Video @Dr.Morbius

[doesnotsparkle]

[ The video opens to a messy head of black hair and red eyes with a slight glow. The skin is far to pale made worse by that dark hair, and the horrible goatee he has. What is it with super scientists and goatees? Behind the face is clearly a lab of some kind, He was in the hospital but on break.

He took a breath before smiling, trying to hide his teeth, which was useless as the fangs were visable as soon as he started speaking. ]

Good evening to everyone listening. My name is doctor Michael Morbius, maybe some of you know me, or of me. [ He hopes not, seriously. Last thing he wanted was people screaming about his body count.] I am not here as much to ask for help, I can figure most things here out myself. I am addressing everyone to more see has anyone found a common link between us who are brought here?

[ Please dont all be monsters, mmmkay?

He spoke on then in his Grecian accent.]

If their is already a group investigating this, please let me know. I am merely curious.

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a threadjack with private voice; un: SPEED

[expeditiousness]

[tommy’s not stalking david on the network, YOU’RE stalking david on the network.]

David ... dude. Not cool.

[helpdesk_hero]

[Seriously What the fuck?]

What? I do. But I will apologize.

Are you my keeper now?

[expeditiousness]

No, I’m just pointing out that there are people who know things about you, too. Everyone makes mistakes, y’know. Sometimes it’s stuff like blowing up your high school on accident, or, I dunno, kinda-leading a sorta-terrorist group. And I sure as hell wouldn’t wanna be judged for that if I ended up dropped in some weird city with a bunch of other people who’re in the same boat.

[helpdesk_hero]

We weren’t terrorists. You didn’t mean to do it. And I was just saying I know some. I...

[He sighs. And definitely sounds tired.] 

1/2

[expeditiousness]

I know that, and you know that, but other people’ve seen it differently. And if anyone knows what it’s like to be unfairly judged on reputation, it’s mutants, right? You might not have your powers anymore, but I’m sure you wouldn’t forget what it was like.

[tommy pauses to take a breath, then sighs it out. when did this become his life.]

Look, all I’m suggesting is you maybe lighten up a little and cut the guy some slack. Everyone deserves a chance to be better, but nothing’s more discouraging than people telling you how bad you are ‘cause of what you did in the past. Trust me - I’m kind of an expert on this. I was headed down a pretty bad path before Billy and the rest of the Young Avengers found me. All it took to get me to join the good guys was someone believing in me. Who knows? Maybe that’s what this guy needs, too. And if I’m wrong, and he steps outta line? I’ll be the first to sign up to take him down.

[expeditiousness]

Actually, he doesn’t look like much. I could take him down myself.

[helpdesk_hero]

Don’t underestimate him, Tommy.

But I get the point. And you’re... you’re too good to have taken after your grandparents.

[expeditiousness]

Don’t let Magneto hear you say that. I’ve got a reputation as favorite grandson to uphold!

[helpdesk_hero]

Favorite grandson, huh? Well, good luck with that.

Though you are definitely my favorite speedster.

[expeditiousness]

Ha, do you even know any other speedsters? Uncle Pete doesn’t count.

[helpdesk_hero]

[There's a serious bit of hesitation and when he speaks, there might be a bit of pain in his voice.]

Yeah. Jean-Paul Beaubier was one of my teachers. Northstar, that is. And...

And Nori. [Far more weight to that name.]

[expeditiousness]

[there are a few things about tommy that people tend to miss. they think he doesn't pay attention, that he lacks an attention span, but they don't realize that his brain processes information so fast it only looks like he can't hold onto thoughts. he not only holds them - he moves through them faster than most people can think.

people also tend to think he doesn't have feelings, "team sociopath" and all, and that's an image tommy enthusiastically projects. it's easier to not have feelings, because then you don't get hurt. tommy can read the hurt in david's answer, and it's ... uncomfortable. so he does what he always does to counter genuine feelings - he cracks a joke.]

Well, if I'm you're favorite, then you're even smarter than people say you are. 'Cause I'm the best speedster around!

[helpdesk_hero]

[Hey, David is just glad that Tommy doesn’t push. That is a genuine relief. Most people would. Most people aren’t Tommy.]

You really are. Even if you apparently lose shirts at clubs.