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[For just a moment, there's a small, grim smile.]

I already know the answer to the first question I would ask. You can't use it to get us home.

[Ah. Wanda mirrors that smile back to him.]

It was my first thought when I arrived. However I believe that does bring up my one limitation. There was an occasion once with my team, in which we were in another dimension and...meddling with such things went awry. It took the combined efforts of myself and two others of similar power to put things aright once more.

You can be sure that given the safe opportunity I'll do what I can to return those who wish to go home, but the risks are too great at the moment to meddle without a great deal more information.

[The smile is gone as quickly as it came; he crosses his arms, perfectly serious now.]

If I might ask - "awry" how?

Doppelgangers of those native to that particular dimension were pulled from an alternate reality to join us. It was chaotic and devolved quickly, to say the least.

[Wanda's tone is serious, but her expression thoughtful.]

Of course, the situation stemmed from going against someone with the same amount of similar power that I possess, and there may have been outside meddling to further complicate things. Two factors I don't expect to deal with here.

Hmph. So "alternate dimensions" is something with which you were familiar prior to arriving here?

Briefly, yes, though my experience with the matter is minimal and unlikely to be of much use here. The situation was different in many ways.

However considering my other skills I'm certain you won't find me wanting for anything.

[She quirks an eyebrow up. That awful situation with Reed Richards and Nick Fury had taken up a day, perhaps two of her life. Her years of experience in the Brotherhood and Ultimates would be of far more use to SEC.]

[He frowns, but - ]

You've physical endurance, as well? Not merely your ability.

Of course. Would you care to try me yourself?

[There's just a bit of a smile on her face now. Really, she'd been training since before her ability manifested itself, and after over a decade's worth of field experience she had no problems proving herself.]

[He frowns in return.]

In the sense of sparring with you?

Yes, unless you'd prefer to stick to words instead.

[Her smile deepens.]

[He hesitates a long moment. The fact is that he still isn't any good at fighting, though he's been training for a while now; Tyke still manages to drag him up and down the holodeck, and he hardly even lands a hit on her. And yet - he does have these powers...

Decisively, he powers down his device.]

Very well. Not in here, though.

[Wanda honestly expects him to back down from the challenge. He's a lawyer, and there's nothing about him that makes her think "fighter" after all...But that he accepts pleases her, and she nods.]

Of course not. This isn't the place for that.

[This does bring to mind...]

If you plan on seeing how well I can handle myself, are there others that should be invited to witness or participate?

Just myself for now.

[Mostly because if he ends up making a fool of himself, he wants as few witnesses as possible.]

Tyke will be the ultimate barrier to surmount; she is the final judge of who is admitted onto the team and who is not.

[Still - he stands, bows (old-fashioned and completely devoid of irony), and offers his arm.]

Madam?

[That's probably wise, all things considered.]

And who exactly is Tyke and what are her qualifications?

[The question is curiously asked, rather than with any sort of indignant tone. After all, someone placed in such a position of power is someone that Wanda needs to know about.

She does stand and take his arm when offered however, and with a smile at that. Wanda finds it easy to be in the company of gentlemen with manners.]

Tyke is the head of the department. This way, if you will.

[He bows his head slightly, making his way out of the library and into the hall. He glosses over the issue of qualifications, because if he were to admit that in his opinion she essentially has none, that would sound...Well. Quite disloyal. So instead:]

She'll also be responsible for training you, if physical strength is found lacking - but it sounds as though that won't be a problem.

Ah, I see. I don't expect it will be a problem but if she requires a show of skill I can oblige.

[It smacks too much of an audition, but then no one here knows her or her skills so it can't be helped.

Wanda allows Miles to lead them on, taking note of the path they take.]

How would you describe her, if I may ask? How is she as a leader?

[A bit shortly:]

Competent.

[But that's not sufficient, he knows. So:]

Her manner is abrupt; don't let her put you off.

[That makes her smile.]

It won't. If you knew my brother you would know that.

[He clears his throat.]

I wouldn't necessarily count on that. She is...very off-putting.

[Wanda raises an eyebrow, and after a moment shrugs.]

As you say. I suppose I'll have to find out for myself then, though I don't anticipate any problems.

[He relents:]

I hope not, to be certain. In any case -

[He turns and stops before a door.]

In this room is a small exercise area which we on security have taken over. There's an area where we may spar as well.

[Wanda nods, stopping when he does.]

Does every group on board have a place they've claimed for themselves?

I suppose one might say so. The flight crew has the shuttle bay; the agriculture grew has the oxygen gardens.

That makes sense. Shall we?

[She nods to the door, expecting him to open it when he's ready.]

[He nods and releases her arm to open the door. At once he heads inside and begins removing his suit jacket, folding it cautiously and setting it on a bench where it won't get mussed.]

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action! ...what powers does he have? :0

action! Telekinesis. :> It's a recent development.

Interesting, how did he come by it?

Jesse! He has the ability to remove and grant powers.

Interesting :|a

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