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That's in our job description, isn't it?

[ He sounds vaguely amused. ] But maybe... it's not so much as she claims it, as that the government couldn't define it by anything other than that? Maybe that's how they contextualize a much more vague and indiscernible concept?

[ She snickers. ] Yeah, but then who's the guy who got "dad jokes" put on an official government document?

Someone with a fine sense of humor, perhaps? Maybe they're an American hero for doing it? When else will they get the opportunity to do something like that?

American hero seems like an exaggeration, but- for the last one, yeah, maybe. Who knows.

It's strange, though. Everyone else I've met has pretty...exact power specifications. I hope they weren't just messing around the day you got pulled in.

They do? What sorts of specifications? I just --

It would be my luck, to get something like this, I suppose. I was bemoaning it when I arrived but...it seems rather immature of me to be upset that I can't... [ a pause, Cassandra can probably hear the handwave and eyeroll all in one. ] Fly, or lift things.

I think that would be ludicrous.

I mean, they're usually at least more specific than "dad jokes."

It's bizarre. I've heard of people who could do enough back home that the Porter didn't even bother to change anything. [ She makes kind of a "tsk" noise. ] They're lucky. Probably easier to know you haven't been messed with.

I agree. [ A soft sigh. ]

Not that I don't...enjoy the prospect. It's...interesting? Maybe that's because I'm just a boring old human. It's something I never thought I'd even be close to experiencing, at least. For you all, I am sure it's much worse.

It's creepy, but I think most of the rest of the Pantheon just think it's bizarre. It doesn't seem like any of us really got weaker or stronger, even if we got more inexplicable magic to do.

Is it... It seems violating, if I can be honest. [ A soft sigh. ]

Even moreso when your divinity is involved. It's a very personal thing, I would think, to have someone change it. Alter it. I know you're far less of a believer, but...

I'm surprised the rest of them don't complain about it more. They're the ones who are so into it being a part of themselves, as if they're...different people or something. I'm far more concerned with them putting machines into our bodies than the powers.

I understand that, certainly. [ A beat. ] You're correct, it's curious they aren't...concerned with such things. None of them have expressed any such issues? Truly?

They definitely haven't told me if they're disturbed about it. [ In a very "god these fucking teens" tone. ] Maybe they're too distracted by having a whole new world to perform to or something.

New world, new accolades... New attentions from people who've never experienced such miracles...

I can see why it would draw one in.

It's just the way this world is, too. It's so behind on pop culture that just the way we act seems new to them. I think the other gods are just savoring that...even if in the end it's not that much different than how people would react back home.

[ From her perspective, anyway. ]

I suppose. People are used to superheroes, but not... the way the gods are, the way they influence and create the spirit of the next century.

It's unsurprising, that this would be novel to them -- which in turn feeds the way they act.

Mm. [ Just thinking about the various ways she's dissatisfied with her peers. A familiar topic. ] For "superheroes," a lot of the imPorts look like they're more interested in being superstars. I really shouldn't be surprised.

Isn't that the way it often is? Give someone a taste of power and... they often abuse it. Not everyone can be...oh, Captain Britain, or anything of that sort.

[ Jesus, David. That's an obscure, dated reference, isn't it? ]

I just don't see why they'd rather do that than something that actually has a real impact. But at least they're not hurting anybody with it. [ Not like Woden! That scumbag! ]

Excluding the obvious...

Yes. I think...they really enjoy the rush of frivolity. Who wouldn't? This is a place with no responsibilities. No more fate, no more destiny... I can absolutely understand.

I don't know if I'd say there's none of that. [ She says, somewhat bitterly. ] It's what I'm still trying to figure out. The talking heads, and all that. I wouldn't be able to believe that all of that is nothing here.

That's...fair.

[ A soft chuff -- half a laugh, and half a sigh. ]

This is why I value your perspective. It's...refreshing to have another perspective.

What, there weren't any other Pantheon researchers around? [ Kind of dry. ] But, honestly, there must be somebody studying Persephone's cultural impact here or what Lucifer showing up means or...that sort of thing. There always is.

None quite like you. Or with your perspective.

[ It's said just a touch hastily. It's not flirting, exactly, but David does admire Cassandra.

Only professionally, of course. ]

Not here, and not like that. They're writing op-eds about how this Lucifer compares to the rest, or gossip about Persephone's love life. Academic study of imports isn't... really quite to that level. Whatever we do is probably going to be the most legitimate foray into the study.

I mean, your perspective does change when you become the thing you're studying. [ Stated very matter-of-factly. Lucky you, David, Cassandra has never been socially adept enough to pick up on things that aren't overt. ]

So basically the same tabloid drivel from back in London. Of course there's always that, too. [ Her least favorite thing! Well, one of them. ] The academics are going to start at some point. We might as well kickstart it.

[ A soft, amused scoff. ]

Are you ready to start an academic revolution with me, Miss Igarashi?

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