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Meet & Greet

WHO: Wesker, Themis & YOU
WHERE: Around the Fountain area, Hospital, just around
WHAT: Introducing Themis to- Well. Whoever he comes across, really.
WHEN: Now-ish
WARNINGS: It's Wesker. And his monstrous puppy. Who will want to give you kisses.

I Unwanted Attention - open

While Wesker has been keeping to himself for the most part the past weeks and even months, he hasn't been idle. He has concluded a few of his researches, made a few conclusions for himself and finished some of his projects. Or brought them close to being finished.

One of those projects is Themis. A creature with the distinct head of one of the democreatures that invaded Temba some time ago but a very much canine-like body covered in dark brown fur that turns almost white down her legs towards her paws and the end of her tail. She has grown to a notable height by now, easily surpassing a larger dog. She lacks a visible nose and eyes but instead sports a pair of keen ears that pick up the slightest sound while she tastes the air for any unknown scent with her large, bulb-like maw.

As Wesker leaves the hospital to cross past Temba's central fountain, Themis sticks dutifully to his side, her tail moving slowly with from side to side until she hears him speak up, adressing the first person he sets his eyes on.

"Consider yourself fortunate. You get to meet Themis."

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Of course Wesker is aware that Dr. Takemi has made a part of the hospital her personal living space, but seeking her out there would be unprofessional. So he knocks at her chosen work area to await a response before entering.

Which is not a treatment many of those brought to this planet can expect to receive from him. Barely anyone here deserves that level of respect from him in the first place. And of those that may, most have by this time made it obvious that they are even further beneath him than he would have initially placed them.

He doesn't have to look down to know Themis is by his side, patiently waiting as always. She is the reason he is here to begin with. For the most part, at least.

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Oh is that a dog? Eddie sees the tail and even if Wesker still makes him a little nervous, he's not going to pass up the chance to pet a- !!!

Eyes wide, the colour drains from Eddie's face as he catches Themis' face, and he flinches back.

"What the fuck is that doing here???"

"She is doing her job." Wesker answers matter-of-factly while Themis steps a curious step forward, head tilted to the side and ears tipped forward. Of course she's interested in this unfamiliar person. A new voice and scent to explore.

There a low, yet at the same time also oddly high-pitched whine-like noise coming from the back of Themis' throat as she tips her head up towards Wesker who crosses his arms firmly.

"In order to improve her performance, she needs to get acquainted with regular people. Such as yourself."

"I'm acquainted-" In a way. Far as he understood it, all the creatures from the Upside Down were a hive mind, so the Demo-Dogs might not have been the ones to feast on him, but Themis was too close for comfort. His chest felt tight, and Themis' less threatening features couldn't quell that fear. "You kept one of them?" But no, she's different, this is something...new?

"Bits and pieces." Wesker replies matter-of-factly. As if it's the most normal thing in the world to hold on to monsterparts. Which at least to Weker it is.

"Themis is her own species." Just the strengths of various creatures with few of their flaws. And while Themis is very clearly paying attention to anything that is said, she doesn't approach Eddie any further. Though there is an interest in the way she tilts her head in his direction, well aware of his anxiety.

To an 8ft tall spider demon, Themis is cute as hell, and Angel's eyes light up, crouching to try and pet her. He's got a real soft spot for pets.

"Hello, Themis~" he coos, "Oh, you're so cute."

Themis immediately perks up at the new voice calling her name, her tail instantly setting into a happy wagging pace as she eagerly steps forward into the greeting, squealing happily.

Wesker observes this initial contact quietly, thought not without mentally rating his creature's performance. He also considers this person he has came across. Not human for sure, yet also not someone Wesker has met yet.

"Her task is to guard the hospital and lend assistance to its staff and patients should the need arise. Therefore she needs to meet more people." Her personality traits may not be entirely to Wesker's liking, but she is indeed meant to be friendly towards strangers.

Oh right, there's an actual person there too. Angel glances up from his enthusiastic petting to give Wesker a once over. Very tough guy appearance.

