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[ascending_angel]

WHO: Warren Worthington and open
WHERE: Infirmary.
WHEN: Tonight; after Scott's post and before the vigil.
WARNINGS: None.
SUMMARY: Warren's awake, and able to take a few visitors before going to turn himself in. Tag yourself in and start separate threads for your character if there is more than one of you.
FORMAT: Whatever you guys want. First

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[ascending_angel]

[Warren was feeling more relaxed. The friendly faces and the support were overwhelming enough, but the mixture of Dazzler and Penny's empathic relief made even breathing feel easier. Warren had no idea how he would pay any of these people back, or if he even could, but he would do so in a heartbeat if he was ever given the chance to.

Though his head was swimming, Warren's powers were still working functionally -- and that including enhanced hearing and eyesight. Eventually he was able to notice Penny standing back, and his eyes met hers.]

Hello.

[ascending_angel]

[He wouldn't hurt her. Warren had spent months trying to protect Penny, and despite all that had gone on with Joker, Hodge, Rimmer, Starscream -- all of them -- Angel had never felt any disdain toward her.]

You came. I didn't expect you'd want to see this sight for sore eyes.

[He's joking, but he doesn't sound very peppy. He just doesn't want her to be scared of him.]

[ascending_angel]

[The calming effects of her powers prevent him from doing anything else but smiling back.]

I promised him that I would, and I stick to my word, you know. Whatever crazy stuff happened out on the street...mutants aren't like that. We're not like that, and I'd rather protect people than hurt them. I just want you to know that.

[ascending_angel]

As long as Hodge wasn't ruining anymore lives, that's return enough for me.

[He smiles just slightly, as his face is still swollen and banged up]

Did you guys at least get to enjoy your trip?

[ascending_angel]

I'm glad to hear it. You needed the vacation, I think.

[He tried to force another smile at that, but the second comment made him frown again. He was still trying to figure out everything himself, and it was hard to answer those questions while doing so.]

What you saw was... [pause] a combination of my secondary mutation and a toxic gas with a side effect of psychosis. Mentally that wasn't me. Physically it was.

[He opened his mouth to say more, but decided against it to see her reaction instead.]

[ascending_angel]

[He shrugged stiffly.]

I didn't mean for it, but it still happened. A lot of people lost their friends and family, and they deserve some closure. It's just the right thing to do.

[ascending_angel]

[He closes his eyes at the touch, still trying to focus on the positive emotions.]

Millions of lives are better to spare than one person's. If it happened again, I'd be responsible for more death and destruction, and...

[Swallows]

It's just better this way.

[ascending_angel]

[He nods, barely able to get the word out. When he does it's low and choked.]

Yeah...