@everyone | un: slothbaby

[morphogenia]

[Kamala starts the video in the style of every cute teen Youtuber: with a wave and sincere smile before adjusting her hair for the millionth time.] Hey, guys! So I wanted to touch base with you on stuff so please watch this. You're helping in the name of science or something. Still watching? Good.

[She takes a deep breath and gets to it.] Alright so spoiler alert if you've been living under a rock: we have color-coded superpowers! Sometimes other stuff, but mostly color-coded! If this is new to you and very confusing, please look back at Mayor Hotdog's post on the subject. If you didn't save it or weren't around when he broke some stuff down for us, that's okay! I saved it and will forward the video to everyone who wants it.

So okay! I'm green which means my power to make my skin super tough and share that power with my friends... or friend. I usually give it to Frank when we go hunting.

I used to only be able to do it when things got super scary. Like a week or maybe two weeks ago, Frank was like, 'Sweetheart, can you do the thing???' or something like that. [Yes, she really tried to mimic Frank's gravelly voice for accuracy's sake. It's as hilarious as you think it would be.] Look I don't write this stuff down. And I was like, "I can try?? I don't feel really scared right now!' and then I did it without being scared at all! It was so cool. I've been experimenting with it ever since. I thought I'd share my findings with you guys now that I've made some decent progress. Share whatever you've found out about below!

Here it goes: [DRAMATIC PAUSE] It definitely lasts up to ten minutes. I tested this by poking myself with something sharp for every minute at home. [She holds up her right forearm with the tiniest speck of dry blood on it.] I drew blood on eleventh one in the name of science. I've touched Frank in the past during our hunting trips, but turns out it's not necessary! He just has to stand nearby. So far I've been able to share my power with him from up to roughly fifteen feet away. We took it foot by foot, but in the heat of battle or hunting, you're not going to be able to do that so just note you can do it from a distance! I think we hit the limit on how far we can go, but I could still use volunteers for how many people I can share this with and what happens to me when I hit that limit. Does this power come from my lifeforce or is it from our wristwatches??? Things to think about! Maybe just one person at a time in case it is a lifeforce thing? I don't want to slip into a coma from hitting a limit too hard.

[She clearly takes that as serious risk. Kamala looks lost in her thoughts for a second before snapping back cheerfully and with painful sincerity. What she has to share next is important.] That about does it for me. I hope this helps and remember! It's super important to figure out how to control your powers. 4 out of 10 villain origin stories begin with, 'I lost control and my sister died! Or she's in some crazy coma!' No one needs a dead person or coma backstory. Figure it out! And remember that it's a personal thing. I couldn't explain to you how I do this. It's like breathing to me. It's probably different for you and you owe to yourself to find out.

Oh and standard warning to potential crazies in our midst who hate people with abilities: congrats on joining us. Please don't start some insane mission to wipe us out and then yourself because God told you to do it. I speak to God five times a day so I can promise you He definitely didn't! He'll probably express His disapproval in the form of a tall and scary man if you come at me. Bye. [She ends the video with a wave.]

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Voice: UN - FormerPilot

[skyward_eyes]

I can maintain it only about ten minutes. It's been a serious boon to Seifer and I beating each other up every few days.

[Because, let's be honest. They didn't just spar. They fought and they fought way too hard. Which the power was letting them do far too regularly. He ahdn't even thought to tell anyone other than Seifer and Billy. Whoops.]

voice back at him!!!

[morphogenia]

Wow that is the most boy-ish power use I've ever heard! I love it! You gotta remember to share this stuff with the class next time! We still have a mystery to uncover and having our powers unlocked is kind of spooky when you think about it.

Re: voice back at him!!!

[skyward_eyes]

How is it spooky?

And it isn't boy-ish. It's... Like home. This is like being home for me. We had magic that resulted in physical enhancement. I fought dragons, Kamala, and never wore anything like armor.

Voice, UN: Dread Pirate Wagner

[praypal]

I don't suppose you- or anyone else for that matter- knows what power goes with light grey clothing? I'm guessing it isn't teleportation.

