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[About a minute after this tag, there's a knocking at Hux's window.]

[Hux slowly looks up from his papers to... Kara, just outside of his window and levitating. Sure, that's fine. That's normal. This is his world now, his reality.

Everything's fine.

He's going to start keep alcohol in his office now.]

.......

[He stares at her for a moment, before he slowly gets up to open his window.] Thanks for breaking physics in front of me.

[Kara drifts over, arms crossed, grinning.]

Had to make sure you understood just what was going on. It's better you get a soft entry, it'll make the landing a bit simpler.

[Gesturing out at the wider city...]

You missed the dome of eternal night. That was my introduction.

This is how you would describe a 'soft entry?'

[He looks out the window for a moment, his face suddenly becoming serious and less 'let's snark about everything to deal with this.']

All of this happened while I was here, but just unaware. I didn't react to a dome that was literally covering an entire city.

Yes, it is.

[She drifts over and settles down onto the ledge.]

And no, you didn't. I freaked out a bit when I saw it for the first time, too.

It is both miraculous and terrifying, but that app is like a filter on your perception of reality.

An app that is able to change our very perception of reality. I would say such a thing is impossible, but...

[He glances at Kara, who is just casually sitting on the ledge.]

Do you remember what you were like? Or is that a topic that I need to find a couple bottles of alcohol first?

What I was like, in the other life? It's no secret.

[Kara nods, lifting up her hand to show him the ring.]

My other self was some sort of scientist that moonlighted as a superhero. She attended an academy for it, and was a part of something called the Legion of Superheroes. They gave her this ring.

[Hux just sorta squints at the ring for a moment.]

Legion of Superheroes. [Like something out of a comic book??? Well, given that she can fly... it's probably not the strangest thing he's heard.

But that's only because the bar for weirdness has been set very high now. Nonetheless, Hux can't help but pinch his nose lightly, looking like he's about to get another headache.]

So you fight crime-- or your past self used to. Battled evil villains and saved the day while wearing spandex.

Not spandex.

[That's her only correction and it's said with a sardonic smile.]

My other self wore some sort of armor. I don't know what it was made out of, but given that this ring is made out of an entirely new element that doesn't shock me.

[Despite what it looks like in her icons, that is actually armor.]

I know it's a rough thing to take in, but yeah.

What've you remembered? If anything?

At least you were practical.

[He never understood the spandex thing.]

Hm, have you studied the ring at all? The durability and properties of that new element? [For the first time since being introduced to Retrospec, he actually looks curious about something related to it. Sure, studying elements isn't really his area, but it's still something.]

Nothing. But apparently that's a good thing.

I have. It's more durable than anything I've ever seen. I tried a diamond tipped drill, even, the kind I use for microintegration. Not so much as a scratch.

[Believe her, she has tried.]

You think that Ren guy really remembers your other self?

Not even a scratch... might need an otherworldly object to make a dent on something that's not from this Earth as well.

[He puts a stop to that mindset for now though, mostly because he doesn't want to think about how Retrospec managed to even get these items in the first place.]

...As much as I don't want to believe it, I think he's telling the truth. He doesn't seem the type to make jokes and he was completely certain that I was someone from his past.

Maybe.

[Anyway, easy enough to change topics and focus on the Ren guy.]

And how does he know it's you? Could it not be a doppelganger?

Is that really a thing?

Another version of my past self can exist? [It's a somewhat hopeful idea, but Hux isn't going to put too much stock in it.] ...Admittedly, parallel universes of past lives wouldn't be surprising to hear about.

No, I mean he could be mistaken.

You know, a lookalike.

Oh.

[He frowns at the thought, but.] Humph, that could be possible, even though I'd like to think that I have distinctive features. I would hate to be mixed up with someone else.

Well, only one way to find out, and that involves taking the time to wait for memories of your own.

[Y'know. Like the rest of them.]

I'm assuming it's impossible to avoid these memories. That would be way too convenient.

[There probably wouldn't be as many complains if that was the case, but Hux can hope, right? Okay, he really has none.]

I'll just hope that my first memory doesn't involve my number one fan.

No. God I wish we could, they tend to trigger my asthma.

[She'll pray for you.]

That intense sometimes?

[He raises his eyebrows at her, but she was a superhero. Those sort of memories probably involve a lot of life threatening situations and such.]

No, it's just a psychological stress. Stress is my biggest trigger factor, so...happens to me.

