A female reporter spoke from out side the department of damage control "We're coming to you live from outside the ultra-high security prison, where the man known as the Abomination will appear before a parole board. There is much public furor over the possible release of...-"

"Wait. Is that her?" A journalist spoke as she saw Jennifer walking.

"Shit..." jen muttered in her normal form as she picked up the pace, she knew the press and protesters were going to sink their teeth into this.

"Ms Walters, can we get a word?" A journalist asked as cameras started snapping.

"Is it true you're a secret member of the avengers ?" Another asked as the guards quickly let jen past the gates

"That was Jennifer Walters, also known as She-Hulk, stay tuned folks, lets see if she can actually make this happen." The reporter spoke to the camera.

Jen soon got to emils cell pacing around a bit as wong was no show.

"Hey. Are you ready for this?" Jen asked emil awaited.

Emil nodded "Yeah, just want to get it all over with, Is Wong about? "

Jen shook her head "No. I don't understand how a guy whos able to open portals is late." Jen muttered in frustration.

"We are here today to determine whether Emil Blonsky is suitable for return to society after having served his minimum sentence. In light of recent evidence of a prison escape, I think we all know how this is gonna go. So, let's keep this brief. " parole board member, paul jones spoke.

Jen decided to get things moving "As Mr. Blonsky's counsel, I would love to address the alleged prison escape. We do have a witness who is able to clear Mr. Blonsky of any wrongdoing on his part. "

"Then we'll start with that then." Parole board member, brianna smith.

Jen looks down a bit but adjusts quickly "Well, yes, the witness is prepared to give a statement after Mr. Blonsky gives his."  Jen deflects hoping to stall for as long as she could.

"Are we really entertaining the idea of releasing someone who's been documented escaping from prison?" Paul addresses the oddity of the situation.

"Now hold on. Mr. Blonsky, do you feel you have been rehabilitated after the years you have spent incarcerated ?" Brianna asks emil, wondering if the man had even changed.

Emil sat quietly after hearing the question, jen removed her glasses, awaiting to hear emils response.

Emil decides to express his thoughts the best way he could. "I want to start by saying.....im under no illusion of what i have done, regardless of my motives..." emil pauses rubs his hands a bit.

" I can't take back the pain i caused that day, so to answer your question, i do feel i have been rehabilitated,  and I wont waste your time with apologies, i hope that outside of the..recent error outside of my control." Emil spoke referring to the prison escape. "You will see that im not the man i once was." Emil finished, leaning back in his chair a bit.

Jen could see that emil was speaking honestly and she could respect that, and while the parole board wasn't completely convinced, his words seemed to ease the tension.

Paul nodded. " we will see...If released, would you have a place to live?" He asked

Emil nodded. " yes i do."

"Mr. Blonsky does own a plot of land in california in which he plans to work and reside."

"He's going into farming?" Brianna asks in confusion.

"No. Actually, he plans to open a retreat on the property, with the intent on helping people in need go through their own rehabilitation." Jen clarified with info emil had given her prior.

" nobel goal but how does Mr. Blonsky intend to fund this endeavor?" Brianna asks wondering where the money would be coming from.

"Mr.Blonsky service in the military provided money, much of which was sent back to his family, in support of his progress they have agreed to fund it." Jen spoke, emil gave a small smile, happy his family hadn't completely shut him out.

"Any other questions?" Jen askes and all the board members raised their hands.

Elsewhere. Mall.

"You know I don't like being left in the dark tomas."
Y/n asked with a frown as he layed against the wall  with his arms crossed.

"I told you already , we are getting you a suit." Tomas said rolling his eyes.

"So who are waiting for? we should have been out of here by now." Y/n asks as this taking to long for his liking.

"Relax, and the reason we haven't gone in is because we are waiting on the expert." Tomas said with a smile.

Y/n raised his eyebrow. " who?"

"Is that my man i see?!"

Y/n and  Tomas turned to see nikki approaching them with a bright smile.

"There she is." Tomas said happily picking up nikki and spinning her with a hug, placing her down and giving her a kiss.

"Sorry for the wait, saw some shoes  i had to get." Nikki said sheepishly holding up a bag.

