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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[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.

[divulsion]

[Surprise, she's still there.]

Of course. [Sure, she'll believe that for now.] Have you had a chance to meet your multiverse counterpart yet?

[potentialed]

[ He gives a nod. ]

I did. On one of the missions.

private;

[divulsion]

And how did it go?

[Give her the details, Stephen!! Wanda switches the feed to private just in case he doesn't want to say anything publicly.]

[potentialed]

[ He notices that switch. But he appreciates it in a way. ]

About as well as meeting another version of you who has made shit choices can go.

[ Which means it left him feeling more depressed than anything. ]

[divulsion]

Ah. [Her expression shows some sympathy.] I haven't heard much about your other self...and of course I don't really know you but having heard some about the Wanda in their world I can understand how that might feel.

[She'd spin him tales of the Scarlet Witch of their world if she thought it might actually cheer him up, but doesn't strike her as someone who would be comforted by it.]

[potentialed]

[ His brows go up at that, ]

Oh? What shenanigans did your alternate self get up to?

[ It may not "cheer him up" per say. But he's curious to hear all the same. And there's some comfort to be had in knowing he's not the only person going through this sort of thing. Even if he doesn't show it outwardly. ]