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Annie bit her bottom lip, unsure of what was the right answer, but to claim that meta-humans did not have full self control was quite dangerous. "Agatha Morris behavior was quite typical. She obviously was very concerned about my safety and the safety of the others involved. Yet, throughout the whole incident she was quite herself..." She paused and crossed her arms, "Y'all have the tape, why do you need me?"

Judging by Mr. Reynolds's glare at her, maybe it was good she was speaking, sighing and pushing her auburn hair behind her ear she continued, "Regardless, I have lived several months with Agatha Morris, and I would know a great deal about her general behavior. And, no doubt Shane feels a little overprotective of his little sister considering the events that transpired with Mr. Charles Ray."

Annie clenched her fist and her temper was raising, taking a deep breath she continued, "What are you looking for? An excuse to prove that Agatha Morris is dangerous and irresponsible whenever she uses her abilities? If you are seeking a safe society, I would suggest locking up not only every meta-human out there but also every single human out there too. Before you start pointing fingers you should very well consider who stands before you. I am a class three with a range of approximately fifty feet. If you are going to worry about dangerous meta-humans, I really do believe you are looking in the wrong direction. Or better yet, why don't you guys focus on Mr. Cortez who almost killed me and several dozen others!?"

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Mrs. Smith was beginning to have second thoughts on whether or not taking her doctor this time and ask them to do a check up on her was the right thing to do. She looked to Gidget with a face that wanted to ask her something before she goes.

Meanwhile Trinity was thinking about tomorrow. She still has every intention on meeting up with Lev at the house. She decided that as for the battle earlier today he was defending himself from the girl that turned the rain into acid but was getting carried away when he tried to shock her. She was certain that meta-human or no she would be heavily wounded or dead if the shadow creature didn't step in the way. She really wanted to learn how to control her new found abilities and so far it seamed only Lev could counter her ability and make sure she doesn't sink too far. She didn't want to hid this ability from her mom but she was so tired from the battle earlier that she couldn't tell her. With that in mind she wanted to tell her first thing in the morning. Her eyes became heavy as she sleeps.

The man in the monitor tilts his head in confusion. "Ms. Soulsmith please calm yourself. No one is suggesting that we force the girl to make machines for us." He looks over to Reynolds with a reassuring heir, "Isn't that right Mr. Reynolds? You were just wanting to place Agatha Morris in foster care, yes?"

The sweat on Reynolds brow beads up considerably during Annie's tirade of insults and accusations. He had no love for this girl the moment she walked in beside that weasel Morris, but now he absolutely despises her. He almost doesn't hear his superior over the ringing in his ear. He stammers out, "Uh erm...yes, of course. My intention is to place her in foster care, away from her brother's harmful influence. If theeee girl so desires, she can be administered into Valhalla. Of course that would mean that Shane Morris would have his rights and accesses revoked."

Shane sees the opening he has been waiting for. Annie had laid the pressure on perfectly. Now he just has to land a cross before her final uppercut. "Sir, how much of what goes on here actually goes by you?"

The man in the monitor ponders for a bit, "Well, I approve research and staffing. As well as act as an intermediary between your department and Odin."

Shane thought as much. He doesn't get the names of the meta-humans who choose to develop their abilities here. Odds are any research that is swung by him is sugar coated by Reynolds. Shane delivers the cross, "So it's safe to say that you don't know any of the names of the people enrolled here. That someone could be brought here against their will and you'd never hear of it?"

The old man sits up straight, "Although I do not see the names of people enrolled in Valhalla, I certainly doubt anyone would cover up someones enrollment."

Shane looks over at Reynolds and crosses his arms, "Do you hear that Mr. Reynolds? If I were ever removed from my position here, my sister would never come here willingly."

The sweat starts to come down considerably now. He hacks and wipes the sweat off of his brow again. "What are you getting at Mr. Morris? For what possible reason would I make her come here against her will?"

Tansy's eyes pleaded with Ako for him to stay, but she dare not say a word in front of the doctor. She hated him. Although she knew that he meant good. It was those drugs which sent her to the Void. And it was there she would be likely to run into that voice. She didn't want to go back. She squeezed her eyes shut as she clenched her fists. The heart monitor began to beep faster.

Reynolds was not expecting this turnabout. He coughs into his handkerchief and rebuts, "That wouldn't be possible Ms. Soulsmith. Your relationship with Mr. Morris would only serve as a link. B-besides, she has to be monitored after the incident earlier today. She has to remain in the city limits."

