[ She's about to head to that shop offering discounts for that top she just passed by, hence why she just phased through someone, when she's stopped by a figure she knows quite well. She arches a brow. ]
Scott? You're here, too? [ And the way he compliments her makes her even more confused. ] What do you mean? You always see me phase through something. Is this - [ Pauses, notices something suddenly. ] - You seem very weird and different. Are you okay? Is Jean with you?
Scott blinks behind his shades, momentarily caught off guard how quickly she recognized him. Of course, it's not difficult to have everything slot together right after-- she is a mutant then, but not someone he knows in return. Different timeline? Most likely, because she's young and he doesn't know her, or maybe she's a couple of years ahead. Either way... she's unfamiliar.
He's used to the weird time stuff by now though so Scott only flinches a little, hiding it behind a somewhat exaggerated offended posture, arms crossing as he arches an eyebrow at her. He's fine, he has this handled. At least she's someone around his age. Maybe it will make this easier, even though that small anxiety will always be there.]
Wow, weird and different.
[RUDE.]
I'm fine, but Jean isn't with me. [...Dude is he with Jean in her universe too?? ] Okay, this is probably going to be really weird, but uh, there's a lot to explain.
[ This is becoming a bit too weird for Kitty. But it does make sense given how she can't seem to really claim this is the Scott she knows because he's different somehow. She brings her hands to her hips, her face a picture of slight confusion. ]
Okay, you can try explaining right now because I'm starting to get really confused, you know? I mean I probably wouldn't like the explanation, but if Jean isn't with you because you guys are practically inseparable, then something's definitely wrong. [ She heaves out a sigh, shaking her head a little. ] Honestly, if Kurt were here, he'd be confused why you're not with Jean, too.
[Okay, deep breath, get thoughts in order, and explain everything that you know. ...Okay, maybe not everything, but just the really important bits right now. He's ready to talk about different timelines and realities, it's just hopefully she believes him. At least being kidnapped to a whole new world helps with that??
His arms unfold from across his chest, one hand rising up to ruffle his own hair. Also best to not address the Jean part right now, especially since he's not with Jean in his timeline (or at least not yet). Kurt had a pretty big reaction when he find out that he's with someone else right now.]
Yeah, okay, actually... [She brought up Kurt! He wonders if the Kurt in this world is same Kurt from hers. That would be nice, for the both of them.]
First of all, Kurt is here, hopefully the Kurt you know. I'd describe him, but pretty sure blue fuzzy guy fits Kurt from every dimension. [...Oh wait, he has an idea!] Okay, what year are you from? We'll start there.
Oh, Kurt's here? [ There's a flash of recognition both in her voice and in her features as she allows herself to feel a little excited. ] Yeah, blue fuzzy elf! You know, have a good sense of humor and all that.
[ The question of what year she's from kind of catches her off guard, but she furrows her brows in contemplation, anyway. ] I'm from 2002! Why? Don't tell me you're not from the same year? Oh god, my brain's gonna explode with all this time stuff.
[Scott encourages, because so far, he hasn't heard of his Kurt describing himself in such a way. Oh, he's sure that he would given the chance, but... the Kurt here is just a little more outgoing than the one he knows. Also, he's not commenting about the great sense of humor because jury is still out on that one--
But okay, 2002. That's the exact year that Kurt mentioned to him. And since she's probably around the same age... then it's highly likely that she and Kurt are from the same universe. T-that's great. He's glad for his friend and this new mutant. It just... makes things less lonely. He gets it.]
1983, so just a few years behind. [He manages to play it cool, totally. Scott smiles a little at her comment, trying to be as encouraging as possible. There's definitely a lot of time crap going on, he doesn't blame her confusion.] But hey, I am pretty sure the Kurt here is the one you know. He's from 2002 as well.
[ She tries to replay what Scott just said in her head over and over again, but it just doesn't make sense to her. ]
- What do you mean 1983? That's like, a long time ago, you know. How can you be Scott and also from that year? You're supposed to be only a few years ahead of Kurt and I, not like entire decades or something.
Scott isn't perishing, really, even when she emphasizes her point by mentioning that entire decades separates them. It's fine... he totally didn't just age twenty years hearing that. In an effort to keep his soul in his body, he folds his arms to look unaffected and totally with it still.]
Okay, first off, rude. [He can't fully stop the attitude--] I'm just a different Scott from the one you know. [But he's still him. He is.]
[ Forgive her, Scott. You're not old. You're just kind of, sort of, ancient to her.
