56 | voice

[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.

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[enigmaestro]

In my survival? In mine, specifically?

[osreborn]

Not only yours.

... Survival in general.

[enigmaestro]

Ah, yes, the noblest human concept. Survival.

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

[osreborn]

I told you I didn't intend on dying, didn't I?

[enigmaestro]

That doesn't necessarily isolate fear. You still stand to lose what you've established, what you've fought for.

[osreborn]

[ A pause. ]

Same could be said for you.

[enigmaestro]

Do you think it could be said more for me? Than you?

[osreborn]

The point is that the sentiment applies.

[enigmaestro]

Perhaps you're right. Perhaps it is more impacting, the status I'd lose.

[osreborn]

At least you're taking it well.

[enigmaestro]

Depends where I'm taking it, I suppose. Let's just say it isn't being taken to NOHoPE.

[osreborn]

Just make sure wherever you're at has storm windows.

[enigmaestro]

Your overtly paternal concern won't dissuade me from a Stormin' Norman reference.

[osreborn]

[ With a chuckle: ]

Storm windows wouldn't be enough.

[enigmaestro]

What would you recommend? You already have the monopoly on straitjackets, so I won't bother with those.

[osreborn]

Iron bars, perhaps. Unless you happen to have a panic room.

[enigmaestro]

If I had a panic room, I would prefer you within it. Locked away.

[osreborn]

Wishful thinking. But you don't.

[enigmaestro]

Never was one for small, padded spaces. Not that it'd do any good in this environment, not now.

Hopefully NOHoPE won't be a target.

[osreborn]

A target? I doubt it. We're built to last, Nygma -- this building is more sturdy than you give it credit for.

[enigmaestro]

I imagine any infrastructure composed by you would give a hell of a fight. But nevertheless, Norman -- this might be it.

[osreborn]

It?

This isn't it. We've both been here long enough to know this is far from over.

[enigmaestro]

You might never get a chance to push our limits again.

[osreborn]

We'll see, won't we? The world hasn't ended yet.

[enigmaestro]

And just where am I on your bucket list?