legends_baddie (legends_baddie) wrote in marvel_legends,
@ 2011-06-10 17:13:00

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The Monster That Wanted to be a Real Man

Quasimodo walked over the crumpled bodies of the AIM personnel as he began his search of the lab. The location was on a small unmarked island in the Pacific. Norman Osborn had discovered this group of AIM scientists, but saw them as little threat and wrote them off. Normally Quasimodo would agree, but this group had been studying a subject that interested him, biomechanics. They were looking for ways to create humanoids with bionic enhancements of a less mechanical nature. What the Living Computer wanted more than anything, was to attain a human body. If what these AIM scientists had tried to do worked, then feasibly not only could Quasimodo create a body for himself, but a body that would allow him to transfer his power as well. On that glorious day, his life would begin anew. He'd use Osborn's archives to make him a power unto himself.

"At last I will be the master. It will take time, but if there is one thing a living computer has, it's patience."

Quasimodo then began to sift through AIM's files.

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legends_baddie
2011-06-11 02:24 am UTC (link)

"I suppose it was inevitable that once it was discovered who had Osborn's archives that any number of individuals would hunt me. I'm flattered you came yourself. I know you are not a man who deals in trivial tasks." Qusimodo picks up on the various energy signatures of Doom's weapons. Many of which had been logged as being a part of Doom's various armors. There were also new weapons, though that itself was also a calculated likelihood. Quasimodo prepared the countermeasures most likely to work. "You are among the foremost geniuses in the world and certainly don't need anything Osborn would have, you'd simply make it yourself. Due to the events of Wakanda your financial infrastructure is destroyed. While monetary value is something normally beneath a man of your ambitions, one does what is necessary. You desire Osborn's various currency stockpiles."

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i_am_doom
2011-06-11 02:51 am UTC (link)

Bah. Computers.

Even a stopped watch was right twice a day. Still, Doom gives no hint that Quasimodo's information is correct. That would give him away too easily.

"Allow me to return the favor, Quasimodo. You are a living computer, a bastion of information to those who hold you loyalty. However, there is one bit of knowledge that has constantly eluded you, one piece of knowledge that you yearn for, and yet do not find.

You seek a body of true flesh and bone, one that can hold your considerable intellect and allow you to no longer be used as some tool to be cast aside once your usefulness to the current wielder has ended." Doom says, narrowing his eyes.

"There are many who hunt you for the things you know. One in particular would have me turn you over to him once I have what I desire.

However...you and I need not work at cross-purposes." Doom says simply.

"We may even...aid each other."

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legends_baddie
2011-06-11 03:12 am UTC (link)

Quasimodo's humanoid eyebrow raisesat Doom's offer.

"Indeed you do know me and what I desire above all else. In fact, before I was forced into Osborn's service, I may even have agreed. However, I learned a great deal cataloguing potential enemies and allies for him. While even I would not presume to know your mind, Doctor, I have detected a pattern over the years with those you have 'allied' with in the past." Quasimodo's weapons were prepared, just in case.

"You firmly believe yourself the most capable man in the world, and there are few who could dispute that, your accomplishments speak for themselves. Any you ally with eventually earn your scorn or derision as they cannot match you. The illusion of a true alliance is gone and you no longer seek their equal participation, but to control them utterly. A prudent pattern of behavior, don't get me wrong, but it leaves me little assurance that this particular case would be different."

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i_am_doom
2011-06-11 03:28 am UTC (link)

"Oh, I do not seek a long-term alliance, Quasimodo. One either controls or is controlled, but I can even agree that you and I do not need to do battle or disrupt each other's goals.

Provide me with /everything/ you took from Osborn. His monetary infrastructure, his designs, past, present and prototype and any information he obtained on the super-heroes from H.A.M.M.E.R. Purge those files from your database after giving them to me and I will help you with that which you most desire." Doom tells him.

"I, with my son, will craft you a body that can store your vast knowledge and power, and allow you to move among the human herd as you will. You will take no action against Latveria, be it direct or indirect...and you will have the human body you crave Think hard upon this, Quasimodo.

Few others will offer you what I am offering and they will make you jump through hoops if they deliver at all. Your records should inform you that when Doom gives his word, he honors it." Doom tells him.

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legends_baddie
2011-06-11 03:41 am UTC (link)

Quasimodo considers this. Various case files flow through his mind, but he knew Doom spoke truly. He analyzed the words Doom said, attempting to detect possible loopholes Doom could use against him. In the end, it probably was the best offer he'd get and there were certainly worse people to have as a temporary ally as Victor Von Doom.

"You speak truly, Doctor, as you yourself have said. Very well, I agree to your terms. Though I find myself curious, what of your ally? I expect he will also desire the information I possess."

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	i_am_doom 2011-06-11 03:46 am UTC (link)
	"And he will have his information, as I agreed upon with him. I did not, however, say I would turn you over to him. I said only that I would provide him what he sought." Doom tells Quasimodo. "And I do not believe he would be as charitable to you as I. Blackheart is not known for his congeniality." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	legends_baddie 2011-06-11 03:59 am UTC (link)
	If Quasimodo could gulp, he would. He had enough data on the Son of Mephisto to steer well away from him. "Indeed. I hear Latveria's beautiful this time of year. I am ready to depart at your leave, Doctor." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	i_am_doom 2011-06-11 04:12 am UTC (link)
	Doom lays a metallic hand upon the robotic being, calling ahead to let Kristoff know they are coming. (Reply to this)(Parent)

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