But also, she's really trying hard to grasp this whole concept of other versions. She's going to get there, somehow. ]
I mean I guess this explains why you're, like, weird and all. But how? There's a Scott from our past? Maybe you're actually Scott's dad? [ Since they're talking about years, she's not necessarily putting two and two together that maybe he's from a different timeline entirely. ]
[She's really just continuing with the insults...... wow. Scott's mouth parts, at first silent because what is happening?? She's really not understanding-- and dude, did she just call him her Scott's dad?! Hell no--]
[ An offended gasp escapes Kitty's lips as she rests both her hands on her hips. Her brows furrow and she pouts, her gaze pointed at Scott. ]
Excuse me, Mister Scott Summers. Like, that's totally rude and I'm not gonna sit around and be called names. First, I don't know what the hell is going on and you're not exactly being helpful right now.
[ Glares, squints. ] If I'm from 2002, and you're from the 80's, how is that even possible? [ Come on, give her a good rundown. ]
[He matches her tone, crossing his own arms as he stares at her from behind his shades. This conversation is definitely taking on a different tone than what Scott initially wanted, but he can't stop now. He can't just let himself be called old and weird!!]
What do you mean I'm not being helpful-- I was trying to explain! [Nope, he's not hiding that exasperation from her, not even a little.] But okay, fine, let me try again. If you're from 2002 and I'm from 1983 and I'm supposed to be around your age... that means we don't share the same timeline. Obviously.
[ Still feeling pretty miffed by you calling her an idiot, buddy oh pal. But of course, she lets him try again. It's a bit better than his attempt at explaining but she's still unconvinced, if not also trying to nurse an incoming headache. ]
Anyway, so in whatever timeline you have or - [ Waves her hand dismissively ] - something, you're from the 80's. How does that even make sense? Is Jean also from the 80's? Am I also from the 80's in your timeline or whatever? How can we exist in different points in time? [ Because it just doesn't compute. How can they be from the 2000s while another Scott is from the 80s? Does this mean there's a possibility of meeting a Rogue from the 50s or something? ]
Scott closes his eyes behind his shades, mentally counting to ten and back so that he doesn't lose his patience. Look at him, already trying to be a leader or something. He's not sure if that is the exact term, but he's giving himself points anyway for trying to explain all this without perishing.
Remember Summers, she's Kurt's friend. She's a mutant, like him. That stuff is really important to him.]
We exist in different periods of time because we're from parallel universes. We may share similar events, but there are definitely things that are different. Kurt mentioned a couple differences already.
[ Parallel universes. Just her luck. What the hell does that even entail? That there's also some Kitty somewhere who's not actually her but her? She's going to have a headache just listening to all this.
Okay, but Scott, ever the Patient Leader, just mentioned something important. ]
[Okay... what is the biggest difference he can cite right now? One that will definitely prove that they are from different worlds? Luckily, a certain event immediately pops into his mind, something he found out with Kurt when they were in that Tower and went through that trial, the one with the stone statue of Mystique.
It was one of the better moments there, despite everything. But Scott turns a little more serious, those traces of his more impatient attitude fading away.]
Like Mystique being considered the mutant hero back home. [Back where he's from. Instead of the villain that Kurt mentioned with that grim expression. It was hard seeing him like that, honestly.]
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Scott? You're here, too? [ And the way he compliments her makes her even more confused. ] What do you mean? You always see me phase through something. Is this - [ Pauses, notices something suddenly. ] - You seem very weird and different. Are you okay? Is Jean with you?
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Scott blinks behind his shades, momentarily caught off guard how quickly she recognized him. Of course, it's not difficult to have everything slot together right after-- she is a mutant then, but not someone he knows in return. Different timeline? Most likely, because she's young and he doesn't know her, or maybe she's a couple of years ahead. Either way... she's unfamiliar.
He's used to the weird time stuff by now though so Scott only flinches a little, hiding it behind a somewhat exaggerated offended posture, arms crossing as he arches an eyebrow at her. He's fine, he has this handled. At least she's someone around his age. Maybe it will make this easier, even though that small anxiety will always be there.]
Wow, weird and different.
[RUDE.]
I'm fine, but Jean isn't with me. [...Dude is he with Jean in her universe too?? ] Okay, this is probably going to be really weird, but uh, there's a lot to explain.
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Okay, you can try explaining right now because I'm starting to get really confused, you know? I mean I probably wouldn't like the explanation, but if Jean isn't with you because you guys are practically inseparable, then something's definitely wrong. [ She heaves out a sigh, shaking her head a little. ] Honestly, if Kurt were here, he'd be confused why you're not with Jean, too.
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His arms unfold from across his chest, one hand rising up to ruffle his own hair. Also best to not address the Jean part right now, especially since he's not with Jean in his timeline (or at least not yet). Kurt had a pretty big reaction when he find out that he's with someone else right now.]
