Speaking of the movie and the muse... Sky Captain was so underrated.

[intrepid_girl_reporter]

So friends of yours were talking about it and that made you remember me? Gee who does that remind me of?

Look don't worry about me, I'm sure I'll keep myself busy with a story, you go do...whatever it is that you do.

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[ihearyouthink]

Indeed it does. Technically we are all mutants after a fashion. Some more pronounced than others. There is a curious thing about the mutation of DNA however. Every few millenia, evolution leaps forward. We are quite due for another leap very, very soon. Our species could find itself changing in new and incredible ways. [How true he knew this to be already.]

[intrepid_girl_reporter]

Now that is a story! So tell me Professor, [She purred the title and leaned in, hands pulling the notepad and pencil from her purse.] What sort of leaps are we in store for? Something more dramatic then pretty eyes?

[ihearyouthink]

[He leans easily against a counter, watching her eagerly taking out her tools of the trade.] Much more dramatic. I've written a thesis on the subject at Oxford for my dissertation. Things like human flight, changes in pigmentation of the skin, adaptability to any environment, telepathy, telekinesis, invisibility...

I'm not going too fast, am I? [Those were big words to be writing down all at once at a clip.]

[intrepid_girl_reporter]

[She had one hand flying across the page with a flury of motion, her eyes however remained on him. When he questioned her she smirked and titled her head.]

I've kept up with people intentionally trying to leave me in the dust. It's my own short hand, though some of these concepts I'm pretty sure I'll be looking up later. Do you really believe people will be able to fly unaided?

[ihearyouthink]

[He adds] I can give you a few scientific terms and names to look up if you do wish to research it further.

It works for birds, why not? There's nothing preventing our DNA from adapting that far. Only time to do it.

[intrepid_girl_reporter]

Ready when you are Prof. The more information I have the better, I could make this into a series.

[ihearyouthink]

Perhaps we could talk about it over drinks. I know a place... [Charles knew many pubs in the area really.]

[intrepid_girl_reporter]

I bet you do, in fact I bet you know some place with the right lighting, soft music, great drinks... [Yep he was the type, but she wanted the story so why not? Not like he was hard on the eyes or anything, and not like anyone else was burning out the soles of his shoes looking for her.]

I just need to phone my editor and I can be ready to go in say...five minutes?

[ihearyouthink]

Certainly, Ms. Perkins. I'll be here. [He's very polite and patient for his age.]

[intrepid_girl_reporter]

[He's a whole lot of things for his age. Polly popped off with a smile, made a quick call and was back right on time]

All set, so where is it we're headed?

[ihearyouthink]

[Charles has been waiting patiently on the corner for her to return. She was definitely an interesting lady to talk to.

When she returns, he offers the crook of his arm like the gentleman he is and points at a pub across the way.]

This direction will do.

[intrepid_girl_reporter]

Well, a real gentleman and everything.

[Polly smiled and threaded her arm through his. She followed his lead and quickly stepped for the pub across the street.

It was warm and friendly with all the charming old world woodwork of a place that truly earned the name pub.]

This is cozy.