The Hulk's anger grows exponentially after being humiliated by the puniest human he had seen that day. He steps forward and prepares to smash her, but pauses for a moment when a purple-eyed man leaps between them. With a shrug, The Hulk brings his hand back to smack Anthony away when something makes him hesitate.

Anthony, furious at himself for letting his emotions get the better of him, stares to the Hulk down and speaks with a soothing voice, "Dr. Banner, everyone here knows you're in that monster somewhere. Think about what you're going to do. Are you really going to sit idly by while the Hulk kills an innocent young woman?"

The Hulk lowers his hands and takes a step back, obviously struggling to keep Banner at bay. Suddenly, he lunges forward and scoops up Anthony with one hand, and holds the young man mere inches from his green, snarling face.

Anthony does his best to ignore the Hulk's rancid breath, and begins to speak forcefully, "Look at her Dr. Banner! She just strained herself to the point of unconsciousness to save her friends and the people of this city. That's a pretty heroic act, and if I remember correctly, you're one of the heroes aren't you?" While he waits to either be crushed or put down, Anthony's mind is racing, [i]"Why on Earth hasn't he killed me yet? It'd be so easy for him, yet he hesitates. I know it's not because I'm particularly comforting guy, so what's forcing him to stop and think?"[/i]

(Take it away Dioxide. Post for the Hulk and Dr. Banner please! :sun)