Slithering away

Max Jang aka Ouroboros of Gluttony

[pacifistsrun]

camp starter for @pandoraouroboros location: camp || time: pre-mission "You alright there? Why don't you come a bit closer to the camp fire, friend." The Patience agent chimed from across the clearing they were camping in. It had been a rough couple of... Well, Daniel had lost count on how long it's been since the org has head a surprise come their way.

"Took a lot of convincing, but I managed to bring some supplies to make us s'mores. You like yours with or without chocolate?" He proceeded to ask, fetching the bag of marshmallows and the stick to roast them in. "You can sit down, I won't bite unless you ask." He winks playfully.

[pandoraouroboros]

Truth be told, Ouroboros was already planning on joining the fire, whether or not someone would invite him. He hated cold weather. It made him feel sluggish and devoid of energy or willpower to do anything. If was definitely one of the downsides of his ability to turn into a giant reptile: he could no longer stand the cold or feel any modicum of empathy towards those mammals. Regardless, he answered the invitation with a shrug, making himself comfortable by the fire as the heat was enough to keep him in a good mood. Again – he hated the cold. He had no time for that. No patience. And yet, they were stuck in that freezing camp until they were done with their mission. A necessity. His head turned to the side – brown eyes scanning the other agent as he clenched his jaw. Should he mention that he could rip his head off with a bite? Or an arm? Maybe not. While he didn’t quite care about the comfort of others – it would be unwise to start something that could have been easily avoided. “I doubt you can bite as hard as I can.” Or have as many sharp teeth. “But don’t worry. I have no intention of getting bitten tonight. Thanks for the offer, though. I’m Ouroboros, from Gluttony.”

[pandoraouroboros]

@uncanines wanted a camp starter

”This is going to be tricky.” That was probably the understatement of the year. Arms folded over his chest, reptilian eyes blinking twice as a shiver ran down his spine. Ouroboros really didn’t like the cold. Honestly, he would rather be anywhere else but here. But they all had a job to do. A threat that couldn’t go unchecked. And for the first time in a while – he wasn’t quite sure how things were going to go. This wasn’t a mere infiltration mission. This wasn’t information gathering in a quick in-and-out move. They were pretty much all going to war. His jaw clenched – maybe tension, maybe cold – as he turned his head to the man beside him. Not that he wanted to be fatalistic but someone had to keep it real. Might as well be the one with cold blood. “How many of us do you think will die here? It would be ludicrous to expect all of us to come back alive.”

[pandoraouroboros]

@pandoracookie wanted a camp starter!

"I don't do cold." Which was a massive understatement considering how freezing he was despite being bunched up with several layers of clothing. A massive downside of having cold blood. Seriously? Couldn't those bastards pick a warmer place to set up camp and let them all enjoy a warm sun or atmosphere in the process? Why cold? Why snow? Everyone knew that reptiles didn't do well in low temperatures - so that was going to pose a monumental problem for him in the long run. "I'm seriously questioning my sanity for being here. One thing is get in and out of a place unnoticed. Another is... this. Cold. I don't do cold."

[pandoraouroboros]

@deadlypandora liked for a camp starter

He really hated the cold. There was a part of him that absolutely despised everything revolving around low temperatures, which in turn would make him feel slower than usual – a not so subtle weakness that came with his ability to transform into a rather giant lizard. He liked the sun or at the very least, humid places. Cold? Not so much. His arms folded over his chest, jaw clenching in response to the teetering teeth that made him shiver. As a cold blooded individual, he really couldn’t stand low temperatures. “Of all the places in the world for us to keep watch and survey – a cold place is not what I wanted.” Truly, he was having half a mind to turn his literal tail from survey duty and find a nice, warm, cozy place to nestle and stay there until absolutely needed. “I’m going to have an issue with the cold. I just know it.”

