The Logical Exception

{Chapter 32 - The Fall of a Prince }

"Logic, are you sure you want to do this?"

"Please Morality, you can call me Logan, there is really no reason for us to use that title as you know my identity now."

"Well, if I'm gonna call you Logan, then you have to call me Patton."

"Very well then um... Patton. Yes, I'm sure I want to do this." He and Roman hadn't even looked at each other the entire drive. "I believe that this is the best way for both of us to get all of our grievances out into the open."

"There are better ways kiddo, you could have an open and honest talk."

Roman huffed at that and Logan knew that no matter how honest he was, Roman would never believe him. Roman had felt guilty when they first started their drive, even Logan could sense it, but guilt had quickly faded to frustration. Now more than ever, Logan was sure this was the right path.

"Well, if you are sure kiddo, we're almost there."

Logan nodded, "I'm not your kid."

"Everyone's my kiddo." Patton chimed in, pulling over to the side of the road in front of an empty area. Logan heard Patton take in a shaker breath.

"Last chance to change your mind."

"That seems improbable, however, Patton, are you uncomfortable doing this?"

"Yeah, a little, but if you really think it will help."

"I do, but since I am trying to foster trust, I won't push you."

"No, it's okay, I can do this. I want to do the right thing, and I um... I'm not sure if this is the right thing, but I'm gonna trust you with this Logan."

Logan nodded gently. "Thank you, I appreciate that." He took in a deep breath, closing his eyes. "Roman, are you ready?"

"Yes," Roman said, shedding his shirt, knowing that a fight was probably inevitable.

He was toned, his muscles showing all of the hard training he had done to be a hero. Logan would be lying if he said he wasn't at least a little intimidated by that. There was going to be a fight, both of them were not used to controlling their anger, but getting into a physical fight with Roman was not the worst choice he had made. He kept his shirt on, having no desire to show any of them what was under his shirt.

"Are... are you two ready?" Patton asked, holding onto Remus as a grounding force.

"As I'll ever be," Logan whispered resignedly.

"Was that a Tangled the series reference?" Roman asked, surprised by Logan's slip.

"What is that?"

"Obviously it wasn't. Whatever, yes, I'm ready Pat." Roman's surprise melted back into frustration as both men allowed themselves to be open to Patton's powers. Giving Patton access meant the effects would take over quicker and, hopefully, they could be done sooner.

"Okie Dokie," Patton took in a deep breath, squeezing Remus' hand as he forced a wave of anger to overcome Roman and Logan. Though Patton wasn't used to negative emotions, they took hold easier and it overwhelmed the two of them.

"This was the stupidest idea you have ever come up with." Roman hissed, pacing a bit. "Really, what are you hoping to accomplish with this?" He didn't even realize he had abandoned his thoughts.

"Well, maybe if you didn't have the attention span of a child, you would remember since I have explained it a multitude of times."

"Do you have to speak like a computer? Seriously Micronerd! No one can understand you, and you know what, I bet no one wants to!"