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[scarlet_kitsch]

[The call begins with a woman giving a running commentary without context. When she speaks, her words are tinged with an accent that most could only identify as vaguely Eastern European but a few might recognize as Romani by way of Transia.]

Ah! What the—?! Oh, ick.... I guess that means it’s ... on? Sooo, how do you change to video from— Oh!

[The video function activates and displays the obviously surprised face of a young woman in a red hooded cloak. Her shocked expression quickly turns to one of triumph.]

Hold on. [She holds up a hand, gesturing for the viewer to have patience.] Give me a moment.

[The video displays blurry flashes of a wall, a bedspread, something red, a ceiling, and a wall again. Finally it settles once more on the woman, who has evidently decided to push back the hood of her cloak, revealing dark brown hair and a red tiara. Now that the video feed is stationary, it clearly shows her sitting cross-legged at the head of a bed in what appears to be a starter apartment.]

Hello! [She smiles sweetly and gives the camera a little wave of her fingers.] I’m new here, but you’ve probably already figured that out. [She makes a self-deprecating face.]

I’ve read through the welcome packages. So, I think I have a pretty good grasp of what’s going on. And, to be honest, this sort of thing [she gestures vaguely] has pretty much been my life recently. [The woman shrugs and offers a cryptic smile but provides no further explanation.]

Anyway, no need to go into all of that. But I could still use your help! [She perks up as the subject changes.] Unfortunately, I’m currently stuck wearing my Avengers costume, which is not appropriate for everyday wear. [The woman glances down at herself in mock dismay.] And, it’s definitely not warm enough for the weather at the moment! [As if to highlight her point, she uses one hand to draw the two sides of her cloak together and hunches slightly inward.]

Can anyone tell me the best place to get some clothes, hopefully from a charity or on credit of some kind? I don’t have any money at the moment. [She looks very apologetic.] But I’d pay for them as soon as I could! I truly appreciate any help, and I promise to repay the favor.

[The smiling woman gives a small nod in confirmation before moving out of frame. The video shows the ceiling for a few seconds before her face suddenly reappears.]

Oh, right, where are my manners? You don’t even know my name! It’s Wanda Maximoff. Thank you!

[And she’s gone … again. However, her voice can be heard off screen.]

Okay. You can hang up now, Tallus.

[The call ends.]

Comments

[Video]

[gavesugar]

[Have a medieval maiden, Wanda]

What a unique outfit thou dost have!

Re: [Video] 1/2

[scarlet_kitsch]

[Wanda is startled when the Tallus starts broadcasting again without her permission. Apparently, it'll do that when someone responds to her. Huh. Good to know.

She squints for a moment, trying to decide if the speaker is mocking her.]

Re: [Video] 2/2

[scarlet_kitsch]

[Wanda ultimately decides this woman was being genuine and only seemed off because she was from a different time or world, something that was stressed in welcome package. In response, she visibly puffs up a bit and smiles brightly at the assumed compliment.]

I designed it myself. My brother... [Her face falls for a moment, but she quickly recovers and continues.] My brother wasn't fond of it. He said it didn't cover enough. [She shrugs.] I guess he was right, at least when it comes to cooler weather.

But thank you for the compliment, Miss...?

[Video]

[thelittlestbub]

... WANDA?!

[That's all she has to offer at the moment.]

Re: [Video]

[scarlet_kitsch]

Yeeesss...? [This woman is familiar but she can't ... quite ... place the face, not at this age.]

Re: [Video]

[thelittlestbub]

Holy. Crap.

Man, come to the house. I've got a place for you to stay and can probably rustle up some clothes. And you're right, running around in your Avenger clothing isn't the best idea...

[She blinks.]

Oh! Sorry, it's Jubilee... of the X-Men. I've got an apartment building if you'd like to not stay in those crappy apartments.

Video

[the_dead_pool2]

Now hold on, you with the avengers right now, or are you roaming?

Re: Video

[scarlet_kitsch]

[Shock and then an awkward pause. She was not expecting to be contacted like this.]

What do you mean by "roaming"? [And you look familiar. Something about that mask is triggering her warning systems...]

Video

[the_dead_pool2]

[He shrugs]

Well, travelling the world and shit with Mr. Speedy your twin brother or whatever.

[Don't worry Wanda, he's got no beef with you]

Permavideo

[doeswhathewants]

[AHHHHH - wait wait, she might not know you stole her identity and used it to manipulate some of the X-men including her children.

Or she might be from a different world.

