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[as_damaged]

[Accidental Voice]

I understand this kind of thing is about compromise. But part of compromising is recognizing that some things are too important to fight over.

What I'm saying is-- I won't reconsider on the frozen sperm issue.


[ooc; "marrying" hulkbusted~]

Comments

Voice

[hulkbusted]

But you don't understand the ramifications here. If we'd been able to arrange this six years ago, I wouldn't have any objections, but you have to be reasonable.

Voice

[as_damaged]

The current arrangement has been in place for longer than that. I don't see how it's unreasonable.

Voice

[hulkbusted]

The cur--

Wait, what?

Voice

[as_damaged]

My first husband's sperm.

Voice

[hulkbusted]

Oh.

Oh...

Oh.

Uh... well... I was going to tell you that my sperm is irradiated, so if you're set on kids, that's the only way you're getting them.

Voice

[as_damaged]

...Oh.

Voice

[hulkbusted]

And... full disclosure... the radiation exposure has given me some unique requirements for a healthy and productive homelife. And... a bit of a condition.

Voice

[as_damaged]

This... sounds like something we need to talk about.

Voice

[hulkbusted]

That's what a prenup's for. I don't want to blindside you. I don't emit radiation, so there's no fear there.

Voice

[as_damaged]

[That's what a relationship would be for, really. But logic has no place in a curse.]

What do I need to know?

Voice

[hulkbusted]

[That would require Bruce unclenching enough for a relationship, too.]

I have a mutation that results in a heightened response to adrenaline, including increased strength and aggression. [I'll take "UNDERSTATEMENT" for $500, Alex.]

Voice

[as_damaged]

[Watch out, Bruce, damaged and disinterested men are totally her type.]

Are you undergoing treatment for it? Just-- well, professional and personal curiosity, obviously.

Voice

[hulkbusted]

[Then she's come to the right place.]

Full disclosure, right? There's no treatment. I'll share my files on my condition with you, you can see everything. It's... a little hard to talk about.

Voice

[as_damaged]

Not even to mitigate the symptoms?

I'd appreciate the chance to take a look at them, in case any medical decisions need to be made. Unless you'd rather name someone else as your proxy. Under the circumstances, it would be more than understandable.

Voice

[hulkbusted]

I am careful with diet, exercise, and stress mitigation. Also, I meditate daily, but we probably don't have to include that in the prenup.

[Ping! Enjoy your dense file on Bruce, Cameron.]

Why would it be understandable? You're going to be my wife, of course you should have the ability to make medical decisions if I'm incapable of doing so myself.

Voice

[as_damaged]

Maybe I'll join you. Meditation would be a good habit to cultivate.

[That could be awkward in the morning. Then again, she's a doctor. Possibly not.]

If there's anyone in the City more familiar with your needs, it wouldn't be unreasonable.

Voice

[hulkbusted]

You should. I've found it very helpful.

[Probably a little awkward, but he arrived in the City pre-outed on the network, so he'll survive.]

None of the people who know me personally know me well. I think it's appropriate for my wife to have a thorough acquaintance with what to expect.

Voice

[as_damaged]

All right. Then we're agreed.

Voice

[hulkbusted]

Yes. Relatively painlessly, although I'm going to want you to tell me why you have a former husband's sperm still. How long have you had it?

Voice

[as_damaged]

Since shortly after we were married, actually.

Cancer.

Voice

[hulkbusted]

I'm sorry.

You don't have it here, do you?

Voice

[as_damaged]

No. Which, I know, makes this clause an exercise in pointlessness, but it's the principle of it.

Voice

[hulkbusted]

I don't have a problem with your principle on this. It's almost perfect for us. It's a little unusual, but I don't really have room to judge on unusual.

Voice

[as_damaged]

Well. I'm... glad it worked out then.

Voice

[hulkbusted]

So am I.

You know, we should go out and get to know each other before we actually tie the knot.