Email to Scott, CC to Madelyn

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To: [turtle]
CC: [partydoctor]
From: [bluedoctor]

I've run over a few last scans, detailing Alex's power levels and mapping the leakage. I'd say our theories are confirmed, Madelyn... the 'leakage' is actually a steady venting of excess power, which should prevent any more explosions. The body cares for itself. Of course, the power-venting brings problems of its own, but not insurmountable ones, and I admit I played those down when discussing them with Alex. I felt the important thing was to make sure he worries about it as little as possible, since fear and uncertainty regarding one's powers tends to send one's control right out the window.

Scott, if possible, I'd like to schedule regular Danger Room sessions for Alex, twice a week. Not the team runs, of course, but we could set up some basic drills for him to do. Preferably something simple that will allow him to feel more in control of his powers, and that he's making progress. (State of mind really is terribly important. If he becomes more confident in his handling of his powers, control will follow) The real goal of the sessions would be to allow him to use up some of the power that he keeps accumulating. The Danger Room is heavily shielded, and he can throw his powers around in there without it mattering very much if they don't always do as he wishes, and without being afraid of doing anyone any harm. I'm going to talk to Forge about putting together a version of the containment suit he designed for Alison, for Alex's use when he's not in the Danger Room, to help prevent any problems potentially caused by the leakage.

Madelyn, I've left the newest scans on your desk, if you wouldn't mind looking them over. Although the most immediate priority must be to control the unintentional leakage and give his powers a safe outlet, those are essentially stopgap measures. I'd like to discuss more long-term ideas with you when you have time.

Hank

Comments

Reply to Hank

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Too bad we can't let her know, really spoil her day... And yes, it is encouraging - I've attached my notes to this email, forward them with yours to Charles?

Hot chocolate is indeed yours for the asking, especially after the drive I had today. Eight hours in the snow with a bunch of summer-only drivers who lose all ability to drive when there's snow on the road... yeesh. My shoulders are killing me now.

*snickers* You're a very strange man, I've told you that, haven't I? No painting the students green. Unless you can't get caught, any way. ;)

Maddie.

Reply to Maddie

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Will do. And wouldn't it be nice if we could let her know? *g*

In addition to the donuts, would it be too forward to offer a shoulder massage as well? I'm told I'm quite good at them, and my fingers don't tire easily. :) You sound as though you could use one.

And yes, I am very strange. *g* In my youth, I assure you, I could have held my own in any prank-war with our current students. Even now, I don't think I'd do too badly.

Reply to Hank

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Wouldn't it? *eg* Nah, she'd probably think of Horrible Vengeance, and I'm so not up to dealing with the evil cackling laughter today.

You can't hear me, but I'm whimpering at the thought of a shoulder massage. Actually, maybe you can hear me - my office isn't that far from yours, after all... Not too forward at all, although perhaps it might be a good idea to talk about work first, since I'm guaranteed to fall asleep on you in the state I'm in. Good thing my couch is extra-comfy - Alison found that out the other day. *eg*

Oh, I've heard stories of your pranking. Legends, almost. Scott still shudders when he talks of some of them... ;)

Re: Reply to Hank

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Does that mean no evil cackling laughter when I do something clever? Although it's not so much of a cackle, more of a 'mwahahaha'. *g* I like to do my Mad Scientist routine when I'm pleased with myself.

The massage can wait until after we're done, certainly. Then I shall do my very best to impress you with my skill. *g* And make sure you get to your room afterwards, too, since I'm sure that your bed is even more comfy than the couch. If you lose consciousness due to my amazing talent, I can always carry you upstairs. ;)

Anything Scott has told you is a vile, filthy accuracy. *g* I was dreadful.

Re: Reply to Hank

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A mwahahaha is much preferable to the evil cackle. Especially since I don't think your vocal range quite covers the stereotypical Evil Sorceress Cackle. And we've all done the Mad Scientist routine when we're particularly proud of ourselves. ;)

What is this bias against my nice comfy couch? First Kurt bamfs me to bed, and now you're threatening to carry me up... My couch is going to develop a complex.

And massages always put me to sleep - ask Haroun, he knocked me out with one the last time. But if I do fall asleep, feel free to poke me until I wake up and stumble upstairs. Unless you'rs that keen to be seen lugging me around the halls over your shoulder again? ;)

Oh, I believe it. All those stories you were telling me of your college days...

Maddie.

Re: Reply to Hank

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I do quite an impressive deep, booming mwahahaha, if I do say so myself. *g* I will demonstrate it for you sometime.

And I have nothing against the couch... I have a couch of my own, underneath a lot of books and papers. But beds are better for sleeping. *g* And I will wake you up if you prefer, but I doubt anyone would be at all surprised to learn that you fell asleep in your office once again, and that I, gentleman that I am, felt it incumbent upon me to bear you in my arms safely to your bed.

If you ever wish to prank someone, I will be happy to help. *g*

Hank