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[ When the feed clicks on a blond and very athletic young woman takes up most of the picture, one corner of her lip a little twisted while she tries to explain her feelings. ]

Do you guys always get these kind of strange vibes in this place, or is it just me and the fact that it's my first day. [ Clearly she fails at explaining this. But she's here, and she doesn't plan on leaving in the near future, so she's just going to have to suck it up.

Her smile is more forced, but she's not exactly disappointed or upset though. ]

Hello. [ She begins with a small wave. ] My name's Cassie, I'm a new warden. Uh... Wow, this almost feels like being in school again. [ Getting ready to say stuff about herself most people won't care about or remember. ]

Before coming here I lived in San Fransisco and work usually kept me pretty busy. [ If anyone recognizes her red shirt emblazoned with two "Ws" they might know who she is, and even if they don't, they may recognize it as Wonder Woman's symbol. ] I like archaeology, the color red, pizza, and being a warrior, among other things. And despite these strange vibes, which I'm sure will go away anyway, I am happy to be here. It's new and something different, not really what I'm used to, but I'm sure my time here will be memorable nonetheless.

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[Chuckles.] Why am I the only blonde here whose name doesn't end with a "y" sound? Stephanie, Cissie, Buffy, Cassie...Claire. Which is me, heh. Hi. [Waves.] I'm a Warden, too. That's, uh, some outfit you have on.

[Because she knows not everyone here was willing to reveal themselves as superheroes. Hell, even she was in that boat once. So, she allows Cassie to explain, just in case it's not what Claire thinks it is.]

[ Cassie can't help but laugh. ] Nice to meet you, Claire. If you prefer, my mother did name me Cassandra. [ She's sure it doesn't matter to Claire either way.

Thanks. [ She looks down and tugs on the red fabric before knocking on the metal "Ws" ] It's my way of trying to look professional, or something. Plus that whole secret identity thing never really worked out for me.

I like that name. It reminds me of my mom. [Flushes scarlet and rushes to say:] Not that I mean that in a bad way, it's just her name is Sandra and I've been missing my family more than usually lately.

[Uh huh.

She doesn't expect the suit to have metal on it and her surprise is evident. And now that the okay has more or less been given, she feels more comfortable asking questions.] The "W's", aren't those for Wonder Woman or something?

[ Cassie smiles warmly at the mention of Claire's mother and how much she misses her and her family. She can relate. ]

Yeah, they are. [ There are some details she's leaving out, but those aren't important. ] She was the reason I became Wonder Girl.

Huh. That's kind of cool. So, are you friends with Stephanie and Dick and Tim, then? [Winces.] Unless I'm asking too many questions, you can tell me to shut up, you know. I understand secrets, trust me. Used to have a lot myself.

[ She nods still smiling. ]

Don't worry about it. I just feel a little weird talking about myself so much.

Where are you from Claire? Somewhere in the United States I'm guessing.

I get it, yeah.

Mmhmm, I was living in California last. I'm not sure if Jesse and I will stay there when we leave, but I'm hoping we do, at least for a while. My family...well, some of my family, they're still in Cali. Jesse, he's my boyfriend. Have you met him yet?

[ Cassie understands. As much as she may complain about her mom internally, living in Georgetown on the other side of the country was dreadfully lonely without her mom. ]

No I haven't. Is he not a fan of California?

[Snorts.] He's at least a huge fan of New Mexico. 'S'where he's from. I've only been because of the CES. Do you know what the CES is, yet?

Now I feel like that kid at school who forgot her books. [ But she says it with a laugh. ] I don't know what the CES is, but if you tell me I'll owe you one. [ She'll pay Claire back in ice cream, or something equally as satisfying. ]

It's okay, you're still new. Can't expect everyone to catch you up in such a short span of time, right?

The CES is like a virtual world, in that it simulates whatever place you can think up in your head. It just won't replicate man-made things. Does that make sense?

So I can visit California's Redwood park, but not the Golden Gate Bridge?

Exactly! People have gone there to hunt, too. If that's your thing.

Not really. But it sounds cool, I'll have to check it out sometime.

Thanks, Claire.

Sure, no problem. I'll see you around!

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