"She yours? She's adorable. I bet she'd fuck up up any one who tried messin' with what's her's. Wouldn't ya? Huh?"

"She is capable of using the necessary force, indeed." And so is he, but that's beside the point. It's also less interesting as far as Wesker is concerned. He prefers to learn about others. "And who would you be? I don't believe we are acquainted."

Meanwhile Themis is clearly enjoying the attention given to her, gargling cheerfully while stepping restlessly on the spot. She is still young after all.

It was so kind of Wesker, to respect Tae's personal strange living situation up on the third floor in a corner furthest away from the patient areas. Really, it was another tick in the box marked 'Albert is truly a sweetheart' for her. It meant she knew her private time was her own, so she wasn't surprised that when he sought her out it was during her work hours in her compounding lab.

And she didn't even bother to look up from a scale after he knocked. Only the other medics sought her out in here, and they were all respectful enough not to interrupt until she was done with a measurement. When she was she sets aside her tools, carefully covers her sample tray with a plastic lid to prevent even a micron from flying out if she can help it, and turns to the door as she strips off her gloves.

"Please come in. And remember to close the door after you to minimize drafts."

"Doctor." Wesker greets as he steps into the room, waiting for his companion to follow suit before closing the door again as requested. "It is about time that you properly meet Themis."

Themis perks up upon hearing her name and an excited little gargling noise can be heard from her. But she doesn't ove further into the room just yet, aware that she hasn't been given that permission or order just yet.

"Her duty will be to protect the hospital, patients and staff should another emergency arise."

Oh dear. Tae's eyes grow wide as she sees the new creature there. That was not something she's ever seen before, and it is unnerving.

"I see," she says, her voice soft and thoughtful. "And she is well trained?"

The man offers the tiniest tug at the corner of his mouth. "She is better behaved than me. And she is still young." Which only makes sense considering he designed and trained her himself.

"Themis, why don't you say hello to Dr. Takemi." Wesker suggests and Themis lets out a different quick noise in response before cheerfully making her way over to Tae, smacking her petal-like lips and wagging her tail.

Better behaved than him? Tae snorts in amusement at that. But Tae watches carefully as the creature approaches.

"I see how well trained," she agrees, watching it. "It looks... almost familiar. Not quite. But strangely."

"Which is hardly surprising." Wesker acknowledges with a small wave of his hand that dismisses this observation as irrelevant. "But unlike her cousins Themis does not mean any harm."

And seeing how the creature stops in front of Tae before sitting down with a patience only betrayed by her happily wagging tail that may be easy to believe.

Unlike her cousins? Which meant this thing was in some way associated with other things here. Which makes her frown.

"Is this related to the creatures that attacked last fall?"

She'd say the thing was cute if it wasn't half horrifying as well.

Wesker shrugs. "To a degree." Then what can be seen of his expression shifts into seriousness and he steps forward himself now, approaching Tae's workspace himself. "But speaking of last year's attack, I have something else to leave with you."

He produces three items from his pocket, all vaguely shaped like a pen, yet slightly varying in size, with one being notably larger than the other two. "I worked with Donatello to develop a series of tools to be used in cases of emergency comparable to what happened last year. Their purpose is not to actively fight back but to allow their user to escape and find a safe location or help when needed." Wesker sums up their purpose before placing all three tools on the table Tae has been working on.

That was interesting. Clearly Wesker was more than a virologist. And that leaves Tae intrigued. And confused. Perhaps seeds were being planted here that might bloom later.

But the items come out and then she's definitely focused on that. She listens and then takes out a paper to make active notes on. These don't sound like things to forget how to use in a pinch, or to use improperly.

"Thank you. I know I am far from the most competent in self protection. To have these will be a comfort. I will see about making a small pouch to carry them in."

"They are meant to be safe to use by someone not trained in any self defense, so I assume you will be fine handling them." Wesker nods and reaches into the breast pocket of his shirt to withdraw a second set. He had three of each made for a reason.