[pandoraouroboros]

[myriadpandora]

"I know what you meant I was just teasing you a bit like you were teasing me." he said with a bit of a laugh, Cayden used to care a great deal about being looked at like he was some animal on show but here he felt more at home. At ease. Nobody was exceptional when everyone was. He was surrounding by brilliant minds and handsome men. His poison made them no less dead because he was a man, and he didn't mind if someone thought a certain way about how he did his job.

Cayden was fascinated by the other's reptilian qualities, he wondered if Max would let him experiment on him sometime, just see how things would break down in his system, if they would have the same chemical reactions. "Interesting. You are interesting. I don't think it would work on you. It would lack the heat to have the right chemical reaction." he said softly as he enjoyed the other's closeness. It was delightful how teasing he was.

"You are calling my purity into question? How cruel of you." he said with a little laugh clearly joking, he did have a fondness for that particular kind of 'snake'. "Can you communicate with snakes? If so could you ask the ones in the lab some questions for me? I am rather fond of them after all."

[pandoraouroboros]

Whatever was going on between the two of them right now, Max wasn’t opposed. It could be considered a mere chat, perhaps flirting or just his animal instincts making him act a certain way next to people he was interested in. He was indeed curious. Not just about the things Cayden had managed to create or the things he could do – but the man himself also looked incredibly fascinating. A handsome male specimen that could suit some needs that would occur. Not that there was a distinct need for procreation or anything along those lines – and while still cold-blooded, the human side of the whole package deal still had… well, needs. Needs that could be easily taken care of by someone who sparked an interest in him. Someone pretty to look at. Intelligent. Smart. Maybe it was the brain that turned him on and not whether or not the other person had a six-pack? Honestly, Max never really stopped to think what attracted him the most. He just knew it. Either he wanted to get one with a person – or he didn’t.

”Talk to snakes?” There was a moment when Max just remained very, very quiet. His gaze was solemnly focused on Cayden almost as if he was expecting the other man to say he was joking – even if his question could be considered a legitimate one. As far as he knew, his ability to turn into a reptile could allow him to communicate with other reptiles. Snakes included. Unfortunately… “I think you must be confusing me with someone with glass, a lightning scar on his forehead and a tendency to be overly dramatic.”The laugh that followed was half-hearted, half-hissing but Max couldn’t be bothered. It was a genuine question, and he did not want to tease the other agent about it. “I cannot communicate with reptiles. The extension of my abilities is only to adapt reptile traits and not communicate. Apologies. But being a reptile myself, I can tell you that we don’t really care whether or not you like them… as long as you feed them.”

[herolysium]

LOCATION   :   THE MEDICAL BAY.    26 HOURS AFTER THE VILLAGE MISSION.

"   i need to get out of this bed. out of this room.   "           agustin says, though he doesn't make much of an effort to move. mainly because he's still tired from the whole thing ... but also because the last time he put his feet to the ground ...

he felt nothing.

atlantis didn't call for him, and agustin couldn't feel them under his feet. nothing, except a soft thrum that seemed to come from a faraway place. the scientists told him it was because he overexerted himself during the battle, and it might take time for it to return.

"   they told me that you saved me back there. pulled me out of the snow and to safety.   "    he continues, giving the other man the sweetest smile he could muster in his state.    "   think you can do again here? get me out of this room, and i will show you how grateful i am.   "

closed starter for @pandoraouroboros.

[pandoraouroboros]

It was unlike him to care. To show any sort of emotion due to his inability to contemplate the concept of feelings. Yet, what had transpired hours prior had somewhat made things… different? Maybe it was not an emotional concern and merely curiosity. After all, two of their agents were dead, and one was missing. To say everything had gone to absolute shit would be an understatement. Yet, there he was at the medical bay. Sitting beside Theseus bed as he waited for him to wake up, mostly to check if he was alright… all things considered. How they managed to escape alive was something he had yet to understand – but he was aware that two agents had given their lives to give them an out. A way to come back and tell everyone what was going on. ”You have been restless.” His dark eyes lock onto the other agent, and Max does his best to match the positive energy coming from Theseus with his own. Not like there was any reason to be happy. People had died. And while they all knew that something like that could happen, it didn’t make it any less easier for them to deal with it. At least… those with warm blood and some vestiges of humanity within. To him, people would ultimately die. Sooner rather than later didn’t change things. It was the way the world worked. “You want me to help you sneak out of here? I know this decoration is shit but…”

