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Fruit Loops are for Krogers (quadpower) wrote in valarlogs,
@ 2012-06-21 17:58:00

Entry tags:

!complete, alma wade, moira mactaggert, wrex

No kissing.
Who: Wrex, Alma, Moira, Open to: Parker
What: Wrex invites the doc over for a talk, and threatens a teenage boy. More TBD.
When: Thursday
Where: Urdnot Ranch
Rating/Warnings: None so far, PG-13 to be safe
Status: In Progress

Wrex stood in his office, leaning against his desk. He had his Most Intimidating Face on, while he looked at a kid standing in front of him, who was looking at Alma like she was a delicious snack.

He didn't need anyone looking at Alma like she was a delicious snack. But he was trying to control his genuine worry for her and annoyance with her potential date, for her benefit. So he turned his gaze back to the guy, and stared him down.

"You go to the place. No detours, no pit stops. You do something decent for kids your age to be doing. Movies, walking around a mall, getting lunch, or dinner, arcade games. NO parking anywhere secluded. You come straight home. No detours."

He uncrossed his arms and took a sip of his coffee, then pointed at the boy, "Your hands touch her hand or her arm to escort her like a gentleman should. They don't touch anywhere else, and I WILL know. No kissing. No making out in the movies. You treat her like a Lady. Are we clear?"

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quadpower
2012-06-22 08:50 am UTC (link)

The grown man obviously had some specs of dust in his eyes as he hugged Alma to him and patted her back a bit. They made his eyes look all weepy, like he was about to have a feel over the whole thing.

Then he noticed Moira in the doorway, and his brain went sideways. He also tried to hide his eyes by looking down into Alma's hair, instead.

"Kid deserves a good guardian is all," He announced.

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	moiramactaggert 2012-06-22 09:01 am UTC (link)
	"Well she has one," Moira replied, grinning. She came in, and closed the door, "I take it I'm here about the lass?" She didn't motion for them to let go, and Alma didn't look like she wanted to let go, in the slightest. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

quadpower
2012-06-22 09:54 am UTC (link)

"I had some concerns, yes," Wrex rocked Alma a bit in his arms. Hell. He'd never raised her and she didn't share his DNA, but he didn't even care. That kid on that date better watch his hands because they'd be removed.

"Her hormones were suppressed for a long time, so she never dealt with the ramp up when she was younger. The zen thing seems to work for now, but..." He patted her shoulder, "She needs a break. And she needs to be able to... act on certain impulses safely ... without making my entire ranch go crazy."

He looked at Moira like he hoped she understood what he meant, because he didn't want to further explain with Alma standing right there.

"Anything you can do, Doc? And the tests you took. She's healthy?"

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	its_my_nature 2012-06-22 09:58 am UTC (link)
	Alma finally pulled away, adjusting her shirt and getting comfortable in her chair. She didn't look embarrassed, and added helpfully, "He means masturbate." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	moiramactaggert 2012-06-22 10:00 am UTC (link)
	Moira snerked so hard she nearly knocked her glasses off, "Tests came up fine. There's certainly some modifications tae her DNA. I've been doin' some work, with help from a cousin, that may or may nae help her. I brought a prototype along tae test. But I have tae warn ye there are risks. Headaches, certainly." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

quadpower
2012-06-22 10:06 am UTC (link)

"Yeah ... thanks for that," Wrex shot Alma a look like he still didn't ever need to hear her say that word, then listened to Moira talk.

She really could read him ... just about anything, and he'd listen. Not that that was a good idea, because 'NO' was clearly tattooed on his ring finger, and it's not like she couldn't see that. And anyway, what in the hell was he feeling. Why did she need to OCH so many times when she was here last?

But the priority right now was Alma, and he didn't like the sound of that one bit, nope, "That doesn't sound safe. What other risks?"

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moiramactaggert
2012-06-22 10:12 am UTC (link)

She could see it, and it was a little disappointing. But she could understand a little bit, the need to tattoo no on one's finger.

"Och.. T'thing is this is sae new an' designed for people with a different type o'genetic signature. Alma's powers from from somethin' different. I can alter 'device to work with her, but I cannae say the full risks. It could burn her out if she has it on constantly, or for tae long at any one time."

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	its_my_nature 2012-06-22 10:15 am UTC (link)
	"The risk is worth it," Alma interjected. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	quadpower 2012-06-22 11:08 am UTC (link)
	"That isn't your choice," Wrex barked, then frowned, and ran a hand through his hair, "... it is a little bit your choice, but what if it kills you? What if it makes you really sick?" Wrex's lips thinned into a line again, "There's no way of knowing what this thing is going to do." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	its_my_nature 2012-06-22 11:08 am UTC (link)
	"What if I kill someone," Alma countered. "What if I make people sick?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	moiramactaggert 2012-06-22 11:10 am UTC (link)
	"Och.." Moira sighed a little bit, "Everythin' needs tae be weighed, if it even works, before we dae anything permanent." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

quadpower
2012-06-22 11:14 am UTC (link)

"Alma, you're not going to become that person," Wrex frowned. He couldn't even promise her that she wouldn't. His own dreams had been ridiculous, but they were proving to be true. Everything he'd known was wrong.

He weighed it in his head - the kid was brave and willing to risk herself like that, and maybe it would give her peace of mind, too. How much was peace of mind worth? He raised up his hands, finally, like he was giving in.

"Let's try it temporarily. Small doses. You're only a phonecall away if we need you, right?"

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	moiramactaggert 2012-06-22 11:22 am UTC (link)
	"Aye, I am." She had the prototype, and two extra that Scotty had managed to make since they'd started this. She still didn't know if it would work, but she did want to test it. Especially if Jean really did need it. "We'll know if it dunnae work once she puts it on." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	quadpower 2012-06-22 11:32 am UTC (link)
	Wrex nodded, and looked at Alma, "For now, this is your choice. If it starts making you really sick, it's going to become my problem. Deal?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	its_my_nature 2012-06-22 11:37 am UTC (link)
	"If it works," Alma replied. She nodded her head. It would be nice to not have to watch herself as much. Especially if she decided to have sex with the boy who'd asked her out. She really needed to get his name before she did that, though. (Reply to this) (Parent)

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