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[osreborn]

[ Although his voice is tense -- it's impossible to fully omit the aggression from it -- Norman manages to disguise most of the anger in it as determined authority PR-mode. This is a time of crisis, after all, and he is a man with a plan. His building and his business were evacuated more or less safely (only the latter was in any way his responsibility) but now the very pressing factor of "where are these people going to live" remains pressing.

Especially because of the storm. ]

This is Norman Osborn. In light of this disaster to which I don't imagine we yet know the cause, I feel it's my duty to offer some shelter to those who may now have to do without. No need to suffer the storm on the streets.

The Norman Osborn Hospital of Psychiatric Evaluation has been outfitted to accommodate guests; the rooms [ "rooms" ] have fresh bedding and extra blankets, the library, cafeteria, and recreation areas will be open past usual hours, and there is plenty of food. It's impossible to know what the future will bring, but temporary solutions must come before the permanent in a crisis.

In the meantime, let's try to stay alive, shall we.

Comments

[slightlyoffchilt]

Right. Danger, I suppose -- but she might attack me again, so, I'll have to consider that carefully.

[heartlessglitch]

Is there anything particular you require from me, Mr. Osborn?

[detriments]

Attack you?

[osreborn]

Ensure there are enough rooms to go around, for start -- there ought to be, but it can't heard to be certain.

And heighten the security in the patient wing. Apparently some people are afraid of escapes.

[ The disdain in his tone is clear. ]

[osreborn]

Would you prefer to die screaming? Only the strong ever do survive, Nygma; someone with ego like yours must have a plan.

[ He'd say a "mind like yours" but that's a bit too flattering to his purposes. ]

Sticking close to home, are you?

Voice

[osreborn]

As far as we know. Not exactly possible to confirm that for certain, is it?

[osreborn]

[ Wow rude. ]

That you do. What arrangements are those?

[enigmaestro]

Oh, Norman dear. [He caught the flattery between the lines: Eddie's a bloodhound like that.]

What? Want me to pay you a visit?

Voice

[viced]

Other than what we see right now, no. It could go to shit easily enough, but right now, we know where everything is focused.

Small miracles, at least for the rest of the damn planet.

Voice

[osreborn]

Not all chaos has to be visible. Chemical reactions might very well be devastating other parts of the planet above or below the ground, as far as we could be privy to witnessing.

Since it's the City it probably began here. But damage like this has implications beyond the confines of one city.

[osreborn]

I'm only curious about your arrangements.

[enigmaestro]

Your invested care is touching. What is it you really want?

Voice

[viced]

Not even going to let me hope, huh? [ A bit wry. ]

It's true enough. This is a lot bigger than the usual chaotic shit we get from time to time. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem to be stopping, either.

Proves you right, but it's sure as fuck not a good sign.

[osreborn]

Why assume I have an ulterior motive?

Voice

[osreborn]

No. [ A generous soul is he. ] False hope does us no good; the last thing we want to be working with are deluded minds. Not to say that we're all doomed, but we might as well behave as if we could be if we don't keep moving.

[enigmaestro]

Because you are a man complex enough to wear ulterior motives, Norman. You won't change before an apocalypse, you won't change now.

Voice

[viced]

Alright, alright. Sometimes we need to hear the hard truths. At least you aren't going to pull our chain.

[ Unlike what he's been doing on the TV, but hey, that's his job. ]

[slightlyoffchilt]

Well, ah. She kissed me. Same thing, from her, honestly.

[heartlessglitch]

Acknowledged.
Though the tasks are somewhat unnecessary, I will perform them.
Then I will leave you in the care of the security system while I attend to something personal.

[osreborn]

I'm also a man offering lodgings to those without; perhaps I'm interested in your survival.

[enigmaestro]

In my survival? In mine, specifically?

[osreborn]

Not only yours.

... Survival in general.

[osreborn]

Appreciated, Danger. Security is functioning smoothly then, I take it? Nothing I ought to be aware of?

Where are you going?

Voice

[osreborn]

Of course not. I mean what I say; staying realistic is our only chance here. Without exaggeration.

[enigmaestro]

Ah, yes, the noblest human concept. Survival.

I've been meaning to ask, Norman -- are you scared?