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[selfgovernance]

Right, ah, the first order of the day, I suppose, is to introduce myself. We've had rather a lot of new people show up in the last two weeks and I'm afraid I've had my head a bit buried in the sand. Hello, everyone, my name is Charles Xavier; it's a pleasure to make your acquaintance.

The second order is-- ah. Hm.

[he coughs and adjusts some

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[redancestor]

Humans can read minds? I wasn't aware that was a skilled held by your kind. I am known as The Signless. Greetings.

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[selfgovernance]

It's by no means an ability innate to all of humanity, I promise you. And-- the Signless? Is that a name or a title, if you don't mind my asking?

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[redancestor]

It is a title. I do not have a name thanks to my unique situation back home.

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[selfgovernance]

Oh? Do you mind if I ask what that might be?

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[redancestor]

I exist out of the class system. I am the only ever born in this position.

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[selfgovernance]

I'm sorry if the question is a little out of sorts, but are you from the same sort of world as our little trolls?

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[redancestor]

Yes. I am from quite a few sweeps before them but, not much has changed apparently. Why do you ask?

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[selfgovernance]

It's a matter of curiosity, honestly. I find the culture of your world quite fascinating, but I haven't had much opportunity to, ah, ask questions about it.

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[redancestor]

Well if you desire answers then please, ask them. I must admit I share the same curiosity for your species.

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[selfgovernance]

Well then, might I propose an exchange of information? I'd be perfectly willing to answer any queries you might possess as well. We could meet and discuss it, perhaps? Over tea, rather than these little contraptions?

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[redancestor]

I have no problem with that. From what I've seen there has been too little exchange between our species so far. Where would you like to meet?

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[selfgovernance]

I have a residence in zone 03, if you're comfortable meeting there. If you'd prefer a more neutral location, have you met Camille yet? She's an absolute dear, runs a little cafe and would welcome our custom, I believe.

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[redancestor]

I have met her. I would prefer the cafe, I have been meaning to try some more of her food anyway. I shall meet you there then?

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[selfgovernance]

Of course. Shall we say in an hour?

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[redancestor]

Agreed. I shall meet you at her cafe in one hour.

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[selfgovernance]

[and lo, is Charles chilling out at a little corner table in the lovely Camille's shop. He arrived a bit earlier than expected, and seems rather engrossed in a book he's reading, The Count of Monte Cristo.

He's read it before, of course, but actual bound novels are so rare here that he'll take what he can get.]