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. ]

Comments

[aeturnus]

Have you considered a nickname?

What kind of magic do you even do?

[potentialed]

No. And I don't want one.

I utilize the mystic arts and channel energy from the multiverse into spells and weapons.

[ as one does ]

[aeturnus]

New 'do? Wardrobe?

So... offensive magic?

[potentialed]

No and no.

Think you mean "defensive" since I am apart of a group that protects the Earth. Unless you mean my ability to use magic offends you?

[aeturnus]

So just the warning, and the rest is on those who mistake you.

No, I mean you mentioned weapons.

[potentialed]

Yes, for defense.

Though relics are more powerful, usually.

[ ffs quit arguing with people on the Network. ]

[aeturnus]

"The best defense is a good offense." So, either/or.

What kind of relics?

[ Never. Cain is determined to not help with that, either. ]

[potentialed]

[ Like he needs to build his ego back up. ]

Ancient relics that have been imbued with mystical power. Can be anything from boots to a cloak or to actual weapons. They come in handy when you least expect them to.

It's also an item that chooses you more than the other way around.

[aeturnus]

So it's magic all the way down, unless you're one of the lucky few. You got any?

[potentialed]

The Cloak of Levitation.

[aeturnus]

You float with it? Or fly?

[potentialed]

Both.

It's also kind of alive? It can act of its own accord if it chooses to.

[aeturnus]

What, like there's some kind of spirit in there?

[potentialed]

I guess so. I can communicate with it and it understands so maybe?

[aeturnus]

Yeah, that part would worry me.

[potentialed]

Why?

[ Genuinely curious. ]

[aeturnus]

Spirits don't just come out of nowhere. Whatever higher power you do or don't believe in, they're pretty powerful, right? Who puts a soul in an object and thinks "yes this is the best place for something like this"?

[potentialed]

Considering I didn't believe in souls or spirits, I'm probably not the best person to ask.

[ Tho it is a good point. ]

[aeturnus]

More to learn. Got to earn that magic advisor position, huh?