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.

Comments

[helpdesk_hero]

I would point out that I have never met Spider-Man and have met Hank. But you are right. It is wrong of me to presume.

[doesnotsparkle]

[ Michael blinked his red eyes a bit at that, before nodding. ]

I suppose it's fine. Reputations do matter, but I did hope to have a fresh start here.

[helpdesk_hero]

Yeah. I’ve been reminded of that. I mean, technically the US government classified me as a potential terrorist for working with mutants so I should know better.

I just have a few knee jerk reactions left from other people left in my head.

[doesnotsparkle]

[ He gave a nod to that.]

No hard feelings then? I understand, You mentioned Stephen as well as Hank, I was aquaintances with Stephen Strange back when I was still with the Midnight Sons. We never saw eye to eye. That said, I would love to meet you in person sometime and speak, I would question how you were labeled a terrorist but we all have had happenstances happen in our lives that paint us as the villains of our own tales.

[helpdesk_hero]

I could tell you. We could meet for coffee. If you still drink coffee no don’t know if you do. And yes, I was in a room with Strange once. We never interacted.

[Peace offerings.]

I’ll pay.

[doesnotsparkle]

I do quite enjoy coffee.

[ He managed a smile, one his teeth didn't quite ruin. ]

Deal, when and where?

[helpdesk_hero]

[Well maybe this won’t be so bad. And he’s seen worse smiles.]

Spenny’s? Is there a time that works for you?

[doesnotsparkle]

[ At least he didnt look like Deadpool. ]

That works for me. I will be free of work in an hour. Does that work?

[helpdesk_hero]

[David is more glad to lack Wade’s snark]

Yes, that would work.

Action

[doesnotsparkle]

[ Morbius had simply given. A half wave before killing the feed. True to his word and hour later he was making his way into the Speedys, he had on the cheap suit pants and shirt he had bought, the first few buttons undone with the tie hanging loosely around his neck, and a hoodie on with the hood hiding his face.

He moved quietly until he saw someone who matched what the boy on the call looked like, and spoke in his heavy Grecian accent. ]

David, I presume?

[helpdesk_hero]

[David's already got a coffee in his hands, waiting until Morbius shows up to order food. But he does look up when he hears a voice and offers a smile. And tries not to chuckle over the whole situation with someone similar to a vampire wearing an 'oh bite me now' shirt. Hilarious. But he stays controlled.]

You presume correctly. Please, have a seat.

[doesnotsparkle]

[ sitting down, he pullrr the sleeves of the old hoodie down a little, as always careful of his claws.]

Thank you.

[ He replied, if he could See the other was holding back amusement he said nothing. Hell he was used to being laughed at, that's never changed. ]

Shall we get down to it, then? I will confirm or deny anything you wish to know within reason.

[helpdesk_hero]

[Oh, it isn't Michael that is getting laughed at. It's the irony. David's a huge fan of irony.]

Who said I wanted to know anything? I feel bad for what I said, just wanted to pay you back some. For me being an ass.

[doesnotsparkle]

[ well, irony is lovely afterall.

He almost looked shocked at that.]

If that was all, rest assured you were forgiven before the invitation was extended. I am quite used to being painted as a villian. I live off of blood, it comes with the territory. I, do however, thank you for the thought.

[helpdesk_hero]

[David waves off the thank you. He owed it. More than that, Michael had discussed some ideas of David maybe helping him out.]

Technically all humans live off of blood. You just live off of some other than your own. Consider it a medical condition.

[doesnotsparkle]

It is indeed a medical, well more scientific condition.

[ he was distracted by the waitress coming over again, ordering coffee. Nothing more, yet. The lady waiting for David's order.]

So, have you considered working a second job?

[helpdesk_hero]

[David orders a short stack meal and when the woman walks off he nods.]

I have. But I shouldn’t. I already work too hard and am tied up in some investigations. I’ve been told I should try doing something ‘fun’ and ‘relaxing.’

[Hank hadn’t known him well to suggest that. At the same time, there was what he had done with Tommy when they met again. That had been nice. The memory of spending time swapping stories and listening with disbelief actually made him smile a bit.]

[doesnotsparkle]

[ Michael watched the waitress leave until it was a safe distance before nodding some.]

And do you think you would actually do that? Or maybe simply switch feilds, with Hank McCoy's knowledge you are wasted in technical support. You could be a great help. Though, you have me curious about your mention of investitions.

[helpdesk_hero]

Have fun? I trained under Scott Summers. I don’t know that fun is anything I learned. But yeah, I hate Tech support. The only positive of it is it helped me make a friend I would otherwise never have met. And I suppose that got me in with the Young Avengers. Frankly I would rather work at the hospital.

[Helping people had always been more his speed. As for the questions, he doesn’t answer, just sips his coffee. ]

[doesnotsparkle]

Ahh, Summers. Enough said.

[ Did he know Scott? Only in passing, but enough to know he was a stick in the mud. ]

If you are truly interested in it, despite just arriving myself, I will speak to someone at the hospital for you. Figuring out the rest is on you, however.

[ the waitress returned with David's food and Michaels coffee, he didn't add anything, simply taking a drink from the black coffee. ]

[helpdesk_hero]

[David looks at Morbius in shock. The man would do that for him?]

I would appreciate that. A lot. I hate doing things that don’t matter anymore. For a while I accepted it. But I... I want to be more than that.

[doesnotsparkle]

[ Meanwhile, he just sipped at his coffee. ]

Consider it done, young friend, you simply know when I should recommend you to my boss. We will have you making a difference in no time.

[helpdesk_hero]

Whenever you can. I won’t be a janitor, though. If you want, I can put together my list of qualifications.

[Freedom from the worst job ever? Score.]

[doesnotsparkle]

I would not allow that to happen.

[ well maybe to Spiderman.]

That would be most helpful, just send me a message with it when you make it. Simply handled.

[helpdesk_hero]

[David nods. That sounds reasonable.]

That sounds fair. I just wish I could offer you something as thanks. My parents were big on proper displays of gratitude.