Somebody has some 'splainin to do (Post Dance of Death)

[a_linear_mind]

[1]

[During the last mission Strahlend was torn apart, impaled by the claw of a dragon, struck by lightning and crushed into scrap. Despite the damage, the machine somehow returned to the hangar of Alhambra Base in working condition. The medical crews practically leaped onto the machine after it landed. Forcing Willis onto a stretcher and bringing him into the infirmary immediately.

Anyone who visits after the medical team finally finished looking at him would find Willis working at yet another mountain of plates with a single fork in his right hand. The extent of his injuries can be seen on the convenient X-Rays scans posted nearby. Both his legs and left arm were completely crushed and most of his ribs were cracked.  In fact, he hasn't even been bandaged up. Apparently he told the medical staff that it would be a waste. The only thing he requested was a large meal. From the large hole in the right side of his undershirt it's easy to tell that the dragon also got a bit of him when it impaled the machine.  The fact that he was even conscious made no sense.]

[2] [Exactly one day later]



[Willis is up and about, walking around the base like the previous day never happened. The man had somehow healed up from his injuries bizarrely fast. Considering that his legs were just a mangled mess the previous day, it's a rather miraculous recovery. ]

[3]



[It's late at night and Willis seems to be watching the footage from the later part of the fight with the Kijin and AEG. When the strange crystalline machines show up on the screen Willis' expression noticeably changes into one that can only be described as pure hate.]

They really do act just like...

[Willis manages to catch himself and shakes his head in order to keep himself from thinking about his past.]

Comments

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[ugyuuya]

[Yuuya enters the room and looks at Willis with an intensity that seems to fall just short of a glare. He spares the x-rays a cursory glance before turning back to the wounded pilot.]

That was one hell of a stunt to pull there Willis. I'm happy that everyone is home alive but what you put everyone else through is a pretty shitty thing to do. I don't know what kinda of messed up tech, magic, or vodoo that you pulled to make you and your mech function like they do in that manner but not telling anyone before you go and get yourself crushed into scrap by a giant monster is not acceptable.

We thought you were dead and while it did push Seta into better controlling her powers it still pushed a lot of anger and hurt on to everyone and could have cost more lives if things had gone worse. You should consider yourself lucky you're already beat to hell because if you weren't I'd probably beat the hell out of you myself. I might still do it when you're back on your feet but as pissed off as I am about this bullshit I'm still glad you're alive and healing. Scare us again like that and I'm sure I won't be the only one in here chewing your ass.

Now I'd like at least some sort of explanation as to what happened out there because at this point playing it off is not going to be acceptable anymore.

[a_linear_mind]

[Willis takes a moment to absorb that lecture. It takes all of his brain power to come up with the right response.]

I got better?

[ugyuuya]

[Yuuya's face falls into a flat look that practically screams "Yes obviously you moron"]

Okay, HOW did you get better then? most people can't just survive getting impaled and crushed and be eating plates and plates of food within a matter of hours. It'd be worth an explanation just so we'll know what to expect and when we need to worry.

[a_linear_mind]

How did I get better? A bit of luck, a bit of time, and hearing the voices of my dearest comrades of course.

[ugyuuya]

Willis, any other person would have been dead. I know we've got a lot of people with crazy powers and abilities so could you please just level with me here. I know a lot of people want to keep these things secret but it's a matter of group safety and function that we at least have some idea of what to expect.

It's a bit hard on us regular Joes to hold you guys to the same standard and then keep finding out that "Oops, guess I forgot to tell you that within X scenario I'm functionally immortal. Sorry about that!"

We all thought you died, we ran and fought as hard as we could but that beast just laughed at us. It was bad with Leos, bad with Seta and she came right back, but adding you into that mess? I'm just getting tired of this, I'm happy you're safe but the emotional drain is too much, even Stella and the others are starting to wear thin from this even if they hide it better. If you can't talk now can you at least promise that as soon as you can you will? Think of what it does to us to watch that.

2

[glorystargo]

What.

[a_linear_mind]

Oh hey Toby, what's up?

[glorystargo]

You look pretty good for someone who was crippled for life not too long ago.

[a_linear_mind]

That was a whole day ago, as you can see my injuries were clearly exaggerated.

3

[gravitons]

Just like...?

[a_linear_mind]

A pack of wild hyenas.

[Instant expression change.]

I was lucky that everyone else was around or they really would have fed on my corpse.

[gravitons]

You know, my Master was an actual dead man. So, I don't think that qualifies as dying in the first place.

Gonna need to do better with the facial expression if you want to keep stuff hidden, though.

[a_linear_mind]

I don't know what you mean, I'm the master of my expressions.

Besides, knowing Shu Shirakawa he was probably faking his death as a part of some brilliant plan.

2

[empress_without_a_throne]

... Anything you'd like to share with the rest of us, Willis?

[Yeah. You don't just recover from something like that. Not in the way Willis did. And that shit-eating grin on his face is doing nothing to deter suspicions.]

Re: 2

[a_linear_mind]

Crushed limbs aren't fun, that's for sure.

[Yup, he's going to stay dodgy about this.]

[empress_without_a_throne]

Most people would agree.

Most people also wouldn't have healed so quickly either. And considering how many people we've had who've been open about their "little secrets" -including the girl you were supporting out there- I wouldn't mind you being honest about your own.

You don't seem to have any connection with that viking we have, but that's just one theory off the board and I'd rather just hear about the one that's true.

[a_linear_mind]

I'll have to pass on that. Even if everyone else is doing it I rather enjoy keeping my little secret to myself.

Although, I might reconsider if you were questioning me over a nice dinner some time.

3

[way_of_vengeance]

Friends of yours?

[a_linear_mind]

Not at all, they just remind me of something I saw once.

[way_of_vengeance]

Oho? What, pray tell?

[a_linear_mind]

A bunch of junkers tearing into a downed machine during the DC war. They tore that thing apart for everything it had. It was a sad sight to watch.

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[abugslife]

First you survive getting crushed, and now you are back on your feet already. Are you sure you are but an ordinary earthling, Willis?

[a_linear_mind]

I get that a lot, now I'm not even sure myself.

[Of course, it's easy to tell from his face that he's trying to mess with Heph.]

[abugslife]

Are you really such a gigantic fool, or are you simply playing one? Nobody heals that fast. Who are you, Willis?

[a_linear_mind]

[The question gets a small chuckle from Willis. That was the second time he's gotten that question in one day.]

I'm definitely a gigantic fool. That's something I'm sure of.