What the hell. With a hissing sound, Max stands from his chair and unceremoniously wraps his arms around Theseus in a bridal style, keeping him as close to his body as he humanly could. “If anyone catches us, I’ll just hiss.” People were already freaking out about what happened. It would be a matter of time before the gunpowder would explode and shit would hit the fan. “Is there anywhere in particular you want to go?” There was people within the medical bay for sure – but they were either too busy or knew better. Whatever worked. Besides, not like he was kidnapping Theseus or anything. They just needed a bit of away time. Away from that awful, state smell that left a shitty taste on the tip of his tongue. “You were totally out for the count when I arrived. What happened to you?”

[myriadpandora]

"I am sure many part of you are perfect. You're handsome, and charming. Alluring. Beautiful. Like a Cobra with his hood drawn, hypnotic." he said honestly as he leaned up into the other other man to press a soft kiss to said jawline. Just a sweet little bit of a tease to pay the other back for the brush of his nose against Cayden's cheek earlier. It wasn't like he would feign he had no interest in the other man, he was perfectly content.

"I- well. Same. You know? I have always had a keen mind for chemistry and biochemistry. Poison being a part of that. I always felt so selfish when I was working on my truth serum, I never wanted to make medicine and help people. I just wanted...to make something new." Cayden liked that he found a kindred spirit, even if they were coming at it from different approached he enjoyed that the other could see the beauty in his power. "Ah are you saying I'm womanly for using my power then? Poison is simply the superior way to kill, it's easy, efficient. Little mess depending on the poison."

"So they thing about the serum is while it is effective it can't make you tell things specifically, so someone trained well enough would never slip out and say the wrong thing even if everything they say is the truth. Besides a lot of abilities here negate the use of drugs like that. Like mine. Or someone who can control their blood for instance. And you could turn yourself cold blooded if you wanted right? I have no idea how it would react in your system." He didn't flinch as the clawed hand touched his soft delicate skin, those claws dangerously close to blinding him. He swallowed hard. "I like snakes. I think I made that obvious. I like snakes a lot."

[pandoraouroboros]

Kindred spirits were so hard to find. People who had their priorities right and knew how to accomplish things with their talents rather than wait for shit to drop on their lap by some… odd twist of fate. There was nothing sexier than someone with the ability to think. To plan ahead, set the board and move the pieces according to their needs and wants – always seeing the full picture and not just what was right there in front of them. Maybe that was why it was somewhat difficult for him to make friends. Their interests rarely aligned, even before he ended up there. People would praise him for his chess skills, and that was it. He was like a pawn to so many others and in return, he viewed people as pawns too. That had not changed since the serum. The only difference now was the fact that he truly did not care one bit about what people thought of him. He did that before. Not anymore.

”I am not saying you are womanly.” People and their ability to jump before calculating the landing. “What I am saying is that it's effective. Just because it was mostly used by women in previous centuries – it does make you womanly to resort to such things.” Why would someone’s gender determine how to do something? Sure, poison was often a woman’s weapon of choice, but why couldn’t guys use it as well? If it works… “As for your serum?” There was a moment of careful consideration as Max leaned in closer, taking in the chance to brush the tip of his nose against Cayden’s neck and cheek. He could almost see his temperature rising by the second. Did the proximity turn him on? “I became cold-blooded after the serum. I think that’s what I get from being able to transform into a large reptile.” It would only make sense that his own chemicals would be altered to suit his new life. And everyone knew reptiles were cold-blooded. Maybe that’s why he no longer felt a deep emotional connection to things. A side-effect from it or part of the package? Was becoming a reptile cost him his humanity? ”I bet you do.” His smirk could only grow after Cayden’s words as Max gently brought his scaled hand to hold the younger man’s chin in place. “You’re still here.” With a tempting hiss, Ouroboros pressed a gentle kiss on the other man’s cheek, his skin ever so warm against his cold lips. “Bet your favorite type of snake are the one-eyed ones.”

