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[araignee_du_soir]

[Widowmaker had finally extracted herself from all the rigamarole that surrounded a new arrival to make her way to the Mess Hall. With a cup of something almost as blue as the color of her skin sitting on the table before her along with her rifle in its shorter Assault mode, she set the omnicom up so she didn't have to hold it in her hand.

What she did have in her hand was the ring they'd given her upon taking that oath. As if an oath was binding...]

I can certainly understand the need for a vetting process, but it appears to be rather pointless to subject would-be saviors to such repetitive examinations when the results do not change. What is the phrase...? [She idly rolled the ring between her fingers as she thought a moment.] Ah, yes. 'Beggars can't be choosers.'

Perhaps I am simply... special. [There was a slight upturn of her lips at that last word.]

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[kingtyrantranger]

[Must be something about being blue. Who knows what'd happen if they were green?]

Oh, yeah, you can call me Amp when we're out in the field, but it's not like we're doing anything right now.

[araignee_du_soir]

Ah. Widowmaker. [Setting the ring down, she picked her drink up for a quick sip.] A pleasure.

Amp... For sound or electricity?

[kingtyrantranger]

Neither.

[Man, he really needs to change up the name. Almost every time...]

It's, uh. I'm a power amplifier? I make other people's powers better, basically. What about you? I'm guessing the name's not really that descriptive?

[araignee_du_soir]

[How interesting... Now that is certainly something worth keeping around. Unfortunately, Jason was more significant to her as his power than him as a person. For the time being.]

That depends on your perspective; I specialize in single target neutralization.

[kingtyrantranger]

[He opens his mouth, then closes it. Is that really that different from what the Freelancers here did? Probably not. Even so, he's hardly the one to talk about that kind of thing.]

I was thinking more powers-wise. Unless your power is you, ah. 'Neutralize' people.

[araignee_du_soir]

[Powers. That was a quandary since she only partially understood what was different now that she was here.]

I am not certain how to put it... Most of what I possess are honed toward my specialization. I am fast, I am quick. I cannot be distracted. While others will rise to anger or fear, I will not.

[There was more, but she didn't want to let people know she could visualize area layouts.]

[kingtyrantranger]

Oh.

[What was the polite thing to say when someone ended up with powers that lame? Unfortunately, unless she managed to keep the area layout thing a secret from the techs, he'd probably find out about it when he was on monitor duty next.]

Well, I guess that can be useful given how, uh. Chaotic things can get sometimes. And we could definitely use some cooler heads on this team.

[araignee_du_soir]

[Anyone who felt the need to look her up in the database would find that bit of information out if only because that was the part that really was new to Widowmaker and she had asked about it. The rest... were normal to her, if more intense than usual.]

I have been told some people possess powers that will make other act rashly, enraged beyond reasoning or other similar things. My being unaffected by any of that will save some of you one day.

Covert ops requires a certain temperament, after all.

[kingtyrantranger]

Trust me, some of our teammates don't require anyone manipulating them for emotions to run hot.

[He laughs, but how many times had he wished he could just put all the adults into time out?"]

You should probably try to get into contact with Parker. Payback. She's in charge of all the espionage stuff around here. Just leave some treats near an air vent and she'll get in contact with you.

[araignee_du_soir]

[Finally, some useful information other than what Jason's power is. She committed that name - names - to her memory. She would indeed look for this woman. Though...]

Treats?

[kingtyrantranger]

She likes money, but some chocolates might work. She practically lives in the vents, so she'll pop in sooner or later.

[araignee_du_soir]

How fortuitous that she likes something I have little need for. Merci.

[kingtyrantranger]

No problem. Glad I could help.

[araignee_du_soir]

[There was a pause as she seemed to stare as she thought. Perhaps this would be better, even if it was from another life.]

Amélie.

[kingtyrantranger]

Wha-oh!

[Took him a second]

That's a bit friendlier than Widowmaker. Nice to meet you, Amelie.

[He totally mangled the accent there. Sorry.]

[araignee_du_soir]

[Please ignore the slight twitch of her eye at the way he said her name. It was most likely something she was going to have to get used to. She could coach him on pronunciation, but she wasn't sure how to do that without it being taken wrong.]

A pleasure. [Perhaps an offer?] If you would like to learn French, I could teach. I know my name is not easy on a foreign tongue.

[kingtyrantranger]

[He winces a little.]

That bad, huh? All right. Couldn't hurt to broaden my horizons a bit, right?

[That's Jason. Always looking to improve himself.]

[araignee_du_soir]

I have heard worse. [She offered a bit of a smile.] I will be a strict teacher, though. Consider it fair warning.

[kingtyrantranger]

Hey, at least I learn quick.

[At least with sign language. French... Might be different. Given he's also studying Interlac, there might be a few interesting moments there.]

[araignee_du_soir]

Tres bien.

I have been given a special area on Legion World. We can meet for studies there. You do not mind water, do you?

[kingtyrantranger]

Nah, I'm fine with water.

[If a problem comes up, he can just fly with that ring. But he doesn't see that coming up.]

When should we get things going?

[araignee_du_soir]

Perhaps once this...disagreement with Tracer settles down and I have had the time to get proper bearings. A few days?

[kingtyrantranger]

Sure, just message me whenever.

[araignee_du_soir]

Until then...