everyone are entirely new to him. The male that pops up on the screen appears human enough; his dark eyes are ringed with circles and the all black ensemble is peculiar, although not enough to scream 'metahuman' of any kind.

A niggling voice at the back of his mind tells him to stop being so paranoid. For the moment, though, he ignores it.]

good thing i'm doing everything within my power to keep dry, then.
i'd rather not have anyone be saddled with my memories

[They aren't the most pleasant things to share.]

comic book 'mutants' and my type of 'mutant' may not be the same thing
or for a weird twist on things
they're exactly the same! [Please, ignore this dweeb, Nico.]

ah mah gawd DIANA

[shadowblends]

where i'm from, people like me are referred to as 'mutants.'
i was curious if the same thing applied here or not.

xist just needed her youthful exuberance

[unconquerable]

It seems there are many different types of people here. I have never before heard of mutants or vampires.

Do you have gods in your world?

*everywhere* needs her tbh

[shadowblends]

neither had i.

actual gods? i'm not sure.
i knew a mutant who claimed to be a god, though.

video forever on this end

[deathkid]

[ something akin to the ghost of a smirk quirks at the corner of nico's lips as he raises a brow. more text. okay, so maybe this guy has something to hide. nico's never been the type to pry too deep, so after a few seconds of his eyes going crossed to read the reply, he bites his lip and nods. ]

Yeah, it happened to me once already. Not my finest moment. [ he blows out a puff of air that ruffles the bangs of his undercut. ] So keeping dry is probably for the best. Some of my memories are... pretty dark.

[ but that's neither here nor there, so nico waves it off with a gesture of his hand. ]

But mutants- I mean, they might be? They're kinda like superheroes sometimes. I guess in an alternate universe, they could be like demigods are in my world.

this is true

[unconquerable]

They exist in my world, and not just people pretending to be gods.

Are mutants different from man?

text; un: knightd

[verumdicit]

Too much of this rain is troublesome for some of the plants.

[ He's worried don't judge him ]

text --> private video; (or as 'private' as this nerd can manage atm)

[shadowblends]

[Frankly, the only thing Kurt has to hide is his appearance and with his current state, it's not like he can't use video. He's decently hidden in his getup, so for Nico's sake, it's safe to assume that he should probably be using video.

Once the device has been switched over, a pair of twinkling ruby-red irises peek out from beneath a too large hood, briefly narrowing then dilating, like they need to adjust to the new feed. So far, this guy's been pretty straightforward with him; the mentioning of the not-so-great memories are what finally makes him loosen the scarf he'd been holding around his nose and mouth.

He allows the fabric to hang about his neck, camera pulling back to reveal the elaborately scarred blue face.]

Superheroes? [he queries, curiosity blatant in those iridescent eyes.] I'm training to become something like that. Sort of. [Except, he's more interested in what Nico mentioned before.] What is a 'demigod' in your world?

[shadowblends]

really? [Well, color him surprised.]

we're considered the next step in human evolution.

[shadowblends]

you make a good point!
some of them might end up being over-watered and they could die.

[Hey, plants are important to him, too! No judging on this end.]

private forevs;

[deathkid]

[ well, the guy isn't exactly what nico was expecting, but these days, he's not even sure if he should expect anything particular at all. he's seen and experienced so much between events in his world and the wide variety of people in eudio that kurt's features don't startle him or make him shy away. instead, he merely blinks, more curious than anything else. ]

I can see why you were doing the text thing. Sorry to make you switch; I've got bad dyslexia.

It's a demigod thing. I'm a demigod. Half-human, half god. In my world, mortals don't notice us, but I've known demigods that are kind of like superheroes. [ jason and percy come to mind; jason's practically a blond superman anyway ] You know. Superman, Batman. Unless they don't have those in your world. We train too, to control our powers and protect ourselves and mortals from monsters or evil gods.

[shadowblends]

[In response to Nico's apology, Kurt shakes his head, maybe somewhat too vigorously. He ends up having to lift one of his tri-fingered hands to smooth his bangs back into place before speaking again, words heavily accented with German descent.] If I'd have known that, I would have switched sooner for you. Besides, it's not like the hesitation with revealing myself is your fault.

[Old habits die hard, though.] I'm anxious about people's reactions toward my appearance. There are always those who might [pause] attack first, then ask questions later.

[This time, instead of gesturing with his head, he makes an odd hand motion, twisting it round and round just out of sight.] No, I've never heard any of those names, but what I've gathered from your information is that 'mutants' and 'demigods' might be similar in some aspects— especially with the power control and keeping enemies at bay.

text; daemon: apollod

[hasitsthorns]

the rain is a litle much
not usual, i can tell you that much

also, what do you want to know exactly about this place?

as for mutants
I think of like
comic books and stuff, i guess?

[unconquerable]

We are like cousins then. My people were the bridge to a greater understanding.

However, the world of man did not know of us.

daemon: sophiad

[helical]

its not normal, no
This place is like a computer program. sometimes it glitches. things will go back to normal

Mutants are people with abilities as far as i know. Ive met a few, in another world

[shadowblends]

i figured as much, but it never hurts to ask.

anything, really. whatever information can be provided, i'll take it.
even if you believe it's useless.

you aren't the first person to mention 'comic books.'
what sort of mutants have you read about in those?

[shadowblends]

cousins?
you are a god, then?
'gods among men'
what an interesting notion ...

mutants had been in hiding for years, until we were brought to light by an event that happened some time ago. in america, prejudice seems to be less prominent, but in places like my home before i moved to new york [stop

Uhm, whoops. He's said too much.] let's just say that it's not good there.

[shadowblends]

didn't think so, but i'm new here, so what do i know?
hopefully 'normal' comes sooner rather than later.

hang on
what?
i mean, you're right about them having abilities, but you've met mutants in a different world?

text | daemon: emeraldd

[astralera]

The downpour is abnormal. Please seek shelter from it. It should pass in a few days.

Azysfish. [ those fish are really annoying... ]

But if you are seeking the definition that comes to mind, a mutant is a new variant of a species. If the mutation becomes common enough they are then generally considered a new species rather than a mutated one.

[verumdicit]

I've been told it will cease, though I still worry.
What reaction are you hoping to have when you mention the word mutant?

[ He'll bite. He's curious. ]

daemon: anned

[lacquers]

Oh, are you a New Yorker then? [ Color him curious. ]

To answer some of your questions: no, the weather seems to have only recently gotten the idea that we ought to dig out kayaks and paddle down the road. If I were to venture a guess, I'd say it's probably temporary.

Mutant is a word I've heard, not in my own world, but another that I visited before arriving here. As it was explained to me last, it refers to something extraordinary in a person's genetic makeup that bestows various powers on the people possessing the mutation. Is that your definition?