Sozo meets Hen

The Society
was quiet- for once. As quiet as a neighbor of Bethnal Green could be, anyways.
The setting sun cast a golden hue over the oddly decorated interiors, met by
the smell of game and chemicals and the gentle whir of engineering genius. As
peaceful as it was, however, cheers began to rise into the smoggy air outside
and the sound of footsteps against cobblestones echoed throughout the halls,
masking the machinery in a wall of thunderous sound. Almost in an instant, the
windows darkened, as if the sun had been blotted out of the sky.
The Society was peaceful no more.
Dr. Jekyll II ( Mother Hen ): ( Hen looks out the window and sighs. ) Must be the
angry mob again. I'll go fetch my coat.
Catt
Hatter:  *As
Hen was heading for the entrance, he spotted someone he hadn't met before.
The African boy was wielding what appeared to be a spear with three points in
his left hand, and was wearing clothes that were at least two sizes too big for
his 5'1" frame. The boy was also headed for the door, he paused before
turning to face the doctor, polearm at the ready in a defensive stance.*
Dr. Jekyll II ( Mother Hen ):  ( The
doctor, in turn, jumps back with his arms raised in an equally defensive
stance. )
Whoa whoa whoa there! Hold your fire!
Catt
Hatter:  *The
boy's red and brown eyes twitched slightly in confusion.*
It's a spetum, not a gun. Who're you? *He asked. Not dropping his
stance, but not advancing either. Distrust laid behind his expression.*
Dr. Jekyll II ( Mother Hen ):  ( He
inches slightly towards the wall, a wary look in his eye. ) I'm Doctor Jekyll,
I should ask the same of you.
Catt
Hatter:  *His
eyes narrow as he pivoted to stay facing the doctor.*
You the one who shot her, or the one who treated her? *The boy
asked gruffly.*
Dr. Jekyll II ( Mother Hen ):  I'm
the one who treated her. By your question, I would assume you are the one who
saved her.
Catt
Hatter:  *The
boy humphed and seemed to relax slightly. He switched to a resting stance, and
dropped his spear on it's end. It dissipated after striking the ground.*
I am. My name is Sozo. *He stated, not moving away from the door or
offering a handshake. Sozo didn't seem much for social niceties.*
Dr. Jekyll II ( Mother Hen ):  ( Hen
nods ) Well I thank you deeply then, We will never forget the wonderful service
you did us by saving our Catt.
Catt
Hatter:'  *Your
Catt? Sozo chuckled inwardly at the accidental wordplay.*
I was just returning a favour. Any idea what's happening out there? *He
asked, abruptly changing the subject.*
Dr. Jekyll II ( Mother Hen ):  I
haven't the faintest idea. I was just about to go check, in fact.
Catt
Hatter:  I'll
join you. *He said, not even waiting for an invitation.*
Dr. Jekyll II ( Mother Hen ):  ( The
doctor moves towards the door, seemingly unbothered.) Great! Two heads are
always better than one!
Catt
Hatter:  *Sozo
stepped out of the way, keeping the Doctor in front of him and doing a quick
scan of the room as they stepped through the doorway and into the street.*
== Obtained From ==
A Festival of Strength
Category:Side Story
Category:Character Side Stories
Category:Introduction Stories
Category:Normality
Category:Festival of Strength