14508/Kaine needs supplies

Kaine needs supplies
Date of Scene:	26 March 2023
Location:	Oscorp Lab
Synopsis:	Kaine breaks into Oscorp only to discover Gwen and MJ are already there on tour. When his cellular degeneration gets the better of him, he passes out. Only to find himself helped by the pair.
Cast of Characters:	Mary Jane Watson, Kaine Parker, Gwen Stacy

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Mary Jane Watson has posed:
It was her first time over in Oscorp. Well, other than the lobby. So in the labs area was completely new to her. Mary Jane would look about in light wonder. Fitz and Simmons might want to 'borrow' a few things from here if they ever saw it. Not that Mary Jane was necessarily the most familiar when it came to thsoe sorts of things. So, looking about she would 'huh' to her tour guide.
    "Wow, I've never really seen anything like this before." She hadn't been around that specific time her next door neighbor had gotten that bite that had started his life a ll over.

Kaine Parker has posed:
Kaine's cellular degeneration has been flaring up, and despite his best efforts, he still needs to supplies to maintain his regimen of therapies. A geneticist by necessity rather then by choice or education, his knowledge is more tailored to himself based on notes he'd stolen in his original escape from a certain mad scientist under employ by Oscorp.

Both by design of vendetta and not knowing of other facilities that have the needed supplies, the Oscorp lab is is target. Without support, he's finding it difficult to weave in between the various security measures. At present, he finds himself in a blind spot on a ceiling, watching the movement of cameras and frowning beneath his mask.

He needed an opportunity, and so he waited until he had one.

Gwen Stacy has posed:
It had been a while since Gwen and MJ had gone out so what better time to do it than the now? And nothing like a tour at the labs Gwen is an intern on. So she's leading MJ through a few lab areas. She's dressed in a long white lab coat, a silver chain around her neck with a small purple heart there and her long blonde hair up in a practical ponytail.

Footsteps herald the duo's approach to where the spider is hiding on the ceiling, soon enough MJ and Gwen in sight. Not that Gwen seems to note the raider, "It's great. Come on, this way. We keep some cutting edge stuff on a lab over there that will make your eyes pop out." she teases.

There's a brief pause and then she asks quietly, "So, about Peter..." her lips press to a thin line. ".. have you seen him as of late?" she not really being able to hide the worry in her expression.

Mary Jane Watson has posed:
Mary Jane Watson would take a moment to shake her head as she would glance about, "No, I haven't heard from him in ages." She would frown, "Has he not been answering your texts? He could just be really caught up in his job as of late." His 'job' being the obvious. Her own gut twisting over at Gwen asking her if she'd heard from him.

"I'm sure we can both go ahead and drop by and talk to May. If anyone acn bring him out of his basement, it would be her. We can ask her for some wheatcakes and that will get him no matter where he was." Trying to play it cool.

Even when she definitely didn't feel that way.

Kaine Parker has posed:
Mentally, Kaine swears exhaustively when he sees Mary Jane. That damn red-hair is everywhere he needs her to not be. There's a brief sizzle on the wall as his anger manifests in heat radiated through his palms. His eyes narrow as he qualms the rage and then starts to crawl along the wall slowly.

No harm intended for either Gwen or Mary, he positions himself to quickly 'tail gate' through a lab door as their tours continues. This obviously allows him to eavesdrop on the conversation. He'd never met his progenitor. Short on empathy, and shouldering an excess of resentment, he finds himself more curious then worried.

Soon, he's on the ceiling against, following... but his egress is not perfectly silent, hopefully the two are distracted enough to not notice.

Gwen Stacy has posed:
That brief moment of anger seems to bring Gwen pause. As if the hair on the back of her neck was prickling at her, that blasted danger sense flaring for the briefest of moments. One hand goes to the back of her neck and she rubs at it tiredly, continuing to walk along with MJ. "He hasn't been at May's.." she reveals, biting on her lower lip.

"We ..." A pause as Gwen considers her words, ".. he broke up with me, speaking about needing to be a better hero and not having time for distractions." some distress on Gwen's expression. "Something is off and I just don't know what it is.."

The automatic doors open to allow both MJ and Gwen entrance once the blonde runs a card over the a lock, it turning green.

