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[hawkingbird]

I was worried at first when they said I would have to stay at this "Four Saisons", but I've got to admit, it's just as nice as any Four Seasons I've been in.

Still doesn't mean I'm loving the whole "being held here against my will" bit though. Look, I've got summer prep classes to go to, and while my dad is emotionally distant, he's still going to freak out when he's notified I've been skipping lessons. Freaking out means like, every law enforcement agency and probably some bounty hunters being offered ridiculously generous rewards for my safe return. You hear that, New Moore? He. Will. Freak.

And I refuse to believe I'm fictional, so let's not even go there, okay?

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[bowsbeforehoes]

Just tell him you've been kidnapped by alien forces and he'll understand.

[hawkingbird]

Hah. Yeah right. Then he'd threaten to sue the aliens, or better yet, the Avengers for not saving me in time.

[hawkingbird]

...Wait a minute. Clint? Clint Barton? Is that you?

[hawkingbird]

Did you dye your hair?

[bowsbeforehoes]

[Eyebrow raise.] How do you know about me and the Avengers?

[hawkingbird]

[ Don't mind her, just some minor heart palpitations that he doesn't remember her. ]

Okay, 1) Everyone knows about the Avengers. They're even on government payroll these days. And 2) Oh god, is this some kind of time travel thing? I know I've been mixed up in my fair share of time travel, but I'd still just like to say I really hate time travel things.

[bowsbeforehoes]

1. Everyone just found out about the Avengers.
2. Not sure. Things are a bit weird around here.

[hawkingbird]

Okay, I think we need to take this discussion offline. I'm texting you, okay?

[hawkingbird]

Uh, I kind of need your number to do that. You've always contacted me before.

[bowsbeforehoes]

It's [insert number here]. It appears in the contact list on the phone.

[geminated_man]

You've stayed at a Four Seasons?

[hawkingbird]

My dad's kind of a big name in the publishing business, and he's also kind of a snob, so yeah. I'd tell you the Four Seasons isn't all it's cracked up to be, but... it actually is.

[geminated_man]

Oh man... I'd love to just be able to say I could stay there even once. Nothin' more impressive to a girl than sayin' that y'got loads of money. Then y'take her back to a fancy place like that? Knickers'll be off before y'even close the door!

[hawkingbird]

[hawkingbird]

Excuse me while I throw up in my mouth a little.

[hawkingbird]

You really shouldn't talk about girls that way.

[geminated_man]

What way, love?

[hawkingbird]

Rudely.

[notvictorious]

Most of us aren't believing it either. Uh and hi, you probably don't remember me? I was the Vision knock-off who spent most of the time convulsing on the floor, but usually people call me Victor. Are any of the others with you?

[hawkingbird]

Victor! Oh thank god, someone I recognize who recognizes me!

And of course I remember you, Victor. Good to see you again. Sadly haven't seen any of the others yet. How about you? Any of the other runaways here?

[notvictorious]

Gert's around, but I don't think you guys know her. A lot of us were here at first but I think I got left behind, as lame as that sounds.

[hawkingbird]

Not as lame as being the only member of your team stupid enough to get trapped here.

And no, I don't remember a Gert. Did she join up with you guys after the invasion? I think that's the last time we saw each other. We should all get together soon, grab some coffee. Is there a Starbucks around?

[notvictorious]

No, she was murdered just before we met you guys the first time.

But there is a Starbucks knockoff here!

[hawkingbird]

Wow. Blunt. And confusing. We've got ghosts here?

After the Saisons, I guess I should have known better, huh.

[hawkingbird]

I'm sorry for your loss, by the way. My team's had some recent losses as well, so I understand what it must have been like for you.