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[ The library is a little worse for wear now. Charles has tried his best to put everything back where it once was but from the feed it's easy to tell that it got hit by the earthquake. Shelves are cracked down the middle and books have been taken out and carefully stacked beside them, a light fixture hangs precariously from the ceiling, and the walls seem to have taken a battering as well. But everything is still standing and Charles is less concerned about the building itself than he is about the people.

He's leaning against one of the chairs when he speaks, expression and voice infused with worry. ] Hello. I'm afraid I should have spoken to you all sooner. Is everyone all right? [ There's dust caked to the collar of his cardigan and he rubs at it absentmindedly. ] Are any of you injured? Have we lost contact with anyone?

[ He's never actually encountered an earthquake before. It was rather startling and he's glad the majority of people here are adults who wouldn't panic. ] If anyone has had their housing destroyed, please get into contact with me. I'm trying to find a place where we can set up a sort of camp. There'll be food and water and if you need, medical attention. I'd appreciate it if you could check in with me. Let me know if you can't find your friends.

[ He's a little frustrated with his lack of quick response but what can you do? Charles holds back his sigh and very gravely regards the device before he ends. ] Thank you.

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What kind of special skills?

Anything. I, myself, am a telepath. I can read people's minds. [ Before she can panic. ] I'm not currently using my power.

You're a telepath? How do you keep yourself from peeking into everyone's mind?

[She blushes.]

Sorry; curiosity has always been a failing of mine. I'd be tempted to just have a look.

Years of practice. [ An amused smile. ] When I was younger there was no way I could control it.

Oh; this isn't something you developed here? Is it a common thing in your world?

[And now she will ask All The Questions.]

Not common, no. But there are people like me. We call ourselves mutants.

mutants? So, it's an actual genetic anomaly, not a subset of the human genome?

[She grimaces.]

I mean, it isn't passed on, but randomly appears?

[ He laughs. ] Don't worry, I'm a geneticist. You're not using words I can't keep up with.

As for your question, I do not have the answer. Until recently my sister and myself were the only mutants I had ever encountered. I believed that there were more but I had never been able to find them. Were I not here, I imagine I'd be looking into that.

I wasn't sure I was using the right terms.

Biology isn't my strong suit. I'm an historian not a scientist.

[She pauses for a moment.]

I'd like to talk to you in person at some point, if that's possible?

Yes, of course. Where would you like to meet, Brigid?

Ah, well, I can't walk, yet? So, not right away. I'm still recovering from my accident.

[Beating, whatever.]

Oh blimey, sorry. I get forgetful in my enthusiasm. How about you give me a call when you are healed?

[She smiles, because he's sweet.]

It should only be a few more days. Maybe by then, I'll have a few more answers of my own.

That would be good. Get in touch if you need anything before then, yes?

Oh, of course. Once Derek allows me to get out and about a bit, I'll give you a call.

[ He'll have a few questions about Derek too, but for now he just smiles at her. ]

Yes, good. I look forward to it. [ And for now he'll just end the feed. ]

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