rubikscomplex | IC Contact (Snowblind)

[Well, yeah, that ruse is up. House mentally berates himself for taunting the other man enough to have him test whether he was still unable to make decisions.]

why are you trying to get me as an ally?
i don't play nice
and you can't control me past however far this freaking death price lasts
i'm not like your pet
and he's scary
which makes the guy holding his chain scary by extension
but it's not like i haven't died already

Did I say ally? No, I did not, but every smart man both needs a challenge and someone to keep them in check. We need someone to push back against. I have no interest in controlling you. I have no interest in controlling anyone. I want to see everyone here home to wherever they came from. Dr. House, a dog is scary when showing its teeth, but the manner in which it is makes all the difference. Fear is the primary reason the Soldier acts out. He's calm now. Like you, he has instructions; he works within the boundaries of them and thus has security. You and I could stay alive longer helping one another.

so, i need a challenge and someone to keep me in check
but you don't wanna control me
are you planning to have someone else do it?
or is it just a bullshit concept goal?
because those two things don't jive, dude

and trust me
i feel anything but secure right now

i might stay alive longer
you're more likely to get killed or injured if you're hanging with me
just fyi
and that's one of the honest ones

No, I think you are the type of man that rubs people the wrong way and few can put up with your antics for long. You push others away, but no one so far has pushed back enough beyond threats. I suppose that's why you attempt suicidal experiments. How long will the affects last?

[Pierce sends a series of pictures to House. One of each of his palms which have been pierced with objects through and through. One of his cheek where a deep open laceration is carved in. The next is his impressive shiners and the bruising that masks most of the middle of his face.]

I have no trouble sustaining my own injuries as it were. There was a reason I was requesting your medical assistance.

thanks, freud

they can last a day
they can last longer
elric's the longest i've seen and that was over a week

[In spite of himself, House does examine the injuries closely.]

you need to learn to muzzle your dog faster
and you need stitches
i don't have the supplies for that

Edited 2017-01-20 19:24 (UTC)

Should I add you probably resent your father and want to have sexual relations with your mother to accept that title better? Though, let's be honest, one of those we already know to be true. So because you are so lovely abrasive, we should assume a week. Who holds your leash at present? I had no intention to muzzle him at the time, but he was going to kill me. It was a last resort. What's the likelihood of infection in this environment?

[House is grateful Pierce moves on from the first question quickly. It means he doesn't have to answer it.]

like i'm telling you

infection likelihood is minimal
with the radiation levels around here
most things are probably dead
the nanomachines also seem to fight off most things minus mn poisoning symptoms
frostbite and gangrene are the most likely things you'll be dealing with

I suspect at least one of the power players here. Hmm, we could play a guessing game? That's the impression that I have of them currently. I will take precautions against both. Thank you for your expert opinion on the matter.

we could

it's brown

[Not really, anymore, after Sherlock's order... and Alfie still has him locked in. But he doesn't want to play this guessing game. Pierce might just order him, anyway.]

you owe me at least the cost of your insurance copay for it

Is that a racist comment? Fair enough. I'll send it along with my associate right now.

her name is brown, you moron

and go screw yourself

No, her name is Stephanie Brown. Brown on its own is a colour. Now, I wonder about the physical stretch that would be...

oh, i'm sorry
i'll use everyone's full name from now on so you don't get confused, alexander pierce

i really don't want to think about you actually doing it
so thanks for the nightmares

Good, since getting old has done a few things to my memory. Alas, at least my current doctor is kind enough to accept my waning control on my mind. You're very welcome, Doctor. So how did you get around that order? I assume the clarification allowed you to get around the literal of it.

[House purses his lips.]

you assume correctly

That's a relief as the literal may require surgical. At least you are well in hand now.

[Why yes, he made that pun just for you.]

i hate you

[Under most circumstances, he would think it was funny. Under these? Not so much.]

have you gotten what you want, yet?
i can't actually hang up on you

Excellent. Yet another wonderfully informative conversation. Ah yes, you can't actually make a decision. Do hang up, Doctor House. We will no doubt find time to text again.

[House hangs up, wondering what the hell Pierce is up to. This has to be some kind of reverse psychology bullshit with him not really taking much advantage of House's current condition. He can fret over it while wondering what to do about the situation with Bucky, at least.]

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