preyforheaven (preyforheaven) wrote in marvel_legends,
@ 2011-04-15 18:01:00

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These Things Happen To Other People.
It was a very small room, with a very small bed, and nothing on the walls but a couple of hooks on which he had hung a 12th-Century arming-sword.

Exodus was deep in thought, his hands folded on his chest as if in prayer... or death.

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	starsandgarters 2011-04-15 09:07 pm UTC (link)
	This was not exactly on Hank's list of things he'd like to be doing, but it was ultimately necessary and he was the best person for the job, all things considered. He took a breath and then knocked on Exodus's door. (Reply to this)(Thread)

	preyforheaven 2011-04-15 09:14 pm UTC (link)
	As soon as Exodus could rise, the door opened. "...Dr. McCoy," he said blankly. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	starsandgarters 2011-04-15 09:36 pm UTC (link)
	"Forgive my intrusion, Monsieur Bennett," Hank said, politely, "but it is standard operating doctrine for Utopia that all residents have an updated medical file on hand, in the event of emergencies and the like." He went on. "I was hoping to schedule one for you in the near future." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	preyforheaven 2011-04-15 09:38 pm UTC (link)
	"I can assure you, Doctor McCoy, that I am not ill, and that in the case of any emergencies, I will see to my own wounds. I always do." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	starsandgarters 2011-04-15 10:02 pm UTC (link)
	"Be that as it may," Hank replied, "and I bow to your superior recuperative prowess, Cyclops is rather firm on this." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	preyforheaven 2011-04-15 10:07 pm UTC (link)
	Exodus bites back his opinion of Cyclops's opinion. He shuts his eyes. My Lord? (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	magnetic_master 2011-04-15 10:14 pm UTC (link)
	What is it? His helmet was off so it had been easy to reach him. He was used to this so whoever was near wasn't ignored despite his having a second conversation. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	preyforheaven 2011-04-15 10:19 pm UTC (link)
	Dr. McCoy, and through him, Summers, are insisting I schedule a medical examination. The fact that Paris is fundamentally uncomfortable with this is implicit in the mental tone, but there's more to it than that. If he gives in, it will be because Magneto thought it best to. Not for any other reason. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

magnetic_master
2011-04-15 10:24 pm UTC (link)

There was a line to tread with keeping Exodus happy despite the fact he would do anything he was asked as long as it was Erik asking. He considered the request that was being made for several minutes.

It is a ritual to him as a scientist and will ease his mind. Schedule the examination and ask him if I will need to come see him as well.

Because he's curious what Hank McCoy would make of being in a room alone with him.

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	preyforheaven 2011-04-15 10:38 pm UTC (link)
	As you wish. Finally, Exodus opens his eyes. "Apparently, it would be best to schedule an examination. This afternoon, perhaps? I hope it can be kept simple. It has been 800 years since I have allowed another man to hook me up to a machine, and I would prefer to leave it that way." A breath. "Magneto also asks if he will need to come and see you as well." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

starsandgarters
2011-04-15 11:00 pm UTC (link)

A telepathic conversation then. Hank has assumed as much from the closed eyes posture Exodus had adopted.

"That would be fine," he told him. "And I assure you, it will not be overly complicated."

The other question was a rather daunting one. But... spirit of cooperation and such. He rather doubted that Nemesis or Doctor Rao would be up to the task (or in Nemesis's case, survive it).

"You may inform Magneto that he will likewise need to be examined."

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	preyforheaven 2011-04-15 11:07 pm UTC (link)
	Yes, Lord. He will want to examine you at your convenience. "Very well, then. I will see you in your lair soon." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	starsandgarters 2011-04-15 11:25 pm UTC (link)
	Hank nodded politely. "Thank-you," he said. "I will see you then." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	preyforheaven 2011-04-17 12:20 am UTC (link)
	And Exodus shows up in the medical area exactly on time. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	starsandgarters 2011-04-17 01:22 am UTC (link)
	Hank nodded politely. "Thank-you for your time, Exodus," he said. He indicated one of the medical tables. "If you would have a seat?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	preyforheaven 2011-04-17 01:24 am UTC (link)
	And he sits. "...You are apparently welcome," he says as politely as possible. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	starsandgarters 2011-04-17 01:39 am UTC (link)
	Hank turned on a piece of machinery. "Now, you may feel a slight tingle, but I assure you, that the scanning equipment is completely harmless." "I would also like to draw some blood." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	preyforheaven 2011-04-17 01:44 am UTC (link)
	Paris forces himself to breathe evenly, steadily, trying not to associate the diagnostic equipment with... other things. He manages. Then he offers an arm appropriately, with a paradoxic "Of course you realize, I trust you no further than you trust me." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

starsandgarters
2011-04-17 02:15 am UTC (link)

"Of course," Hank said, making certain to make the process both as quick and as painless as possible. "But our respective leaders have seen fit to offer each other their trust, leaving we their loyal followers to follow in their wake."

He knew, of course, of Exodus's general background, from the Avengers files. Fascinating truthfully, especially Apocalypse's involvement in the man's life.

In some terrible, secret keeping way, he was desirous of the secrets possibly locked in his DNA. An early mutant, touched by Apocalypse's Celestial-borne technology? He might well hold the secrets toward reversing the Decimation.

He wondered if keeping this to himself put him on the same slippery mortal ground as Scott.

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	preyforheaven 2011-04-17 02:37 am UTC (link)
	"The consequence, one supposes, of being those upon whom they can thoroughly rely," Exodus says with quiet earnestness, setting his arm down. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	starsandgarters 2011-04-17 03:20 am UTC (link)
	"Quite right, I suppose," Hank replied, studying the results of the scan for a moment. "You are in most remarkable health, Exodus." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	preyforheaven 2011-04-17 03:29 am UTC (link)
	"Yes," he says simply. Then he takes another breath. "Do you have the facilities for blood transfusions here?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	starsandgarters 2011-04-17 06:15 pm UTC (link)
	Hank nods. "Indeed we do." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

preyforheaven
2011-04-17 08:55 pm UTC (link)

Another breath, trying to make it look like this isn't difficult and failing. "If it should ever prove needed for any of the mutants here, and if the taint of the False God does not render mine completely inappropriate, then I wish to inform you in advance that I volunteer if necessary."

It's the first time since arriving that he's done something he didn't want to do without Magneto's prompting, but they have to look after their own.

He clears his throat. "If there is nothing further?"

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	starsandgarters 2011-04-17 09:26 pm UTC (link)
	Hank looked over his results, and nodded. "Your offer is noted and appreciated," he told Exodus. He gave one last look over his results. "That should be everything, thank-you." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	preyforheaven 2011-04-17 09:29 pm UTC (link)
	"Excellent. Thank you." And with a gold-green flash, he's back in his little room. (Reply to this)(Parent)

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