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[incandescentfaith]

She didn't tell me about mutants first. That was actually a man named Logan, who is different than the Logan from your world. A parallel version of him. Him and an older gentleman named Erik Lensherr and I spoke at length about mutants and the way they are treated in your world.

She told me that you were a mutant, though, and gave me a physical description, told me a bit about your powers, and some highlights of your exploits. I don't have context for most of those, but I am impressed all the same.

As for myself, I'm dating Gwen, yes. But I am also a Shinto priestess, and I've recently taken over the primary duties of managing Hikawa Shrine, in downtown Tokyo. And, perhaps more relevant to life in Deerington, I am on Onmyoujin. I practice Shinto and Buddhist faith magic, including pyromancy and binding and warding, as well as the manipulation of spirits.

[helpdesk_hero]

[David looks... uncomfortable at the very mention of Erik's name.

She told you about my powers? That's got to be a fun explanation to sit through. It's always one that earns me a weird look. But thanks for the honesty there. I'm not used to people having talked me up, so normally only true nerds know my exploits.

[Throwing playful shade at Billy and Teddy? Yep.]

Onmyoujin? Forgive me, I'm still learning my way around things here. And I've known some pyrokinetic people before, but not ones with your full skill set, so I must say I'm very intrigued.

[incandescentfaith]

She did. It's not so difficult to understand.

[She's dealt with Ami, after all. And she's at genius levels of intellect herself, with a different focus.]

Onmyoujin is the proper word for a practitioner of that Shinto faith magic, which is more formally called Onmyoudo. You might have heard of Abe no Seimei?

[helpdesk_hero]

Most people look like they're a blue-screening computer when they try and fathom psychomimetic powers.

[He listens very intently to what she explains and offers her a negative shake of his head.]

I'm sorry to say I haven't. Most of my knowledge of Japanese culture and traditions comes from my mutation giving it to me from natives. And those I've met are not as familiar with Shinto practices. Add in how America remains so foolishly Euro-centric in educational practices and you wind up with people that don't know as much as they might want.

Didn't get this notif

[incandescentfaith]

I've had some experience with strange things. Just...a little.

[She manages a crooked smile.]

It's fine. I do understand. What I do is esoteric even in Japan. Just...think of me like an exorcist.

DW is rude lately

[helpdesk_hero]

So responsible for protecting the living and mundane from the possible infringing of those who have passed. That's a very important skill.

[incandescentfaith]

Yes, or malicious spirits. Because those are real.

[helpdesk_hero]

Oh, I believe you. I've lived through a haunting. Nearly died three times in the course of it. Could have used someone like you.

[incandescentfaith]

I'm sorry I wasn't around to help. I take those sorts of things seriously, of course.

That being said, I'm also sorry that you're here. Deerington is not a place I'd wish on my worst enemy.

[helpdesk_hero]

It's understandable. But I managed not to hurtle to my doom in a shallow lake, so small victories.

I've got a lot of enemies I might wish it on.

[incandescentfaith]

Then you're a harsher person than I.

[She laughs though.]

I do hope that you find some peace here, even if that is unlikely.

[helpdesk_hero]

My species has been nearly wiped out by humans. It's hard to not hold dark feelings in relation to it. I'm sorry about it. It's just... hard to trust them sometimes.

[Find some peace. David laughs.]

My boss has found peace. If that Quebecois punk can, then I can too.

[incandescentfaith]

I. Can relate to that, in a way. Though, it's not really appropriate talk for the network, unsecured.

[She can trust him a little, she thinks. Given the Gwen connection.]

Your boss?

[helpdesk_hero]

Chances are Gwen is quite able to provide a synopsis better than me anyway.

[He would be sad if she could relate at all though.]

Jean-Paul Beaubeir

[incandescentfaith]

I've only heard the name. A Canadian, yes?

[helpdesk_hero]

Indeed. And Jean-Paul leads a team I joined recently.

[incandescentfaith]

Fair. No, we haven't met.

But it's good you have companions here.

[helpdesk_hero]

I think this whole thing would be a lot more upsetting if I didn’t. From what I understand, I’m pretty lucky.

[incandescentfaith]

I'd say yes. The whole first nine months I was here, I was alone from my world.

It's easier, if you have friends and familiar sights beside you. But, it's manageable without.

[helpdesk_hero]

You’re a strong person, Rei. I’m glad Gwen has you.

[incandescentfaith]

Thank you, I appreciate that.

[She's super lucky to have someone like Gwen, too.]

...I should probably be going, but if you need help, you know how to reach me.

[helpdesk_hero]

I think I do. Thank you Rei.