Ah.

[Hux doesn't really know what to say to that. Is this where he tries and be a decent person?? It's a difficult thing sometimes!! But he'll make some effort since he actually respects her.]

...Sounds difficult to deal with.

[Gold star. You tried.]

It's life. Chronic asthma all my life. I'm used to it. But thanks.

[An attempt was made.]

Perhaps you'll regain other... powers, with one of them getting rid of your asthma. Isn't that possible?

Maybe. Don't see why not.

[You know, it will happen. She just needs more time.]

Perhaps I'll regain an equally helpful ability.

Like turning any drink into whisky. [Dreaming big here.]

You're probably going to need it.

I'd wager my next raise on it.

[Although, there's something he's been meaning to ask her.] Kara, is there anyone from your past life that's connected to Retrospec as well?

Sort of, yes.

[Kara...doesn't talk about this much, with anyone, but...]

A while back my parents adopted a kid. And then decided they didn't want her. I stayed in touch with her, and she's basically my kid sister. She's been on the app a while, and while I haven't remembered her...she's remembered some of the same people. A woman named Lara and a man named Jor, and some kid named Kal.

Perhaps you two were part of the same team.

[If they remember a few of the same people, that's the most likely case, right? But Hux supposes it's too early to be completely certain about that.]

Does she have any powers?

Yeah. She can see through walls. Except lead. And she can lift a small car.

[Quite the feat in her opinion.]

X-ray vision and super strength. Normal superpowers for you hero types.

[Not that Hux has read many comic books, but he's aware enough to know that. Also, it looks like he's already adjusting, if he thinks those things are normal now.

Or at least, nothing to bat an eyelash at.]

Yeah she's kind of like Mega-Guy, or Ultra-Gal and stuff.

[Shrug.]

Right down to the being a teenager. I just hope she gets to have a normal...rest of high school. With no supervillains.

[Speaking of supervillains...]

Has anybody... gone mad because of this app? Responsible for the death of others or at least caused harmed because of the memories they received?

Um. I've heard rumors. Some kid on the app kidnapped a bunch of people and did some stuff. It was on the news and I've kinda heard rumors about it, but I don't actually know any of the details.

[She shrugs.]

He could've just been nuts beforehand though. I wouldn't worry too much about it. Least, not till you have a handle on it all.

You sure have a way with words.

[He's vaguely amused, despite the topic at hand. But kidnapping is definitely far from the worst that can happen around here.]

Well. [Hux glances off to the side for a moment, his eyes not meeting hers. This is always the hardest part of any conversation for him.] Thanks. For this.

[He tried??]

No problem.

[And with that, she drops out of the window and heads back to her office.

Supergirl...away?]

[As promised, Ren arrives at the indicated coffee shop. He doesn't bother with a drink, though; he simply strides inside and sits across from wherever the redhead has decided to put himself.]

Edited 2018-06-05 00:05 (UTC)

[As soon as Ren sits across from him, Hux pinches his nose, almost looking like he's regretting this whole decision. Coffee is not enough for this conversation... he's certain about that.

He should've just stood him up-- Ren's probably used to it.]

Perhaps I should have asked you to meet me at the bar instead.

[Ren, meanwhile, sits back and looks like he doesn't plan on going anywhere any time soon.]

Do you want to hear it or not?

[He runs a hand through his hair, fluffing it slightly as he tries to hide back the anxiety he's feeling. Ugh, why does he feel this way? It's just his 'past self' that did horrible things, supposedly... it has no reflection on him. It should just be like learning about a distant relative or something like that.

Except it's not.]

Yes, fine. Continue.

[At least it appears that Ren's succeeded in his attempts to make Hux take this seriously. Letting out a breath, he watches the other man for a moment, but then he continues as requested.]

They were a part of a military organization called the First Order. I don't know exactly what their goals were but I know they were willing to do anything to accomplish them. [He presses his lips together briefly.]

General Hux was apparently the leader of their army. I remember him saying his soldiers were trained from birth to fight, and he was clearly proud of it.

[The First Order... so that's the name of it. A galactic military dedicated to some important cause, since they're willing to do anything to accomplish their mission. Being part of such a group should be something to be proud of, but Hux knows that things aren't quite that simple.

...Especially since he apparently trained soldiers to fight from birth.]

W-what...? [What does Ren even mean by that? Hux looks startled, trying to comprehend what's really going on.] Like humans created just to fight in a war?

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