Movie: Jurassic Park/Jurassic World
Category: Pre-Jurassic World
Characters/Pairings: Lex Murphy, Tim Murphy, Simon Masrani
Rating/Warnings: K+
Disclaimer: If you recognize it, it isn't mine.
Not Again
"You're joking, right?" She stared dumbfounded at Marsini. "You can't seriously be considering another park after what happened last time!"
"You're grandfather wanted his dream to continue," Marsini started, but Lex interrupted.
"Grandpa's dream got people killed!"
"We have learned from the first part, Lex." Marsini soothed. "With the advances in technology we can create a safer park so that nothing like what happened to you happens ever again."
"I can't believe you're considering this." They're dinosaurs! Not zoo animals!" Lex ran a hand through her hair, exasperated.
"We're not considering it," Marsini said slowly, glancing at the silent Tim. "We've done it. The park opens to the public next month."
"What?" Lex shouted, jumping to her feet. "Are you crazy?"
"The park has been operational for close to two years now." Marsini explained. "We wanted to make sure it was safe and it is. Just like a zoo."
"With ancient killing machines." Lex scoffed. "Trust me, Simon. You can have all the safety regulations in the world, but sooner or later it's all going to go wrong and this time will be far worse."
"We were hoping to have the two of you as the guests of honor at the opening ceremony. In memory of your grandfather and the first park." Marsini said quietly, refusing to meet her eyes.
"No." Lex snapped. "Absolutely not. Right Tim?" She paused, expecting a resounding negative, but when none came, she turned to look at her brother. "Right Tim?"
Tim didn't reply and looked down as he fiddled with his hands. Lex glanced over at Marsini, then back to her brother.
"Tim?"
"Think of all we could learn, Lex." Tim finally met her eyes. "All the good we could do."
"They're killers!"
"So are lions and sharks, but you still go to see them."
"You know it's different, Tim. You know what happened last time. Dinosaurs can't be predicted and they can't be contained!"
Tim just looked down, making his decision clear. Lex stared at her brother in disbelief, not understanding how after all that had happened, he would just lay down and go along with this plan that was going to get people killed. And all for a little money. Setting her shoulders, she turned back to Marsini.
"You may have my brother convinced, Simon," Her voice was cold, biting. "But I'm going to do my best to get your death trap shut down. "
"Oh, come now, Lex," Marsini started, but fell silent at the glare Lex sent him.
"It will be worse this time, Simon," she warned as she headed for the door. "Mark my words. It's always worse."