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[He relaxes his posture and softens his features as much as he can. Usually, when he tries to broadcast something, it’s not done with the intention of appearing helpful and making contacts. He practices which expression to use, and attempts what he thinks Charles would do. But the effect is so insipid that he opts for a more neutral expression, as relaxed and friendly as he can manage while talking to his device.

Which is floating a few feet ahead of him. Good impressions require good angles, after all. His efforts are marred by the continued instability of the Network. Static affects both the image and the sound. Luckily, his oratory style tends to slow and deliberate so most of his message is discernible anyway.]

Fellow r[...]dents. It has come to my attention that there is a great deal of damag[...] and other apparatus. There are also some in ou[...] not have the skills to repair these necessities on their own.

If you [...] in need of assistance, bring the object in question to my [...] labs, or find me there to discuss [...] too big or heavy to move. I will repair what I can, in ex[...] metal or other services. I can also teach basics of repair and maint[...] interested in learning how to do such th[...]rself.

Also, if you have skills in metalworking, [...]ectronics and would like [...]with me, please come to the workshop so [...] partnership.

If we pool our res[...]kills, our abilities in all things in this manner, there is nothing we [...].

Thank you.

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You work a lot with electronics?

[Maybe this is someone to introduce Pidge and Hunk to.]

Or just in engineering?

I have a great deal of experience in engineering, and I know enough about electronics to get by. My skills in metalwork are exceptional. [Though that is something he won't be able to teach anybody, unfortunately.] That is why I requested scrap in exchange for services. I can use it to manufacture more components or other necessary things.

If you need a hand, those are the areas my teammates specialize in.

[It'd give them something to do. To focus on for a while.]

Excellent. Give me their names and I will contact them directly.

Pidge is our electronics expert. Hunk is our engineer.

Who should I tell them to expect?

[ He hesitates. The instinct to claim another name, another identity, is powerful. But he realizes it is wasted effort, as Charles and the children will be calling him "Erik" anyway. But then, an idea occurs. One that amuses him. ]

Tell them to expect Magneto.

... Mag... neto?

[Is this a name Lance came up with.]

You just told me your friends are named "Pidge" and "Hunk".

[ Honestly. ]

Yes?

[What's the difference.]

And I did not question it. Because to do so would be rude.

[ Maybe they'll have better manners. ]

[What is there to question...????]

Okay. I'll take your word for it.

[ He sighs. ] Look, just send me the information so I can set up a meeting with your more useful friends.

I'll tell them you'll be calling.

[And also not to... you know. Blink too hard at the name.]

[Pidge and Hunk's info comes up.]

Any experience with recalibrating medical and diagnostic tools?

Some. Would need to assess before committing.

Noted.

[Laura hates the network. It's so loud and people are always talking and doing things on it. But she hears Erik so she figures she might as well listen. It's patchy, and makes her squint, especially since she isn't sure exactly what he's asking. But one thing stands out, and that's what she latches onto.]

You will teach me?

What I can.

I should learn how to fix things. It's better than breaking things all the time.

Breaking things does have its usefulness. And sometimes, fixing things gives you better ideas on how to break them if you need to.

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