Think of the devil and he will come would be a more apt expression for this sequence of events. Three hunters had just turned up in quick succession, Lev didn't even know who to start with. First come first serve would surely be appropriate Lev thought, his mind already whirling with questions. Lev slid his sketchbook away quickly, and not knowing who to extend a hand to, instead raised his hand at them. Dr. Lev's brain almost worked on it's own, he had the words out of his mouth before he knew that he had thought them. Lev noticed a subtle shift in Mars's face but it wasn't enough to make a logical judgement on so he did his best to push it to back of his mind.
"Mars, we don't need canon fodder, unless that child is in some way useful, in any way except bait or entertainment, please return it to where you found it, or find someone to look after it, people here will do anything for the right price right?" Lev spoke quickly and in a soft, low monotone. And then he turned almost mechanically to Zephyr, he recognised all the hunters from there dossiers.
"Zephyr, nice to meet you, I'm Dr. Lev, this is our pilot Laura." Laura seemed to glow visibly brighter at the promise of being included in the conversation.
"I'm not just any pilot, I'm a hunter pilot, best pilot in the world in my own totally objective opinion." Her voice was modulated, rising and falling. Her confidence doesn't seem false, somehow her voice is reassuring.
"Ivy, right, I can take a look at your wounds if you want, my first aid skills aren't half bad. And you won't find a more professional operation out there. People who don't treat it as such may end up on the other side much earlier than I would like to see them there. If you have any questions about that operation you can ask away as soon as Mars has found a way to get rid of his pet." Lev couldn't help but let slip a smirk, breaking the rattle of his low voice, a stark contrast to Laura's.
Just a few more thought Lev, once again he cast out his nen, like a fisher casting his net. The excitement was palpable now, Lev could feel it.