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[osreborn]

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"Norman Osborn. If you're calling about a job interview, hang up now and call [ business phone number ]. Otherwise stay on the line and leave a message. I'll get back to you when I can."

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[enigmaestro]

You could always mentally edit him out and focus on me.

Which I assumed was your intent.

[osreborn]

What did he do? Get to it already.

[enigmaestro]

He wasn't obedient. We'll leave it at that.

You're well aware of what it's like, aren't you? Dealing with disobedient people even now.

[osreborn]

Of course. But the punishment has to always fit the crime, I like to think. In some way or the other.

[enigmaestro]

He responds well to psychological trauma along with pain. I see it as a collective response, you know, he was growing wayward. But it's all fixed now.

I like to think I have a better handle on my proteges than you do.

[osreborn]

I don't have any handle on your proteges, don't worry.

[enigmaestro]

Why must you feel the need to be cute?

[osreborn]

It's fun.

[enigmaestro]

I ought to wrap you up in ribbon with a bow.

[osreborn]

You know, I'm not a cat.

[enigmaestro]

I know.

You're only catty.

How's that working out for you, with your own personal projects?

[osreborn]

They're going quite well, actually. I won't bore you with the details.

[enigmaestro]

What sort of rival would I be, were I bored with your details?

[osreborn]

Such flattery.

Like a duck to water, I'll say. She's a fast learner.

[enigmaestro]

She. You always favored ladies, didn't you? As mentee prospects. I wonder why.

Bad experience with a male?

[osreborn]

There's hardly any "always" about it.

[enigmaestro]

Always fond of dodging the question, aren't you?

[osreborn]

I don't know what you mean.

[enigmaestro]

Look at you, lying to my face.


The nerve.

[osreborn]

You think that I'm lying?

[enigmaestro]

I think you're omitting.

[osreborn]

This isn't about me.

[enigmaestro]

Norman, honestly. Everything I do, you think is about you.

Or that it SHOULD be.

[osreborn]

Well.

Isn't it, though?

[enigmaestro]

Not everything, no. I have a life outside of you.