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[bitchimmagneto]

[ When the video comes on, the PORTAL is obviously on the floor, focused upward on nothing in particular. In the background the sounds of someone stomping around and moving things - heavy, metal things - can be heard. Some soft curses in what might be German and then suddenly a swish of red flashes by the screen. Was that a cape? Is Batman's gay

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[arethebettermen]

[ This isn't happening. It's one thing for the apparent child to bring Sean and the mansion, it's another to bring Raven and Erik. Charles drops his own PORTAL, which hits the desk with a very loud clank that is heard over the feed. He stays quiet, staring at it, unsure if he should answer. They'll learn he's in the city in one way or another, but they don't know he's... he hasn't seen them since--his friend and his sister-- ]

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[arethebettermen]

Raven... Erik.

[bitchimmagneto]

[ He doesn't get how this thing works, man, but he can hear Charles somewhere. Not in his head, but speaking with him without actually being there. ]

...Charles? GET OUT OF MY HEAD CHARLESSSSSSSS.

[arethebettermen]

[ It really is them. He's... honestly not sure how he feels about it. He's relieved to see them alright and together, but he's also now extremely worried for Sean and the people he has met, because if Erik sees the city as a threat--and he hasn't seen him since Cuba, but he isn't angry at him--well, there's one thing he's angry about and it's currently on his bloody head--forgive the long pauses, Erik. ]

It's been some time, hasn't it?

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[consultmybooks]

It won't bite you, you know. The book, or...whatever it looks like to you.

[bitchimmagneto]

There is no book. Only a small metal device -- who is this, and where are you? Show yourself.

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[raventakeflight]

Book? [Raven peers down at the strange-looking device. Yep, she's obviously unaware of everything that has to do with the PORTAL.]

It doesn't look anything like a book.

[And more importantly, why were unfamiliar voices mysteriously coming out from it...?]

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[consultmybooks]

Mine does. It seems to vary based on the individual. But "book" seemed a more accurate assessment than PORTAL.

I'm nowhere near where you are, by the way. It's one of the benefits of the PORTAL. I'm at my own home. [Or, well, Buffy's home.]

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[screamsup]

[There's a pretty large grin showing up, oh yes there is, but it's mainly directed towards Raven's voice, not Erik's.]

WHOA. You both are here?

I can't believe I'm saying this, but I'm kind of happy to hear from you.

[bitchimmagneto]

[ Oh my god he doesn't even know what's going on. Why is everyone talking to him suddenly? ]

Banshee?

[screamsup]

[His tone changes, and he swallows audibly.]

Yeah. Hey, Erik. Did you just get here?

[bitchimmagneto]

[ He wants to correct the other, but right now he's more concerned with figuring out the PORTAL. Though he does finally pick it up and see the familiar ginger on the screen.

...odd. ] Yes, I suppose I did. Where is here exactly?

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[sun_droplet]

You've been kidnapped from your homes and brought to this place, the City of Dreams.

[She smiles.]

I'm Rapunzel. Has someone told you about this place?

[bitchimmagneto]

[ LETS ASSUME HE KNOWS WHAT HE'S DOING BY NOW-- ]

Kidnapped?

...I fail to see how that's worth smiling about. And no, no one has told us anything.

[sun_droplet]

[GAH! SCARY MAN!!!!]

Well... ummm... it's not... that... bad.... [SCREW IT! HIDING NOW!]

[bitchimmagneto]

[ HE'S NOT EVEN MAD-- well he is, but he's trying not to snap at her. ]

How is it not that bad? Being stolen away from your home is not something to be happy about.

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[suchasadword]

Oh. So you did show up! [Well then! This is .. relatively good news! Or it could be bad. She really can't tell just yet.]

[bitchimmagneto]

Excuse me?

[suchasadword]

Erik Lehnsherr. I had a feeling you'd show up sooner or later. And like I thought; it was sooner.

[bitchimmagneto]

How do you know my name? Who are you?