[center][b][u][h2]Laura Kohn and the Helstroms[/h2][/u][/b][/center]

Beep...Beep...Beep..Beep. Vision...coming back...energy restored. [i]I...I'm alive..I'm still here[/i] These thoughts echoed through Laura's mind as her eyes fully opened. Everything began rushing back to her as she tried to lean forward rising in her hospital bed only to be confornted by a sharp pain. Taking in the scenery she realized she had a breathing mask and a light blue hospital gown on. Feeling capable of processing oxygen on her own she removed the mask and scratched at her arm near the saline tube. "I made it...I fucking made it." Instantly Laura recalled the citizens she'd arrested during her rage quit on the way to the hospital when she was driving drunk. By now she felt most of the effects of the alcohol she'd consumed early this morning had worn off, probably unable to feel the effects because of the pain medication the hospital no longer filled her up with. "Martinez is gone...there all gone..." Instantly the reality of her situation hit her like a brick thinking back at all the officers and media workers who'd died today yet she'd survived

[color=6ecff6]"Oh, you're awake."[/color] A man's voice spoke out on Laura's bedside. He seemed to have a New England accent, though there was a little bit of Swedish in it. It was quickly followed by a grunt as he stood up from the chair he was sitting on.

[color=6ecff6]"The name is Matthias Helstrom. You were trying to apprehend a dangerous Empowered woman when she... um..."[/color]

A pause. [color=6ecff6]"That lady has powers of illusion. She... tricked the entire SWAT team and most of the officers you were with into killing each other. You are the sole survivor... my brother and I managed to get you out in time before that other woman killed you."[/color]

"Yes that I am, you're observant aren't you Iceman." Laura retorted her sarcasm a prominent sign that she was indeed making a full recovery from the brutal beaten she'd taken at the hands of Erica, Alena & Adora. Unfortunately an enhanced healing factor wasn't in her skill category or any power for that matter so the officer was still in quit a bad shape. "Matthias Helstrom, that name is giving me strong European vibes? Where are you from, oh and thanks for saving my life....by the way." Laura said the last part in a hushed tone. She was a prideful woman and she was coming to terms with the fact of the matter that these Empowered individuals were leagues above her in that matter with what they could do. "Powers of illusion..huh well when I get my hands on her she's going to face the reality of my glock." Those were words followed by a defiant angry snort.

[color=6ecff6]"My mother and father were from Sweden."[/color] Matthias replied, playing with a little prism of ice that floated over his hand. [color=6ecff6]"But my brother and I were born in Belfast, Maine. And... yeah... no problem. We were just doing our part as citizens of this country. Why else should we have these powers but to use them to help others, right?"
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Of course, that was Corvie's idea, but that didn't matter at all right now. At this moment, all that mattered was that the person that they had managed to save from that hellish carnage had a wonderful recovery.

"Oh you're the kind of  immigrants that our beloved President Trump dosen't hate." Laura teased as she settled back into her hospital bed proppin g her pillows up behind her so she could get comfortable. A little uncomfortable at first but mainly curious she eyed the manifestation of his abilities he was putting on display in-front of her. "Well...I owe you the truth I...don't really like the Empowered not one bit. As an officer well on my job I tend to see the worst in people, the depravity in society and a whole host of activities the seedier elements in this city does for money & pleasure but." The sole surviving cop paused to nibble on her lip as she interrupted their conversation. "You've changed my mind about all that, I mean I don't think the world is any safer with your kind running around being the real X Men but it's good to know there's people out there with these abilities doing the right thing, and I can't complain about the added bonus that my hero is so handsome."

Blurting out the last comment surpised even her considering how sad she was at about the divorce papers Bruce had filed.   Knowing she wasn't the one in that video absolved her of any guilt from flirting with her rescuer. Beyond the fact that she was struggling with her marriage being effectively tarnished, a girl had needs at least this one did.