Inside there's a motherload of supplies, along with some cutting edge technological devices that make this quite the lab to work in. "Welcome chez Gwen's.." she tells MJ, managing to put a faint smile back on her lips.

Mary Jane Watson has posed:
Mary Jane Watson would shake her head over in a frown, "That's not like him. Something's up.." There's a deeper frown on her face as she tries to figure out what's going on. It is, however, definitely like Peter to have some sort of immense guilt trip over something and cut off contact.

"Did he have any.. Major issues that you know about?" They're still somewhere with security abuot, so Mary Jane chooses her words carefully here.

There's no awareness of Kaine, at least. She's distracted by worrying about Peter, and Kaine's not that loud with all of the background noise about. "I've haven't spoken to him in weeks.." There has to be something up. She would glance about. "Oh? Is this the famous corndog shack?"

Kaine Parker has posed:
Kaine's head is on a swivel once he's inside the labs. He's playing a careful game staying out of the line of sight of the two women as he descends to check labels then rises up in a panic.

In the meanwhile, he finds himself distracted by the conversation. A brief fantasy of 'replacing Peter Parker' comes to mind yet a surge of pain reminds him that this could never be.

Climbing a webline to perch once more on the ceiling, his scans the lab... and then his spider sense triggers. He is momentarily overwhelmed by a feeling of pending doom. A doom from within. The world goes dark, and he falls... colliding with a table and rag dolling out onto the lab floor.

Gwen Stacy has posed:
"I have some pictures for you to look over but ..." And Gwen looks around briefly, blue eyes on the cameras, ".. not here. Back home, I can offer you lunch and--"

*thud*

The crash on the table has Gwen turning swiftly to what the commotion is about. There is no danger sense though so her reaction is mostly one of worry .., and surprise. "Pet-?" no, the suit looks different ..., but close enough. Maybe he's going with new colors?

The pause only lasts a second and Gwen is moving to Kaine, sleeves pulled up. "Pete?" she asks quietly, a glance up. Luckily enough the place where Kaine dropped on isn't covered by the cameras.

"Help me with him, MJ." she getting ready to get him up on a table. And still away from the cameras.

Mary Jane Watson has posed:
Mary Jane Watson would nod at Gwen, "Sure, I can go ahead and have a look at them lat.." She would snap around over at the sound of someone falling and smashing down hard. And then swear. She would shake her head quickly over at Gwen. Not Peter. But not saying or mouthing those words.

She would move over quickly to help with Kaine. Moving to take her fingers over to his neck to feel for a pulse and then make sure that he was breathing. What the -hell-?

Kaine Parker has posed:
Kaine has a pulse, but its very elevated at the moment. After he is laid out on the table, his body spasms briefly, instinctively trying to avoid damage yet unable because the foe is from within.

With a groan, his eyes open from behind his mask. Looking up at both Mary and Gwen, he mutters, "Shit." then lets his head knock against the table.

"I mean.. uh.. Hi. Nothing to see here. Just taking... the tour." He coughs and starts to sit up.

Gwen Stacy has posed:
"His pulse is spiking..." Gwen says after a few moments of accessing Kaine's condition. Sure, she is no actual medical ER doctor, but she is a geneticist and she knows some basics. Well, more than basics.

"Can you bring me those?" Gwen gestures to some instruments on a nearby table. "Need to check him.." a beat, "Also, somehow it seems as if you know who he is?" this she asking of MJ.

When Kaine tries to get up to her feet there's a hand that keeps him there. Firm. Perhaps firmer than what some blonde should be able to do. "Down." she tells him. "I need to see what's going on with you." this said with that kind of tone that brooks no dissent.

"Who are you?" She finally asks.

Mary Jane Watson has posed:
Helping Gwen move Kaine over while makings ure his airways were clear, Mary Jane would look over her shoulder to see where Gwen was pointing. Then seeing the insturments, and going to get a small wheeled cart, moving to put them on it and slide them over. Safer and stabler than her picking them up to carry them.

They're wheeled over and she gives a nod. "I do. Broadly." She would glance at Kaine when he would reply. And.. Strangely enough, there's a look asking for permission before sharing it or any information about him. Ultimately deferring to him which might surprise him, perhaps.

Kaine Parker has posed:
Kaine seems taken back by how strong Gwen seems to be. His mask hiding most of his expression, he retorts in irritation, "Better question is... who the hell are you?"

