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...this isn't where I fell asleep.

What, so you've -- you've got an ability.

[It suddenly dawns on her--if she's not on the Barge anymore, that means her powers should work. She smiles.] You could say that.

That's -- that's great. What can you do? Just heal, or --?

I'd prefer to keep that to myself, if you don't mind. I just met you, after all.

Oh. Yeah, of course. It's just -- my whole family's got them. It's sort of ... become normal for me to talk about. I didn't really think it'd make you uncomfortable, I'm sorry.

[She shrugs.] It's fine. It's not that I'm uncomfortable about it, just you never can tell who you can trust with information like that.

Yeah, I guess you can't really trust anyone these days, huh? Especially in New York.

How long have you lived here?

My whole life. It's not that bad, once you get used to it.

I've been here before, once or twice. Didn't stay long enough to get the lay of the land. Maybe you could show me around.

Sure, I could do that. We'll get you a map from one of those hotel lobby stands.

You're a doll.

It's really no trouble.

Do you do this for all the lost little girls?

Well, I try to. It's good, being able to help people.

The world needs more people like you, Peter.

... [he takes a minute to stare like a retard, because that catches him off guard] Thanks, Ruby.

[lol, but retards are so cute] You're welcome.

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