big_badass_hero | Morning after?

Chris was still not sure exactly how it happened. They had found the others, Burton, Valentine and Chambers had all managed to make it to a hangar, Chris had only spotted them because Vickers had returned with the chopper.

Chambers still had her medical bag over her shoulder too. Chris had left Sabin and Hannah at the edge of the clearing, intent on going to get them help. He didn’t expect the large humanoid form that had barreled into them from somewhere below. Vicker’s kicked the rocket launcher Chris’s way. He had managed to catch it, shouting at Valentine and Chambers to go help the other two.

That was when the ground gave away. He glanced up seeing Barry pulling Hannah into the chopper. The Tyrant was moving too fast for him to get a good lead on it. Scrambling on the uneven floor of the hanger bay Chris tried to get far enough from it to take the shot.

“Vickers get them out of here!” Chris yelled seeing no other choice in the matter.

What he didn’t expect was to wake up, lying in a bed. His head was ringing, but something told him he was alive at least. Sitting up he tried to remember exactly what happened. That’s when his eyes fell on the ring on his hand. A green one he remembered vaguely on Sabin’s hand. Scrambling from the bed he needed answers, and had a feeling Flowers had them. Now he had to find her.

You'd think he'd remember to at least put real pants on. Sorry about the boxers.

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hopesustainsme

That night had been a big nightmare. Everything that had happened shouldn't have Sabin had seen the danger Chris had been in and instead of going with them he had powered through whatever had been keeping their rings from working right.

Instead of staying with Hannah near where she could heal him he had flown in and... now she can't even think about it. She doesn't know if Chris remembered what happened. As far as she knew he was still sleeping.

That is until he came barging in from who knows where.

And he has no pants on so cue spluttering and blushing from the former novice Nun.

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big_badass_hero

"Where's Sabin?" Yeah that's the first thing that's on his mind... Then wait, she's blushing.

"Huh?"

Glancing down he shrugs, could be worse, god knows Jill's seen it all in the locker room. "Right nun, sorry." He was glad that the room he had woken in wasn't that far. Going he hunted down his pants.

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hopesustainsme

She's not used to being around men so the whole boxers thing.... yeah. It's a bit much given that she's used to people being very modest around her. She couldn't quite look at Chris.

Of course him mentioning Sabin has Hannah sitting back down. She's just trying very hard not to be upset and curls her legs in close. She's going to just wait for Chris to get back over here.

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big_badass_hero

Walking back to the room he had his undershirt in one hand. Catching how she was sitting he scowled punching the wall, pissed at himself for his earlier words.

"So, that wasn't a fu... Damn nightmare. I'm sorry." He pulled on the shirt and looked at his hand. Chris took off the ring holding it out to her.

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hopesustainsme

She rubs at her face with one hand. She's upset and grieving for her friend. She hasn't really spoken to the other members of S.T.A.R.S just yet. She didn't want to impose on them or anything and sadly with Chris wearing the ring it has made it so that she doesn't need to see a doctor. Her body started healing on it's own as he was sleeping due to their rings.

"No." She pushes it back into his hands. "The ring selected you. I can't take that from you... I."

She's trying so hard to not look him in the eye. "I need to contact Oa. They'll send someone. Sabin.... doesn't have family outside of the GLC. I suppose they'll have a memorial for him."

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big_badass_hero

He nodded, it didn't feel right wearing it at the moment. Closing his hand around it he moved closer to her placing a hand on her shoulder.

"Hey, it's okay you need to let it out." He couched a little so that they could look eye to eye. "I'll have to talk to the others, but S.T.A.R.S. will keep the other locals away."

Hearing that Sabin hadn't had other family made him frown a little. He knew at least one person on his team who had been like that. He didn't want Jill to end up like that. "I just wish I could remember what happened so if I'm asked I'd be able to tell them." He toyed with the ring. "And what did you mean it chose me?"

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hopesustainsme

"I just.... His situation reminded me of mine. We were so much alike. I don't have any family." Sure her Dad is alive but she can never ever forgive him for what he did. No matter how kind she is she has limits to it.