Tomas chuckles. " i figured." Tomas turned to y/n. " i would like to formally introduce you to my brother y/n."

"About time i meet jens future boo." Nikki jokes playfully, holding out her hand. "Nice to meet you."

Y/n shook her hand. " you as well, jen has spoken of you from time to time, especially tomas here."y/n lightly teases.

Tomas blushes in embarrassment . " hey cmon."

Nikki chuckles and hip bumps tomas. " good to know, now you may be wondering, what is jens bestie doing here?"

"Yes actually." Y/n spoke simply. "Tomas hadn't spoken of your arrival till now."

"Thats cause it was a surprise." Nikki says  with a smile. "Im here to help bring to lovebirds together."

"Pardon?" Y/n askes with raises eyebrows.

Tomas laid a hand on nikkis shoulder. " nikki here has been an advocate for you and jen just as much as i have since i asked for her help , no one has better eye for fashion or prices than nikki." Tomas said with a smile.

Nikki smiled waved it off. " its a gift."

"Is this not going behind her back?" Y/n asks in a bit of concern, if nikkis intention was to divulge info regarding jen he  wasnt sure if  she would be happy about it.

"Technically, but heres the thing." Nikki began explaining . " me and my other bestie trish have been wanting jen to get cuffed for such a long time, so while she doesn't know im helping you out, im more than willing if it means shes happy." Nikki said with a smile.

"Well...if you're certain." Y/n accepted, he would accept the help and Nikki was an adult, she must be willing to accept any possible consequences if jen finds out. "Can we please get this handled now?" Y/n said tired of waiting and walking in the store.

"You're right , he is grumpy." Nikki chuckled.

"Yeah, thats ive been pushing this, do you know what to do?" Tomas askes looking to his girlfriend.

"Babe trust me, finding him a suit will be as easy as falling asleep." Nikki said confidently

Tomas smiled playfully. " like you did last night?" Recalling how he caught her knocked out on their face time call.

Nikki gasped in mock offense and used her nails to pinch his side.

"Ow, ow, easy!" Tomas chuckled pushing her hand away from his side as they walked in.

Soon, they had begun analyzing clothing options for
y/n.

"Sheesh, im starting to wonder if we should have gone to a different store first." Tomas said as he eyes the price tags on the various articles, him and y/n were doing well for themselves but this would definitely put a dent on their wallet if they weren't careful.

"Hey don't worry about price, its on my tab and i got the deals written down."  Nikki assured with a smile. "Alright y/n, whats your style, what do  you usually like to wear?" Nikki asked wishing for some details  before they went ahead with anything.

Y/n looked unsure how to answer. " I wouldn't say i have a style but....i like comfortable clothing, a bit loose, so i can move freely." Y/n answered, lin kuei attire fit the description as uniform had a bagginess to them so warriors wouldn't feel restrained in their movement, they were meant to be quiet and quick after all.

"Alright, so we're gonna be looking for some stretchy material, and colors, and please do not say black and white." Nikki said firmly, it wasn't that they were bad colors but everything needs a splash of color sometimes.

Y/n closed his mouth as he was about to answer with exactly those colors, Tomas chuckled as the color gray was alot of his wardrobe.

"I...suppose a little bit of blue wouldn't hurt." Y/n suggested, entertaining the idea of wearing the color outside of his uniform.

Nikki smiled and clapped. " that i can work with, lets get started boys!" She said  going into fashion mode.

"Am i right to assume shes done this for you as well?" Y/n asked tomas curiously.

Tomas chuckled sheepishly. " she has taken the liberty to increase my wardrobe as of late, im her personal model."

Y/n chuckles. "Spare me the details."

Soon they had begun getting clothes,  much of it was a bit to much, but they managed to get some nice suits that he was impressed by, they had  even gone to different stores to get some other things, while not as nice as the suits would suit his style, and despite several items bought the amount of money  that left nikkis pocket really wasn't that large.

They were soon walking out of the mall, several bags both in y/n and Tomas's hands.

"I can't believe we only spent 500 dollars." Tomas said in suprise.

Nikki smiled. " the magic of deals  and a gift card, being frugal is how the money lasts." She said matter of factly.

