#young rex

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Cadet 7567. I can’t tell if Rex is a naturally defective blond or if he dyes it, because I’ve seen real evidence for both and I can’t decide which prospect I like better because both are brilliant. I know he had hair at one point because he only discovered he hated it once he had to wear a helmet 24/7, but I also know he was like Dogma when he was young, so he’d probably keep it close to regs. Also I spent a fat half hour/full hour trying to find a cadet boot reference.

Thank you rabbit-miza for the brainstorm idea

Meechum was alone in one of the personal labs typing on his computer, or he thought he was alone. Meechum was too busy working on his newest project to see that a young Rex had let himself into the lab. Rex noticed that he was unseen and saw an opportunity. He went behind Meechum and started to do a banshee like scream.

“Why are screaming?” Meechum asked in an annoyed manner. Meechum didn’t show a hint of fear, and this made Rex give a little pout.

“Want to scare you” the young child said as he crossed his arm. Meechum was about to say something but Violetta, Rex’s mother, came into the lab in a panic.

“What happen? I heard Rex scream. Is he okay?” she asked like a worried mother would. You can tell she sprinted there.

“He’s fine Dr. Salazar. He just tried to scare me.” Meechum said as he picks up the child ready to hand him over to his mother.

“Mijo, don’t scream like that unless you’re in danger. Please behave yourself.” She said as she gave him a kissed. She didn’t know Meechum was handing him over to her, so she left out of the lab. Meechum stood there for a moment, until he realized she wasn’t coming back.

“Wait, Violetta.” Meechum called out for her but as he ran to the hallway, he realized he had lost her. Meechum sighed and walked back in his lab with little Rex still in his arms. Meechum then set him down in the closest chair near him.

“Great, now what?” Meechum asked looking down at Rex. Meechum sighed and went back to his computer. He was about to continue typing, but he notices he got an email. “Now I have to go down stairs and retrieve paperwork.” Meechum said as he gave out another sigh.

“Stay here” he said pointing to Rex. Meechum then left the room knowing the boy would probably be fine in the lab. It only had his computer and papers.

Meechum finally made it down stairs and into the office of one of his co-workers. She over saw most of the paperwork in the project.

“Here’s your” the woman started to say but was cut by her laughter. “Looks like you have a shadow Dr. Meechum” she said pointing to the child trying to hide behind the door.

Meechum gave an annoyed sigh before grabbing the paper work. He then picked up the child and left the office.

“I told you to stay in the lab” Meechum said not sounding mad, but annoyed. There was silence for a moment and then Rex spoke. “Want to follow” he said in his young squeaky voice. Meechum sighed once again.

Meechum walked up stairs, but then he walked past his lab. Rex was confused to why the adult walked past the lab.

“Where we going” Rex ask, but before Meechum could answer, they had entered another lab. This one was larger and had more technology. Dr. Rylander and Rex’s teenage brother, Caesar, was in the lab working.

“I need someone to watch him” Meechum said as he places Rex on the ground.

“Can’t, finishing my Homework. I can’t invent or do anything until my homework is done.” Caesar said as he lifted the textbook in front of him.

“I can’t because I need to finish the project by the end of the day.” Rylander said without looking up from his research.

“I’m never having kids” Meechum said as he picked up Rex and left the lab.

Rylander and Meechum was working on an experiment that was almost complete. Caesar was in the back of lab doing his own thing and little rex was sleeping under the table.  Rex was only three at the time, so random naps were a normal thing

“Amazing, Rylander are you seeing this?” Meechum asked looking through the microscope. The sample they were working on was changing and then stopped. The experiment was completed and now all they must do is record their findings.

“I go get my note book” Rylander said as he ran across the lab. He was so excited that he didn’t noticed a chair, Rylander accidently ran into it full speed and face planted onto the ground.

“F@**, that hurt” Rylander said as he started to stand back up. He then turned around to see Caesar and Meechum with shock/worried looks on their faces.

“Are you okay?” Meechum asked as he ran to go and help his friend get up.

“Fine, just bruised” Rylander said as he started to dust himself off. He then picked up the chair and moved it closer to the wall.

“You think Rex heard you curse?” Caesar asked as he got up from his spot and headed toward the two adults.

“Wow, Caesar at least ask him if he is” Meechum was about to finish his sentence but stopped and went wide eyed. “Did Rex hear you? Violetta will kill us if her baby boy started to swear because of us.” Meechum said as he started to panic.

“Rex is still asleep” Rylander said with confidence, but that confidence was short lived after the three gentlemen notice Rex crawling from under the table.

“Mijo, you’re up, how long have you been awake” Caesar asked as he went to go pick up his brother. Rex just nodded his head still somewhat sleepy.

“There is still a chance that Rex was asleep when you said it” Meechum whispered into Rylander’s ear.

Rylander was about to respond, but Violetta walked in the lab. She seemed tired, but happy to see her sons getting along.

“Thank you again for watching the boys Rylander” she said with a tired smile. Rex then started to reach out his arms, signaling her that he wanted her to carry him. She smiled and picked him up from his brother. Rex then raised his head so he can see his mother face.

“Mommy what does F@** mean?” Rex asked with a curious smile. Meechum’s and Rylander’s heart dropped and Caesar’s mouth flew open.

“Meechum, how could you use such vulgar language around Rex” Violetta screamed as she handed Rex over to his brother. She was getting ready to bring the wrath of a mother on to Meechum and he could tell.

“Rylander did it” Meechum said with speed and fear. He didn’t want to rat out his friend, but he also didn’t want to have to deal with a tired and angry mother that just heard her toddler speak so wrongly.

“Thanks Peter” Rylander said sarcastically as he ran out the lab. Violetta chased after him while she screamed for him to come back. There was silence in the lab for a moment and then Meechum spoke.

“Why am I your mother’s first choice to blame” Meechum asked turning to the old Salazar boy.

“If it helps, I would have been my mother’s second choice.” Caesar said with smile.

“Do you think we should help Rylander” Meechum asked as leaned against the wall.