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[osborn_journals]

Norman knows full well he's a terrible person, on almost every level. But that, still, doesn't mean he can't try and at least do his job to the best of his (occasionally hindered) abilities. And that includes checking up on, and taking care of, his 'employees.'

So down to the medical wing he's going, today, to see Otto. And have a nice little

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[octopus_hubris]

Doctor Octopus has seen better days, quite literally; though not life-threatning, a gunfire-related facial injury is still painful and debilitating, and the doctor is now less one eye because of his wound. The base physician in charge of his health has been able to determine that the optic nerve is still intact, though, and is just finishing Otto's morning checkup when Norman arrives. He quietly withdraws, after ensuring them both that the wound is healing as per normal, and has yet to show signs of infection.

Otto straightens himself out and stands, addressing his boss. "Yes, sir?" Despite the anxiousness he's feeling, he manages to appear outwardly calm.

[osborn_journals]

Norman frown of concern is genuine, as he looks the doctor over. He'll deny 'til his face is blue any favouritism or unusual possessiveness toward Octavius, but that doesn't mean it isn't there. He still can't help but view Otto as a friend and a valued possession, even if the doctor doesn't see him the same way.

"Otto." He gestures for him to sit back down. "How are you feeling?"

[octopus_hubris]

The doctor's face is gradually beginning to resemble something human, as his lip heals and the swelling goes down. He looks sedate, considering his circumstances, but a life of adventure in (and out of) the Nexus usually involves quite a bit of injury.

"I'm alright... it really looks worse than it feels, at the moment." He smiles weakly, returning to his seat. "It seems that no amount of surgery will repair my eye, though, which upsets me, as you can imagine."

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A slow nod is what he gets in return, and a wry little smile. "I'm sure." Norman has had his own fair share of injury in his time as a supercriminal, after all -- even if he's never been shot in the face. "Can you tell me what happened? I've gathered bits nad pieces from the Nexus, but I'd like to hear the full story from you."

Almost as an afterthought, he adds, "And I'm working on that. Let's see how the paperwork goes through?"