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[inhistorybooks]

So, I know everyone's got an idea that this's all just random, but it seems ta me like most of us all got some weird new abilities or somthin' different about us. Either I haven't been affected, or I just haven't figured out what mine is yet, but I'm not really gettin' my hopes up that it'll be somethin' fun.

When I was a kid, I always wanted to be more like Superman -

[And this is when Trip's awesome new ability kicks in. Any time he talks about superpowers, comic books or superheroes, he turns into a little kid. He's practically like reverse Captain Marvel! So now you've got a five year old sitting at his desk talking into the communicator like nothing's wrong.]

- You know? Not super slow or glow in the dark or anythin' like that. Why can't we get actual superpowers? That could actually be cool.

... And maybe a total disaster, but I'm not gonna lie, it'd sure be fulfillin' a childhood fantasy.

[ooc: When Trip goes back to talking about something not superpower related, he turns back to being his usual self.]

Comments

[flashy-magic.livejournal.com]

Aw, that's cute. I had superpowers before I came here, you know.

[inhistorybooks]

Really? What kinda superpowers?

[flashy-magic.livejournal.com]

I'm a sorcerer, but my specialties were in telekinesis and casting illusions.

[inhistorybooks]

Telekinesis always sounded like a cool one.

[flashy-magic.livejournal.com]

Oh, it is. It's the best.

[inhistorybooks]

No, flying's the best.

[empirical_data]

....You are.... considerably younger than you were a moment ago, sir.

[inhistorybooks]

[And now that he's not talking about superpowers... he's back to being regular Trip, who now looks pretty confused.]

What? No I'm not.

[And queue looking to make sure all his arms and legs are attached.]

... I mean, I don't think I am.

[empirical_data]

[Data gives him an epically confused face, and for the moment seems to be at a genuine loss for what to say. At least at first.]

Please review your previous entry recording. [Staaaaare]

[inhistorybooks]

[Well, okay Data, so long as you're asking nicely...

Oh god.]

... Why was I a kid?

[empirical_data]

[This face, and this motion. The android is completely at a loss, because there are no transporters involved, no holodecks, no viruses, and everyone else is going through something different.]

... ilu Data xD

[inhistorybooks]

... This is the lamest superpower ever.

[gingerspeedster.livejournal.com]

Well this makes me feel better about being slow.

[inhistorybooks]

What makes you feel better about bein' slow?

[gingerspeedster.livejournal.com]

The fact that you just turned into a little kid.

[inhistorybooks]

This is way better then gettin' stuck in slow motion. How're you holdin' up?

[gingerspeedster.livejournal.com]

I'm about halfway to starving despite pacing myself, but I haven't passed out yet. So pretty good.

[inhistorybooks]

That's good. You've got the kitchen's workin' double time?

[with_discipline]

[Trip why are you suddenly a baby. What is going on. ARE YOU ACTUALLY SIM IN DISGUISE. >|

...Okay now, that really isn't very likely at all. Just. What.]

Are you experiencing any discomfort meow? [It. Almost sounds like now. She has no idea she just said that, though, so.]

[inhistorybooks]

[YES, HE IS ACTUALLY SIM IN DISGUISE, HOW DID YOU FIGURE IT OUT D:

But now he's changing back because wtf, meow?]

Is Khoteth with you?

[with_discipline]

[WELL, YOU LOOK IDENTICAL.

...WAIT.

And now you're an adult again Trip, WTF IS THIS. Weirdest look ever is on her face, because why are you talking about the cat.]

He's sleeping meow. You were - a child just now.

[inhistorybooks]

[CURSES, YOU'RE RIGHT D:

WTF IS THIS covers it pretty well. :|]

I know I was. Are you sure Khoteth isn't talkin'?

[with_discipline]

[Straight up, yo. :|]

He's incapable of spech meow, Trip.

[toldastory]

Tell me more about superheroes?

[Martha looks vaguely amused for a moment, watching him.]

[inhistorybooks]

What kinda superheroes? I'll admit I'm more a DC fan then a Marvel, but I could probably throw together somethin' about Spider-Man if you wanted.