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[makingstevensonproud]

While I appreciate the attention I don't quite feel that it is warranted. You don’t have the time to even be considering this. It’s irresponsible.

If you're so determined why don't you simply utilize my comic counterpart since you're so fond of him? You'll have far more history to work with and at least... [At least he gets the girl but he can't bring himself to say as much so he lets that trail off, looking away uncomfortably.

And then, quietly,] I don't see why you'd want me like this anyway

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[burnsbright]

It's decided that... she will end up happy, someday, and she has better chances than if I went back. Going to be rich, too, making technological breakthroughs and so on, and pass on what I know and believe. But I don't think she'll ever see the stars again.

Experience?

[makingstevensonproud]

I suppose... having a guarantee of a pleasant outcome must come as some small comfort. It is not the sort of thing anyone has in their own lives, after all.

Something like that. Hindsight is 20/20 and all that.

[burnsbright]

She doesn't know that, and I'm pretty sure it will be in doubt now and then. [Dryly] I only know it here, when I can be aware of these things and my 'canon' future at all. But at least it means there is a me somewhere who... doesn't have to worry about certain things anymore.

...yeah. [she's got something too, though she won't explain it.]

So, I'm Tallisibeth Enwandung-Esterhazy. Scout, to most people.

[makingstevensonproud]

Small comfort then but... comfort nonetheless.

[They all have something and it is very often something they'd rather not talk about.]

Dr. Hank McCoy. [He frowns a little, hesitates, then finally adds,] Beast, I guess.

[burnsbright]

Doctor. [Slight nod.]

...Something wrong?

[makingstevensonproud]

Not my choice of code names, though it is rather woefully appropriate.

[In other words, Alex Summers is an asshole.]

[burnsbright]

You can't change it? If you're introducing yourself to people you could always give them a different one.

[makingstevensonproud]

It would be more trouble than it's worth arguing the point with... certain members of my team. [Besides, it's a fitting reminder of what he's become. As if he needs it.]

[burnsbright]

[She raises her eyebrows.] Hmm. Well, okay.

I'm very happy with Scout. My other name, names, they used to be used more when I was in trouble, or to show that I didn't fit. I haven't told them to anyone, in the game or... most circumstances. [It's an uncommon name and she is a fugitive.]