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[h1][u]To uncover malice, unexpected help.[/u][/h1]

Hand extended, words spoken and coy expression still showing, the cleric was quite ready to enact their little plan to talk in safety. And yet right after he had been handed the tall man's watch and pocketed it into his bag, a somewhat odd yet familiar metallic shell shape and voice would turn up unexpectedly... 

The cleric initially flinched at the first few words from what he quickly recognized as a part of Ultron, smirking at his assertion of skill by procuring these shells in the first place on their own...  Offering help in aid was quite useful after all. Yet before the conversation could proceed in that direction, the retired hero pushed the topic back onto where they had started: Superman's behaviour

His expression went serious and slightly cold for a moment before speaking up.

[COLOR=#2d6870]"I also hold heavy suspicions, but they were not all related to superman."[/COLOR] The man paused for a moment before shooting one look towards Ultron and the retired hero, then turning back to his next patient. [COLOR=#2d6870]"The forceful conscription, the selective feeding of information... the lack of background on the man himself"[/COLOR] By this point the man had gone back to surgery and fixing people up while talking, smoothly doing both without even stuttering or stopping.

[COLOR=#2d6870]"I suspect Lex Luthor is attempting to use us for a power-grab of sorts, and is pulling some strings... I don't have the most bases for this, but I got some experience with... being used for a squashing of threats and asserting control."[/COLOR] As his hands moved skillfully, putting someone's bone back together before splinting, his tone tourned sour, and for the first time today, legitimately resentful before the duke let a sigh escape his lips.

[COLOR=#2d6870]"Any extra information that could obtained would be appreciated... Ultron, was it? There's also a couple crates with first aid supplies... thank you for your help."[/COLOR] The unconscious civilian now had their leg bangaged and held in place by medical equipment, the broken bones in all likelihood healing properly given enough time.

Hershel turned with a serious expression towards the pair talking to him.

[COLOR=#2d6870]"The business owner will probably try to keep an eye on us, will also probably try to get us to do his dirty work... we should be careful.[/COLOR] The man's expression shifted now to a smirk while snapping his fingers, his bloody hands becoming suddenly clean.

[COLOR=#2d6870]"Lets us command this mission to find the truth and turn the tables on the manipulative individual... we fight under our own terms, and only for reasons that we consider right... they can be self-serving when overall harmless, but we mustn't let ourselves be used for dubious means."[/COLOR] 

Just right about wghen the Hershel had finished his speech (meant only for the ears of the hero and Ultron) did a new group of individuals [I]probably still wearing their Lex corp watches[/I] arrive. His eyes narrowed for a single moment, the rest of his expression having turned serious the moment he felt someone approach, before speaking up.

[COLOR=#2d6870]"Ah yes, good! We needed more hands on board... I would recommend keeping stainable accessories off any limbs that will be touching people, and if you have magical means, reserve them for more serious injuries... I made the safe area, and the name is Hershel Avad"[/COLOR] The cleric waved at himself, then shot the retired hero a slightly coy look, remembering how they still hadn't caught his name.

[COLOR=#2d6870]"Short introductions for everyone, then lets get to work. For anyone interested, there's a crate of my personal first-aid supplies near the wall... for civilian use only unless you really need to treat your own injuries."[/COLOR] His voice this time was directed towards everyone before moving onto the patient right besides, preparing to treat them swiftly.
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