Yes. Let us hope for that. If all else fails, big eyes.]

Wanda, yes? Welcome to Siren's Port.

Permavideo

[scarlet_kitsch]

[So many people. Wanda's overwhelmed but thrilled by-- HOLD UP!]

LOKI!!! [A baby Loki?!]

Permavideo

[doeswhathewants]

[PANIC!]

I am truly, deeply sorry for impersonating you and- and for manipulating the Young Avengers- especially Wiccan and his brother- that one whose name I can never remember- and for registration and for - look, the point is, I died, Wanda. Died. And this is my second chance or forth or fifth to do things right so bygones, yes?

video;

[brigadeleader]

It looks fine as an outfit to me! A lot more interesting than everyday wear. And it's getting warmer anyway.

Re: video;

[scarlet_kitsch]

Thank you! [So much blushing with pride.] Once it warms up, I can wear it again. In the meantime, I think I might keep using the cloak. I'm especially fond of it. [Said with a twinkle in her eye.]

If you don't mind my asking, what is your name?

audio;

[reginagloriae]

Hello, miss. Um, I hope that Loki's not troubling you. He's a nice child, but sometimes he's mischievous like anyone of his age.

[GUESS WHO BABYSITS HIM? He's legit, she swears.]

Permavideo

[doeswhathewants]

YOUKO! ..... You're going to ruin my street cred.

[You mean is his alibi when he burns down buildings with a hundred people in them, amirite?]

Re: audio;

[scarlet_kitsch]

[Wanda is trying to follow the girl's side conversation with Loki. It's not easy. She's not used to this kind of back and forth.]

It's good to know he has someone responsible looking out for him. ['Cause a Loki of any size probably needs more than he should.]

Youko, is it? Nice to meet you!

But who is Thora? [And why are you patting the empty air as if something was there?]

Videoed by an angel

[archangelflonne]

It wasn't that long ago that I was new, you'll get used to things in no time at all!

[Super cheery smile! <3]

I'm afraid that I can't offer you much other then encouragement however. It isn't really so bad here, you'll probably be able to make a lot of friends if you want to. As for clothing..

[Her smile droops.]

I've had a little problem with that myself. Not a lot of places carry clothing for winged people. But you don't have that problem, so there's almost no end to the places you could shop for a new outfit! Although I like the one you have on, its very adorable. When it gets warmer, you should just stick with that!

[Video]

[scarlet_kitsch]

[Another young-looking one. Wanda's mom-dar is going into overdrive, even though she's not really that much older than any of them, and she's actually much younger than Flonne. It's the result of years of mom-ing Pietro and the other Avengers, plus a biological clock that started way too early.]

That's okay. It seems I have a few [alternate?] friends here already. [Cheery smile.] I'll be fine.

[Her expression turns to concern. She'd spent time with the X-men and knows how difficult Angel's wings could be.]

Oh, I'm sorry. But at least here you get to show off your beautiful wings! Where I'm from, you'd probably have to hide them. [She wants to ask if the girl is mutant but is too polite to inquire.]

[Video]

[fightswithpurpose]

[Have an odd looking lady with a warm smile, Wanda.]

I can give you something else to wear if you like. I work as a fashion model.

Re: [Video]

[scarlet_kitsch]

[After years of living amongst mutants, altered humans and gods, hardly anyone looks odd to Wanda. Although she is curious to know the origins of these strange faces. But she's too polite to press for details.]

Really? That's so generous of you! [Clothes from a model?! Those would be a-maz-ing! She's already worried about what she might find at the HOA. Jubilee's castoffs would be fine, but Wanda really does not want Emma Frost's hoochie hand-me-downs!]

I'd appreciate anything you had to spare. And, like I said, I'll repay the favor somehow. [Big smile!]

voice;

[quiptionary]

Okay, so are you the Wicked Witch of the East version of you, or...are we all on good terms here?

[voice]

[scarlet_kitsch]

I'm a good witch!

[The words are blurted out without thought, her tone conveying shock, hurt, and indignation.]

Are you saying you've met a bad version of me before?

[video]

[surgicalshot]

We have the Newcomer Fund for just those things! Are you okay?

Re: [video]

[scarlet_kitsch]

We do?!

[Wanda's genuinely surprised. Now, she's diving off camera to recollect those leaflets, frantically flipping through them to find information on this "Newcomer Fund."]

Um, I seemed to have missed that part. Could you fill me in, if you don't mind?

[She's having a little trouble finding references to the fund.]