"...Sabin flew in to help you. He took a blow that would have killed you," she says softly trying to not rub at where she can feel the tears start to fall. "The ring.... I heard it. It said you had strong will... and the ability to over come great fear. That's what happens with Green Lanterns. Blue Lanterns do it differently..... We recruit actively. People who can inspire great hope."

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big_badass_hero

"Hey, it'll be different now. I don't forget friends, besides you remind me of Claire. She's my kid sister." He gripped her shoulder a little before pulling her into a hug, looked like she needed one.

Hearing that he tried to think back more. "That thing that was after Valentine and Chambers, I lost my footing and it grabbed me. He must have gotten there before it's..." He went silent, she didn't need to hear that. "Contact them, when they get here I'll go get him. You don't need to be there."

"On second thought, come on. Not sure how long I was out, but you look like you could use something to eat, we'll see what I can make. Then you contact them and I'll get Sabin."

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hopesustainsme

She relaxes a little. She really had needed that hug. She didn't need to hear about how he had died. She had seen enough from what little she had been able to.

"But I was his partner. They'll expect me to go with them," she protests. "I don't know who they'll send but... I need to go with them."

She pauses and nods against his shoulder. "Food would be good. It will.... take them a few days to get here. How long can we keep the media away? I don't want to answer questions.... and if we're lucky, Green Lantern Jordan will come to help us. He's new but I've heard good things."

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big_badass_hero

He shook his head. "I'll bring him here. I'm not going to let you deal with that again."

Chris knew there would be some sort of investigation. "And you're not going alone. I'll do my best."

"Media's more worried about the infections. I can keep you out of it. If things are as bad as I think they are I'll be sending the others elsewhere." Only because without Wesker, Barry had already hinted he was fine with following his orders.

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hopesustainsme

"But your team mates. They'll need you here," she says just trying to sort things out. "I mean, I expect the incident at the Mansion won't be the end of this."

She knows that no one will ask about her if things are more focused on the infections. It's disturbing to think about what had been done.

"They may ask you to go with us to Oa, Chris. If only to decide if you want to sign on or not. The ring may have picked you but it's up to you if you accept everything that means." She's just not looking forward to going back to Oa with whoever they send. Her partner is dead and she doesn't know who they may wish to partner her with or what will happen after Sabin's memorial.

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big_badass_hero

"They have more information on that situation than I do. And getting Chambers to a real lab with the equipment to try to find a cure's better than keeping her here. Barry has better military contacts than I do. Jill's the only wildcard." He explained trying to remember everyone's strengths. "Vickers has probably bailed on us again too."

"I'll go, try to figure out what needs my attention more. I'm not going to abandon S.T.A.R.S., but I'm not going to endanger them more than I have to." Chris really wanted his team out of the city. With Wesker gone, meant that Irons could easily put the blame of the situation on them, and knowing the slime ball, he was probably already working on that as the two of them spoke.

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hopesustainsme

"I could put in a request for Ganthet to evaluate the situation. He's.... one of the brass, to put it simply. He's far more sympathetic to local situations. He would let you help your team before you get evaluated."

She considers this a bit. "I'm not certain but I think he gives Lanterns more leeway so he can see how they handle things. Anyways, we'll have a few days to work this all out."

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big_badass_hero

"Well I'm willing to do as much as I can get done before they get here. Pretty sure that the situation's still contained to the area. With the Intel we have, we should be able to make a case with our group. Which would just leave me with..." He toyed with the ring again. This situation. Get Valentine and the others out of here in case this thing draws attention and I'll deal with it. Wouldn't be the first mess I've gotten into. Have a feeling it'll be about the same amount of trouble.

"We'll make it work. This thing chose me because it thought I was worthy who am I to say no right? Though, hope you don't mind I avoid wearing it for now. Just today at least."

"Then that gives me time to try to get as many people out of here as possible." He was pretty sure that putting Chambers in charge of that would help.

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hopesustainsme

"I'll only ask you to put it on if I need Chris the Green Lantern. Right now I need just Chris. Besides, you don't know how to use it yet. Would you ask me to use a gun when I lack the training?"

