[SETTING…] Mastermind was in his secret chamber, trying to study where to find the cure to the Othermind when Charcoal the Skywing, came in, looking like he wanted to ask a question. “Ah, hello Charcoal, what’s the matter?” Mastermind asked Charcoal, pausing on his studies to listen to what the Skywing had to say. “I.. I just wanted to tell you about something a while ago..” Charcoal replied, sitting down. “Well, go on ahead, i’m all ears.” Mastermind spoke, listening to what Charcoal had to say. “A while ago.. I was on an exploration in the rainforest.. risky, I know. But I just wanted to try and find a cure, however I didn’t realize I wasn’t alone, and vines latched onto me left and right, I managed to escape, but they kept going, and didn’t want to stop. I eventually made it out of the situation without infection, but I just don’t feel like I want to do something like that again..” Charcoal spoke, looking like he was on the verge of a panic attack. “I see.. But I do beg the question, how come you didn’t tell us this sooner?” Mastermind spoke, adjusting his glasses a little. “I just didn’t want you all to think I actually got infected if I told you guys on the spot.. Apologies for not saying it sooner..” Charcoal apologized, looking down at his talons in embarrassment. “It’s alright, I just wish you would’ve told us sooner so we knew who was still in the Rainforest, but no pressure or anything.” Mastermind spoke. Charcoal gave a light smile to the Nightwing, before nodding and getting up to leave. “I’ll leave you to it, see you around another time.” Charcoal spoke, finally leaving Mastermind’s secret room as Mastermind went back to work. Mastermind couldn’t help but wonder.. Was Charcoal actually infected by the Othermind..?
