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[ofcompanyb]

This isn't Haven, or New York. Or even upstate New York.

It looks like New York, though. Sort of. If you squint, and tilt your head, you can't even tell the difference. Well, except for the fact that I'm pretty sure I saw someone flying, which definitely doesn't happen where I'm from.

[There's a pause]

I...I think I just saw Spider-man.

Did I

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[technophantom]

Your world doesn't have fliers, but you recognize Spider-Man?

[ofcompanyb]

Sure. I read comics, you know.

[technophantom]

Heh. Thank you. That confirms a theory of mine.

And your name?

[ofcompanyb]

You're...welcome?

Blue.

[technophantom]

Good to meet you.

You've had the formal introduction.

[ofcompanyb]

Yes, I think so.

[technophantom]

Anything else you want?

[ofcompanyb]

Your name might be polite.

[technophantom]

Those social conventions are a tool of the elite.

Call me Ghost.

[ofcompanyb]

Politeness or names?

[technophantom]

Names.

Names are how they find and catch and own and abuse you.

[ofcompanyb]

They?

[technophantom]

Take your pick.

Corporate masters. Politicians. The CIA. SHIELD. Vulcanus. Elil-hrair-rah, prince with a thousand enemies.

This is a dangerous place. You should be careful.

[ofcompanyb]

What do you mean by dangerous?

[technophantom]

Physically, mentally, psychologically dangerous.

Where those who call themselves heroes flock, calamity is never far behind.

[ofcompanyb]

I appreciate the warning.