Is this thing on?

[xp_echo]

So...Hi.

I'm Maya. Looks like I'm stuck here for awhile, and they told me I should introduce myself.

I'm deaf, by the way. So, you know, try to get my attention in ways other then just talking at me if you want me to actually interact with you.

I'm told I'm going to be in guest accommodation till we get the results of the gene test back, although I'm told the likelihood of me not being a mutant is pretty low.

No idea how long that takes so you should probably get used to me being around.

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[x-daredevil.livejournal.com]

so....a deaf girl and a blind guy walk into a school....

I'm Matt. and yes, I'm blind.

[xp-echo.livejournal.com]

Did they need a set or something? What do you do around here?

[x-daredevil.livejournal.com]

buy one, get one free?

I'm a lawyer. I live in the city and go to Westchester on the weekends

[xp-echo.livejournal.com]

Something like that. Gotta catch 'Em all?

Why would you commute like that? Or is this some sort of half-way house for mutants?

What's it like being a hot shot lawyer? You a good liar?

[x-daredevil.livejournal.com]

Pikachu, I love you!

It's a school, a place to learn about your powers and such, regardless of your age.

I wouldn't say I'm a hotshot. I'm a junior lawyer trying to make partner, but I want to do defense and start my own firm.

[xp-echo.livejournal.com]

Looks like some bald rich guy and his super friends to me - but I'm new. Suppose you'll all show me the error of my ways eventually.

What firm you work for? Notice you side-stepped my question there. Very slick - one might even say lawyer-like.

So, other then the whole learning thing, what do you people do around here? Seems an awfully big place to rattle around in.

[x-daredevil.livejournal.com]

What can I say? Old habits die hard. With a vengeance :P

Well, my brother is rattling around one of the labs or whatever there either doing his mad-scientist impression or pretending to be Legolas. But trust me, he's not a pretty elf.

[xp-echo.livejournal.com]

Damn, here I was hoping I could complete my LOTR collection.

They have labs here? Should I start worrying about people in white lab coats?

Don't think I didn't notice you still avoiding the question - guess I'll just have to assume it was a yes.

[x-daredevil.livejournal.com]

I dunno. Do you get sick a lot?

They like to science there. They don't like to experiment on people that I've noticed.

[xp-echo.livejournal.com]

I am gifted with great genes and do not get sick often. Shi'choo would say it's cause the spirits like me but I figure they're busy enough without looking after me.

So, giant death robots then?

[x-daredevil.livejournal.com]

Shichoo? My text program doesn't like that word

[xp-echo.livejournal.com]

Grandfather - your text program was probably written by some nerdy white guy. They don't tend to have settings for things like Cheyenne.

My Dad's Dad specifically.

[x-dagger.livejournal.com]

At least you are open to the idea of being tested. I am Tandy, one of the many residences here. Don't worry we are nice people.

[xp-echo.livejournal.com]

Meh. It's either that or I'm spirit touched or something. Good to know either way.

Wouldn't not nice people say they were nice anyhow?

[x-dagger.livejournal.com]

If you are my uncle would love to meet you. He is a priest.

Probably. I don't think myself mean, just passionate.

[xp_spectrum]

Hey Maya, I'm Nica - I used to be the newbie here, until you showed up. ;) The place is all right, but don't try and make jokes or get too excited about things - the adults here are either incredibly literal, or are too old to be surprised by things.

[xp-wolfsbane.livejournal.com]

Hello! I think we're going to be suitemates!

I'm Rahne. I'm pretty new, too. I came from Scotland and, um, iturnintoabigwolf. Heads up and I'm so sorry about any fur in the rooms.

Everyone's been super nice and the kitchen is always full of really good food.

[x-wildchild.livejournal.com]

pfft. Only the weirdo ones.

[x-wildchild.livejournal.com]

So, semaphore flags for getting your attention, good investment?

[x-daredevil.livejournal.com]

white and nerdy (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9qYF9DZPdw)

[x-blink.livejournal.com]

I totally want to test you. GIVE ME YOUR BLOOD! or a cheek swab, I'm easy like that.

if you're a mutant, does that mean you pass or fail? hmmm....

I'm Clarice, the PA around here. And I don't need your silly test!

[xp-echo.livejournal.com]

I like to avoid priests. They've got a bad habit of trying to convert me.

Any particular things you're passionate about? Or just in general?

[xp-echo.livejournal.com]

Adults are weird. Is there a lot to be surprised by around here?

[x-dagger.livejournal.com]

Good plan. He does it a lot.

Fashion, movies, and languages. Not in that order. Fashion is a family thing, movies is my release from life, and languages is pretty new.

[xp-echo.livejournal.com]

Right, you're one of those.

Just make sure I'm paying attention, dumbass. I've got implants but they sound like shit so I usually have them turned off.

But if you want to talk to me I'll turn them on.