[color=6ecff6]"Um."[/color] Matthias has taken a little aback by that last comment. [color=6ecff6]"I'm... flattered, I guess? Haha. It's a good thing my brother isn't here to listen to that."[/color]

Matthias chuckled a little bit as the ice prism continued to dance around his hand. [color=6ecff6]"He'd tease me to no end right up to bedtime. Our sister is even worse." [/color]He then paused, collecting his next response as he took in all of Laura's words. She apparently didn't like people with abilities, at least until she got saved by one. That was just grand. [color=6ecff6]"Well... I think you should rest up until you're completely well. Is there anything else...?"
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"You guuesss? Geez I like my food to have some spice with it Matty boy, you know a strong reply a lady dosen't want to feel like she's coming off too strong." [i] Oh god I'm getting a little carried away...way too much time drinking Vodka & watching the Wire by myself these past few days. [/i] She found herself a little hot & bothered with her commentary, but she couldn't get the images out her head. Although today had been nothing short of a literal nightmare, she found herself getting a little moist at the thought of her own personal hero facing off against that monstrosity of a human if you could even call her that carrying her in his arms and getting her to safety against all odds to live another day.

"I get it though family can be the worst sometimes, can't live with em but it'd be just horrible to have to live without em. "Yes...well..maybe but that's up to you and no honey I'm not talking about us a couple compliments dosen't mean I'm about to just let you take me to your place and have your way with me..you'll have to work for that and nothing's promised except death and taxes. But...how would you like a job not that you look like your drowning in debt, it's more because the force could..well let me be frank needs someone like you with what were facing." Laura decided to be frank & get to the point, more importantly then the fire starting to burn in her loins. The world was a whole different place in the aftermath of this insanity that granted people powers, and to police the one's who were abusing them they'd need to even the playing field.

[color=6ecff6]"That's..."[/color] Matthias hesitated for a moment, unsure if he'd take up the offer to join the police as an asset. He'd never used guns before; Matthias was a college professor for chemistry subjects, and has never been a fighter in his entire life... well, at least until a few hours ago. Besides, he could use a job now that the paperwork for being dead was such an atrocious affair to deal with. [color=6ecff6]"Alright... I accept. And no... my family is the best. They're just very wierd. I... um. I understand the predicament that the police are in. You lost a lot of good men and women back in there... if me being an asset of the APD will prevent such tragedies from happening again, I will gladly... do so."[/color]

A pause. [color=6ecff6]"One more thing. My brother... well, we make a good team. Could he come with, whenever time permits?"[/color]

"Most definitely, I mean your the only one of the Helstrom brothers I'd ever want to get a taste of age difference and all but when it comes to dealing with taking the city back from all these reject super-villains who won the superpower lottery we really need ALL the help we can get," Laura was more then happy to have both of the brothers together to help with everything the were facing. This was going to be a little bit more then a difficult conversation with the captain, but since they were quite literally the only reason she was still among the living she'd be as convincing as she needed to be. "I'm glad your taking me up on that offer, it sounds like you boys got a job." She smirked her head formulating a recovery plan & strategy to effectively help the city of Atlanta combat its dangerous superhuman elements.

[color=6ecff6]"We do need the extra cash... and the purpose."[/color] Matthias flashed a smile as he leaned on the seat and put his hands on the back of his head. [color=6ecff6]"And Corvus is better off being where we can watch him. He's a little... unpredictable."
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Ah, how nice this was. They got jobs, and it seems this lady was... digging him? Seems like it-

[color=f7976a]"Hey is the cop lady up?"[/color] Corvus poked his head through the gap between the blinders.[color=f7976a] "Oh, she is."[/color]

[color=6ecff6]"Hey, Corvie."[/color] Matthias stood and held on his brother's shoulders. [color=6ecff6]"I got a job. And so do you."[/color]

[color=f7976a]"Yes!"[/color] Corvus giggled at the prospect. "[color=f7976a]When do we beg-"[/color]

[color=6ecff6]"But, but,"[/color] Matthias held up his hand.[color=6ecff6] "You have to maintain your scores, okay? You're graduating college soon. Can't afford to have you fluke out."[/color]

[color=f7976a]"Okay, then, big bro."[/color] He would then give Matthias a hug, which was immediately returned. [color=f7976a]"We'll be heroes. The saviours of the city!"[/color]

[color=6ecff6]"I guess so..."[/color]