[ Because he's been trying to do that every half hour or so since he got here. ]

again voice back at you!!!

[morphogenia]

We actually have over here at Team We-Survived-a-Horror-Movie! You can feel other people's emotions which sounds very awesome, stressful, and maybe invasive????

[praypal]

Horror... movie? [He sounds very concerned about that. More so than the issue of his powers. He's light grey for a reason, yo.]

Voice, UN: Rinoa

[alittlelonger]

Hi, I'm light grey and have used mine. When you touch people you can ... I guess heal? Or maybe make them feel better briefly. Whether that's sadness or pain, but then you feel it.

[praypal]

Danke, that's-... [ probably literally the most dangerous power of him to have, not that this occurs to him. It sounds useful to him, which is why he shouldn't have it, oh God. ] Well, I'm sure I'll find a use for it sooner or later.

text; un: maine

[bloodbathing]

[ Apparently, Maine has indeed been living under a rock. He has no idea who "Mayor Hotdog" is. Figures he must not have been around when the post went up. So, after listening to what she has to say: ]

Forward video?

[ And then: ]

No comas.

[morphogenia]

[Video attachment.]

There you go! And no worries about that. I totally plan to be very responsible in these tests. Our healthcare leaves a lot to be desired so no dumb crazy antics from this girl. Promise!

[You know unless she has to save someone. What are the odds of that?]

[bloodbathing]

Thanks.

[ And Mayor Hotdog is — ah. Frank.

... Why the fuck is he calling himself "Mayor Hotdog"?

Maine brushes his curiosity aside. Saves the post to look through later. ]

Good. [ And, a moment later: ] Can help.

[ With her tests, he means. He owes her for the warm clothing. ]

text;

[imareporter]

...So V gets a sense when shit's coming and he tells me.

...That's what this is?

[morphogenia]

Yep! Also good on him for reading those signs and passing the message along! He really is a good body roommate.

text;

[houmaprotector]

...What does black do.

[morphogenia]

It gives you a shot of adrenaline! Super neat, huh?

Voice: UN- Banner

[notsoangry]

Green and extremely durable, seems a little too coincidental.

voice.

[morphogenia]

Not going to lie: I think they might have gone for the easy joke there. Frank has a hotdog hat. Clearly whoever is holding us here has a really weird sense of humor about stuff.

Text: UN: Da Vinci

[capturetheworld]

HELLO YOUNG LADY GRAZIE FOR THIS INFORMATION HOW DO I MAKE MY VOICE COME FROM THIS DEVICE LIKE YOURS

video.

[morphogenia]

[Like any teenager, she's ready for this.] Okay here's how it goes on my device: tap twice, hit the little gear button, and select voice when a menu comes down. Make sense?

un: aqua

[aguidingkey]

When I first arrived here, I was pulled out of a tube under the bunker with gills on my neck. They aren't there anymore. Do you know if that's related to magenta?

[morphogenia]

OH MY GOD IT MUST BE. WE HAVE TO TEST THIS.

un:welwala

[pampa]

[ he remembers this girl. best to do audio so she doesn't see his smile, right? ]

Should've known you'd be here, kid. Seems like this place needs you even more than the last one did.

[ oh right but he's on audio so: ] It's Detective Joe Miller.

video.

[morphogenia]

[Kamala leans in like she's studying his voice, wearing her confusion plainly. She never met a detective with that name, she thinks.] I don't think I know a Detective Joe Miller.... unless....

[She claps her hands together, messing up the video feed until it stabilizes again.] Oh my God! Are you from my future?! That would be so cool. I've never met anyone from my future before.

[She moves the camera back to its proper position.] Was I really cool? Are we going to be friends? Is that spoilers? I feel like that's spoilers so don't tell me! Or give me a good hint at least!

un: beverly crusher

[ethnobotany]

Do you know about white? I can add to your data, if you don't.

[morphogenia]

YOUR TIMING IS AMAZING! PLEASE MAY I HAVE WHITE DATA?!