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[martyrerkomplex]

Congratulations to everyone who participated in the election -- I was kind of surprised about the result, but I'm really grateful to the people who voted for me. Thank you for your faith in me -- I'll try my hardest not to let you down! And to the rest of the student government, I'm looking forward to working with you.

[She looks a little bit nervous for a moment, but pushes forward:]

I've been meaning to ask, is there anyone who wouldn't mind me praticing my power on them? It's just that I want to be able to use it to help people, and I'd hate to use it on anyone without their knowledge...

Anyway, thank you!

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[stophamatime]

Congratulations!

I...don't mind helping you, if you really need that.

[He feels like he ought to do something, since she got herself punched by a scary six foot something guy on his behalf during the riots...]

[martyrerkomplex]

Congratulations to you, too, right? I guess we'll be working together more now!

...Are you sure?

[Does he even know what she does?]

[stophamatime]

Yeah. I mean, you helped me before, and...you wouldn't do anything weird.

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[monstrueuse]

I volunteer!

What is your power?

[Maybe she should have asked that first...]

[martyrerkomplex]

You were very brave back then.

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[martyrerkomplex]

[That was an... enthusiastic response, for someone with no idea what she could do.]

It's a kind of psychic power? I can affect people's emotions, and sometimes memories, but that's only happened once...

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[monstrueuse]

[Gilberte seems pleased by this answer, and doesn't withdraw her offer to help.]

How fortunate then, for I am an actress, and for my art, I must experience and convey the full range of possible emotions! Did you ever think what such a gift could mean to the world of theatre?

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[martyrerkomplex]

[Krista blinks. She knows she wouldn't trust someone with her powers, and yet people here seem completely fine with it... Frankly, everyone strikes her as having terrible self-preservation skills.]

I... never really thought about it, no?

You're an actress?

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[monstrueuse]

Yes, yes! An actress and playwright. And director! I am many things.

Theatre aims to produce feeling—anguish and joy! Actors struggle to capture feelings and make them fresh. So much of it rests on emotion. You could be a great artist!

[It's true that self-preservation isn't high on Gilberte's list of priorities. Although it is somewhere well above preserving others.]

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[martyrerkomplex]

[Her own feelings on self-preservation are... complicated. Very, very complicated.]

I've really only ever used it for self defense before... [Mostly.]

But that could be good practice, maybe?

[stophamatime]

I couldn't do much.

[martyrerkomplex]

You stood up to him anyway. Not everyone would be able to do that, you know.

[stophamatime]

What happens matters more, doesn't it?

[martyrerkomplex]

And what happened was that we both came away safe. Right?

[Okay, so she might have gotten... a little beat up. But it seems terribly unsubtle to point it out directly.]

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[monstrueuse]

A gift with many applications. As talented as you are beautiful. Such a miracle! I always think that I am blessed to meet such people here.

Yes, you can assist me in my exercises! My emotions are deep and powerful, so it will be a fine test for you.

[stophamatime]

After he hit you.

[It's okay, Ken will be unsubtle for her.]

[martyrerkomplex]

...I'm sorry. My roommate told me I should have been more careful...

But you weren't hurt. And it wasn't as bad as it looked, I promise!

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[martyrerkomplex]

[There's something that puts her off a little about such easily-given praise. She's worked hard to make everyone like her, but if someone acts like they're terribly fond of her immediately, how is she supposed to know if they really like her or not?]

I feel the same way about being here -- I've met such wonderful people already!

Maybe if you show me a script you're working with, I can help you and we can both practice together?

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[monstrueuse]

Yes, so many! The people here have been very kind! So many gifts, so many possibilities. Each one unique.

Bon! Then it is decided. I have many scripts, but—I do not yet write as well in English as in French, so you must forgive me. A play that could turn hearts—do you know, such a thing could change the world.

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[martyrerkomplex]

It's amazing what some of them can do. And it's so wonderful to have a safe place for us all...

What sort of plays do you write?

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[monstrueuse]

Magnificent, yes. A school full of miracles. And what you say is true—especially when so many of us have been cast out, exiled, betrayed!

Hm. You see, I am a modern dramatist. I experiment. Yet, I like to tell the classic stories, the great tragedies and histories. But my greatest work will celebrate the life of my dearest friend, the name seared into my heart!

[stophamatime]

I'm sorry.

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[soundandfurry]

Congrats Krista! Awoooo!

[eileaneathompson]

[Eli smiled brightly at her friend.]

"Congratulations! And I'd love to help, if you want."

[She blinked, flushed a bit, then said sheepishly,]

"Ah... did you ever tell me what your power is?"

Did greg ever find out what her power is?

[gregorydeegan]

"Trade you."

[Greg smiled.]

"You let me heal you of any little bruises or cuts for the next month, and you can practice on me."