video; un: stranger.things

[potentialed]

[ He wasn't really wanting to do something like this but since people keep comparing him to his... other self, he might as well clear this up on a larger scale.

He gets a sigh out before the video cuts on. He adjusts it to where he can address the camera directly but not in close-up. ]

I am Doctor Stephen Strange. I just arrived here a few days ago and I am aware that many of you already know of another Stephen Strange. Those of you I have met and have been here longer, at any rate.

I want to make this clear to people from here on: just approach me like someone you've never met. It doesn't matter if you know the other Strange here or have heard the name. I just got here. I have not lived his life, I have not done his deeds. Do not confuse me for him because I am not him.

I am sure all of you are well aware of the multiverse situation here so you know this is possible.

[ He does sigh through his nose now. He's kind of annoyed he has to do this at all. Before adding, ]

I hold a position at Riverview Hospital and am an Advisor at Gramarye Magic Research. If anyone needs help medically or... magically, I guess, I will do what I can. I just ask that my wishes be respected as well.

[ And with that, the feed ends. ]

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text | username: bigbad

[idolpire]

[And because Spike is a little shit, someone who wants help with his own medical situation, and thinks he's funnier than he is...]

New Doc. Who's this?

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[potentialed]

[ For better or worse, Stephen is pretty good at being a little shit, too. ]

That's a good way to make sure I ignore your messages. Good job.

video. un: mercy

[valkyre]

( have a smiling woman in a labcoat looking down into the camera at you. )

It's a pleasure to meet you, Doctor Strange. For the first time, since I've yet to have the pleasure of meeting your counterpart. ( which is a strange thing to say, since she hadn't considered the thought of there being more than one world which contained a certain person. perhaps there's another world out there with a different version of her? )

I'm Doctor Angela Ziegler. I work at Riverview Hospital as well, as an emergency responder.

[potentialed]

[ He gives a polite nod to her and something of a smile. ]

Doctor Ziegler. Good to meet you. I have recently accepted the position of neurosurgeon at the hospital so there's a pretty high chance we'll end up working together at some point.

[ Or at least crossing paths. ]

text, un: j.k.

[aeturnus]

I'd hate to see what people around here do about twins.

[potentialed]

Having a sibling with my face is not the same as dealing with an alternate self you've never met before coming to a place like this.

video, un: falconwings

[wingedman]

Some people really have a stick up their asses about the whole doubles thing. Don't get me wrong, I understand that people are probably assholes about it, but you sure aren't helping the situation like this.

[potentialed]

And do you have a double here, Mr.-

[ clicks on the username and ]

Wilson?

@cjk [ text ]

[signifies]

There's a list on the bulletin board of those trained to respond in a medical emergency. If you're staying in the housing, would you mind having your name on it, Doctor?

[potentialed]

I would not mind at all.

Do I need to out it on there myself?

video| un; thunderer

[worldsaway]

Perhaps one of you ought to get a haircut. [Not that he's met the other Strange, yet.]

[potentialed]

[ He just kinda... stares at Thor. ]

Pretty sure you could use the haircut more.

text | @ciscodelamancha

[franciscoramon]

[ Cisco might not have much to add to the whole doppelganger situation - he's already heard a few stories about awkwardness with doubles and it makes sense this guy would want to make a general announcement and preempt a certain amount of bullshit.

That doesn't mean he has nothing to say: ]

dig the username, dude

[potentialed]

Thanks. Seemed fitting.

video @cdr.ebbisaryn

[greyjane]

[That's an awful lot of words about something she wasn't even aware was a problem, oop. Shai just sort of... raises an eyebrow to it all, and then zeroes in on the matters of slightly greater import.]

Doctor of anything specific, are you?

[She's a soldier, she likes to know where the folk are that can stitch others up in a pinch. But there are different specialities to consider, and not everyone's a regenerist.]

[potentialed]

[ It's more like a problem for Stephen than a problem in general. So much for that "it's not about you" lesson. ]

Neurosurgeon.

I can do basic medicine and first aid, too, if needed.

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[divulsion]

Did something happen to prompt this emphatic clarification, Doctor?

[potentialed]

[ There's a familiar face. ]

Nothing specific. More like a cumulation and sparing other people the hassle.

video; stark

[inebriety]

You are just as touchy as other me.

