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[makes_you_tick]

The first time it was my own fault. One has to have perfectly steady hands for the work I was doing- one tiny twitch and your motor skills are gone- well, okay, that was never actually a danger. But I hadn't anticipated quite that much blood.

The second time I was lying on a slab in that dungeon in Odessa. The closest I came was right around the conductivity testing, I'd say, I seem to remember the staccato of electric shocks jumping my brain back and forth. That doctor--- [Laughs] You never did find anything other than telekinesis, did you, Noah?

The third time was you, Mohinder. First the spinal tap- lucky that went as well as it did. Not only did you manage to keep from paralyzing me, but the shock of the pain was quite the motivator. And then you shot me in the face, which we can't forget, can we? Although I wasn't really in danger by then. Too bad you hadn't done that earlier.

The fourth and fifth times were the Japanese man. And don't think I haven't seen you lurking about- not everything is locked against me, you know. When I first met you, you had- I can only assume stopped time in my moth- Virginia's apartment. You had your sword at my neck, and I didn't have a chance. But you hesitated. Why couldn't you do it? You would've been a hero, even in my eyes. But no, all you did was disrupt me in that private moment. How long had you been watching me?

You did manage to do it the second time- fulfilled the painter's prophecy, for as much good as that did. That sword caught me in the chest- not in the heart, thankfully. I've never felt pain like that before, I hope you're proud about that. After I flung you at that building, I spent my last remaining moments of consciousness using telekinesis to try and hold myself together. I knew it was useless, but I had to fight any way I could. After that was a long wash of pain in any way it could manifest- sharp or dull, bright and aching. I suppose I should've been glad for it, it meant I wasn't dead yet, but- I just wanted it to stop. It took months.

The last time was my fault again. Maya almost killed me, during our beautiful little picnic in Virginia. I pushed her to it, I had to know that I could get rid of that threat she called her brother. Even without my ability, I could tell that the control of her ability was her own- the lack of control was merely an emotional issue. So I pushed her from a standstill, and she had to control it or watch me die. My gamble worked out, in the end, but the way my lungs just stopped taking in air, the way everything in my body just closed off- I have to admit, I was almost worried.

....oh, I see. My very first curse? -well, since I've returned. That didn't take long. I hope you all enjoyed the storytime.

Comments

[lyra-of-dust.livejournal.com]

Well that's... interesting.

[makes-you-tick.livejournal.com]

Interesting?

You've been here awhile, haven't you? I seem to remember you from the last time. Or maybe you left and came back like I did.

[lyra-of-dust.livejournal.com]

This curse is making people blunt.

Both, in a way. I got to go home, but I've been here for a while, to.

[makes-you-tick.livejournal.com]

It is, isn't it? It ought to be interesting as we continue on with our day.

Ah, I see. I wonder if everyone who leaves eventually comes back?

[lyra-of-dust.livejournal.com]

Possibly? Maybe it just takes a while... Today might be educational, at least.

[dreamsofnoah]

You've been quite lucky so far~, haven't you.

[makes-you-tick.livejournal.com]

Extremely. But luck isn't all of it- most people would have just given up if something like that happened to them.

[dreamsofnoah]

But not you. You were too strong to let that happen, mm~?

[makes-you-tick.livejournal.com]

Exactly. There was only one moment of weakness, and- well, I have always been too strong to let myself die.

[dreamsofnoah]

That's all the difference that there is. All the difference that there needs to be. It's a pity more people don't understand it.

[makes-you-tick.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you understand. I had it completely wrong at the beginning, but it didn't take long before I caught on.

[dreamsofnoah]

It's always nice to have someone who understands, isn't it, Gabriel? Even if for every one that does there'll be a thousand who don't.

[makes-you-tick.livejournal.com]

It's one of those things that's necessary, at least once in awhile.

[dreamsofnoah]

It is~, isn't it?

Have you been settling in well? ♥

[makes-you-tick.livejournal.com]

I have, thank you. I think it's easier since I've been here before. There's less to adjust to. It probably won't be long before I've got my shop set up again.

[dreamsofnoah]

I'll be sure to visit once you do~!

[holymadonna.livejournal.com]

None of those experiences sound very pleasant -- the sword in particular must have been painful.

[makes-you-tick.livejournal.com]

Oh, believe me, it was. I was run completely through. Apparently, it took eight surgeries to get me back in shape.

[holymadonna.livejournal.com]

I am so sorry. It must have been a plight for you to endure.

[makes-you-tick.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much. It was a struggle, but eventually I got what I needed to be healthy again.

[adamantined]

I've lost count how many times.

And what about all the people you killed?

[makes-you-tick.livejournal.com]

I'm sure some curse will force me to talk about that, but apparently today is not that day. Actually, I sort of look forward to that one, as long as it affects some of the others.

Hi, Claire. I'm sure Noah's told you not to talk to me, hasn't he?

[adamantined]

I bet you'll feel right at home.

Actually, I can make my own decisions about who to talk to. Normally I don't talk to people who try to kill the people I love, so this is me deciding not to talk to you. Have a great day.

[makes-you-tick.livejournal.com]

I wonder what stories your father would tell...

See you around, Claire. Hope you have a great day, yourself.

[orderonto]

Too bad, indeed. More like I was lucky I was a failure. You're not worth the karmic debt I would have incurred, are you?

More than one way to skin a cat, Sylar.

[makes-you-tick.livejournal.com]

And what other ways did you have in mind?

[orderonto]

What, and ruin the surprise?

It's out of my hands. I have other things to deal with.

[makes-you-tick.livejournal.com]

Of course. Plenty of other people you need to be insulting, after all.

[orderonto]

Perhaps they deserve the insults. Adversity challenges us, after all.

[makes-you-tick.livejournal.com]

Of course they deserve the insults. It's a wonder you ever sleep.

[comfortablygray.livejournal.com]

Wondering about me, Gabriel?

[makes-you-tick.livejournal.com]

Not particularly.

[comfortablygray.livejournal.com]

So you're just menacing my daughter as a hobby.

[makes-you-tick.livejournal.com]

Oh, that. No menacing intended. She came to me, if you'd notice.

[comfortablygray.livejournal.com]

"She started it" is not an excuse I let even my son get away with. You're an adult. I expect you to be capable of not making your little self-serving remarks and implicative quips, seeing as you've turned over a new leaf and are not a twelve year old.

[makes-you-tick.livejournal.com]

...of course, Noah. I'll work on that one.