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[boywillbegirl]

[The feed comes on abruptly and swings around--a glimpse of the baseball diamond is first--before settling on an unflattering closeup of a pretty blond that some of the Marvel folks might recognize as Karolina Dean. There's a groan, and the visuals go dark as they're covered by something but there's a thump and a disoriented voice

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[omnilinguist]

[Doug doesn't know Karolina, but he does know skrull. Given one of the current residents of his home, he's not about to go declaring the new arrival an enemy yet, but there are those that might.]

There are apartment buildings nearby. Can you see them and are they secure?

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[boywillbegirl]

[Doug gets treated to Xavin trying to shift--human and female--before giving up with another groan. Hir voice sounds steadier though, and zie is no longer on fire.]

I see them.

[A grimace] Where am I? Who are you?

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[omnilinguist]

You may call me Cypher. If there's no one there to greet you, then you may as well know that you're in Siren's Port, Canada.

...It appears you may be getting help shortly, so he might be able to answer some of your questions as well.

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[boywillbegirl]

Canada? No--

[Xavin manages to look fairly panicked.] Which coast? I need to get back to Malibu.

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[omnilinguist]

I'm afraid you'll find that impossible.

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[boywillbegirl]

Flying to Malibu will not be impossible, though risky. I will simply need to pace myself and rest.

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[omnilinguist]

No. This place is designed to keep us from leaving. You wouldn't find it possible.

However, I would avoid panicking.

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[boywillbegirl]

[Xavin is still upset but making an effort to stay calm]

What methods are they employing?

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[omnilinguist]

Several. The most important being that there's something here called the "Core" which is designed to place a sort of pull on anyone who attempts to leave.

It may be entirely mental, but it's extremely effective.

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[boywillbegirl]

Has no one been successful in resisting this pull?

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[omnilinguist]

Not that I'm aware of, unfortunately. Resisting it has been known to result in illness, possibly death.

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[boywillbegirl]

What do you know about the "Core?"

[At least, while talking, Xavin's voice is getting stronger.]

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[omnilinguist]

Nothing much more than anyone else, unfortunately. Anything useful is hard to come by.

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[boywillbegirl]

[Xavin tries to shift again and is successful this time.]

That simply means everyone must try harder.

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[omnilinguist]

Of course. Everyone is doing their best. You're more than welcome to lend a hand.

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[boywillbegirl]

Naturally, as soon as I get my bearings I will put all of my skills into a solution.