audio; forward-dated to May 9th

[a_shadow]

Ever since we had that shared nightmare, I've been dreaming at night. I don't dream, this doesn't just happen.

[ There's a slight pause, and a hesitation, before she continues. ]

Okay, and this might sound weird, but I think I've been hearing people's thoughts. I know—that sounds impossible, right? But I have reasons for thinking I have. I need to know if there's anyone who has that kind of ability who can answer some questions for me.

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[a_shadow]

Kind of.

[ It's been quite a while now, after all. ]

I need to know if it's possible to bring this under control. It's super unpredictable and random right now. Sometimes...the things I hear are very insistent and loud, in a manner of speaking. But it's very intermittent.

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[seeingscarlet]

Sometimes if the feelings are strong it can be hard to block them out, but you can learn to stay in your own head.

I can talk you through what I do?

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[a_shadow]

Please do. I want to know how.

[ The words are uncharacteristic of her; they almost sound pleading. The fact of the matter is that she doesn't like what's happening to her one bit. ]

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[seeingscarlet]

Close your eyes. Try to focus on my voice, on your breathing. Anything that is physically with you.

[Even Wanda still has to go back to the basics when she starts getting overwhelmed or lost in other people's thoughts.]

You need to know the parts of yourself that are you and what is coming from someone else. I try to see a sphere of my power expanding and pushing everything else out of my mind.

[She pauses for a moment, waiting and watching.] Does that make sense?

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[a_shadow]

[ She does as Wanda instructs, and when she responds her voice is a bit calmer. ]

Yes. It's a little confusing when it happens, even though I can usually tell it's coming from outside of me. I don't like it. But this helps.

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[seeingscarlet]

I know it can be hard, but it will get easier. Like learning anything else.

Do you know how this happened?

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[a_shadow]

Not a damn clue. I woke up and it was just happening to me, without me knowing how it started.

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[seeingscarlet]

Something strange is happening here, too. I am not sure what, but...after everything that has happened here maybe it should not be surprising.

Can you only hear thoughts? Or has anything else changed?

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[a_shadow]

I have started dreaming now, too, but that was days ago. I don't think they're connected. Or maybe they are. I don't know.

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[seeingscarlet]

They could be. Sometimes I have trouble with other people's nightmares, but I don't know if everyone with these powers does.

[Weird stuff's been going on for a few days, but the super speed stuff didn't start for her until today.]

I can help, if they bother you. Make them nicer.

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[a_shadow]

I'd like to see what's going on with them before I go trying to alter them, but thanks.