❧ 006 [video]

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[Okay, let's be fair, when he finally gets the ACE's video up and going, his expression looks more exasperated than it should. In his defense, though, awaking from cryogenic sleep and trudging through flooded areas hadn't been an expectation, so he reserves the right to feel a little off-kilter.]

So, [Kurt starts, managing to keep the irritation out of his voice.] When did the water show up? Recently, I'd imagine, or else there'd be more debris floating about. [Cue a bizarre sounding trill that's reminiscent of an animal noise.]

I know, I know. [His gaze becomes downcast, free hand grasping the zipper tab below his throat and lowering it, allowing a pint-sized, yellow triceratops to poke its head up over the opening.] We're almost back to the unit, so be patient. [Another sound of protest, which Nightcrawler simply narrows his eyes at.]

Anyway, [a sigh before he continues,] I'm mobile once again.

What did I miss?

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[beeped]

Kurt! My dude! Oh man, you fuckin' missed so much, man. So fuckin' much. First we had this massive blowout party. It went on for days.

But then, tragically, I got into a freak Sea-Doo accident. Lost both my legs, but I've got some sweet ass light up wheels to get me around.

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[No one can tell him that Richie isn't imaginative, that's for sure.] For days? And I still missed out? What a shame! We'll have to have another one for my return.

So, are these just wheels or did someone set you up with something like prosthetics on skates? Either way, be careful— you don't want to lose your new limbs, too. [And honestly? He sounds (and looks) pretty serious.]

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[beeped]

For sure! [It's far from the truth of what happened, but it's a better version of events.] We'll throw you the biggest party. Where were you anyway?

The wheels are like... strapped in at my knees. I really gotta work on my balance so I don't fall over. But you know those stick you use for skiing? I've got those to help me.

[To his credit, he's managing to sound serious too, even if it's all absolutely ludicrous.]

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Wunderbar! [He raises an arm, gesturing offhandedly at something Richie can't see onscreen.] The Medbay.

[To be fair, if he didn't know any better, he'd actually believe this tale that the younger boy is spinning.] You know, that seems like a pretty ingenious way to teach someone how to skate.