She quirks a sad smile. "Just tell me what you need of me. I'll do my best to help. I have the training to do a great deal. All will be well, Chris."

She's still sad looking but there is a sudden seriousness to her and an inner strength showing through.

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big_badass_hero

"Hey I did try." He ruffled her hair. "Though yeah get your point, only in dire emergency. Don't worry I'm not a punk kid who would show off."

"Right now, any good with a kitchen knife? We'll figure everything else out after we eat and I catch up with Jill and Barry."

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hopesustainsme

"I.... was raised by a nun. I know more than a thing or two about a kitchen," she says with a slow smile blooming on her face. She still tries to fix her hair. It's very short hair for a young lady but somehow it still fits her looking pretty modest.

"I'm sure they have ideas on what we can do. Besides..." She slips her ring off and slowly she looks less like a Blue Lantern and more like a plainly dressed girl. "I'm sure they'll be happy to see you're not hurt anymore. I... um. Took care of that."

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big_badass_hero

"Raised my sister after... After our parents died." He hadn't meant to blurt that out, even Barry hadn't heard all that story yet. "Come on, looks like we're at his place anyway. Means the kitchen's stocked. He's the only bunch of us married."

"Barry would have already been on top of trying to find out things. I swear the guy never sleeps." He held out his hand to help her up. "Yeah, about that, thank you. Guess I was pretty out of it wasn't I?"

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hopesustainsme

"Sleep. Who needs sleep," she questions almost jokingly allowing herself to be pulled up.

"Sister Annabell was my godmother. She was a very... Kind woman. But I grew up rather sheltered as we lived with other Nuns and they were a little protective of me."

She takes his hand so she can pull herself up. "I.. It's all right Chris. We were all worried about you. I made sure you weren't infected."

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big_badass_hero

"Tell you what, when I debrief with the others you catch some rest. Promise you we'll still be here when you wake up."

"Claire probably feels the same way about how I was when she was in high school." He chuckled a little. "I'm amazed I didn't scare her into staying home."

"It was that bad? It didn't risk you did I?"

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hopesustainsme

"They were tempted to home school me. I was very.... shy because of how I came into the godmother's care and some people knew and.... made things hard on me. I learned not to let them hurt me," she confesses with a small shrug.

"I'll be fine. I just need to recharge my ring later," she says putting both hands up. "You didn't hurt me. I'm supposed to help you, Chris. It wouldn't have mattered if I was at risk. The Ring would have helped me."

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big_badass_hero

"I might have threatened Claire with that at the start... but it was because I was afraid to lose anyone else." He shrugged. "I'm just glad that Claire puts up with me."

"Hey, considering what's happened in the last day or two, don't play the fine card on me okay? And I might not get the whole thing with these yet, but I won't have you endangering yourself for me. Call it old fashioned if you want, but I don't like putting women in harm's way if I can avoid it." He sighed. "Just don't let Jill know I said that, she'd kick my ass." And Chris would let her, but only because she's Jill.

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hopesustainsme

"I'm sure she loved that," she teases gently not knowing Claire very well.

"Well Chris," she just has to try and keep this light if she can. "Food, some rest, and a recharge of my ring. It'll do me a world of good. Of course that means clearing my head.... my ring recharges differently than yours. We'll worry about your battery later, you've got me to help out with that for now if you need it."

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big_badass_hero

"hey, I had just come back from a war, and my parents were... So yeah maybe a little over protective."

"Not like I'm going to be using it for right now, and sounds like it's the right order." He lead the way to the kitchen. "You don't have any allergies do you?"

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hopesustainsme

"Oh gosh I'm so sorry," she mutters feeling like a heel.

"Well I'm not even sure I dozed. I kept waking up. Maybe something will tire me out," she mutters softly. Then she shakes her head. "I'm good. I'm not allergic to anything Barry would have."

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big_badass_hero

"It's okay. She helped me get out of it. well, okay me decking my commander got me out of the service, she helped me remember what it was like to be a civilian again."

"Well good food should help put you to sleep. We'll stay close so if you wake up and need someone to talk to."