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From: amanda
Subject: Didn't mean to abandon you...
Hey there,
So sorry to have left you to your own devices for way too long. I don't usually do the new resident thing and I have another job so I might have dropped the ball big time. How are things?
I've attached the usual "Welcome to Xavier's" pamphlet, which gives you all the info on the teams, and the facilities and whatnot. I figure first up you'll need an alternative to that note pad of yours - I'll get my mate Artie to get in touch. His mutation means he can't talk either and he has a speech synthesizer gizmo he uses instead of a notepad when his power's on the blink or when it's a bad idea for people to see words floating in mid-air. He's also fluent in ASL, if you want some teaching? They don't do so well with BSL here, silly Yanks.
Oh, also? Don't call them Yanks to their faces. Or use the word "fag" for cigarette.
You'll probably also needs a powers assessment. I'm not 100% sure who does those these days, but Kyle's one of the Gen X mentors, so he should be able to point you in the right direction. I'll let him know.
That's all I can think of for now - let me know if you need anything, yeah? Also, I know the best place to get non-US music in New York, in the mutant district. Hit me up if you need a ride and I'll take you on the Broomstick.
Cheers,
Amanda, the blond one who picked you up a couple of weeks ago.
From: amanda
Subject: Didn't mean to abandon you...
Hey there,
So sorry to have left you to your own devices for way too long. I don't usually do the new resident thing and I have another job so I might have dropped the ball big time. How are things?
I've attached the usual "Welcome to Xavier's" pamphlet, which gives you all the info on the teams, and the facilities and whatnot. I figure first up you'll need an alternative to that note pad of yours - I'll get my mate Artie to get in touch. His mutation means he can't talk either and he has a speech synthesizer gizmo he uses instead of a notepad when his power's on the blink or when it's a bad idea for people to see words floating in mid-air. He's also fluent in ASL, if you want some teaching? They don't do so well with BSL here, silly Yanks.
Oh, also? Don't call them Yanks to their faces. Or use the word "fag" for cigarette.
You'll probably also needs a powers assessment. I'm not 100% sure who does those these days, but Kyle's one of the Gen X mentors, so he should be able to point you in the right direction. I'll let him know.
That's all I can think of for now - let me know if you need anything, yeah? Also, I know the best place to get non-US music in New York, in the mutant district. Hit me up if you need a ride and I'll take you on the Broomstick.
Cheers,
Amanda, the blond one who picked you up a couple of weeks ago.
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Date: 2024-01-06 02:25 am (UTC)Things are the same as always except I'm in America now. I think I heard about Artie from a talking cat. If there's anything I can do to never see the cat again, I would love to know. She terrifies me.
ASL might be nice, but I'm told it's only useful if others speak it. Do people here use it?
I suppose I can try to use a device.
Thank you,
Jono
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Date: 2024-01-06 02:31 am (UTC)Yeah, we definitely need to chase some shite up for you - it's supposed to be better for you here, or at least, more helpful.
Oh, you met Sharon? Yeah, she's... well, basically she's got the manners of a cat. Which means she's nosy and likes to keep people on their toes. I hear she's terrified of Artie - you want her to stay away, name drop him. ;)
A lot more folks than you'd think use ASL here. Artie's been here since he was a nipper, so a lot of us who were here at the same time learned it so he had people to talk to, including me. I'm not so sure of the new generation, but that's where the speech thingie comes in handy.
A.
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Date: 2024-01-07 07:30 pm (UTC)I have met many cats far more polite than Sharon.
...She did mention something about a woman named Pixie? Who makes clothes that might help with my condition?
Thank you,
Jono