"If you remember our little... Space adventure... I worked with the security department of the space station to develop these designs. Donatello fine tuned and built them." He turns his hand around to point out the end of the devices, each having a small button there covered by a lid. "The safety can be removed with one hand, which opens up the end and allows access to the activator. The blue one creates a shield around you. An energy shield. The red one releases a dark cloud of smoke. Which means you want to activate and toss or drop it. The grey one conseals a net." Wesker points down to the larger one of the three tools. At a small arrow engraved at one end of it. "You point and fire it. The button on the side releases the net."

The basic instructions laid out, he pockets the second set again. "Any questions?"

Yes, she remembered the space station. Most of her time had been spent on working with the physicians there and getting a wealth of new tools, medicines, and other supplies. Seemed Wesker had been focused on other work.

"The latter two almost seem like ninja tools. Thank you. I'll keep them on me at all times. And I thank you for thinking of my safety. It was never an issue in Tokyo, but here... Things just keep happening."

Things sure keep happening, indeed.

"Best case scenario you will never have to use any of them." Wesker notes and begins to make his way back to the door. "In any other case I hope they at least buy you enough time to find help."

"I would love to assume a best case scenario," she agrees, but her tone says she's not going to hold her breath.

Too much has happened here since she arrived for her to believe that is in any way possible.

"I should probably keep a bag with me for emergencies. Including flat shoes."

And pants to change into in an emergency.

Wesker is still not a guy Leo really likes to see around, and when he rounds the fountain on his skateboard and sees the man, he’s about to head the other way. That is until the man speaks up, and he sees…

“Uh. That dog seems to be missing…” He moves his hand around his head. “…its whole face.”

"She is missing several weakspots." Wesker corrects. He couldn't care less about what anyone here thinks about him. He merely needs people to not be idiots and get themselves killed. Though anyone managing the latter would be at least remotely surprising.

He then turns his attention to his companion. "Themis." The creature's ears perk up with interest. "This is Leonardo. He is Donatello's brother."

Themis doesn't move as she appears to take the information in, then, after a short moment, she steps forward with a low gargling noise thatsomehow manages to sound affirmative.

Okay, so, two weird things. One, the monster-dog seems to understand English. Two, the monster-dog knows his brother.

Dang it. He knew Donnie was getting too close to this guy. Abandoned by one dad, so he moves to another. Sucks to have daddy issues; couldn't be Leo.

"Uh... hey, girl...?" He tentatively reaches toward her, unsure if his hand is about to be bitten off.

Themis reacts immediately at being adressed, her ears perking up and her attention turning to Leo. A low, content gargling emits from her throat as the tip of her bulb-like head tastes its way towards the offered hand to take in the new scent and familiarize herself with it.

Wesker simply observes, keeping an eye on Themis and how she reacts to Leo, who is rightfully cautious around her. She can be dangerous and cause harm. That's what she has been designed for. But her body language remains relaxed and inquisitive. Which is also how she has been designed.

Eventually Themis concludes her sniffing and steps forward to press the top of her head into the offered hand, her gargling settling into something more comparable to an off-tune purr.

Huh. Well look at that.

Leo gives Themis a gentle pet, mostly because he's not entirely sure how to pet her weird head without... hurting her? Just feeling unpleasant? Impossible to know, and that's why he's being careful.

"Awww. What a good girl," he says, giving her weird skin a little scritch.

The short fut on Themis' head is soft, which may be unexpected given her overall appearance. Her reaction to the scritching as well as the words directed at her is near instant. She gives a delighted little screech and eagerly pushes her entire head into the touch while her entire body does the excited little dance one would expect from a young dog.

And while Wesker remains silent, he does cross his arms and a small scowl forms over his glasses. He knows that Themis' more sociable side is important, but personally he would prefer a more professional attitude regardless.

“Oh man, this is so weird,” says Leo with a little laugh. He does give Themis the pets she’s asking for, though.

Wesker can just be mad about it. It’s a little satisfying to tick him off… as long as he doesn’t start choking the dog.

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