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[tactilelearner]

[Serenes did her good. The absolute peace and quiet in her mind, well, that went away. But the rest perked Rogue up a bit. Enough that she can, at least, address her fellow kidnap victims about something fairly insignificant.]

So, we're from a lot of different worlds, right? That's what I've noticed at least.

That's got me curious.

What're the "milestone" birthdays where y'all are from?

[This has nothing to do with her own upcoming birthday. Nope. Or with using a fairly benign topic to announce her presence to certain people.]

Like. Where I'm from--

You've got sixteen, which means you can drive.
Eighteen's a big deal, even though, y'know, not much y' really get. I mean, buyin' cigarettes an' votin', but that ain' really a big deal.
Then there's twenty-one, legal drinkin' age.

Anybody else got big ones? 'M just curious 'bout the differences in worlds, y'know?

[For the Spades, she's around. Keeping busy, paying close attention to how to work the sails and everything else. The same pep that was in her step on Serenes is gone, but she's also not completely skulking about like she was after Stela and before that.]

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[originaldragoon]

On my world, fifteen is the age where one is considered an adult. One can marry, become a warrior in an army, or take on a trade. It is a time where one is no longer dependent on their parents, though many choose to stay with their families if the family has a business or a farm. Some youths become apprentices or start training around the age of thirteen in order to be ready to go out on their own when their fifteenth birthday comes around.

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[bloodheels]

You must be from America, right? I assume that based on the drinking age.

[raisethemoon]

Thank you, I suppose.

Do you possess any magic?

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[tactilelearner]

Island called Stela. We did a fair bit of damage t' the place.

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[tactilelearner]

My world's a little different than 'horse an' carriage' for drivin'. Probably the difference.

[Though she can't imagine too small of a kid actually being able to drive something like that. But that's not the issue here.]

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[tactilelearner]

That's sorta what eighteen is for us, I guess. You can join the military, most states have that as how old y' gotta be t' marry without a parent's consent. Didn' think 'bout those before.

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[tactilelearner]

I am. Born an' raised in Mississippi. Livin' in New York now, though.

[tactilelearner]

Sorta.

[She brought the question on herself. And, well, she has people around her to protect her. No harm in warning others.]

I... borrow from other people. If I touch 'em, I get what they can do. For a bit.

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[followthecread]

Hm. Should I see them risin' up, I'll spread the Word.

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[tactilelearner]

If y' like, I can pass on if we hear 'bout other places they're usin'. We could prob'ly use the help, 'specially 'gainst the larger bases.

[raisethemoon]

Oh! A form of imitation?

[tactilelearner]

Sorta, yeah. How much I take an' how long it lasts depends on how long I touch the other person.

[raisethemoon]

[Hm. That could be either interesting, or terrifyingly Tirek-like. Luna will give her the benefit of the doubt.]

Interesting! My own particular abilities are moon-raising and dreamwalking.

[tactilelearner]

[Definitely both. Rogue has seen the best and worst her powers are capable of... or at least the worst she knows of right now.]

Dreamwalking, huh?

[To Rogue, that has as much potential to be terrifying as her own powers.]

Bet that's pretty cool.

[raisethemoon]

At times! I spend most nights patrolling for nightmares - though I have not done so here.

[She's sure her powers would work on humans, but...well, she's been occupied, and she's not even certain it's her place.]

[tactilelearner]

Patrollin'? What d'you mean?

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[followthecread]

Aye, do that. If a Man or Woman's Freedom's at Stake, I'm always willin' to lend my Blade to the Cause.

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[tactilelearner]

That apply t' people who're different, too?

[She needs to ask. Her own world's made her cautious. There are people who'd do anything for humans but would leave mutants to their fate.]

Some of us 'round here... have powers. We can do things no one else can. I've met some people who don' think someone like that deserves helpin'.

[raisethemoon]

I watch the dreams of my subjects to ensure that they are not breached by Nightmares of any sort. That is extremely rare, however, so I often provide counseling through the more mundane kind of nightmare.

[Hopefully Rogue can hear capital letters]

[tactilelearner]

Wish we had somethin' like that where I'm from.

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[followthecread]

[he hums thoughtfully as James plays with that idea in his head. he has an immediate answer, but this requires a second of thought, at least]

Don't see why that should change anythin'. We all of us 'ave our Talents an' Oddities. Don't change your Character, or what you deserve.

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[tactilelearner]

Then we'll get along jus' fine, you an' me.

[raisethemoon]

You do not?

[tactilelearner]

Some of the telepaths can tell what you're thinkin' and kinda help you through things like that, but... nothin' to stop nightmares.

[raisethemoon]

That is unfortunate.

Do you believe people here would benefit from such?