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[...This doesn't look like Prison #42. At least, not as he recalls it. Billy pushes himself upright in the grass, squinting in the early evening light, and absently lifts a shaking hand to his ears. There's no device there, nothing to prevent him from casting any spells... a fact he proves to himself with a wave of his hand, conjouring up a shirt to go with the unfamiliar white pants he finds himself in. What's all this about, exactly? Some new trick that Stark and Richards came up with to keep their prisoners placated? Or has he - against all odds - been freed and dumped somewhere in the wild?

What've you gotten yourself into now, Kaplan?

Cautiously he lets his magic take him up to the tree line, resting on a high branch to get a better look around. Up ahead, not far in the distance, he can see a village, but it's so small and old-fashioned that he doesn't recognize it at all. Wherever he is, it's pretty remote.

Well, whatever. What does location matter to a witch who can teleport? His priority is finding Cap and the rest of the Young Avengers. Teddy's probably flipping out right about now. Dropping back into a crouch, he sits himself down on the branch, cross-legged, and lifts his hands again, letting the glow return to them, and begins chanting under his breath-]

"IwanttobeinNewYorkIwanttobeinNewYork..."

[Yeah, he's pretty noticeable like that. Especially since he'll be there until he's discovered, pointedly not teleporting to New York. Awkward.]

[In the morning, however, things are a bit different- he's settled (sort of), he's rested (a bit), he's informed (just enough). And he's sorted out how to use the journal. Thus, around mid-afternoon, he sends out a message:]

Okay, this is weird, but... let's give it a try. Hey, uh, whoever's listening out there. I've heard there are people from all over the galaxy, and lots from Earth, especially. That's where I'm from, too. I was wondering, though- are there people living here who'd be considered "super heroes"? Here or on your own world, I mean. I'm actually-

[Actually... he really shouldn't just announce it. What if someone from the Initiative is here and remembers him when they get back to Earth? Even a slim chance isn't worth the risk.]

...I'm actually a huge fan of the superheroes from Earth! You know, heroes like Captain America, Iron Man, Spider-man... I've been a fan since I was a kid. Though I guess it's not unusual for someone from New York. There's a ton of superheroes living in the city these days.

Sorry for rambling so much. To be honest, I'm just nervous... I've never been to another world before.

[....]

Teddy? You here?

[ooc: first dibs to action (chronologically) goes to Buffy, otherwise he is free to be met wherever/whenever. Also if you could have a look at his permissions post I would be much obliged!]

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[Captain America. Now that brings him back. Sort of makes him wish his old pal was here.

All the same. It's enough to make him respond.]

I've heard of Spider-Man. [He doesn't seem too impressed. But then, the papers are never too flattering about the webslinger.]

[kjdshkjf ALL THE SUPER HEROES what did he do to deserve this, seriously.]

...How about the X-Men?

[T E S T I N G]

What about them?

[Unlike Rogue and Kitty, he's new here. And you don't just go talking about the X-Men.]

[Well, that's predictable. He wouldn't expect Wolverine to be up-front to some kid he doesn't even know.

Still, at least there's recognition. This isn't god-knows-where-he-was pre-X-Men Wolverine, and that's something.]

Um... sorry, just getting my bearings here. Do you recognize the name "Avengers", too?

Not ringing any bells, kid. Should it?

[Okay, so. Post-X-Men, pre-Avengers, got it. This is painting a much clearer picture now.]

N... not really, just wondering.

[It's kind of depressing, though, to not be recognized at all. Being from the future sucks. And he really doesn't want to piss off Wolverine, either... what should he say?]

[Yeesh kid, you sound so disappointed. Logan doesn't know what of make of that. Fortunately it doesn't bother him any.]

There's no superheroes where I come from. Not like the kind on TV.

On TV... like cartoons and stuff? 'Cause these days - well, for me, anyway - the only super heroes on TV are on the news.

Sounds like a pain.

I was thinking more like "exciting", actually. Real super heroes means having a chance to meet them in real life.

I get enough excitement without running into costumed boy scouts.

Edited 2012-05-06 20:51 (UTC)

[...Says the guy always wearing yellow spandex? Ooookay.]

They're pretty far past the boy scout stage. Unless there's a badge for saving the world a few dozen times.

[Those days are behind him, okay.]

Must be some world you're from, kid, if it needs saving that often.

[A Wolverine without spandex? PERISH THE THOUGHT.]

It's... definitely interesting.

Interesting usually means its a pain in the ass.

Edited 2012-05-07 14:31 (UTC)

Yeah, I'd call it that too.

I don't really mind it, though. It's always kept us busy.

The way I hear it, this place has a way of going for long stretches of being dull.

Ah... [He hasn't decided if that's going to be a good thing or not. His powers still seem to be working (mostly) which is nice, but he's pretty sure he'll be getting cabin fever before long.] ...At least it means people aren't getting hurt all the time, right?

Hell if I know, kid. I've been here all of one day now.

You too? I just showed up last night.

Well ain't that a coincidence. [Enough to make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside.]

Yeah, um. Guess that makes us those "new feathers", or whatever. [Wow, no wonder he doesn't generally hang out with the more cranky Avengers. This is hard.] I'm Billy Kaplan, by the way. I didn't catch your name.

Logan. [He's talkative, really.]

[Yeah, he's getting that. But that's not surprising to a super hero fanboy.]

It's nice to meet you, sir. And... I appreciate you hearing me out.

Sure, kid. Just don't expect me to make a habit out of it.

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