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The dance begins.

( Ah. Tubular. A word with too many limbs and no spine. )

In this heightened reality, the Student Government rules with an iron fist. Namor, outgoing SGA President, uses a strategy meeting with the alternate Paige Guthrie to interrogate on the missing science project.

( What else do I have to do to win? )

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With the real crew restored, the three X-Men receive a clean bill of health from the ship’s medic. More or less.

( Physically, nothing that won't heal it appears. Psychologically, though, I'm afraid I may need to get a second opinion on that one, doc. )

Elsewhere, Matt and Namor advise the Starjammers in certain legal matters waiting in their home dimension.

( Anything loud enough, public enough and with the right spin . . . )

Clint and Molly aid the travelers in some final repairs, and receive a little bonus in return.

( Best of luck breaking your captain out of that hard labor camp! )

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Molly and Kyle embark on their rescue mission, and vent a little anger on the way.

( Guess he's not boldly going anywhere. )

Namor, Bobbi, and Marius arrive at their own destination, hoping to save the crew before it’s too late.

( Give me a target, and I will drink in the ruin like rain. )

Back on the bridge, the cavalry arrives for Matt and Clint.

( Jesus fuck me, what happened in here? )

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After a night under the stars, Kyle and Marius begin experiencing some adverse effects – much to Molly’s dismay.
WARNING: Graphic medical procedures, body horror.

( Ohmygodohmygodohmygod . . . what is happening?! )

Back on the ship, Clint and Matt suddenly find the situation has escalated.

( ALERT, ALERT, INVADERS! )

Outside the ship, Bobbi and Namor have an unpleasantly close encounter. The situation has officially become all-hands-on-deck.

( I had hoped for at least a monologue if there were hostiles. )

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While on a walking tour of the ship, Namor and Marius have a minor cultural conflict.

( Curious how quickly the surface confuses a handshake for harmony. )

Elsewhere, Bobbi and Kyle are also experiencing certain doubts.

( Look, these aliens seem nice, but we should probably not split up. )

Matt has other, more tactile concerns to share with Molly.

( Maybe it's space rats? )

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After a dimensional anomaly is detected in Nevada, eXcalibur hitches a ride with a few choice X-Men to investigate a potential breach.

( Are we sure it’s from space? )

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Excalibur cross the threshold between one world and the next, and close the door behind them.

( It was a song you could dance to, like everything this realm had to offer had been dragged out and a party was going on. )

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When the Grande Dame attempts a last minute renegotiation, Pixie takes it upon herself to troubleshoot.

( I'm sorry, but I have to do this. )

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Namor, Meggan, and Paige work to find a mechanical repair to the Engine. While they learn more about its inner workings, Meggan’s affinity for the fae realm and Paige’s current form prove to offer certain advantages aiding in repair. However, they find they'll need something more than a wrench and elbow grease.

( Oh! That’s really, really new! I . . . I think I’m seeing where everything’s gone wrong. )

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As the group searches for a solution, Jono, Jay and Pixie hit upon a potential answer.

( Though I am no engineer, with instruction, I might be able to repair your machine. )

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The evening’s entertainment proves to be more than the Grande Dame anticipated when the scattered travelers are finally reunited. A bargain is struck.

( Were you not to provide Me with Entertainment? )

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The Grand Dame takes Namor, with Pixie in tow, on a tour of her kingdom. The highlight is the The Engine.

( I guess Prometheus forgot to share the fire of creativity with the fae. )

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Namor and Pixie awaken to a warm welcome by the ruler of this realm. She offers them hospitality - and an unwelcome revelation.

( Ah, but this is a mystery we shall have all the time in the world to unravel. )

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Settled into their lodgings on the Isle of Man, the members of eXcalibur are interrupted during breakfast by the arrival of subject matter expert Jono and special guest Paige.

( Fairy tales – hopefully ones that will lead us to a breach. Just a day of fieldwork in eXcalibur. )

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The team spend the afternoon canvasing the town, but split up as the location of the dimensional tear is narrowed based on what stories they can gather. The group splits – Paige heading back by herself, then Jay and Jono, leaving only Namor, Meggan, and Pixie to investigate the tear.

( Since when did people ride horses through town? )

( Could it be a manifestation of the portal they sought? )

( And then the dust came in. )

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Backdated to December 10th, 2024.

Jono wanders into the chapel to find Namor reviewing his compilation of Atlantis research. The two chat about expertise, politics, past assistants, future assistance, and being an ass in this instance.

( Yes, well, even noble purposes often and most especially seem to require help if you want things done correctly. )

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Jay and Namor run into some trouble with the New York Fish and Game department. Backdated to August 31, 2024.

( Not your son, as I descend from the long and proud line of . . . Canada. )

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Clea and Namor meet in the city and strike a bargain: a future favor exchanged for knowledge on Atlantean magic.

( I, Clea, daughter of Orini, the rightful king of the Dark Dimension, will uphold my end of the contract as stated. If I fail, then may my homeworld take me back. )

Knowledge shared, Namor moves onto asking Clea about why she bothers making a place with humanity.

( Why? Why do you work so hard to blend into a people not your own. )