LYDIA MARTIN

[wantadistraction]

"You know what to do."

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5/9--about 30 minutes after coming to--;TEXT

[greatswellofpity]

Miss Martin? Charles Xavier here--something's happened, I think it knocked just about everyone in town out. Are you all right?

[wantadistraction]

It's Lydia, but yes, I am all right. I'm glad that you texted me because I was just about to come over to see if you were okay.

It seems some people have been taken.

[greatswellofpity]

[...Charles is way too relieved to know that.]

Bit of a problem getting back into my chair, but all I wounded was my dignity.

I found out about one abduction earlier--young girl who's become a fast friend. There were others?

[wantadistraction]

I think so? I don't know who or how many others but I do know of one girl for sure. She was nice enough to contact me when I introduced myself.

If you're having trouble again in the future, you can always call me.
Or reach out to Mia.

[greatswellofpity]

I will remember. Thank you, Miss MarLydia.

Just out of curiosity, the girl: what was her name?

[wantadistraction]

Elle.

[greatswellofpity]

Seems we share more than a neighborhood--we share friends.

It's been brought to my attention that a...syndicate of some sort is behind this. It also seems that they were responsible for abducting my son some time back.

I'm doing what I can to help. If you'd care to lend a hand, I could absolutely use one.

[If, for no other reason, than he doesn't trust himself not to do something stupid because it got personal.]

[wantadistraction]

A syndicate? One they've had a lot of trouble with before?

[ She had offered Evie help and it felt natural to offer it to Charles as well. ]

Of course, what do you need?

[greatswellofpity]

Precisely. I'm still learning the ins and outs of this place, but what I DO know reminds me far too much of someone I know back home.

To be perfectly honest, in a situation like this I could use a conscience. Mine is in short supply. However, a banshee would not be unwelcome if you hear the universe as you say you do.

[wantadistraction]

Who does it remind you of?

It's not often someone asks me to be their conscience but I can try if you really are worried about your own. As for hearing, it would be ideal if there was something I could touch.