"I agree." Y/n nodded. " thank you for the assistance Nikki, I know you're doing this for jen and I would have avoided asking for help but it is no less appreciated." Y/n spoke honestly.

Nikki waved it off. " aw cmon it was nothing! Tomas here asked and i had nothing to do while jen is currently on the biggest case of her career so far." Nikki said simply she then turned to him with a smile. " and cmon you're Tomas's brother, how could i say no ?" Nikki said honestly.

Tomas smiled and kissed her head much to her delight, y/n smiled, his brother chose a good partner.

Y/n suddenly felt the hairs on his neck stand up, he was confused, his instincts were telling him something was off in broad daylight.

Y/n discreetly, analyzed his surroundings, nothing out of the ordinary until he saw a portly hooded  man watching from a distance. " an Assassin? Hm....no, something else, but we can't risk a confrontation here." Y/n decided in his mind as all the items were placed inside the trunk of Tomas's car.

Y/n walked up to tomas and whispered to him. "Odd figure , figure five a clock, split off." Y/n muttered, quickly.

Tomas eyes widened briefly but nodded motioning him to hand over his bags.

Nikki looked at the two confused. " whats going on?"

"I forgot i have to buy a gift from our relative in china a gift from an antique store nearby." Y/n said bringing out an excuse on the fly, and it wasn't ally as there was an antique store within walking distance.

"Oh well nothing wrong with another stop." Nikki said willing to go along with it if thats what they wanted to do now.

Tomas chuckled. " you've seen how picky y/n can be, knowing you, you would be bored in 3 minutes." Tomas joked.

"Hurtful" Nikki said with a playful pout then smiled. " but true, alright." Nikki said shrugging.

Tomas sighed in relief, happy nikki bought it, he then looked to y/n. "Il drop everything off at the house, try not to take too long." Tomas said, giving y/n a subtle look.

Y/n caught the hidden meaning and smiled. " i wont, stay out of trouble you two." Y/n said walking off.

Nikki rolled her eyes. " yes dad" Nikki mocked playfully as she hopped in the passenger seat.

Tomas watched y/n walk off for a bit. "I can only hope we haven't been found out." Tomas thought as he hopped in the driver seat of his car, the last thing they needed right now was the lin kuei or anyone else discovered them.

Y/n walked off and saw tomas pulling off, he then felt the figure begin to move.

Y/n decided to see just how far this figure would go to following him, taking odd routes, and blending in with others walking the sidewalk, the figure just kept following, y/n decided not to entertain this,  and he booked it through an ally, seeing the figure disappear to his shock

"Sorcery, just my damn luck." Y/n thought in frustration.

Y/n cut through several paths , hoping to  confuse the man when suddenly the man appeared some feet away, cutting off his path.

The man suddenly performed a few hand gestures and summoned an energy whip.

Y/n weaved away from the attack and used and booked it towards the man, lightly encasing his leg in ice,

The man summoned a shield but as y/n performed a dragon kick he broke through it, sending him  flying into a dumpster, y/n wasted no time running away, grateful the ally they were in was away from the eyes of the public.

Y/n then made it  and saw a crowd of people  walking, drinking, enjoying themselves around various vendors and the items they sold, y/n smirked, just what he needed.

The mysterious  man made out of the ally as well, sighing as he saw the crowd of people around, he analyzed his field of view, even tried to sense the man to track him, but it was no good, he was masking himself somehow.

The man walked back into the alley and removed his hood.

" i was too hasty." Wong thought as he should have picked a better moment to pursue, he didn't think he would be discovered so easily,  the figure was even able to look past his minor concealment spell, that was all the proof he needed to see he wasn't normal.

"i wont make the same mistake." Wong assured himself in thought, his eyes widened in realization. " The trial!"  Wong opened a portal on the wall.

Elsewhere against a hidden corner of the market place, y/n  had lowered his temperature and returned his heartbeat back to normal, a trick he picked up from his father to avoid detection. Y/n sighed in concern. "A mystic arts practitioner, as if there wasn't enough to worry about." Y/n muttered, walking away and pulling out his phone to text Tomas.

Later. D.O.D.C.

