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[tigressina]

Attention, any and all guests of this Keep that are mutants, Misfits, or any variation thereof. My name is Anna Dominguez, and I request your attention for a few moments.

There is a man recently arrived that is one from my world, New America. His name is Mads, and he is a very bad man. He works for Facility - a government run group that is known for

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[tigressina]

To understand him, you first must understand a bit about us, as Misfits - and my world.

[She folded her arms in front of her.]

Back home, he is…not quite leader, but very high in ranks, yes? Of the government group I told you about, Facility. It is…a bad place. A very, very bad place that came into existence when Misfits did. Initially, no one knew what to do with us - the first one was discovered in 2025 in New Atlanta. He was…young. very young, for a Misfit. Usually, we do not show our powers until maturity, eighteen, nineteen. But he was…twelve, at the most. He could…produce liquid fire, yes? Blue - hotter than hot. His name was Matthew.

[Anna hadn’t known him. She hadn’t even been born yet. But she had heard about him.]

There were press conferences, and the government did not know what to do with him - we were still trying to recover from a devastating nuclear war that destroyed our planet, and trying to cope with living beneath the surface. [She gave Kevas a dry look.]

Dealing with a mutation was…not on the agenda, you see?

So…we were collected, as we were discovered. The Facility was formed, and it became illegal to harbor us. We were deemed dangerous to society, and if…anyone was found consorting with us in any way, the sentence was death.

Family…friends and neighbors, they all turned on each other. People turned in sons, daughters, best friends because they thought they might be Misfits. We all lived in fear of what might happen if it was discovered someone in the family was a Misfit.

We were placed in these government Facilities and misleading propaganda was leaked about Misfits who were unable to control their abilities - videos of Misfits out of control and accidentally killing orderlies, burning them to death or ripping them to shreds with claws. [She wiped at her eyes.] This…sometimes did happen, I saw it because I was captured - but…it was usually due to the drugs they were administering to us. With…proper training from other Misfits, our abilities are controllable.

[Fear. Humans feared what they couldn’t control. Also, jealousy.]

Mads is a man that has a deep, deep hatred for us and our kind. If there are others in the Keep like me, then that hatred will spread. He is charismatic and charming, and manipulative. He will play on emotions and wait until the opportune moment to strike.

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[drinkuntilidie]

[In all honesty, Kevas thinks the history could be spared. The story is definitely a sad one, and he does feel for her, but it doesn't tell him just much about how dangerous this Mads might be. At least Kevas has an idea who this mon's targets will most likely be. Unfortunately that includes pretty much everyone Kevas cares about along with himself, though Kevas cares less about that.]

So da mon be fancyin' himself a smooth talkuh huh? Too bad fuh him dat don't mattah to me. If be layin' a hand on my family he will die. Simple as dat.

[There's no reason to believe her story, but there's no reason to believe Mads' either, if he even has one. Besides, Kevas is much more inclined to believe a ladymon whether or not she's right.]

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[tigressina]

Something like that, yes. [She smiled, but it was still without any humor.]

I understand that it is my word against his - and I do not honestly expect you to believe me. That is entirely your choice. I only ask that you at least heed it, and be wary. That is all.

He is dangerous, mon ami. That is for certain.

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[drinkuntilidie]

Fuh da record, when joo go sayin' sometin' like dat it don't help joor story much.

[Kevas grins at her and chuckles.]

Den I'll be watchin' da mon closely and, as I said, if he be makin' himself a danguh to my family I'll kill him.

[But before he can do that.]

Joo got a description of da mon dat I can work wid?

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[tigressina]

[There is finally humor creeping into Anna's expression - it covered the jealousy she felt that this being had family and people close enough that he considered family. Anna couldn't afford to let anyone get that close.]

I understand - I will never pretend to be good at this...leader thing. [She gestured. She did her best, really.]

Oui, I do. Tall, lean. Unruly brown hair, light facial hair. Blue eyes.

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[drinkuntilidie]

Aye, it definitely be a hard t'ing to be good at. Dere be a reason I stopped.

[He likes being a father and a brother so much more anyway. It's a lot more rewarding, if a bit more stressful.]

I'll remembuh dat. T'ank jah ladymon.

[All pink-skins look short to him, but the hair and eyes should be enough for Kevas to pick him out.]

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[tigressina]

[She nods, looking tired.]

That is understandable. [Sometimes she wishes she could do that.]

Of course. If there is anything else I can do, please...let me know, yes?

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[drinkuntilidie]

[That's a look Kevas knows all too well.]

Aye ladymon, I'll keep dat in mind and extend dat same offuh to joo.

[He removes his hat and bows deeply.]

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[tigressina]

[Anna is a little worn thin these days. Thanks Mads. Thanks a lot.]

I appreciate that. What...was your name, again?

[Oh my. She has never been bowed to before.]

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[drinkuntilidie]

[There's a first time for everything. As Kevas straightens up he sets his hat back atop his head.]

Call me Kevas ladymon. It be da only name I have.

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[tigressina]

[She nods.]

It is good to meet you. I only wish it were under more...pleasant circumstances, yes?

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[drinkuntilidie]

And it be a pleasuh to meet joo as well.

[Kevas only smirks.]

Dese days, dis be as pleasant as it gets fuh me.