this shit gets old [nudge captaine_sykes]

[codenamepyro]

Worse than the sickness, worse than losing his powers and then practically freezing -how the hell did people stand being that cold all the time- Pyro was fast developing a hatred for the medical facility and its security, or lack of. He came out of the place in worse shape than he went in

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[codenamepyro]

Everything just annoys him right then. Especially Sykes' constant use of his last name, but he just can work up the steam to get pissed. He's too busy with the worry and fear and pain and fucking paranoia.

"First time? No." He stops dead in the middle of the room, staring at Ethan until he remembers, he hadn't flat out said that Jack shot him before, although everyone knew. "No, it's just the first time he's decided to use his fists, fucking making a point. And fine, okay. I get it. Bastard can shoot me in Russia, he can shoot me here, he can probably kill me in my sleep." And shit, now he was never going to sleep.

The pacing started up again, "I don't know what it is, okay. Sport or something. He was told to kill me in Russia, Stryker proving a point or getting rid of a problem or something. But Evan got in the way and I already had two bullets in me and the fire got way out of hand and frankly, when I don't have much blood left in me, I'm not going to pull back an inferno raging around everyone." Who even knew which one of them was responsible for Evan's death, but Jack took the credit and St John was fine with that. "And yes, okay, he definitely tried it, on that fucking mission getting your stupid ass back. He waited, he waited for the shot and took it and maybe it was just Haylie pissing him off or maybe my life is just a cosmic joke, but he fucking made a point."

And now Pyro was well aware that if he wasn't in possession of a lighter, if he couldn't get his powers up, he was pretty much up shit creak without a paddle and that was that. "I'd like to request I be given a flame thrower please."

[captaine_sykes]

And this is exactly what Ethan needs. Now he has a chance to truly make Hendley suffer as all these things will go on record and against the mutant hunter. He knows that there is no chance that he can kick the guy off the team, Stryker managed to get his claws into the high-ups, convinving them that the mutants in camp need to be watched over just incase they decide to uprise, but really the biggest threat around here is Hendley.

Ethan considers his options carefully, he can allow Pyro to leave and increase the security around the guy. But that won't necessarily stop Hendley, what Ethan needs to do is teach him a lesson, butthat's not something Allerdyce needs to know about.

"I want you to, for the moment, stick with either myself or Mac, even if this means missing P/T training or other such normal requirements. I'm giving you the choice between the two of us because I am more than well aware I am not your favourite person." And there's a wry smile at that thought. "From the moment you get up and leave your room to the moment you return to it I want you within sight of one of us. You are also permitted to use your powers, and I mean any means necessary, to defend yourself should the situation arise. You are not to instigate attack, merely defend yourself. Are we perfectly clear Allerdyce?"

Ethan will also be speaking with Emma and Daken about keeping a closer eye on both Hendley and Allerdyce.

[codenamepyro]

Funnily enough, telling Sykes the truth doesn't feel like that bullshit 'weight off the shoulders' that people talk about. Frankly, it just feels like a pile of crap.

"You're giving me a guard dog?" Although, as far as guard dogs went, Mac was pretty decent. "You actually expect me to just sit around while Mac works or while you do...whatever it is you do around here? Seriously? I'd probably shoot myself if it comes to that."

Yeah, he'd be fine chilling with Mac for a few days, but he'd get caustic and snippy with her and she'd get short and bitchy with him and he'd end up with a wrench in his face and she'd have a scorched wall. And if he had to deal with Sykes day in and day out then he'd probably long for the days when Jack was trying to kill him just for shits and giggles.

"Can't we just," what? Lock Hendley up? Lock him up? Ship someone off to Tibet? "Shit." There really wasn't much else to do but keep an eye on Pyro and then, when -not if- Hendley went for it again, St John had full permission from Sykes to incinerate the bastard. With the level of fire power that Pyro was walking around with, it was highly possible that he would.

"I'm fucked, aren't I? Totally fucked." Pyro finally sank back down into the seat from before, rubbing his head and feeling almost as bad as when he'd first contracted the illness or whatever it was. It sucked that Hendley was the psychopath and yet Pyro was the one basically under house arrest.

[captaine_sykes]

"Allerdyce I can't offer you any other alternative other than a military escort everywhere, which I'm fairly confident you won't want." There's a slight frown at the comment that starts off questioning being stuck with Mac and then evolves into a glare when Pyro concludes with the delightful touch of whatever it is you do around here?. "What I do is run the camp Allerdyce."

Yes, Ethan might well be pinching at the bridge of his nose and giving the distinct impression that Allerdyce is inducing a headache. Because he is. There's truth behind Pyro's points though, if Mac and Allerdyce didn't kill each other first then Ethan might well do it first, which would defeat the object.

"Look, I know things seem unfortunately shit, to put it bluntly, but there is no alternative for me currently. This is for your safety. If I thought leaving you in your room was the best idea I would and I've also considered pairing you off with other team mates." Ethan had entertained the idea of leaving Pyro with the Mexican, in a hope that they'd either kill each other or lure Hendley in and put an end to it all. But the scowl Ethan had gotten from Emma conveyed the fact that his idea was not going to be well received.

Pity.

"I'm sorry Allerdyce."

[codenamepyro]

He ran a hand over his temple, hissing slightly when he pressed on his bruise eye and then glared at the room in general. He knew fine well that there really wasn't much else to go with.

Pyro wouldn't put up with a military escort because he'd want to fry the sap in a matter of hours. He'd descend into bitching with Mac when they got fed up with each other, he'd probably get pissed off with whoever he was paired with if he was paired with anyone and he'd get cabin fever and blow up his room if it came to that.

His luck was total piss. "Fine, right. Whatever. I'll just sit around and learn about cars until Mac gets fed up with me and then I'll sit around and try not to set fire to this bland and personality lacking office while you pretend to run this place, because lets face it, it doesn't exactly run smoothly and everything went find while you were having your kidnap vacation."

This, right here, was exactly why Pyro would probably end up back in the medical centre no matter what action was taken.

"I'm gonna go drown myself in my bathroom sink now, okay." He stood up, ignoring the pull on his ribs, because he was used to that pain in his side now, and started to head towards the door. Maybe Jack would be waiting outside with a sniper rifle to kill him.

[captaine_sykes]

Ethan doesn't respond to the snide remarks or sneering from Allerdyce, the Captain is all too well aware that this is bluster and bullshit designed to make Pyro feel better about himself. That said Ethan would still very much like it if the door did slam on Pyro as he left. Please.

Waiting till the door clicked shut, Ethan lowered his head to his desk and repeatedly bash it against the wooden surface. Maybe Ethan would get lucky and Pyro would successfully drown himself in the bathroom sink. Though that said the sheer quantity of paperwork he'd have to fill in would be horrific.