all my faces are alibis

“is it really teaching anymore? it feels more like a glorified babysitting job that’s three-hundred times more dangerous because everybody’s got uncontrollable powers – but yes, despite my anger over the morons earlier today, it has been smoother. a lot smoother now.”

“I didn’t do much babysitting when I was younger, but according to the movies that would mean we should be kicking back with our feet up and watching movies or something during class, letting the kids get into...whatever they get into? Maybe that’s what we should be doing instead, I’m in if you’re in?!”

“  i mean there are only so many changes one can make in a parallel universe before SOMETHING will go wrong –– or a loophole can be found. while i am aware that i can be rather self-serving, wishing for a million instagram followers is definitely not the way to go.  ”

“That’s the thing though, right? You want it to be big enough to matter, but not so big it throws it, and every other universe, off course. I think we all can be, personally, I’d want an cafe on wheels to follow me around though, so I could get an iced coffee whenever I wanted.”

“…One thing I’d want different? ….My dad, he’d actually be home and not always away.”

“That might be the best one I’ve heard, actually. Where is he, if you don’t mind me asking?” 

“ahh good! i didn’t want to overstep any boundaries or answer a question that wasn’t for me.“ oh god why did she have to be so awkward at times? "because i could be here sooner and learn how to control my powers instead of going through life thinking i’m a freak.”

“Definitely not.” she smiled softly, that was definitely something she could relate too, even now. “I can understand that, you’re not. A freak, that is. And if it helps, I’m sure most, if not all, of us here have felt that way. I know I have.”

‘Hmm. Peace among humanity and other creatures, I guess. I’m boring, I know.’

“That’s not boring at all, it’s nice that you’d want that for everyone. If only we could find a way to make that happen in this universe.”

“One thing huh? This is a tough one. I think it would have to be something about a more dark version of myself. Something wicked like that. Oh, and have more water around. Lots of water. Wait, you said one. So, one of those. I’m not good at choosing one thing.”

“So you imagine parallel you is a darker version? That’s interesting. I suppose in your case, more water would be helpful, wouldn’t it - though you could probably find somewhere in this universe that could give you that. Nope, those are the rules - you have to pick one or you’re out of the game!” 

“I don’t.. Think so? It didn’t fall off so I suppose I’ll live. I’d hate to give you extra paperwork. Oh of course, I might as well do something useful while I’m down here.. What does it look like?”

“Thank goodness, I appreciate that! It’s a gold hoop with a small sapphire - I mean just if you happen to see it while you’re lounging about. That or I could help you up, that’s probably the polite thing to do, isn’t it?” she joked, extending a hand. 

          “studies can always be proven wrong – just saying. but okay, okay. if alternate realities were real and it was actually possible to actually change anything, everything being made equal would be the best bet.”

“When you do that, you’ll let me know, right? Assuming you mean that everyone had equal rights and such, then that’s a good one - someone else said that too and I can get behind that. That wasn’t so hard, was it?” 

          “show you my plans or my thoughts on alternate universes and whatnot? neither really exist but i could try if you really need the help.”

“Recent science says otherwise, but go on and humor me - it wasn’t meant as a debate on their existence or not, more of a discussion point of possibilities.”

“i really wish i could help properly but i’m not a mentor. but as a student i would say i wished i had found out about my bionic abilities sooner rather than later. that would the one thing. simple but—— ” and she trailed off.

“You don’t need to be a mentor to help, doll, it was an open question - in fact I suspect students might have some of the more interesting answers.” she lifted a curious brow “Like that one. You wished you’d found out sooner, because...?

It would never be too hot or too cold. The temperature is just right all the time.

“You know, that might seem like a simple answer on the surface, but the more I think about it, the more I like it - mostly because I despise being cold.”

      —— “how exactly does this blend in with a lesson plan? just for my curiosity.”

 “I asked first - show me yours and I’ll show you mine.”

“  that’s certainly an INTERESTING question ––– i’m not exactly too sure. there are multiple factors that i would want to be different in my own parallel universe. but if i had to chose –– perhaps everyone being treated equally and equitably.  ”

“Thanks for playing - I have a long list myself that is difficult to narrow down, hence the curiosity. That’s a good answer though , very altruistic and far more interesting than just wishing your parallel self has a million Instagram followers or some such thing.”