He grouses and lays out on the table, not willing to put up a fight at the moment and answers, "Kaine."

"Let me keep this short. I'm dying from cellular degeneration. I'm here for supplies. My lab identification is Warren-Batch-0-Seq-1."

The string of characters was a identifier for Dr. Warren's files. The first clone created from a batch of stolen DNA. He reaches down and pulls up the center of his costume, exposing his abdomen. A small device is attached to his skin on the side with a slot for a now empty vial, just a small amount of residue.

"So either help me... Or call security. I don't feel like begging today." He growls softly.

Gwen Stacy has posed:
The stubborn streak on Gwen's expression seems augmented when Kaine starts talking back. Maybe she is an itching for a fight. But considering the earlier talk perhaps a fight with someone else that sounds *just* like Kaine.

"Gwen Stacy. And you better listen to me and stay lying back." She answers after a moment, a look back at MJ. "Broadly, you said? You and I are going to talk later." but there are lives on the line so she turns some of those instruments on, connecting some sensors to Kaine's arms. Cellular degeneration though?

"Dr. Warren?" There's some surprise on Gwen's expression. She reaches for the small vial without a hint of hesitation, connecting it to a small machine, "I need a sample." she tells them. "We reverse engineer and create a copy of what is needed."

"I am not calling security. What would I tell them? Oh, look. A spider just dropped in from the ceiling...?" a roll of her eyes.

Mary Jane Watson has posed:
Interesting. Doctor Warren? Her eyes would widen. Someone had access to Peter's cells? And that was skilled enough to clone him? That definitely hadn't been on Mary Jane's radar. A lot of things about Kaine made a lot more sense now. There's a quick look of apology in her eyes that vanishes quickly, perhaps even missed.

"Would any of this eqiupment be missed if it's logged as disposed of in an accident?" how thorough was Oscorp's tracking methods, in other words. Probably safer to take enough equipment out of here and not risk being caught doing this or having questions on the genetic material.."

Kaine Parker has posed:
Kaine doesn't stop Gwen from retrieving the vial. When it's removed, a small drop of blood wells at the base of the device, clearly its hooked to his bloodstream.

His voice has a murderous tone as he reaffirms, "Yes, Warren..."

Offering a bitter laugh, "I guess that depends on how involved you want to be. Depending on who you talk to, I'm stolen property. But hey, I'm not complaining. I'm not exactly in shape to break the legs of a few Oscorp goons."

He groans and shudders as another wave of pain and spider-panic runs its course.

Gwen Stacy has posed:
"I am sure a simple thank you would suffice." Gwen bites back at Kaine's bitter laugh and words. Then a shake of her head back at MJ. "We can't get him out of here in this condition." she tells her friend, "Security is too tight, we have to get him back in shape so he can walk out by his own foot. Or swing out.. Whatever spiders do..." sure, play it casual Gwen Stacy. As if you weren't a spider yourself.

"But lucky for our friend here we are in one of the most advanced labs in Oscorp, which means..." And there's a glint of blue eyes on Gwen's face, "... it's the perfect place for it.." she brings the vial over to a nearby lab counter where another machine is. She connects it there, then presses a few buttons. The machine comes to life, whirrs, then the vial container starts spinning.

"You said .., batch-0-seq-1, right?" she goes to a nearby computer and starts taptapping on it, looking for info on the DNA in question.

"So, how did you two meet?"

Mary Jane Watson has posed:
Crossing her arms, Mary Jane would glance at Gwen, "Complicated, and long story. He.. Works to make money ofr himself." The tone of voice she had was neutral. Very, very neutral. Now was not the time to go into more elaboration of 'mercenary'. Not when he almost seemed on the verge of disintegration.

"And what the hell is Warren doing.." That involves full on cloning, of Peter? And just where did he get Peter's cells from? That has her looking at Gwen, worried as hell.

One thing at a time. Let Gwen stabilize Kaine, then figure out what the next step is. SHe's ready to help Kaine if it's accepted. And she feels just a bit guilty.

Kaine Parker has posed:
"Swing around on webs and wear a skin-tight suit... people start making associations." Kaine adds to Mary's explanation.

He nods in confirmation of the sequence number, gritting his teeth, and taking a deep breath. Finding the mask stifling, he pulls it up half-way revealing some stubble on a jaw that is partially spider webbed with irritated flesh.

