Alex broke her bored expression long enough to wink.

"Unfortunately I cannot understand sign language, but I am a pro at reading lips," she said with a slight eyebrow raise. She stalked around teh woman slowly, casually, almost like one might in a dance. "And you are quite correct.  I lost my hearing some years ago, thanks to some thugs hoping for an easy ransom.  And I am most definitely bored near to tears."

She stopped back in front of Teagan.  "I am Alex Newt, at your service," she said with an almost mocking bow, annoyance flickering on her face for a moment. "But I do hope I don't need to keep the pleasantries up.  It's all so drab."

Before the woman could speak, Alex gently placed two fingers on the woman's lips.  "Do me a favor and quit with the strenuous motions. Wouldn't do if you reopened that injury on your shoulder, no matter how minor it may or may not be."

Her gaze drew to a window on the other side of the room, provoking a smirk from her.  [i]Spectrum...[/i] she thought, sure her eyes were lighting up in interest.

"So, Teagan, I have a question for you," Alex said slowly, returning her gaze to the woman. "How does it feel to be saving lives like you have been? Do you wish you had powers to aid you in your duties? Do you feel like the Epics cause more harm than good for people, and people like you who have to deal with the aftermath? Please, do spill the beans.  Personal beliefs are some of the most interesting things out there."

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