[pandoraouroboros]

[myriadpandora]

"I can't promise that I would taste good." Cayden couldn't help but laugh softly, leaning into Max a bit more enjoying the closeness the other had to him. He really was a dashing and debonair man, the whole snake allure only made it more enticing. "I um. Well. Both? Can it be both? Not many people outside of the Biochemical Lab care what I work on, and you are nice to look at. Do you not think you are nice to look at? It's common in the animal kingdom that predators are beautiful." he said as his arm was grabbed, letting himself be pulled along without a bit of protest.

"Botanical poisons and toxins are super interesting, I can do most of the nightshade family. Hemlock, Oleander, Mistletoe. The common ones. Nothing crazy. I love poisonous plants they are so useful, diluting the toxins can make medicine, but also- they are all extremely deadly ricin is one of the most dangerous poisons in the world and it comes from a castor bean." he said with a little smile as he relaxed into the arm holding onto him.

"I have been making a lot of new drugs, I was recruited for PANDORA when I developed a type of truth serum, which is very effective on normal people. Um right now I am making a long acting form of LSD we can use for torture." he said casually talking about something that was oddly barbaric. "Um do you have snake fangs? What poison is your favorite? Rattle snake is fun, it makes all the blood int he body coagulate. Do you shed your skin too or is it just the poison bite?"

Cayden was getting more comfortable around Max as they walked in the greenhouse together, leaning into the tall handsome man, the blush fading, Max already called him out on it, there was no need to be embarrassed now.

[pandoraouroboros]

He did appreciate the bluntness. Too many people tended to tiptoe and play coy when it was far more entertaining to go straight for the jugular. It wasn’t like he was calling Cayden out… he was merely stating that he was fully aware that the other man was checking him out. Admiring his face and his body and maybe even have all sorts of improper thoughts regarding him. Which was flattering. Whoever would say that they didn’t like being the reason why someone got hard between their legs was a liar. Or a prude. Maybe even both? “I am very nice to look at. Have you seen my jaw? It’s perfect.” And there were other body parts of his that were also perfect – but that was for him to know and Cayden to find out. ”I always found poisons fascinating.” Their composition, the way they would either counteract or compliment one another. It was almost like a game of chess. All the pieces are coming together for the common goal… with a few sacrifices along the way. “They have been one of the preferential killing methods for centuries. Mostly used by women but effective nonetheless.” It was actually scary that the two of them could have a complete conversation about poisons and their effects on the human body like it was the most casual thing in the world. Fuck normality. Life had taken a turn ever since they officially died to the world and became a part of PANDORA. His lips curl into a smirk, as his eyes narrow at the sudden display of curiosity coming from the poison expert. “You have developed a truth serum? Maybe we could use that to figure out who the mole is . Just spike everyone’s drinks and then see them sing like a canary.” Not that such a thing would even be possible but… “I have a secondary set of fangs in my other form.” Might as well come clean about it all now. “I possess a few limited powers while like this. As a human. But then there’s…” Max nearly hissed in satisfaction as he brought a scaled hand to Cayden’s jaw, the long, sharp claws mere inches away from those very pretty eyes. “Partial form for some occasions. Only when I fully change is when all the venomous bites and perks come into play. The only downside? I can’t really speak. Just grunt and grumble and restrain myself from eating others.” And a delicious meal Cayden would be. He would swallow him right up.

”You’re free to run for the hills if reptiles aren’t your thing.”

[myriadpandora]

Cayden's breath hitched as he felt the other invading his space again and brushing his nose over his cheek. It was so delicate, and so intimate, his cheeks flushed with color as he leaned into it. "I um. I guess I am? I was just leaving though, and I wanted to keep talking to you." Cayden raked a hand back through his hair, a nervous habit as he looked at the other enjoying how he looked at him.