"Whatever he feels like. Dear old dad is a real piece of work." He responds to the question regarding Warren. "Whatever you do, don't let him know I'm still alive. Rather you just put me out of my misery if you did."

Gwen Stacy has posed:
"I mean ....", Gwen still with her eyes on the computer, intent. ".... you could be more original on the choice of suit.." there, shots fired!

The blonde continues the study of whatever she is seeing on screen until there's a 'Aha', and she rolls her chair over to the machine where the vial is. She starts punching in a sequence.

"Doctor Warren is a respectable figure in Oscorp." or at least Gwen thought he was, ".. for this to be happening ..." but she had met Ben Reilly already. She had suspicions of foul play somewhere. It's almost as if she had chosen to believe Oscorp was a good company.

"How about this? I promise to not tell him you are alive and you promise not to go around breaking .., how was it you said, breaking goon's legs. Got a deal?" the machine finally comes to a stop and she takes the vial.

"Insert it in, MJ." she hands the vial over to the SHIELD Agent.

Mary Jane Watson has posed:
Taking the vial over Mary Jane goes to insert it where directed. Glancing at Gwen thoughtfully. "You've met him?" Thoughtful . "You can look up what you can find on this end, I'll check on things elsewhere." The joys of having security access to an international law enforcement and miltiary intelligence service and few people willing to ask questions if she didn't give any particular reason on it.

Her lips pursing. Thinking of Ben as well. WHo had made him - not something she knew.

Kaine Parker has posed:
"Believe it or not. I've gone back and forth on the motif. Being mistaken as spider-man has some advantages... until you piss off a red-head in the process." Kaine quips.

"Doctor Warren is a respectable sociopath. Oscorp rewards intelligence... regardless of what its attached to." The clone grumbles then nods responding, "Deal."

When the vial is inserted, it takes a few moments for the spidery pattern on his flesh to begin to wane. His heart-rate begins to slow down, the panic of his spider-sense fades. Kaine releases a deep sigh and thuds his head back on the table. "Guess I've managed to eek out another few months. Yay me."

His eyes close and tighten behind his mask, "Thanks."

Gwen Stacy has posed:
"Yes, I am sure there are a few advantages to ...." Gwen stops, blinking once, looking up at Kaine and then at MJ as if some kind of epiphany had been reached. "Yes, lots of advantages in being Spider-Man, aren't there...?" though its as if she is talking about -something else-. She gets up to her feet and goes back over to the table.

"Readings are okay, seems like you are stabilizing." She exchanges a look with MJ. Yes, they would need to be talking about this later. But then she lets out a sigh.

"Against my best judgement ..., I will help you in the future. So no more prowling about stealing inside Oscorp.." he did say thanks in the end after all! Maybe that softened her up. "Just come to me and I can provide the genetic material you need..", a beat, "I will have to run more tests.."

Not now though as she looks up to the cameras again. "We need to get you out soon or this will turn suspicious."

Mary Jane Watson has posed:
Mary Jane Watson would give a nod, "Yeah. I take it you can amnage the same way you got in?" HSe would look at Gwen questioningly. How could she best help on her end? A silent expression given the circumstances as she was thinking as well.

Was this part of what was going on with Peter? And what other things did they not know about? Mary Jane took a breath and would go to focus. "I'll do what I can as well." Not that it might be much.. But the intent was still there. THough she still kept her own day job to herself - it just hadn't come up in conversation yet! Or the person on the inside.

Kaine Parker has posed:
Kaine clenches his jaw at the offer and sits up. He rolls his costume back down over his stomach and looks between MJ and Gwen.

"This is going to sound really ungrateful but..." He looks toward MJ then thumbs toward Gwen, "Can I trust her?"

He'd seen enough of MJ's recent exploits and received enough lectures to know that MJ was a legit good person even if that fact was irritating at times.

When MJ offers, he rubs the back of his head finding the sensation that people might actual care what happens to him a little overwhelming.

With a handspring that launches him into the air, Kaine lands once more on the ceiling. Reaching into his suit, he produces a small business card with an email address on it. He flicks it Gwen's direction.

"Thanks for not narc'ing on me... And sure, I won't take the risk if I don't need to. If uh... you run into trouble, don't hesitate to reach out." He grunts, "I owe both of you."