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[ Her last memories of Luceti had been of snow. Looking around the forest and sensing the patterns of weather upon waking, however, told her it was now early autumn. Either she'd been gone several months or at least a year this time, she figured. Ororo wondered idly if there was a reason that she came and went like this. Something to ask the veterans of Luceti, she thought. ]

[ When she felt well enough, Storm took to the skies of Luceti: she knew her abiliities were dampened here in the enclosure, but she needed some time to reacquaint herself with Luceti's nature before looking for the village. She needed to calm herself, too; less powers also meant less control, and it would probably be better if she kept her emotions from starting an off-season monsoon. The random flashes of thunder and lightning from her annoyance at finding herself back in Luceti might attract unwanted attention, and how embarrassing would it be if someone noticed... ]

[ As soon as she centered herself, she changed course and headed for where she knew the village was. She remembered where the little house she'd stayed in previously was located as well, and checking the journal's callbox had let her know just who was still around and who from her world had arrived while she was "back at home." She figured there would be no harm in dropping by the house unannounced. Hopefully there was someone in House 16 to greet her! ]

[ Storm's first order of business after moving back into her old room at House 16 was to visit the stores for some essentials: the clothes shop being her first stop. As soon as she'd changed into and picked up some familiar clothes, she stepped back outside - and when it was safe, Ororo called down a bolt of lightning from the sky to strike the damned New Feather dress into ash. Subtle? Not in the least, but she had to vent somehow, right? Right. ]

[ Her next stops include the Item Store, and the grocery (to re-stock the house's food supply with some vaguely nutritious food), but her final stop of the day, despite the groceries and other items in her arms, would be Cloud Nine. Some of her clearer memories of Luceti were of the quaint little club, and Ororo rather hoped it would jog a few more of her memories... ]

[ Anyone in town is free to recognize or even bump into her as she makes her way around the village! Storm will be all over the place in general, seeking to re-familiarize herself with the town again. ]

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[Friends, she says. Ororo manages a nod and small smile in return, even if part of her is still wary - that was quite a display to witness, after all.]

And I, you. Extraordinary abilities are becoming increasingly common in my own world, but it is extremely rare for me to meet another with powers similar to my own. It... is an honor to meet you.

It is likewise good to meet you, Ororo. I can only imagine what it must be like, being mortal and gifted with such power. And then to meet me?

[She returns your smile, the storm clouds around them fading nearly instantly]

Shall we walk into town? I suspect it would do much to clear our heads, now that we've calmed.

[Walk? But Ororo rarely walked over long distances anymore.] I find that riding the winds can be just as calming, if not more.

But I suppose a walk would do just as well. [Smiling a little easier now, and those clouds definitely fall back to make way for some sunshine.]

I do as well, but from above one cannot admire the beauty of the forest. It's not far.

[She descends, a pleased look on her face. She was alright with you now.]

[Well, okay. Ororo descends on winds of her own making as well, keeping up with Saori quite easily.]

Point taken. For all its shortcomings, and there are indeed many, one thing I can appreciate about Luceti is the beauty of its forests.

Yes. There are many, many problems here. Few we can do anything about, save for waiting for the Malnosso to trip up.

[She starts off towards town]

I take it you've been here before?

[Nods.]

Twice before, now. This is my third time, though my last memories of this place are a hazy at best. I'm sure things will clear as time passes, however.

I'm not sure whether to welcome you back, or apologize to you for your poor fortune. So, for now, just a welcome.

[She smiles lightly]

Do you have friends from your world waiting here?

I do. Or I did, the two previous times I had been here. We had a house as well, if I recall. I intended to make my way towards it, once I had... centered my emotions.

Are your emotions out of sorts? Is...that what was causing the weather fluctuations? I admit, the energy I felt drew me here. I was worried some sorcerer had a spell go awry.

My powers... essentially, they have a direct relationship with my emotions. It took me many years to learn control over them. Here in Luceti, however... [She trails off, and bows her head with some humility.]

Ahhhh [A knowing, understanding smile]

Yes, I understand that. Ororo, perhaps I could help you in that regard.

[It's not often that Ororo is so genuinely surprised as she is now.]

Ah... could you, really? [No one's really helped her in that regard. She was mostly self-taught, other than some basic meditation techniques from her youth. And she was in full control by the time she met Charles. But this...]

[Saori closes her eyes and suppresses the weather around Ororo, maintaining a tight control for the moment]

In the short term, that will have to suffice. In the long term, I can teach you. Meditation and self-control were things I had to master centuries ago, and I'm willing to teach.

[Ororo blinks, more than a little startled. Weather, of course, cannot be truly suppressed at all. She could still feel the weather, hear its whisper... But somehow she felt the control of it slipping from her very being.

It was jarring, not to have sole grasp over the elements. She felt a little lost.]

... Ah. That's very kind of you, to offer.

[Saori regards Ororo mildly, sensing her discomfort. It was better though, to not have random lightning bolts striking willy-nilly though.]

Its the least I can do. Teaching is one role my kind fills, and I am sure you'll pick up on it quickly enough.

I hope so.

... It's odd. Normally I am the one in the role of the teacher.

Well, you seem wise, I could easily see you in the role of a teacher. What do you teach, Ororo?

Control, mostly. Where I come from, individuals with extraordinary abilities come into their powers at a young age. A dear friend of mine started a school to give them a safe place to hone and develop their gifts, along with some other skills useful in the field.

Mutants, yes? And you fill the role of mentor to these youths. What sort of abilities do they have?

Oh, all sorts of abilities; some can read and influence thoughts, move things with their minds, walk through walls or travel several meters in the blink of an eye... There are several kinds of abilities, but all require learning a measure of control over them.

[She doesn't say it, but it reminds her of Yuuna's comic books]

Well, with power comes the need for control. A lesson everyone, even gods, need to learn.

[Ororo just nods.]

That's right, which makes the existence of a school for young mutants to learn it all the more important. [She's definitely proud of what she does.]

Yes. Have there...ever been accidents?

[Ororo laughs.]

Almost daily. That they are teenagers might factor into that, honestly. They are a handful and a half. [Despite her words, she's smiling pretty fondly.]

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