OFA: sticking it out

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Nikola has not left the Sanctuary. Nor does he intend to.

As far as he's concerned, Helen had a fit of temper, causing her to react rashly and foolishly, and when she's had a chance to calm down, she'll either forget all about it or apologize, and they can get on with things.

Really, he's being generous in his assumptions because he thinks her concern for Ashley will finally result in her acting in (what he assumes) is Ashley's best interest.

And if not...

Well, for the moment, he's holed up in his lab, and he's jury-rigged a pretty impressive lock/barricade to keep people out. He'd really like to see Henry try to get through it. (Or John. He'd really like to see John try.) He can stay for quite some time without needing to leave for supplies, and if anyone really needs him, there are certainly ways to communicate that don't require face-to-face interaction.

So he waits.

Comments

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[x_coriare]

How droll. I'm content to annoy you from out here, thanks.

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[ps_you_look_hot]

As you should be. Somehow I doubt Helen would forgive me your death.

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[x_coriare]

Hey, give me a little more credit than that. Though now is the perfect time to see what's hidden in that room of yours...

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I wouldn't try that one either...

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[x_coriare]

Is that designed to stop me looking at whatever you've got barricaded? Hell, this is more fun than the sideways thinking puzzles by a long shot. So, why'd you lock yourself in anyway?

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No reason I care to discuss.

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[x_coriare]

We're not discussing, we're texting, unless you want to use carrier pigeons. Might get messy.

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No reason I care to text, then.

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[x_coriare]

Don't get your panties in a twist. What did you do to the lock?

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I wasn't remotely upset.

Trade secret.

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[x_coriare]

She rolls her eyes at the text, but does have to smile. It's remarkable how well the snark comes through in text-format as well as speech.

But you think it'll kill me. Well, can you at least tell me where to find something that will cut this collar off? I've gone long enough without powers.

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Try the wolfman.

He could cut it off himself, he's fairly certain, but he's not leaving, and he has no intention of letting her in.

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[x_coriare]

Ha ha. If I wanted my throat torn out with it I'd have asked him already. Anything that doesn't carry with it a death wish?

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Strange as it seems, he is actually capable of handling tools.

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[x_coriare]

A step up from the claws on Victor, at least. But given the choice between the tech guy and you, I'd rather risk you.

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Then you'll have to wait.

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[x_coriare]

She smirks. What is that phrase, 'absence makes the heart grow fonder'?

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[ps_you_look_hot]

From your side, perhaps.

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[x_coriare]

Sarcasm. As many things as I am, fond of you isn't currently one of them. Message me when you decide to unlock the door.