As that tongue flicked his ear he felt like he was going to crumble with anticipation, breathing in the way Max smelled, intoxicating to say the least. "Oh um yeah? You would swallow me whole? Well I don't know if I would enjoy that, but I wouldn't say no to your company." he slightly wondered if he would even taste good, though he didn't want to be eaten if he could help it. "How about we do something that doesn't end up with with you devouring me? I like your company. Unless you'd rather us part ways. We could go for a swim, or walk the greenhouses."

[pandoraouroboros]

”It would be such a shame to eat you.” Maybe he could still eat that smart little thing but in a different manner. One that would be far more enjoyable for both of them if Cayden managed to play his cards well. He was obviously smart – and Max had no doubt in his mind that he was capable of using those good looks to his advantage as well. With a low, inviting hum – Max pulled back from the other agent and took a second in order to breathe deeply, feeling the intoxicating scent of the man next to him reach his nostrils as he considered the options provided. It would be a shame to end that encounter so soon… perhaps he could make some time to walk around before resuming his regular scheduled programming?

”Greenhouse.” It was more humid and he did enjoy that place far better than the pool. While he did enjoy swimming and spending large periods of time underwater, there was something more interesting about the greenhouse. Maybe it was the humidity or the way he could become invisible amongst those plants. Or maybe because there was a side of him that considered that area within Atlantis to be the most enjoyable one. Something about plants and nature… “You enjoy my company or do you enjoy looking at me? I can tell you have been checking me out for a while now.” Hence the flush on his cheeks, the temperature rising in more places than one. “Maybe you can impress me with your knowledge of poisonous plants?” Stretching his arm, Max didn’t even contemplate the chance of permission before he closed his hand around Cayden’s – pretty much pulling the younger man close to his body. “So, other than these majestic gloves of yours, what other projects did you work on?”

[myriadpandora]

"Yeah that is the tricky part, I will have to work with R& D for that one, maybe some sort of implant I can connect to between the two. I can do most of the leg work but I will need help with that, I'm not above getting help." he said with a little smile as he rubbed his eyes for a moment, broken from the spell of work by the older man. When Max got so close to him he felt that sweet brush of skin against his own, and he blushed at the contact. It was unexpected but not unwelcome at all. How could someone not enjoy someone like Max paying attention to him.

"Th-thank you. Um I- ah. That is kind of you." he said softly swallowing hard as he stood up and cracked his back, and stood up straight looking at the other full on now. Taking him the man all the way, he was so handsome in an almost predatory way. Alluring. "I will keep that in mind thank you. Yeah I can make any anti-venom I have had before. Anything really. I can turn my saliva into it, or any bodily fluid really, or secrete it from my hands." he said with a little shrug. "Um so- d-do um. Do you want to go get food with me maybe? Or ah- I dunno."

[pandoraouroboros]

He could almost taste the excitement at the tip of his tongue. He could almost see the heat rising with each heartbeat, the cold sweat running down that perfectly flawless skin. Even if Cayden required assistance from another department, it didn’t make his work any less impressive. Quite the opposite. And he was eager to see how those gloves would come out. How effective they would be on those poor, unsuspecting prey. It did bring him a perverse amount of joy to think about something experiencing excruciating pain when it came to a variety of venoms. How painful would it be? How effective? So – he was not only easy on the eye but also smart? They were definitely doing a very good job with recruitments…

”Are you inviting me out for a date?” Max’s head tilted to one side – his gaze less than shy as he took in Cayden’s body like he was this particularly tasty slab of meat. “Is that why you’re nervous?” Again, he was moving closer, invading the other agent’s personal space like he owned it in order to brush the tip of his nose over Cayden’s cheek. “Your body temperature is rising.” Did he see something he liked? Or was he having all sorts of improper thoughts regarding him? “I wouldn’t say no to food, but it could be dangerous.” Lips curled into a smirk as a slim, bifurcated tongue moved past the smirk in order to playfully flicker around the edge of Cayden’s earlobe. “I might get hungry and end up devouring you. You do look like a snack I wouldn’t mind having…” And probably not in the way he was giving out. Who wouldn’t enjoy fresh, tender meat between their teeth? “I’d end up swallowing you whole and that would be a shame. I do like your face.”

