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[Video]---Everywhere--OTA

[The screen of the ICP shows a figure with a deep cowl in a blue, and hints of the VT-uniform in purple under the voluminous cloak. The top of the cowl means the upper half of the person's face is in shadow, and the rest of their features are pale.]

Um...hi.

[It's a female's voice, lower and calm--not quite deadpan.]

So, I came on board recently, and my name is Raven. I'm on the purple team.

[Awkward introduction is awkward, but none of that should be showing through in her manner.]

I've met some of you already.

[There's a pause and a slow blink, and now the awkwardness is showing somewhat.]

I'm speaking out though, because of the aftermath of the inspections. I'm an Empath--I sense emotions basically. I've been trained since I was very young though in my control over it, and I respect privacy a lot. Mostly because I'd want mine respected.

But I can also project my empathy--which is why I'm speaking up. If you're feeling overwhelmed or panicky and it's left over from the void-particles or whatever, if you want I can help you calm down.

[There's a shrug, and the awkwardness is definitely there now. If anyone has questions, now is a good time to ask them.]

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Welcome to purple team, Raven.

[ Luke paused, before smiling faintly. ]

It's nice to meet someone with similar powers, though I imagine you're much better at it than I am.

What do you mean by similar powers?

[Despite the deadpan tone, there is honest curiosity in her voice too.]

Part of my abilities allow me to sense the emotions of others as well.

[ Luke paused frowning slightly. ]

...not sure about the projecting part. I've never tried, at least consciously?

To be honest? Most people don't realize how much they're just...emoting? I guess that's the word. It's like a low background hum, and it's easy to pick up the surface emotions even if the person isn't obviously showing any kind of hint like expression or body language.

Whether you're projecting more than just that basic kind of 'existing' would depend on the circumstances I guess.

Mm...

[ Luke nodded absently in agreement. ]

To be honest, I feel bad not mentioning it before. I guess... people recognized me as soon as I appeared, and didn't think to warn anyone that didn't know me.

People recognized you?

[A blink, and that's....interesting.]

I can try and teach you to be more conscious of it all. Or try, anyways. It'd be a lot of meditation though, which isn't something most people look forward to.

[ Luke shrugged helplessly. ]

Apparently something like my story is a holovid or something like it in other people's worlds.

[ A smile crept onto his face. ]

I've had it beaten into my head that meditation is important. I'd appreciate the instruction.

The ideas of beating to enforce how important meditation is seems counter-intuitive.

[With her deadpan tone, it's not entirely clear if Raven is joking or serious with that statement.]

If you know how to do some meditation already, that helps.

[ Whether she's being serious or not, her deadpan draws a small chuckle out of Luke. ]

I've been accused of being too impatient and reckless to maintain it properly, but I've managed when I really focus.

Understandable flaws. It might also be in how you were taught to meditate. There are different methods and techniques.

It'd be better taught in person than over a video though.

[ Luke nodded at that. ]

At your convenience; I'm pretty easy to find around here.

I don't think any of us are hard to find, considering we're stuck on this train. Let me see if anyone else wants my help, and for the emotion-atmosphere to get back to....whatever passes for normal.

[There's a quiet sigh; Raven didn't regret making this video, but the Inspections had been exhausting in a way. She would have to watch out herself, to be sure she did help...]

[ Luke let out a heavy sigh at that. ]

Yeah, I'm... questioning just how much of that was the inspectors, and how much of it was whatever they brought in with them.

[ The Force has been a nightmare right now. Thanks void. ]

It's not a bad question, honestly. I....fled. I'm in Cabin 2-E, and between the waiting, and everyone else's emotions along with my own, I just...needed space after a while.

They had to come get me in a quiet cabin. They mentioned we should remain in our cabins for our safety. I...mentioned why I'd left, and they offered to let me stay isolated, but I'd need a guard. Seemed kind of pointless at that point, since they were pretty much finished with our cabin.

They...

[ Luke paused, pursing his lips. How much could he say like this without tipping others off that he wasn't quite what they expected him to be? ]

[ Oh... kriff it; if they figure it out at this point, then he'll deal with it then. ]

They reminded me of how it feels for others to be around my father. They felt... cold, like they were meant to cause fear. Yet when I talked to them and presented my pass, it was fine, like they were just doing their job.

[Another blink, as what he said caught Raven's attention. Not necessarily what he'd said about the inspectors though.]

My experience was similar to yours.

[A longer pause, and another quiet sigh after a few seconds.]

Not for meditation, but just...to talk. Do you want to meet in one of the other cabins?

[ Luke favored her with a soft smile. ]

Sure; which one?

Doesn't matter really...

[Her head ducked slightly, awkward and perhaps a bit shy.]

To be honest, I'm debating just taking over one of the quiet-rooms for my own and moving in. Not that my room-mates aren't...nice...just...

[Close quarters, and clearly Raven was used to having her own space.]

[ Luke nodded, understanding exactly what she meant. ]

I can meet you there.

[Since he mentioned he had similar abilities to her Empathy, Raven had thought he would. Not that she didn't appreciate May Parker's concern and obvious care. Just...Raven was still not sure just how much she was willing to open herself up again to others. Not past a certain point.

So she stayed by the ICP for a little longer, in case anyone had questions she could answer. Then shut down the video function, and Raven headed for one of the quiet rooms in the quiet cabin. Even if she didn't move into the room, she might sleep there overnight just to get some extra rest that night.

Quiet steps even in her uniform, the hints of black and purple seen only briefly under the cloak and cowl. Senses open just enough to alert her of other people as she moved through the train.]

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[ Luke took his time, not wanting to invade in her private space until he was certain that it truly would be okay. Therefore, it was a long moment after Raven had relocated to one of the quiet rooms before he approached, knocking softly on the door. ]

[ For Raven, on the other side of that door, there was a faint sense of curiosity at the forefront, and a heavy feeling of duty and responsibility that clung to him. And then there was light; so much light that it didn't seem like it was possible for darkness to be around him. It was there, certainly, trying to cling to him, but the light felt like it was drowning everything else out. ]

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[She appreciated the knock, although Raven had also been aware of his approach just from the passive 'sensing' she usually had. Reading that casual 'emoting' that people did just by existing--and he was interesting.

Still, Raven once again debated with herself if this was worth it? She'd already shared more today than she had really wanted to, even if it was probably better in the long run. Helping everyone else stay calm would help her remain so.

Murmuring her mantra to herself quietly, Raven did her best to keep herself calm. Controlled. Moving to the door and opening it--her presence in the force was....unique. Controlled and calm and a sense of depth that there was so much more. Much like she hid in her cloak and cowl.]

Sorry if this all seems weird. I just have some questions, that if you're willing to answer, I didn't think you'd want to over video where anyone could see.

Not at all.

[ Luke offered her one of his warm smiles, as if that was more than enough to assure her that he didn't find any of this weird. ]

I didn't introduce myself before: Luke Skywalker.

[That light was very obvious, in his smile. Her friends would've liked him; that thought made Raven almost smile. Almost.]

I just go by Raven, although the train gave my mother's last name of Roth.

[Stepping in and away from the door so he could enter.]

If it helps, I haven't heard your name before, and you don't seem any more or less familiar to me than anyone else here.

[ Luke chuckled softly at that, slipping into the room. He looks young, like he's still in his early teens, even though he's already hit twenty. ]

It does; it means I can talk to you freely without having to worry about what might be different from what you 'know'.

[ He paused a moment, getting a good look at her, his expression softening. ]

...you know, you almost feel like you could be another Force user. Our powers must really be similar.

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