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or they've dampened our powers so they can be better.

( and that thought really pisses him off. )

They've definitely dampened - and capped - powers, just based on Jean and Phoenix. Nevermind their ability to turn them off entirely.

so they're cowards then.

I don't think that's inaccurate. Most people who have incredible amount of power - and they've dragged other really powerful people here - actually are.

i could try again. knowing what to expect now.

You could, but it wouldn't get us more information, and they know what to expect now, too.

well. i have another idea.

what is it?

can i talk to you in your head about it?

( it seems more private that way. )

not only can you, I really prefer you did

( since they're in the same building now, it's easier for nate to locate his father throughout the floors and while he's still nursing a bit of a headache, he'll deal with it. so, with a gentle nudge to his father's mind. )

Hi. ( he starts off with that, just to let him know he's here. ) If I can't get inside his mind, maybe I can get inside his mansion.

[ Scott's a little more... open with Nate this time. MIght be something to do with the link with Jean being there, might be increased comfort with Nate, definitely some of it's worry.

Regardless, while he is still very controlled and compartmentalized - he's used telepathy for straight team communication and practicailities as much as intimacy and affection - never mind positive and negative experiences.

And there's an immediate sort of urge to shut that shit down - because it's dangerous - that gets brushed aside so he can listen. ]

How?

( honestly, he appreciates that scott is willing to listen and not just immediately tell him no. )

One of two ways. First way and the one I'm hoping will work: people go in there. I could see about hijacking one of their minds. See it all through their eyes.

[ That has potential and while 'perk up' is the wrong word, it... has potential and he is interested. Immediately sort of narrows his eyes and ponders ways both that could be useful, appreciate that it keeps Nate relatively safe - as safe as anyone pushing in Duplicity can be - is again fairly subtle, and he can even think of some possibilities to act as a safety net for Nate.

Meanwhile]

What's the other?

( see, dad? he can be smart. )

I go in there myself. But with a disguise. Have myself appear like one of them.

( which would mean having to telepathically reflect that disguise to everyone around him at all times. )

I don't think the difficulty, risk, benefit ratio of that one works.

Well that's why I was saying I would prefer the first option to work.

I know. And risk/benefit ratio can be re-examined if the first one fails. Or changes made to the idea if needed based on results of the first.

So... what are you saying? You like my idea?

( try as he might, he can't really hold back that hopeful sort of way about his telepathic tone. )

I hate the backup plan.

Just, getting that out of the way, but.

The primary one's good. Especially if we can get Jean and I involved as a safety net to make sure that we don't lose you -- or information - if you're hit by whatever psychic or psychic influence got you this time.

( there's a ripple of something that can faintly be felt through the mental connection. ruffled feathers perhaps a good way to phrase it, but. nate pushes it down. doesn't let it bleed over too badly. )

Ok. ( after a long pause. ) How would you serve as a safety net?

[ There's some faintly raised hackles in response to the 'ruffled' feathers, and they're about frustration and nothing else. ]

Instead of making you reach out to her, let her be there - and open the link on her end to me.

You want to see what I see, essentially.

Maybe. I'm not willing to risk us all going down at once, but being able to make sure the information gets retained seems worth... pushing the limits on that point. Especially here.

Ok. Fair enough.

( look at them being adults. )

But what if plan A doesn't work and we have to go with plan B?

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