Yeah, okay, actually... [She brought up Kurt! He wonders if the Kurt in this world is same Kurt from hers. That would be nice, for the both of them.]
First of all, Kurt is here, hopefully the Kurt you know. I'd describe him, but pretty sure blue fuzzy guy fits Kurt from every dimension. [...Oh wait, he has an idea!] Okay, what year are you from? We'll start there.
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[ The question of what year she's from kind of catches her off guard, but she furrows her brows in contemplation, anyway. ] I'm from 2002! Why? Don't tell me you're not from the same year? Oh god, my brain's gonna explode with all this time stuff.
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[Scott encourages, because so far, he hasn't heard of his Kurt describing himself in such a way. Oh, he's sure that he would given the chance, but... the Kurt here is just a little more outgoing than the one he knows. Also, he's not commenting about the great sense of humor because jury is still out on that one--
But okay, 2002. That's the exact year that Kurt mentioned to him. And since she's probably around the same age... then it's highly likely that she and Kurt are from the same universe. T-that's great. He's glad for his friend and this new mutant. It just... makes things less lonely. He gets it.]
1983, so just a few years behind. [He manages to play it cool, totally. Scott smiles a little at her comment, trying to be as encouraging as possible. There's definitely a lot of time crap going on, he doesn't blame her confusion.] But hey, I am pretty sure the Kurt here is the one you know. He's from 2002 as well.
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[ She tries to replay what Scott just said in her head over and over again, but it just doesn't make sense to her. ]
- What do you mean 1983? That's like, a long time ago, you know. How can you be Scott and also from that year? You're supposed to be only a few years ahead of Kurt and I, not like entire decades or something.
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Scott isn't perishing, really, even when she emphasizes her point by mentioning that entire decades separates them. It's fine... he totally didn't just age twenty years hearing that. In an effort to keep his soul in his body, he folds his arms to look unaffected and totally with it still.]
Okay, first off, rude. [He can't fully stop the attitude--] I'm just a different Scott from the one you know. [But he's still him. He is.]
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But also, she's really trying hard to grasp this whole concept of other versions. She's going to get there, somehow. ]
I mean I guess this explains why you're, like, weird and all. But how? There's a Scott from our past? Maybe you're actually Scott's dad? [ Since they're talking about years, she's not necessarily putting two and two together that maybe he's from a different timeline entirely. ]
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Are you an idiot?
[What a great start to this friendship.]
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Excuse me, Mister Scott Summers. Like, that's totally rude and I'm not gonna sit around and be called names. First, I don't know what the hell is going on and you're not exactly being helpful right now.
[ Glares, squints. ] If I'm from 2002, and you're from the 80's, how is that even possible? [ Come on, give her a good rundown. ]
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[He matches her tone, crossing his own arms as he stares at her from behind his shades. This conversation is definitely taking on a different tone than what Scott initially wanted, but he can't stop now. He can't just let himself be called old and weird!!]
What do you mean I'm not being helpful-- I was trying to explain! [Nope, he's not hiding that exasperation from her, not even a little.] But okay, fine, let me try again. If you're from 2002 and I'm from 1983 and I'm supposed to be around your age... that means we don't share the same timeline. Obviously.
[He thinks his explanation makes perfect sense!]
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[ Still feeling pretty miffed by you calling her an idiot, buddy oh pal. But of course, she lets him try again. It's a bit better than his attempt at explaining but she's still unconvinced, if not also trying to nurse an incoming headache. ]
Anyway, so in whatever timeline you have or - [ Waves her hand dismissively ] - something, you're from the 80's. How does that even make sense? Is Jean also from the 80's? Am I also from the 80's in your timeline or whatever? How can we exist in different points in time? [ Because it just doesn't compute. How can they be from the 2000s while another Scott is from the 80s? Does this mean there's a possibility of meeting a Rogue from the 50s or something? ]
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Scott closes his eyes behind his shades, mentally counting to ten and back so that he doesn't lose his patience. Look at him, already trying to be a leader or something. He's not sure if that is the exact term, but he's giving himself points anyway for trying to explain all this without perishing.
Remember Summers, she's Kurt's friend. She's a mutant, like him. That stuff is really important to him.]
We exist in different periods of time because we're from parallel universes. We may share similar events, but there are definitely things that are different. Kurt mentioned a couple differences already.
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Okay, but Scott, ever the Patient Leader, just mentioned something important. ]
Okay, like what? What kind of differences?
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It was one of the better moments there, despite everything. But Scott turns a little more serious, those traces of his more impatient attitude fading away.]
Like Mystique being considered the mutant hero back home. [Back where he's from. Instead of the villain that Kurt mentioned with that grim expression. It was hard seeing him like that, honestly.]
She saved the president on national television.