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Alex stumbled out of the way as the mailbox exploded. "Jesus fucking Christ!" He gasped, staring at her. Edward stared her down, as calm and as cool as he could be. It was a talent that Alex had yet to master, and one he admired greatly.
On some of their first meetings, Edward had asked Alex to do a psychiatric evaluation. Apparently, Alex had shown a few... Worrying signs.
It's nothing, I'm sure... It's just that... School shooters have shown similar results to these. I can understand... Nobody cared about the kid with the addict for the mother... Thought that the stories of bullying were cover ups for abuse. You've been put down your whole life, and honestly, Alex, I don't blame you for being angry. But I am handing you a loaded gun and you have your power. You need to make sure that you can handle it. We don't need you going loose and killing everybody in sight.
Alex covertly drew his gun, keeping it pointed towards the ground and the safety on. Edward noticed, but didn't say anything. This was a possible code blue, and he was just following their agreed protocol. And honestly, Alex wouldn't lose any sleep about shooting this bitch.
"Fine. You may work with us. I will help you look for your brothers, as I know of people on a similar mission to myself and Mr Hooper who use less savoury methods. I may be able to help you. However, there are certain terms that you must obey. If you disregard any of these too much, our agreement ends and you will be treated like any other unstable subject." Edward emphasised the last two words, and Alex couldn't hold back the smirk. At least people like him were stable- right until the snap.
"You will listen to our orders. Both of us. If Alex tells you to jump, you ask how high. If he tells you to jump off a bridge and not to ask questions, you do it. And you will not be granted a weapon. If you destroy any of our property, the replacement will come from your funds. I will replace Alex's phone for now, but if anything similar happens, you will be replacing it. Understood?"
Alex smirked, keeping his gun drawn. Code blue. Possible unstable subject. Destructive power. Intervene with force if necessary.
"We have a pyro-kinetic in the Grand Library, and I fear she's going to cause some serious damage. I want you two to go in and keep an eye out for disturbances, while I attempt to find her and intervene. Also, I want you two to pose as a couple."
Alex almost choked. He spun around to look at his partner. "WHAT?" Edward nodded, his face blank. "You're obviously not brother and sister, and I want cover stories for all of us. This could get nasty, very fast. Alex, I'm your father, a college researcher." Alex nodded- not that he was happy with the arrangement.
On some of their first meetings, Edward had asked Alex to do a psychiatric evaluation. Apparently, Alex had shown a few... Worrying signs.
It's nothing, I'm sure... It's just that... School shooters have shown similar results to these. I can understand... Nobody cared about the kid with the addict for the mother... Thought that the stories of bullying were cover ups for abuse. You've been put down your whole life, and honestly, Alex, I don't blame you for being angry. But I am handing you a loaded gun and you have your power. You need to make sure that you can handle it. We don't need you going loose and killing everybody in sight.
Alex covertly drew his gun, keeping it pointed towards the ground and the safety on. Edward noticed, but didn't say anything. This was a possible code blue, and he was just following their agreed protocol. And honestly, Alex wouldn't lose any sleep about shooting this bitch.
"Fine. You may work with us. I will help you look for your brothers, as I know of people on a similar mission to myself and Mr Hooper who use less savoury methods. I may be able to help you. However, there are certain terms that you must obey. If you disregard any of these too much, our agreement ends and you will be treated like any other unstable subject." Edward emphasised the last two words, and Alex couldn't hold back the smirk. At least people like him were stable- right until the snap.
"You will listen to our orders. Both of us. If Alex tells you to jump, you ask how high. If he tells you to jump off a bridge and not to ask questions, you do it. And you will not be granted a weapon. If you destroy any of our property, the replacement will come from your funds. I will replace Alex's phone for now, but if anything similar happens, you will be replacing it. Understood?"
Alex smirked, keeping his gun drawn. Code blue. Possible unstable subject. Destructive power. Intervene with force if necessary.
"We have a pyro-kinetic in the Grand Library, and I fear she's going to cause some serious damage. I want you two to go in and keep an eye out for disturbances, while I attempt to find her and intervene. Also, I want you two to pose as a couple."
Alex almost choked. He spun around to look at his partner. "WHAT?" Edward nodded, his face blank. "You're obviously not brother and sister, and I want cover stories for all of us. This could get nasty, very fast. Alex, I'm your father, a college researcher." Alex nodded- not that he was happy with the arrangement.