Neutrality Order (TomBoo)

S.V. - Chapter 1: House Call

It took some convincing from Ranboo to just let him do this, combined with every promise under the sun and even allowing a location chip to be implanted under his skin if need be, but Tommy finally got Ranboo to settle down enough to let him go off on his own to 'see someone about something important'.

Tommy didn't say who or what for, not wanting to give Ranboo or any of the others false hope for any reason, but he at least had this small moment to himself to put his plan into motion.

Tapping the earpiece he'd borrowed from Karl, he found himself in contact with the Doctor.

"Am I able to Warp someone with me?"

"A bold request, Tommy," the Doctor replied, sounding amused. "Whoever do you trust enough to bring over there to you?"

Tommy let out a sigh. "...I want to have them seen by Recovery Girl."

A short pause.

"And you think she will come with you willingly? That they'll let her leave if she does?"

"I can only ask," Tommy replied. "But I'll make sure she's returned to UA safely. If she says yes, I'll be in her favor."

"You know I'm capable of providing some care," the Doctor said, meaning to sound grousing but Tommy picked up on his curiosity clearly. "Nothing miraculous like her quirk, but a few weeks won't kill them."

Tommy leaned against the wall. "I know," he said. "But I want them to trust me. They're important to Ranboo, so that makes them important to me too. They're in good enough spirits, but I know all of them are still in pain. And besides, I'm not telling Yotsubashi about it either." His tone went bitter. "Let him think the Syndicate is just THAT awesome recovering as quickly as they will if Recovery Girl accepts."

The Doctor laughed on the other end. "You've got a mean streak in you, don't you kid?" he said. "Alright, you have my attention. You'd best make sure you're not caught. I'm not pulling you out of a mess if you are."

"You're being generous enough letting me try," Tommy replied earnestly. "Ready when you are."

Even bracing himself, the Warp that engulfed him still made him throw up in his mouth a little.

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Being in UA again was almost painful, but Tommy had his objective in mind and was grateful for it being close to midnight when everyone was either asleep or out away on a patrol.

He knew Recovery Girl had her own on-campus suite in case of nighttime emergencies, but it was still tricky getting close while avoiding the security bots posted everywhere. He found her suite and sighed before tugging up his Blackout mask and knocking, the absolute least he could do for the favor he was about to ask.

She came to the door, any grousing about the hour dying in her throat when she saw who it was. "...Tommy..." she breathed, looking him over for any sign of injury. "Where have you been? Are you harmed? Oh, where is the phone, I need to inform Nezu-"

"No." Tommy glanced behind him. "...can I come in? Please?"

Recovery Girl's eyes narrowed slightly, searching his face and appearing to find what she was looking for before nodding and stepping back, allowing him in. He walked in and stood by quietly, rubbing his arm. "...I know I have no right in the world to ask anything of you," he said after a few long moments, "...but I need a favor."

She let out a hefty sigh, rubbing her temples. "...I have a pretty good idea as to what it is," she said quietly. "But before I answer, I need to know something." She tapped his leg with her cane to make him look at her. "Is it worth it?"