Taming Otto

A Nefarious Plot

As you exit the building, Otto's eyes remain focused on the path in front of him. His brows are furrowed and his pace is quick.

"Hey! Slow down!" you have to run just to keep up with his strides.

Otto looks back, softening a bit as he laughs. "Oh I'm sorry dear." Otto's strides shorten, allowing you to catch up.

"What happened? What's going on?" Your face is flooded with concern seeing Otto so worked up. "What did the dean say to you? Does he know about us?" Panic begins to sets in.

Once the two of you were out of view of the campus, Otto pulls you aside, taking your hands in his. "First, I need you to take a deep breath. Can you do that for me?" You nod, taking the breath he asked for. Once he saw you did he explained what the dean told him about his actions, the cops and the trial.

"Okay? So it seems like he's on our side. So what else did he say?" You inquire, still not sure why Otto was so worked up.

"The dean thinks it's best that you are removed from my class, effective immediately. He does not want it to appear as if I am favoring you due to the events that occurred. I told him that I highly object to this but we both came to an agreement that for the safety of everyone involved and the sake of the trial, this is the best course of action. I'm sorry love.."  You've failed her Otto.

"T-that's not fair! Above anything that affects my education! They can't do this!" You yell out.

Otto cups your cheeks in his hands. "I know dear, and that's what I told him. I'm sure once the trial is over you'll be put back in my class. I can always fill in the gaps where your other professor lacks okay? I promise I'm not going to let this affect your education." Otto plants a kiss on your forehead. "It's all going to be okay." You don't know that Otto! the arms relentlessly continued.

"Alright, I- I guess that's fine.." You were very unhappy that now you couldn't even see Otto at the university like usual. You wished none of this ever happened. Why am I being punished?

"Once the trial is over, everything will go back to the way it was, you'll see." But what if they discover your relationship Otto! You'll lose her forever!

"Where are we going?" You ask as you notice Otto has led you off your normal path home or to anywhere really.

"I'm keeping us out of sight, can't risk being seen going to the lawyer's place together." Otto was taking you both through back ways and hidden streets.

"How inconspicuous!" You say sarcastically.

"Hey, that's what you get for dating an ex-villain." Otto joked back, his demeanor finally relaxing.

You take his hand in yours. "Well then if we can't be seen, I'm holding your hand, Mr. Ex-Villain."

Otto squeezed your hand three times. I love you. "Totally okay with me." His thumb runs along the back of your hand as the two of you continue on your journey.

After several minutes you arrive at the lawyer's office. "You ready dear?" Otto asks, looking at you with concern.

"Let's do this.." you try and say as confident as possible.

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"Doctor, Y/n" the lawyer reaches out to shake hands. The two of you sit down and the lawyer begins, "I'm going to get right to it, x/n's team means to target you Dr. Octavius. They're out to prove that this 'heroic act' was a sort of excuse to enact a violent attack on x/n. Sir, I need to know what you said to x/n up on the roof that day."

Otto sat back and sighed heavily, "I don't see how this is relevant. This trial is about what he did to y/n!"

"Sir, they are after your job, your life, and your work."

"My work?" Otto asked.

"They mean to seek your termination from the university, citing an inappropriate student-teacher relationship." The lawyer explained.

"That must be why they are having the Dean take the stand... dammit! The dean and I just had a meeting about them removing her from my class."

"Well was there? Did you ever present favor? As long as nothing inappropriate is discovered, you have nothing to worry about. Her ex can say whatever he wants but if there is no evidence or proof to back up his claims, you'll be fine." The lawyer awaited Otto's answer.

"No. I've never presented any favor in that classroom or academically at all!" That's technically not a lie.

"Alright then, nothing to stress over then. This should be an easy conviction. The only thing we need to be concerned with is the actions of x/n and any dirt they try to dig up and twist against you Doctor."

They're going to find out what you are! They'll take us away! You won't be able to be with her. You should be worried. Frustrated with the mental torment, Otto gets short with the lawyer. "So are we done here?" The lawyer nods and Otto promptly gets up and leaves.

You watch in confusion and concern, turning to the lawyer. "Not that I think Dr. Octavius isn't up to the task, do you really need him on the stand?"

"If you want x/n to pay for what he did to you, it's not an option. He holds the key to a conviction." The lawyer's face turned serious. "But if you have any doubts that lead you to doubt him, I need to know."

You sigh, "I just worry for his job. He's an amazing teacher and he's worked so hard to build his reputation back up. I'd hate to see it torn apart. That's all.."

"I assure you, I'll do everything I can to prevent that. Is there anything else?"

"No, thank you. I'll see you tomorrow." You shake the man's hand and head outside to meet Otto. You find him standing outside mumbling to himself.

"Hey, you okay?" You say, laying your hand on his shoulder.

"Yeah, I'm okay. You ready to go?"

"Mhmm! I want nothing more than to be home with you again." You say with a soft smile.

Otto suddenly brought you into a tight hug. "Alright then, let's go home then. I'll make us a delicious meal and then we can relax and watch a movie."

"Oh Otto.. I'd love nothing more than that." You run your hands up and down his back. "I love you."

"I love you too, darling." Otto pulls away from the hug, picking you up, cradling you in his arms.

"You continue to sweep me off my feet... literally and figuratively." You joke.

Otto laughs in response. "Glad to hear I'm doing my job."

The arms lifted the two of you up and away, rushing past the city skyline back to his place.

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Thank you all for your patience with me these last several months. Life's been very chaotic. As a thank you gift, enjoy this picture I took from my vacation of Otto's lab/home, in real life.

Love you guys <3 thanks again for sticking around.