[not here]

[amelioraate]

[ excuse u.

NOT TOUCHY. huff ]

video; @stark.naked

[amelioraate]

You certainly are not him, for one you look like you know what a brush is and even go so far as to use it.

[ kidding, Stephen, he loves your trashfire look. but, seriously.

Tony looks far too amused about this (and maybe a bit sleep deprived, just a bit) as he leans against his hand and grins at the camera. ]

A pleasure to meet you, Doctor Strange. I think. You don't sound sure about the magical bit, which means I like you just a little bit more. For now.

[potentialed]

[ Oh god there really are two Tony Starks in one place. ]

Thanks. I think.

[ He then shrugs, ]

"The magical bit" is still new to me.

Video @strange.magic

[suckstobestrange]

I'm pretty sure that most will be smart enough to tell the difference. You've got your Cloak still, for one.

Might want to figure out a way to differentiate at the hospital though or that'll be a paperwork nightmare somewhere down the line and you just know they'll find a way that it's all our fault.

[potentialed]

[ ugh this guy ]

I don't go around with it everywhere.

[ He'd just look silly like that. ]

You could sign yours 'Stephen Strange, Sr.'?

@p.carter ( video)

[mannerism]

Has he truly made such an unfavourable impression?

[ a quirk of an eyebrow. what a hassle, to be burdened with someone else's poor first impressions. ]

[potentialed]

[ Oh wow. That's... a familiar face. Not that he lets on with that just yet. ]

More like whatever impressions he's made, people attach those to me once they know my name.

[ He'd like a chance to make an ass of himself on his own terms, tyvm ]

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[ikols]

Have fun with your me at Gramarye.

[ Thumbs up!! ]

[potentialed]

[ ..... ]

You mean the one who tried to destroy New York? Oh yeah, I'll enjoy putting a boot up his ass.

un: melusina » voice

[yorkist]

I am apparently an advisor at Gramarye as well, sir.

( Most of what he has spoken of is far too out of her depth, and it makes her feel dizzy simply to contemplate it.

Thus, Elizabeth has honed in on something familiar. )

Are you well-versed in it? I, myself am still learning. I suppose. My mother taught me little.

[potentialed]

I like to think I'm pretty well versed but I'm still new to the execution of it all.

How far along are you, Miss--?

un: ghostking

[deathkid]

Okay, now this is just getting ridiculous.

[ and then in greek, more to himself than anything else: ]

Multiple pantheons was bad enough. This alternate reality stuff is just... ugh.

[potentialed]

You think I like it?

[ Because he doesn't. And wow don't make him toss that shit into Google translate. If he can still... access that. ]

Video; the.boneless

[ragnarsson]

Of course there's another one. It seems inevitable at this point.

[Ivar lives with most of the 616 group, so he's become well aware of what's going on. He's got strange eyes, faint blue sclera instead of the usual white ones with bright blue irises. The doctor might recognize it, a classic symptom that marks brittle bone syndrome.]

You definitely look more put together than the other one.

[potentialed]

[ He definitely notices the eyes and it makes him frown. But he's not sure exactly how to bring that up without, you know, being blunt af. ]

You sound both annoyed and resigned about this. Known him a while, I take it?

video; un: sg.rogers

[livingsymbol]

Welcome to Riverview.

[He recognizes the name, but who's to say that Stephen will recognize him? Part of him wonders how weird his response will be to Strange.]

[potentialed]

[ Well, the username helps. Though he does look a little different from the Steve Rogers he's seen in his world. The resemblance is still there, however. ]

Thanks, Captain.

Been here long?

video | username: dr.mccoy

[legendary_hands]

If it makes you feel better, I also work at the hospital and I've never met either one of you. Then again, my skills run a little more on the science side of it.

[He pauses then lifts a shoulder slightly at the thought before giving him a curious look.]

What sort of medical procedures can be done with magic? If I may ask.

[potentialed]

Yeah?

[ He clicks on that name and soon enough finds the occupation listed. ]

Still the same kind of science, Doctor McCoy. Treating the body even if it's multiple parts and not just one.

[ He learned all that, too. Still retains all of it, as well. His gaze goes back to the doctor on the screen instead of reading what he had looked up on him. ]

Magic energy can help in cellular regeneration, for one thing.