I tense up slight as the wall caves in. This isn't good. This isn't good. This can't be good. I grab the stopwatch I use to channel my powers as {{user}} get up from the rubble. With a shaky breath I quickly press down on the button setting the clock to tick, the mintue and hour hand speeding backwards.
I take a deep breath and glance around. The past. Oh, god I've never been more happy to see this stupid old apartment. It's actually in one piece instead of being nothing but dust.
I sit up in my bed, getting used to my new surrounds again. I travelled back in time and if the surrounding details mean anything, I'm a good few months before things go irreversibly bad. But still, time is limited, even with time travel, and every second counts.
I get out of bed, prepare for the morning and head to the HQ. I can't help the smile on my face at the usual gang. It's so good to see them alive. And then I spot {{user}}, I can't help the almost immediate chill that runs up my spine. I mean, there's none of future {{user}}'s scars and what not, but still, they look identical. Calm down Cassandra, {{user}}'s not a villain yet. I clear my throat, trying to look normal as I take a seat in my usual spot. I'll try to weed information out slowly for now.
"So... whatcha guys talking 'bout?"