Wanting a Bigger Cage
Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 7:46 pmGideon knocked on the door to the headmistresses office. He was not feeling entirely at ease as he did so.
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Wanting a Bigger Cage
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Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 7:46 pmRe: Wanting a Bigger Cage
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 2:51 pm"Come in, Gideon."
Re: Wanting a Bigger Cage
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 2:53 pmGideon stepped into McManus' office looking a little tense.
"Headmistress," Gideon said in greeting after entering your office, "I understand the mission went smoothly."
"Headmistress," Gideon said in greeting after entering your office, "I understand the mission went smoothly."
Re: Wanting a Bigger Cage
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 2:55 pm"As much as it could with what we were dealing with. Still, I'm glad we got our people out."
"What can I do for you?"
"What can I do for you?"
Re: Wanting a Bigger Cage
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 2:58 pm"I was hoping we could discuss loosening some of the restrictions on my house arrest," Gideon said evenly.
Re: Wanting a Bigger Cage
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 2:58 pm"That's fair. Where would you like to start?"
Re: Wanting a Bigger Cage
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 3:06 pm"I was hoping to reinstate some use of the danger room," Gideon said, "Obstacle course, power practice, and recreation simulations only. No combat or mission based scenarios."
Re: Wanting a Bigger Cage
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 3:08 pm"I certainly think I can accommodate that."
Re: Wanting a Bigger Cage
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 3:17 pm"I was also wondering if I could be allowed to leave campus for Maldon," Gideon said, "With a suitable escort of course."
Re: Wanting a Bigger Cage
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 3:24 pm"You're asking me to appoint you a chaperone?" She quirked an eyebrow.
Re: Wanting a Bigger Cage
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 3:32 pm"I'd assumed you wouldn't be alright with me wandering downtown Maldon alone," Gideon said.
Re: Wanting a Bigger Cage
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 3:37 pm"Perhaps not at this juncture, it's just a bit of an odd request."
Re: Wanting a Bigger Cage
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 3:43 pm"It does make me feel like I'm 8 years old to ask, Headmistress," Gideon said, "But what use is pride in my situation, eh?"
Re: Wanting a Bigger Cage
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 3:49 pm"At any rate, if you're amenable to the idea I think it can be arranged. Understandably I won't always have someone to spare, so you'll do well to plan ahead a bit."
Re: Wanting a Bigger Cage
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 3:53 pm"Of course," Gideon said, "And thank you, Headmistress."
Re: Wanting a Bigger Cage
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 5:09 pm"Is there anything else bothering you?"
Re: Wanting a Bigger Cage
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 5:16 pm"Too many young telepaths without shields asking me for help," Gideon said, "Aside from those minor interruptions what is bothering me has not changed over the last few months, Headmistress. Though I would not have expected it to."
Re: Wanting a Bigger Cage
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 5:22 pm"Even among mutants, telepathy is rare. It may not be the smartest thing for them to do, but surely you could see why they'd try, aye?"
Re: Wanting a Bigger Cage
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 5:26 pm"I see why, yes, and in some ways seeing them get past their fear of my reputation gives me hope," Gideon said, "I taught two of them a basic thought shielding exercise before trying to impress on them the importance of talking to you about any issues they are having with their powers."
Re: Wanting a Bigger Cage
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 5:28 pm"Aye, seems they've been a bit shy on that, so far."
Re: Wanting a Bigger Cage
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 5:36 pm"It isn't easy asking for help from somebody with your reputation or with your position at the school," Gideon said, "And given recent events I can hardly fault you and the others for being busy. Though I know you will not accept it I am willing to help if you want me to, Headmistress."
Re: Wanting a Bigger Cage
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 5:44 pm"It's alright. I appreciate the effort, nonetheless. You've come a long way, really."
Re: Wanting a Bigger Cage
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 5:48 pm"It must be easier to see that progress from the outside," Gideon said, "For me it still feels like the first step, eh."
Re: Wanting a Bigger Cage
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 5:55 pm"I can't fault that attitude, really. It'll serve you well."
Re: Wanting a Bigger Cage
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 5:59 pm"One can only hope," Gideon said, "Though I suppose if it were otherwise we'd be having this conversation on Muir rather than in your office, Headmistress."
Re: Wanting a Bigger Cage
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 7:00 pm"There's a willingness here that you rather didn't have before. I do appreciate it."
Re: Wanting a Bigger Cage
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 7:04 pm"You saved me from a fate worse than death, Headmistress," Gideon said, "My willingness is the least that I can offer you."