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So um... I've been thinking about this for a while. Ever since we left Harrub, actually...

[ He grimaced a bit, pausing for a couple of seconds. Glancing off to the side, before taking a breath, and addressing the camera again. ]

But um, after the whole Murderworld thing... it's kind of become clear that some of us aren't... handling things that well... [ He was thinking about Videl specifically, but the anon meme has also made it clear Videl wasn't the only one. ] I know we all took the oath for various reasons, and we probably all expected different things out of becoming a superhero. But um, some of us probably didn't expect this... so...

... With the whole "Legionnaire Legacies" thing coming around the corner, I think we should... [ Another pause, as he tries to figure out how to phrase this. ] ... um... I guess, share our lives with each other? To make sure we're prepared, in case... in case the news digs up stuff about us, and tries to drag us through the mud with it.

[ This is so weird and strange and against everything Gohan knows. He's usually the most secretive person in the world, but... he's kind of had to cope with having an open identity, so might as well go all in. ]

I guess um, I should go first? My name's Gohan, and... if you have any personal questions for me, I'll be happy to answer them...

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Hey, Gohan. I don't think we've had time to talk yet. I'm Robbie.

[ He gives a little wave, but he's not putting as much energy into the greeting as he normally would. Robbie's being friend, and he looks pleasant enough, but Gohan's post has really made him think about the Legacies.

His eyes keep flickering around as he speaks. ]

I'm not going to ask you any questions. If you want to talk, I'll listen. But I'm not going to budge on every Legionnaire's right to draw a hard line in the sand and say "this is my personal life. It has nothing to do with my work here or home."

You're braver than me.

W-Well, I mean, if no one wants to share, I can understand that...!

[ He says this as an afterthought, as if the idea just occurred to him. ]

But um... I get the impression the news won't exactly wait for our permission to intrude on our lives...

... Also um, nice to meet you, Robbie!

You'd be surprised.

I appreciate what you're trying to do here, Gohan. So.

[ The Chief considers for a moment before he continues. He's steady. Serious. Measured. It's what those that have seen him around have come to expect of him by now. ]

I'm not at liberty to discuss details about my work before I came here, it's mostly classified. That is my objection to what they're doing, and if we're working to stop it I'll do whatever I can.

[ How do you even handle transdimensional espionage? It's beyond him. Stow that for now. This is about the team. ]

But for right now, if it helps everyone's peace of mind: I can tell you that I'm a soldier. I've spent the last twenty years at war with a half dozen alien species working together to wipe out humanity.

Long story. Complicated. I don't tell it well. They failed.

[ That's what passes for humor with him. Its delivery, however, offers no hint. ]

I took the oath before we knew about Chronoblivion, because the Legion represents my best chance to return to my chain of command. Now that we do know, it's fulfilling my primary duty: The protection of humanity against the threat of extinction.

[ ...Not heavy stuff at all, no. There's a beat of silence, then- ]

Is there anything else?

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Think I've had enough surprises for right now. Just let me believe.

You uh. You need someone to talk to?

[ Gohan's not exactly well-verse with how military life works. However, he still knows enough to realize that 'classified' is an actual valid answer. It's enough that he understands the vagueness, even if the information provided was still enough to paint a clearer image of the Chief.

Honestly, the part Gohan couldn't help but hone in on, is how little the heavy stuff actually phased him. ]

Actually, that um... that helps a lot, I think. [ A pause, as he idly scratches his cheek. ] ... What kind of aliens did you fight?

I think the worst part, for me, is that we don't know exactly what all they'll be able to see and even then? What all they'll wanna broadcast. Because some shit in particular that I've been through is not only classified, but pretty damn personal and more than a little fucked up.

I don't know. Maybe. Just hanging out in the mess hall right now.

[ He actually doesn't respond immediately at that. If anything, his expression tightens a bit. ]

... If we lived in a perfect world, I wouldn't want anyone's privacy to be invaded, much less broadcasted. But I don't know what they'll do, so...

I'd rather share on my own terms.

I'll be right there.

[ And he means it. Because not even fifteen minutes later, here's Gohan, walking right into the mess hall. ]

...I'm gonna have to talk to Wash. A lot of what I'd have to say kinda includes him and it's not all mine to tell.

I don't have anything that has to stay secret.

[Nita shrugs.]

You think there's a way to volunteer? Take the heat off everyone else? It's not like I want every dramatic thing that ever happened to me broadcast for the galaxy to see, but it wouldn't mess me up or anything.

If uh, if it helps any... I'm still trying to figure out how I'm gonna talk about my own stuff...

[Gwen is for the most part, zoning in and out as her thoughts keep going all over the place. She's in her costume with the hood pulled down and minus the mask. Honestly she was sort of looking to head... somewhere and do a bit of crime fighting or patrolling. Or anything to keep distracting her.

Once Gohan makes it in, though, she able to take notice and wave him down.]

Start with the beginning and work from there, or think back to what in your life would make a half decent action movie or tabloid header. Seems like that's the shit they'd wanna pull up.

[ On the one hand, Gohan hadn't actually... even considered that option. But on the other, there's something really gross about just letting one of them take the heat for everyone else. ]

... Honestly? I wouldn't feel good just placing that on one person... hard to feel like a team if we just... well, basically scapegoat one of us...

... My uncle kidnapped me when I was four?

[ I mean, you said the beginning, right? ]

[ Normally, Gohan would've gotten a little distracted with some of the food in the mess hall. But right now, he wasn't really thinking about that. Once he saw Gwen flagging him down, he made his way over. Sitting down right next to her... and not really saying anything for a bit.

Really only a good few seconds. ]

... So um... I... got the impression that the Legacies thing got to you...

...yeah that. That seems kind of like a fucked up thing. Why did he kidnap you?

There's nothing I'm embarrassed about, or that could endanger anyone else if it came out. I mean yeah, I've screwed up, but everyone has.

[She shrugs again.]

I guess if I actually told you about myself it'd make more sense. I'm Princess Namorita of Atlantis, one of two surviving members of the royal family, and because of it I've had either spies or the press prying into my life as long as I can remember.

[She's obviously not bragging. In fact, she sounds a little sad.]

Sometimes the tougher people take a hit for their teammates, Gohan. That's what being on a team's about.

Because he wanted my dad to kill everyone on the planet, and he needed a bargaining tool.

[ Gohan... might be a little bitter about Raditz. ]

Your uncle wanted your dad to commit genocide. What the fuck.

Hi Gohan. My name is Kubo. I'm a storyteller. And my story's too long to tell here, but I plan on telling it in full before someone else looks in on parts of it.

So come to the cafeteria five days from now! I mean ... I'm still happy to meet you before that, but I need those five days to rehearse.

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