Shane steps up beside Annie and shouts, "My sister isn't a danger to anyone. She is young and impulsive, but who isn't at the age of thirteen. She at that age where she thinks she is invincible. She wouldn't harm someone who doesn't attack her first."

Reynolds cocks a snarky tone, "Your sister's power is much to dangerous to be unwatched by Valhalla. There is no telling what she could make on a whim.

"But that's exactly what you want, isn't it?" Shane reaches into his jacket and pulls out a red and white orb roughly the size of a softball. "Something like this?"

Reynolds jumps from his chair and backs away slowly, all the while coughing and hacking. "Where did you get that?"

Shane looks down at the orb and rolls it around in his hand. He muses, "Oh this, surely you must have figured it out by now. I mean, look at it's childishly bright design."

The two men knew exactly what it was. Reynolds had conveniently left a blueprint of a device he had been working on getting passed in Gidget's line of sight in the R&D lab. Gidget had hidden it in a place where only Shane would know where to look. He had relayed this to Annie shortly after their meal. For all intents and purposes Shane Morris was holding a bomb in his hand.

Reynolds' lower lip quivers with rage, his eyes not leaving the explosive device in Shane's hands. "I need her, there is no other way to combat you freaks. How else are we going to combat the likes of Leviathan Cortez? That brat will build anything that is put in front of her. I know it was her that destroyed Ray's tower. That power has to be humanity's. There is no other way to keep meta-humans in check. They have to be controlled, they have to be-"

Shane presses a button on the front of the orb and lobs it at his boss. The man squeals and cries while running up against the opposite wall. He starts clawing at the wall and jabbering in terror. There is a click and the orb pops open. From inside it comes a small yellow mouse creature on a spring repeating the same sound over and over. "Pika-Pika-Pikachu!"

Reynolds clasps his chest and pants heavily, a clearly audible wheeze escapes his lungs on each inhale.

Shane stares at Reynolds with an icy glare. "Not quite what you were expecting was it? I believe it was supposed to explode and evaporate every last bit of moisture in a fifty foot radius. My sister thought it'd be better as a toy for children."

Reynolds begins to blubber as he wipes the sweat from his brow. He feels something warm running down the length of his trousers. Unfortunately for him, he decided to wear faded khakis today. A stench starts to permeate from where he is standing. He looks at Annie and Shane accusingly. "You...you s-set me up. A-anyone would admit t-t-t-to an-nything if they were th-threatened with a bomb."

Shane places a hand on Annie's shoulder to let her know he is with her. A quiet, soothing, "It's alright." flows into her ear.

The man on the monitor seems to be laughing. "Oh, oh my. I must say that this is the most entertainment I've had in a long while. I digress, I've heard more than enough from you Mr. Reynolds."

There is a bright flash and a loud bang that follows just behind it. A dangerous looking man in a black overcoat and sunglasses emerges from the flash right beside Reynolds. They meet each others eyes, and once again Leonard Reynolds soils himself. "No, oh please no!"

The dark man grips Reynolds' shoulder harshly and growls at him, "It's time to go filth." There is another flash/bang, and they are gone. There is only the stain left behind by Reynold's weak constitution.

The man in the monitor looks at Annie and Shane with a wise smile. "I wouldn't worry about him ever again. Oh don't worry, Thor wont kill him. He has been taken to a place where his mind will be wiped of any knowledge pertaining to this facility, or the people involved. However I am left in a bit of a pinch. I need a new head of Bio-tech. Shane, I knew your father from long ago, and I see the same fire in you that I saw in him. I know you will be up to the task."

Shane's face distorts with a mix of joy, surprise, and nerves. He finally manages to stammer out, "Ah...oh -um...thank you sir."

The man focuses his eyes back to Annie, "As for you Ms. Soulsmith. Never in my life have I seen such a blunt, sincere, polite, and yet loudmouthed woman...not since my wife died some ten years ago. I'd like to assign you as Mr. Morris' personal assistant. Debra's lively nature kept me in check. I am certain you will have no difficulty keeping your man in line should he stray."

Shane can feel all the blood in his body rush toward his face. He'd never been so much as pecked on the cheek by a woman before. He places a hand on his face and looks at Annie with bewildered eyes.

The man on the monitor laughs again, "Well Mr. Morris, I'll have someone clean this office up. It will be ready to be occupied by you tomorrow. Now you kids get some rest...or don't. Just go enjoy your youth." The monitor cuts off ad the door out of Shane's office opens.

Shane steps out of the office and stands in the hallway. He leans against the wall, still very much bewildered at what had just transpired. "I can't believe that just happened."