Like any true superhero, Captain Zoom could withstand even the harshest of beatings... When he was moving at full speed. Unfortunately, when standing still there was less of an adrenaline rush and therefore less resilience, and to make a long story short, having part of a building collapse on top of him had not done wonders for the speedster's health. His partner's own power, grotesque though it was, helped to quickly return Zoom to his feet, but the tingling sensation left rushing through his bloodstream did not mix well with his naturally unstable mental state.<br/><br/>Nevertheless, a hero<i> always </i>does what's right, even at risk to his own life! In response to David's query, the histrionic hero announced "LEAVE EVERYTHING TO ME!" and rushed off in hot pursuit of the Osprey, his eyes locked on the transport from below. The combination of slightly intoxicating tingly brain juices and running full speed without looking at the ground resulted in several wrong turns, detours, and general mishaps as he crashed into one thing or another, but he ultimately found his way to the Osprey's landing site... too late to find the thieves. "Darn the luck," he cursed, kicking at the ground before he overheard a voice using a much more colorful curse from the Osprey.<br/><br/>Now, generally, breaking and entering was severely frowned upon, but desperate times call for desperate measures. There were evildoers to apprehend and possibly someone in need of help! So, taking a few steps back, Captain Zoom set forth for the wall and scaled it easily with the force of his incredible speed. Because he can totally do that. Prove me wrong. I'll fight you.<br/><br/>Searching the downed vehicle, Zoom found the pilot lying on the floor, who turned bleary eyes toward him and clutched his head as he groaned, "Zoom? Oh, God... An entire unit of Marshals and I get this idio--" A sudden retch cut his sentence short while it threatened to paint the floor of the Osprey with the pilot's last meal. Captain Zoom just nodded sagely. He could accept the profanity and insults. Obviously, his comrade was feeling poorly.<br/><br/>"It seems we've both suffered indignities at the hands of our foes, my fellow crimefighter! Rest ye well your weary head, for I shall locate our prey and justice shall be meted out swift and fair! Er... Though it might help if you know where they are...?"<br/><br/>The pilot groaned, still fighting to keep his lunch down. Apparently concussions gave you some nightmarish vertigo. Who knew? "Urrgh... I dunno... S-somethin' about Arachne? I was only barely conscious when--OH GOD!"<br/><br/>His dramatic flair hindered only slightly by the gruesome sounds of up-heaved stomach contents, Zoom proclaimed "GREAT SCOTT! ARACHNE! My, what a tangled web we weave, indeed... I thank you, brother in arms, and would shake your hand if you weren't currently engaged in a prodigious vomit! Good luck with that, my friend! But for now, I MUST GO!"<br/><br/>---------<br/><br/>Shortly thereafter, he was standing in the London West lobby after having a stern conversation with the receptionist that there are no rules against truth and justice but, yes, he would behave as politely as possible, as he always did in all situations. Throwing his chest out, he mightily shouted "ATTENTION, THIEVES, MISCREANTS, AND DOERS OF GENERAL NAUGHTINESS! SOMEONE HERE HAS STOLEN AN ITEM OF GREAT VALUE RECENTLY AND I INTEND TO RETURN IT TO ITS PROPER OWNERS! IF YOU WOULD BE SO KIND AS TO BRING IT TO ME NOW, THEN ALL SHALL BE FORGIVEN AND WE SHALL FORGET THIS EVER HAPPENED!"<br/><br/>Immediately an empty beer can flew through the air and collided with his forehead.<br/><br/>"THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION, SIR! HOWEVER, I'M LOOKING FOR SOMETHING SLIGHTLY MORE VALUABLE THAN THAT! YOU MAY GO ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS NOW!"