Jennifer sat on her desk crossing out the last witness on her tablet. The trial had been going along smoothly, the warden as well as others working at the prison had all vouched for blonsky, noting his good behavior, helping other prisoners learn how to read, as well as the lack off issues following security, the cherry on top was that emil had not attacked or hurt anyone.

The only problem was the prison escape and Wong, who still wasn't here!

"Well, it's good know Emil's been on his best behavior but there's still the matter of Mr. Blonsky's escape." Paul states, turning on the monitor and displaying the video of emil fighting in the underground ring.

Jen looks down, Wong was the last witness and she couldn't stall any longer, she stood up from her desk. " uh.. there were extenuating circumstances that .. the witness will explain. " Jen looks away and rubs her forehead in frustration. " if he ever decides to show up..." she muttered.

Suddenly a portal opened inside the room and Wong hopped through and landed on the podium. "My apologies, Ms. Walters and Emil." Wong apologized as he closed the portal.

Jen eyes widened in relief"Ah! Finally."

"I lost track of time." Wong said, which was true.

"I've asked Wong here today because he is the man responsible for Emil Blonsky leaving prison. And I do think you will see this whole thing in a totally different light after hearing from him." Jen explained and motioned for Wong to start as she took a seat.

Wong nodded and looked to the board members ".....Have you ever heard of a kumite?" Wong asked seriously.

"Mmm-mmm." Brianna sounded shaking her head.

Wong had soon covered some basic context so the board members weren't too confused , and soon brought everybody up to speed in his role in all of this.

"In regard to Mr. Blonsky vacating his cell, I gave him no choice. But it was absolutely his choice to return. I offered him asylum at the Kamar-Taj, which has served lost individuals like him well. But he was quite adamant he be returned to serve out his sentence and repay his debt to society." Wong finished.

Jen smiled , about time. " thank you Wong." She asked, happy she could get things moving now, wont nodded and took a seat

"So you see, Emil Blonsky was forced out of his cell against his will. And even when offered instant freedom, he chose to return to his cell. I'm sure you can see that emil isn't reformed and truly wants to do the right thing. " Jen concluded.

Paul still looked apprehensive "Well, that may be true of Emil Blonsky, but when Blonsky uncontrollably becomes Abomination, isn't he a raging monster out for blood?" He asked, pointing out the green elephant in the room.

"The abomination is at my beck and call, it's under control." Emil spoke honestly.

"Seems a bit hard to believe, could you have turned it off before your attack on Harlem then?" One of the board members asked.

Emil sighed "well If I could just put your minds at ease..." emil said as he stood up,

Jen eyes widened, he was going to transform "no, absolutely not." Jen said walking closer to his sell.

"We have to get this out of the way now Jennifer." Emil said as he took of his crocs .

"No we don't stop!" Jen said forcefully but it was too late, emil had transformed.

His head hit the top of the cell which caused the alarm to go off.

"AHHHHHHH!!!" Brianna screamed As the rest of the board members we also petrified in fear as they stood up from their seats and backed up.

Jen looked at emil in Shock and tried to diffuse the situation. " it's okay! Please just-" she was cut off as guard began entering , armed with weapons, Wong had blocked their path. " force is not necessary," Wong said as he looked at emil.

Emil had reminded where he was and just gestured to himself. "As you can see, I'm in full control."

Jen glares at emil, this was too much. "Emil! Change back now!" She shouted, her eyes glowing green from her frustration.

Emil grabbed his blanket of the ground. " settle down..." he spoke as she shrank and used his blanket to cover his now nude body.

Jen then began damage control "Uh... Ladies and gentlemen, I beg you to forgive Mr. Blonsky's enthusiasm. I'm sure you can see he  didn't intend to frighten anyone." Jen said as emil sat back down, she then used to further add to her argument.

"In fact...this proves that in every instance, Mr. Blonsky could have broken free but has chosen to remain in his cell. As his stellar prison record reflects, Mr. Blonsky spent his entire incarceration practicing a strict regimen of training and self-discipline so that he may walk among his fellow citizens, no longer the beast he once was . He deserves a future as a free man and a productive citizen." Jennifer concluded, hoping Emil's stunt didn't ruin their progress.

