capeandcowl | 55 | video

[ The video turns on to display the Norman Osborn Hospital of Psychiatric Evaluation, Norman Osborn himself and the warden, Danger, standing in front of it.

Norman has his trademark smirk in place, though there's a hint of annoyance in his expression -- a hint that's at least not at all present in his tone when he starts speaking: ]

Afternoon. As most of you know, I'm Norman Osborn, and this behind me is the Norman Osborn Hospital of Psychiatric Evaluation, subject in recent months and weeks to both terrorist attacks and patches in the security perimeter. Obviously, I was not a bit happy about these incidents befalling such an important institution, nor was my associate here.

[ He indicates Danger. ]

This is the hospital's warden and primary security consultant; she, under my supervision, has been heading a total revamp of the facility's security, fixing what had worn down and overhauling entirely what needed rebuilding from the ground up. But I won't go on-- she can speak for herself.

[ He moves aside for Danger to take the stage. She steps forward. Aside from a slight pinch in her eyebrows that suggests a hint of impatience or something like it, her face is passive and her voice is brisk:]

The majority of our upgrades are structural and technological in nature, with components designed by myself and my colleague. Improved protocols and equipment will be implemented, in addition to new treatment and release programs. However, I will decline to confuse you with the details-- it suffices to say that the breeches in security at the Osborn facility will not be reoccurring.

[ She folds her arms over her chest loosely, her tone becoming pointed: ]

If you should find yourself in our care, I suggest you put thoughts of escape from your mind. Otherwise, I will personally have to disappoint you.

[ Smiling off to her side, Norman claps his hands a couple times in a (perhaps mildly patronizing) signal of approval. ]

Indeed. I hope you all feel in safer and better hands knowing that these problems are being swiftly and successfully contained. There has been no staff turnover, but I'll be taking firmer role in both management and supervision to ensure everything proceeds smoothly. At our current pace everything should be completed in less than a month. Thank you, Danger.

[ But despite the conclusion Norman still appears as if he's about to go on, and after a moment he does: ]

Also, briefly, in other news: I'm sure some of the student-aged populous may have already read online long ago about the undergraduate scholarship my company is sponsoring, but as the deadline draws nearer I'd be remiss not to mention it myself. Consider it a reminder -- but anyone entering college in the Fall with an interest in any science might consider applying if they haven't already. The deadline is still July 1st.

That's all.

( OOC: The details of the NOHoPE security revamp can be read in full HERE. Information on the scholarship can be found HERE & anyone interested can just drop a comment to that post saying so! )

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Yeah, but it's still slow going. I'll admit it, I'm impatient.

It isn't inappropriate to be impatient. Humans are short-lived. You are rushed to accomplish great tasks.

True enough. Seventy to a hundred years isn't a long time to do what you set out to do, honestly.

Yet you attempt it anyway.

Well, we gotta try, what's the point of fucking around for that long?

You seek purpose. That is also admirable.

As a whole. I don't think there are many that find it.

Have you found yours?

Surprisingly enough, yes.

And what is it?

[ A pause. ] Make sure I can use my position to give back to society as much as I can. Improve it, I guess you could say.

Ambitious. How do you find your progress?

That depends.

Here, I'd say we're getting there. Slowly, and we don't always take steps forward, but we're slowly making progress, and making up for all the shit other imports are fond of pulling.

Edited (WORDING) 2013-06-20 06:50 (UTC)

A frustrating endeavor, I'm sure.

Well, I'm sure you understand it entirely, given current events.

I understand it logically, yes, while I lack the emotional investment to feel sympathetic. But if you feel you are making progress, perhaps sympathy is not something you are interested in, regardless.

Nah. Sympathy doesn't do anyone any fucking good anyway.

It's just there to make people feel better, and I'm not doing my job for the warm fucking fuzzies.

Do you find it somewhat detached, to say that comforting others is impractical? Some humans value "feeling better" quite highly.

[ her tone is curious more than judgmental-- it's not as if she disagrees. ]