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[DR KATHRYN LAWSON]

Kathryn let her mind think back to meeting Gregory for the first time. She had just walked out of the parliament after trying to convince them Adam Worth was a danger but again she had been shot down. She had all but given up on the matter by that stage, she thought her voice meant nothing; she had sat on the steps of the parliament to think when Gregory had introduced himself. Immediately Kathryn recognised the last name, “Magnus unbelievable” she thought.

It was Gregory who had given her hope in a dark time, her early days in Praxis were far from memorable and she had got to a point where she wanted to leave. Gregory though had convinced her that her talents were needed much more in Praxis. He had taken her under his wing, teaching her about the Sanctuary and training her in medicine something she had so desperately wanted to do. Slowly over time Kathryn felt like she had a purpose in Praxis and Gregory had become the father she had so badly needed.

He had also been there when she needed someone. When the situation with Worth got to its worst, he was there to comfort her when the nightmares arrived. Oh how she missed his support, she thought. She snapped out of her thoughts when Helen spoke again. Of course she wanted to know where Gregory is, the man is her father after all, a man who could disappear at whim.

“Yes I knew him; he was my support in Praxis. I didn’t exactly make friends easily down there, many refused to talk to me because I was from the surface. Your father though didn’t care he helped me become who I am. A stronger and better person & I owe him everything for that. The last time I saw Gregory was in the middle of the panic from the explosion, he found me as I was running back after trying to help in a medical emergency. He gave me a bag and told me to take some old ventilation tunnels to the surface instead of following the others. When I asked him why he said, “It would keep you safe & that you would find Helen faster”. And he was right Helen, many died on their way to the surface, I was safe. I owe him my life”

Kathryn began to fidget in bed; even injured she was not one to stay in bed for long.

“Helen please can I do something? I going insane staying in bed”

[DR HELEN MAGNUS]

[OOC: Yes, I realise this is a lousy post. Sorry for keeping you waiting =(]

Helen smiled, almost sadly, as she remembered the man who gave her life meaning. Her father. The great Gregory Magnus. Wise and intelligent. Generous and forgiving. Curious and wild. Helen was much like her father, and yet more fierce like her mother. Independent, loyal, fiece and enigmatic. A powerful combination which made her into the respectful woman she was today. It was her father who gave her life meaning, and yet it was her father who became the cause of her ever-lasting life. If it weren’t for Gregory opening up a whole new Abnormal world, Helen may have never had the will to go searching for the Source Blood. The Blood which became both a curse and a gift.

”My father is a wise man. He such a generous soul, and I say this in the utmost honestly in the belief that he is still alive. I know my father. He would not go down so easily.”

Helen cleared her throat, and trying not to think of the current whereabouts of her father. Of course she was worried. She was worried sick. But she’d never let her colleagues see it, and she’d never let her feelings show like this. Though at times, her emotions can slip. And that is a rare sight for anyone who knew Helen to her very core. She nodded slowly, and offered a smile, ”You need at least another 48 hours bed rest before I can allow you to resume usual tasks. Otherwise, I would be more than happy to give you a tour of my home…How do you feel?”

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[DR KATHRYN LAWSON]

Kathryn reached out and grabbed Helen’s hand taking her by surprise. She cupped it in both hands and brought it close to her face before looking up at Helen. Her unwavering faith in both Gregory & Helen had never changed.

“Your father is alive Helen I know it, and as hard as you try to hide it I can tell you are worried. Trust me I know what it’s like not knowing whether you’re loved ones are alive”

She gave Helen a reassuring smile and for the first time since she had arrived she thought she saw Helen’s emotions slip for just a moment. Kathryn said nothing but quietly thought “Helen you haven’t changed one bit”. Kathryn sat back leaning against the bed head quietly thinking, more memories were coming back to her from those crazy few nights after she left Hollow Earth. Her mind had trailed off and it was almost as if she didn’t hear Helen say she needed more bed rest.

“Huh? What? Sorry? ...Oh Helen I am fine at least to get up and walk around”

Kathryn was lying of course, she had yet to tell Helen about how she ended up in the Infirmary and what had caused such injuries. A part of her had been surprised that Helen had failed to ask and that there was a possible threat on the horizon. A part of Kathryn knew that the threat in the camps was one thing but 1 lone Herusan could be dangerous with a personal vendetta.

“Ok I am not 100% I will admit but I can walk around. I would love that tour”

[DR HELEN MAGNUS]

Her father was not the type of man to rid of so easily. She found this out the hard way, but she just knew he was still alive. She could feel in within her gut. As the only daughter of one of the most brilliant men of her time, she simply knew that he will be found. Possibly working in some remote lab somewhere off New Mexico. Who knew what daft ideas the man had?

Helen glanced at Kathryn, with a glimmer in her blue eyes, ”I am worried. More than you can imagine. But I can hardly allow my emotions to get the better of me. If anything, my father would have wanted me to keep working. I will find him, Kathryn.”

Turning her solemn expression into a coy smile, she shook her head. ”I’m sure you know me better than that. As a doctor, it is my responsibility to see you fully recovered and healthy. You, on the other hand, had suffered quite a blow to the head and some lacerations. As much as i’d love to give you a tour of my home, I’m afraid you’ll need to stay in the infirmary overnight.” Helen rose up from the bed, and began to adjust the settings on the monitor, and check the drip that was inserted into Kathryn’s wrist. ”Besides, I need to try and organise a more…Suitable room for you to stay in. I will check up on you in another hour. Meanwhile, I have a few other Abnormals that need my immediate attention.”

Helen reached out and rested her hand briefly on the woman’s shoulder while a reassuring smile, before grabbing the clipboard on her bedside, and headed out of the infirmary.

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