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[bedeviledspider]

H- Hey.

[ The wheel of a motorbike comes into frame. It'd be cool, if it wasn't also on fire. Just like the rest of the vehicle, seemingly, which Reilly is sitting on. With an expression that's somewhere between resigned amusement and suppressed panic. ]

On a scale of one to ten, how much should I be freaking out right now? I mean, I've never even ridden a motorcycle before. I just thought they looked cool! And it wouldn't hurt to have a ride, but, as soon as I touched it--

Fire. Everywhere.

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[bedeviledspider]

I'm not being defensive!

[ He's being really mature. ]

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[professorlionface]

Then consider me thoroughly convinced.

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[bedeviledspider]

I don't know, Doc, I just have these lingering doubts that you're not convinced.

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[professorlionface]

Why, Reilly, whatever gave you such an idea?

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[bedeviledspider]

Well, you did say I was being defensive.

[ He's not pouting but you can tell he wants to. ]

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[professorlionface]

Ah, but can you really blame me? I do, after all, have eyes!

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[bedeviledspider]

[ And, in response, he is going to roll his. ]

It's fine, Doctor McCoy. It was... unexpected, but I have this situation under control.

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[professorlionface]

Does that mean you'll be riding off into the sunset on a flaming motorcycle? Because that's a sight I really wouldn't mind.

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[bedeviledspider]

Sorry to disappoint. [ a thin, sad smile ]

It's... not my style.

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[professorlionface]

The motorcycle seems to disagree.

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[bedeviledspider]

You're talking as if the thing has a mind of its own...

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[professorlionface]

You said yourself that you didn't consciously ignite it.

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[bedeviledspider]

B- But... I'm not... I don't think I have that power.

[ A conflicted expression crosses his face and then he promptly switches to encrypted status ]

Doctor McCoy? Can I ask you something?

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[professorlionface]

Certainly, Reilly. Be my guest!

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[bedeviledspider]

I don't know if this is your area of expertise... I should probably ask Strange or something, but... students can test their powers at the Institute, right?

[ With an hint of begging in his voice. ] Safely.

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[professorlionface]

Well, the initial purpose of the establishment was to provide a safe environment for imPorts to learn to understand and control their abilities. I think it would be quite fair to offer a positive answer to that.

Does this incident have you worried about future manifestations?

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[bedeviledspider]

I can't deny that I'm concerned, Doc.

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[professorlionface]

Well, has this ever happened before?

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[bedeviledspider]

I haven't always had the best control over my powers, but this... this is unusual.

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[professorlionface]

Well, then we can work through these peculiarities! Don't you worry, Reilly, we'll get this figured out.

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[bedeviledspider]

Well, at least one of us is positive about this.

[ Nervous huff. ] So, should I try and clear my schedule for a visit?

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[professorlionface]

Might be wise if you intend to go through with this. Alternatively, you could always turn defensive and deny the whole thing, of course.

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[bedeviledspider]

You're starting to sound like my therapist, Doc.

[ AS IF ANY OF THE SPIDERS HAS A THERAPIST. ]

...All right, all right. I'll see when I'm free.

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[professorlionface]

What can I say? I'm a renaissance man, you can't pin me to a single subject!

I'll be ready when you are.