Nightshift 27: M1-M40 block hallway

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Recluse turned the corner into the cell block hallway, still internally ranting about Landel. He was used to being the one in control of people like that infuriating doctor. There was a whole recruitment program for 'Mad Scientists' in Arachnos.

The vast majority of them ended up being killed by their on projects. Often in quite amusing, bloody, agonizing ways. That one little thought made everything seem just a little bit better.

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Severus couldn't help but scowl at the proceedings. At how quickly Harry had handed over the map. And at...Fai, who seemed to be grinning at him. He gave a silent huff and ignored the boy. Having Harry look at him with something other than scorn was one thing, but he didn't want to make a habit of having starry-eyed children following after. His reputation as the most feared professor at Hogwarts would be endangered. Still, he couldn't help but find it a nice change that people weren't questioning and resenting his every movement (at least not to his face), so he kept quiet.

Keeping as respectful a distance as possible - or rather, working very hard to stay out of touching range - He sidled closer to Hawkeye.

"If I may?" his voice sounded gruff but as polite as he was capable of. Hoping that she wouldn't mind too much, as that may lead to some relational tension that wouldn't be productive, he studied the map in her hand for a moment before returning to his place beside Harry. He hoped his actions were clear enough: he went where the boy went.

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She hardly noticed the gruffness in the professor's voice, let alone mind it. It was the sort of voice she heard most often in the military . . . in fact, his was kinder, if even on the surface. When he stood at her side she freely shared the view of the map as she tried to absorb its details. It was much more elaborate than she had expected, and she silently commended Renji for his thoroughness. She hoped Harry thanked him properly for it.

She returned it to Harry when she felt she'd memorized the important locations and general layout, thanking him, then glancing at all three of them as she spoke further. "Our plans for finding medical supplies tonight are the suggestion of Colonel Mustang, my commander where I come from. I had previously intended to try the hall of doctors' offices for lack of a better idea, but thanks to Harry's map, we can try for the pharmacy upstairs instead. If you agree to continue with this assignment, I will thank you for accompanying me now."

Her manner felt awkward even to her, but she was trying not to be too heavy-handed. Even so, she intended to carry out the task assigned to their group even if she did it alone, and regarding their immediate goal, she felt there was no room for compromise. How they reached that goal, however, was open to reasonable discussion, and she didn't trust anything would go according to plan anyway. Her experience with Psycho Mantis during their simple visit to the entrance room was still very fresh in her mind.

With one last glance to each of them, hoping they were still willing, she added, "Let's continue any discussion on the way."

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