Brianna nodded settling her breath"Thank you, Ms. Walters. We will adjourn for today and consider all of the facts. We will reconvene once a decision has been reached. And please, let's get this man some clothes. " Brianna said as emil was naked

"And as for Mr. Wong..." Paul said looking at Wong.

"Just Wong." Wong asked looking to Paul.

"You realize that you've just admitted to facilitating a prisoner escape, which is a crime." Paul pointed out.

"I must depart." Wong said as he stood up and opened a portal and closing it upon entry.

The board members looked at Jen. " I..uh.. forgot he could do that." Jen said sheepishly.

Jen soon walked out of the facility and was soon mobbed by the press, blocked by Gaurd that were escorting her out.

"Are you able to take blonsky down if he rampages again?"

" is there any truth to the rumors you got your powers from an accident ?"

"Are you related to the hulk?"

Jen just drowned out all the questions as she sped up.

A reporter looked back at her camera. "That was Jennifer Walters rushing by, with the trial over we can only wait to see what decision has been made regard the release of Emil blonsky ." She spoke firmly.

Later. Legal Ease and Bar.

"Ugh... I get the protests but why did they have to spray paint my car?" Jen groaned as she sat in the booth with Nikki, getting the paint off would not be cheap.

" and this is what I wanted to talk to you about, just do a little interview and let the people see your not some heartless woman, Good Day La is thirsty for you , I've gotten several emails." Nikki said showing Jen the List on her phone.

"Sigh...il think about it...the last thing I need is brick flying through my window anyway." Jen looking up at the ceiling for a bit before looking at Nikki. " so what were you doing while I was dealing with the trial?"

"Oh me and Tomas did a little window shopping at the mall, then we watched a movie, which kind of sucks, they really need to stop making more expandables." Nikki said shaking her head she then smirked at Jen. " but shouldn't you be thinking about your date tomorrow night?"

Jen's eyes widened and sat up. " shit, your right I almost forgot, thank god a reservation isn't needed" Jen sighed in relief.

Nikki chuckled " has your boy toy texted you yet?" She asked jen as she took a sip of her drink.

"No, I don't if  he knows the trials over." Jen said as she pulled out her phone, she then started to text him.

Y/n

Hey the trials over 👋

Ah, I hadn't watched the news yet, how did it go?

It went well! I have a good feeling  about it, just hope I'm not wrong about it  😮‍💨

Don't let worry cloud your mind, It will all be okay, you'll see.

Hm, You say that like your sure

Just a good a feeling I  have  😉

Hehe😊

Are we still on for tomorrow? 👉👈

Do you have to ask?😌

Hey there's something  I have to help Tomas with, il text you later :)

Please do :3

Jen put way her phone with a bright smile, she then saw Nikki looking at her with a knowing look. " what?" Jen asked chuckling.

"You! you are beaming girl." Nikki said happily. "Oh I can't wait for all the couple photos." Nikki said bouncing in her seat.

Jen just shakes her head and smiles. " I hope we get there." She then takes a sip of her drink.

Elsewhere.

Y/n put away his phone as he sat in the living room of his apartment, he looked up to Tomas who was pacing back and forth.

" a sorcerer...here of all places.. why?" Tomas asked y/n in concern.

" if a sorcerer is here there's something that requires his attention, and as far as we know, we're the only magical things around."
Y/n said leaning back on the sofa.

"You think he knows we are Lin kuei?" Tomas asked.

"Maybe not, but  can't rule out the possibility" y/n said clasping his hands together. " it seems we are gonna have to watch our backs a little more from now on."

Tomas put his hands on his hips and sighed. "Yes, it's all we can do." Tomas then smiled. " but there is another matter, are you ready for your date tomorrow?"

Y/n nodded. " yes, I have my outfit in place and no work to worry about."

"Don't get cold feet." Tomas smirks.

Y/n gives Tomas  a deadpan look. " that was terrible."

"Ah your no fun." Tomas pouted.

In the back of y/ns mind, he couldn't help but worry for what lied ahead, he hoped he was wrong.

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Boom!

Feels good to get something out.

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