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[nailsandglass]

[Posted on some popular superhero internet forum. Kiddo doesn't have access to anything else, alas.]

How did everyone who possesses powers here come to learn of them? Are they something genetic, or is it possible that some people are just born with them with no identifiable cause?

From what I've heard and read it really seems to be all over the board but I do not know how reliable my reading material is. I've never really had much cause to research it before. My family hasn't been particularly helpful with helping me figure out how all this works nor have they tried to find anyone who can give me some sort of direction.

[Partly because Matilda had not told them about her powers, but she already knows what their reactions might be.]

I've read up on the Trailblazers, but I don't qualify for them. Are there any organizations for people who are younger than that age group?

((ooc; Originally was going to have Matilda start out after her family had left her, but though I might do it a couple days before, just to get some CR before she is on her own. If any plans are made they might not pan out since Matilda will be homeless in about 3 IG days but at least it could get some CR rolling.))

Comments

[nailsandglass]

You were trained by your dad? That's really neat. So is your entirely family super powered?

[hellacold]

Most of them are. Some of them are too little to have powers yet.

[nailsandglass]

Too little? How little?

[hellacold]

7. Most people's powers don't manifest until they're 12 or 13. How old were you when your powers first manifested?

[nailsandglass]

[That gives Matilda room to pause and she's a bit reluctant to say it but everyone so far seems nice and she really does want to figure things out.]

Six. Is that unusual?

[hellacold]

It's not a bad thing. It just means you'll have more time to practice than most of the superpowered kids you meet.

[nailsandglass]

[It makes Matilda really relieved to hear that.]

Thank you very much. I think I'll look into CONDOR then. I'm a little scared about telling my parents though. I guess they wouldn't really train me if my parents don't agree, will they?

[hellacold]

It depends. They might be able to help you get your parents' permission. I'm going to PM you the number to call if you don't mind.

[nailsandglass]

That would be wonderful!

[hellacold]

Great. PM back if you need anything.