[myriadpandora]

"Yeah! Tens of thousands of hypodermic needles all I have to do is make contact once and I can deliver a thousand deadly doses of whatever I want." Cayden felt like he was 12 again in a lab, being praised by men 3 times his age, he fought the urge to look down and hide behind that decadent mane of thick curls he loved so much. It was different. Max was different. He forced himself to keep eye contact and leaned in. "Cayden. My name is Cayden. If you don't want to be politically correct." he said softly a secret between the two of them. Taking Max's hand he shook it, admiring how strong it was compared to his own. "Yeah so they are in a synthetic skin that I can wear like gloves, it will link to my nerves so I can activate them at will and they will soak up whatever I synthesize for their delivery."

"But um yeah so my power is chemical synthesis. I can synthesize any chemical or chemical compound I have ingested in my lifetime and yeah I can tweak them so long as I understand how they work. Luckily I am a bit of a chemistry and biochemistry whiz myself." he said with a touch of pride in his voice as he sat up and got a little closer to Max. "I can do a few snakes and their anti-venom. Most North American venomous snakes, Most of the Asp family as well. A few adders from Europe. That's about it for snakes though. I can do a lot of marine life as you can see I tend to like jellyfish." he said with a little gesture toward his work. "I could never do anything like komodo dragon saliva. But I can do other chemicals. I can do a wide range of drugs."

[pandoraouroboros]

To say he was impressed was an understatement. To create synthetic skin with the ability to be activated through someone’s nervous system in order to activate tens of thousands hypodermic needles that would deliver a much more concentrated and effective dose than normal jellyfish? His eyebrows darted upward with interest – and certainly imagining the effect of a jellyfish sting multiplied time and time again. “How will you connect the synthetic skin to your nervous system?” Now that – was the interesting part. Max was aware that there were some people around Atlantis that were quite good at what they did, geniuses in their own right but he had never once considered the chance of someone turning jellyfish poison into a proper weapon. Who on earth could even think about something like that?

His lips curled into a ghost of a smile, dark eyes taking the other man’s excitement and understanding where he got this idea from. No wonder the labs had no more use for snake venom – when there was someone else capable of synthesizing all sorts of chemicals. “You are truly a masterpiece.” Like a snake coiling around the unexpected rodent, Max leaned in closer – the tip of his nose brushing ever so slightly over the other agent’s warm cheek. “Here I thought there weren’t interesting people around. I am so glad to be proven wrong.” And just as quickly as he had gotten closer, Max was already pulling away – arms folding over his chest as he gave the other man a quick glance. “Well – if you need a specific snake toxin or reptilian, just come talk to me. I’m sure I can provide. Just… make sure you have something big to collect it.” Just like scientists do to snakes in order to extract their venom but in his case, it was a little bit different. “I have to say – I really want to see those gloves of yours once they are done.” With a smile, Max blinks his two sets of pupils – reptilian and human – before pulling back. “So, does that mean you can produce anti-venoms for most things? Simply by ingesting the real deal?”

[myriadpandora]

"Oh I was...I was expecting someone else." Cayden said with a smile some color filling his cheeks at being so familiar with a stranger like that. He hadn't had the pleasure of meeting the handsome stranger before now and he regretted that fact as well though he hadn't known till now he wanted to meet him. Cayden straightened up as his gaze shifted over the handsome man, lingering on his face, moving down his neck and over his frame. Swallowing hard he held his hand out to shake. "Ah yes Agent Toxin. I mean. Yeah." he said with an odd it was still weird even after 2 years to not call himself by his name, it was almost a but dehumanizing.

