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[B][Color=00ffff]Outfit: [/color][/b]School uniform
[B][Color=00ffff]Skills/Powers/Equipment: [/color][/b]N/A[/center][hr]Victoria could not help but smile as Danni refused to give up on the bracelet. She rolled her eyes theatricaly and slipped the bracelet on her wrist.

If she was to be honest, she expected April to respond the way she did. And, Victoria could also admit she probably deserved to get yelled at in return for her delivery. And yet, Vicky didn't find it in herself to regret her choice one bit. [I][color=00ffff]Truth stings, doesn't it? Now do something about it, perhaps.[/color][/i] she thought, choosing not to put out the fire with gasoline, which is what would happen if she opened her mouth right now.

She took the seat as voluntold to by the motion of the headmaster's arm, wondering what would happen next. She expected maybe an attempt to placate her some more, without witnesses, but the conversation took a very different turn. And one that was not unwelcome at all in her situation.

She spent a few seconds processing the offer, a small eternity for her. Finally, she spoke. [Color=00ffff]"I wasn't entirely honest. I didn't think about deactivating myself. [Url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/5515267]I tried[/url]."[/color] She laid out on the table. [Color=00ffff]"It was the optimum action with the knowledge I had at the time. I am... Easier to bring back from the dead than most. As it turns out, Ms. Drummond is an exception, but both of the Flynns were also in equal danger."

"What you have to understand is that I was built to protect people, and yet, my oh so wise creator chose to use an omnicidal AI as as my system's core. I am basically an [b]Ultron in a cage[/b]. And I will use [b]every[/b] tool, any action at my disposal, to ensure that cage stays closed. It was not even the first time it happened. In the haunted house created by theirs truly,"[/color] Victoria nodded towards Nimue, [color=00ffff]"I had to resort to what you may call self harm to stop it, and I didn't want to allow it in the framework, either. Only there, that option was taken from me by circumstances, even though I tried to enact it."[/color] She explained.

[Color=00ffff]"That said... There is one, fundamental flaw in that security scheme. The whole measure hangs on my state of mind. Were I ever to come to the conclusion that Ultron was right, or even stop caring what happens..."[/color] She let the silence hang in the air.

[Color=00ffff]"And lately, I have been plagued by this experience, and other issues. Things that make me [b]hate[/b] some people. And I am worried what would happen if that hate became more generalized. So... As you probably gathered, I am not interested in the contest, not unless our team stays as it is, and from what was said earlier, the chances of that are practically zero. If your offer still stands, I would like to take it, if for different reasons than you thought them necessary."[/color] She confided, [color=00ffff]"Because my attempts at removing that threat are so far not working."[/color]

[Color=a0a0a0]Coulson's face was pinched, as he nodded - somewhat of a tear beginning to form in his eyes. "Of course. The offer still stands, Ms. van Dyne. Help will always be here for you when you need it, you have my word," he said, before removing his phone from his pocket. "I will make the call now. I will also tell you, we have to notify your mother about this and where you are, of course. But it is your choice whether or not to tell your classmates - your privacy is important. I can also make some calls and speak to some of the world's best robotic experts, and ask if they could give a consult, if you would like?"[/COLOR]

A dark look crossed Victoria's face at the mention of [b]her[/b]. [Color=00ffff]"Hope van Dyne does not deserve to be refered to as such. Not in relation to me. Creator is more appropriate. Owner if you ask legal dept."[/color] she grunted. [Color=00ffff]"Do what you must. And please, no roboics experts. I don't think more people knowing how to build one of me is a good thing for the world."[/color] she thanked him and left the office, heading to the reception desk. She had messages to send, and one of them most likely required the use of good old pen and paper.

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[Quote]Professor Harkness,

I hope this letter finds you in good health and that you're happy in your new role.

We have recently been told some rather... Impactful... Information about the TVA and how the timeline seems to be orchestrated by them. Do you remember our talk outside of Salem the day you left AA? You mentioned that the future is not definite and our will is our own. Is that truly so, and if it is, how could the TVA exist then?

And if it is not... I would like to know what the cards said that day, if you remember it, or I could visit to do a new reading. If our fate is sealed, I would rather not stumble towards it blindly.

With kind regards,

Victoria van Dyne[/quote]
[Quote]To: Uncanny Avengers
Subject: Contest withdrawal

Hey you lot,

Let's make it official: I've been given the option to address some things that I really should take care of, so I am going to take it, before those things get worse. I wasn't ever big on the contest, so I'm officially withdrawing. I'm sorry if I disappointed any of you, and I hope you do well, whatever team you end up on.

-V[/quote]
[Quote]To: Hanzo
Subject: One on one training?

Hi Diana,

since we're pardoned from classes, would you be interested in some sparring? If you're willing, I'd like to make some measurements of your teleportation - I had some ideas about making it more stable since that first training session we had way back when we could explore. I hate the idea of you getting hurt due to a misjump for real, and I'm sorry I didn't mention this earlier.

I usually train in the afternoon, let me know if you'd like to do this.

Cheers[/quote]
[Quote]To: Dunk
Subject: Failsafe

Hey Dorian,

I need you inside me.

Sorry, couldn't help myself. This is going to be a weird request, but... If you're free sometime, I'd like to see what actually happens if you try to possess me.

I've been building plans to protect the world from me if I ever went dark mode, and you may actually be one of the few people who can easily stop me without needing to wreck me in the process. It'd do wonders to my mental health to know that there's someone who can stop me if I ever went off the rails without sending me to the scrap yard. If you're willing to do this, I'll give you details in person.

Thanks[/quote]
[Quote]To: Earthbender
Subject: Daddy issues

Hey. I might be off-campus for a... Good while during the contest, and I don't know if I'll be able to be on the phone. But I should be able to sense seismic activity so long as any part of me is in touch with something planted solidly in the ground.

So if *he* shows up, thump SOS on the litosphere (I trust you know Morse code) and noone will be able to keep me away. I made you a promise and I intend to keep it, come hell or high water.

Good luck in the contest.

-V
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