"You are welcome. I guess? What did they have you in here for? I am working on a false skin that I can wear like a glove which will allow me to use jellyfish cnidocytes to deliver my poisons." he said as he pulled back from his work and gave a bit of a stretch. "I um...what should I call you? I ah- also the invitation even if not for you initially is still on the table. If you want."

[pandoraouroboros]

He was… pleasantly surprised. Not that he was actively seeking Toxin for this little thank you moment – but now that he had met the man and heard what he was working at, he could understand why they would replace him with a younger, shinier and probably far more dangerous version of himself. “That is a fascinating endeavor. That will pretty much make the poison delivery far more efficient rather than just over the skin. Not many poisons are that effective over skin – since most require direct delivery to the blood system.” He should know considering all the types of paralytic snake venom he was capable of producing. Or saliva like a Komodo dragon. But nothing nearly as fascinating as this.

”So you can generate and create your own poison?” Mix and match a couple of them to make it something new and more potent? Max was truly fascinated with the array of options presented before him. “Oh – I got so excited I completely forgot introductions.” There was a moment of careful hesitation, almost as if he was searching his mind for the correct action to take when meeting someone new. “I’m Max. Or Ouroboros, if you want to be politically correct.” He quickly offered his hand to shake, but his attention was once again drawn back to Toxin’s pet project. “How would the cnidocytes work? I mean, I know how the sting works but how are you implementing them to a skin graft?” Retractable stings – similar to retractable snake fangs. Quite an interesting concept. “I used to come here when they required poison before your arrival. I am far more limited than you – since I can only produce any reptilian-made poison. Like a viper’s bite or a Komodo’s saliva. Not nearly as fascinating as this!”

[myriadpandora]

level 03- Biochemical Weapons Research Lab

Time: After the Mole was eliminated

In the wake of the mole rocking the whole of Atlantis, Cayden found himself restless, feeling...useless. A feeling he wasn't used to- he had been a prodigy at home. People lauded him for the feats of his mind all the time. While he was still treated like a child, he was used to strangers telling him how special he was. Here he felt- less than special. He couldn't move the earth, or throw flames, release volts of energy. Androids were beyond him for a fight but he could still take down biologicals. Right now he was messing around with jellyfish neurotoxin, making it into an inert form he could ingest as a pill.

Cayden hadn't been directly hurt, he hadn't been near any of the androids when they went haywire, but he had helped with some quick medic work afterward. Making antiseptic and pain killers for those who needed it immediately. There was some use to him.

He didn't know how long he had been working on it but his eyes started to sting a bit, dry from staring into a microscope. He heard footsteps and leaned back blinking. "Hey. Ah did we have plans? I'm sorry I was just working on some things. Um food? Or...we can do something else?"

[pandoraouroboros]

The Bio-Chemical Weapons research lab. One of the places within Atlantis that Ouroboros was most familiar with. Every single one of them were a weapon – some more than others – and in his case, he had spent quite a long deal of time in that area in his earlier years. Something about his ability to process snake venom when fully transformed, and those within that lab found that quite interesting. But now there were others with abilities to inflict others with all sorts of paralyzing effects. Maybe even more deadly than his bite… which was perfectly fine with him. Less poking and prodding. Not to mention that his reptilian counterpart was not much of a fan of gatherings.

”You must be expecting someone else.” Appearing almost out of thin air – not because he was camouflaging his presence but because he tried to move silently- Max paused his actions mere steps away from the agent peering into a microscope, his head tilting to the side with a faint modicum of interest. “You must be Toxin.” Even the way he spoke was giving some hint to what he was as Max slightly dragged the ‘s’ sound a little bit longer – almost like a talking, walking snake. “I should be thanking you for your presence here.” Who needed a giant lizard when they had someone who could synthesize any poison and venom known to man? “They don’t call me here as much as they did back in the day since you joined us. I have been wanting to thank you personally but I had been… occupied.” Or in other words, not actively seeking the other man because there were more important things to do. “So… thank you.”

[pandoraouroboros]

[pandoraouroboros]