[ WP ] A superhero whose power is to calculate probability of things happening super fast .

Dr. Probability sat handcuffed in a holding cell in Diamond City ’ s central police station. Five hours ago the infamous terrorist cell, Dragon ’ s Bane, attempted to pull off a series of attacks that would have taken thousands of lives and left the city in shambles. Dr. Probability called in the threat and based off his ability was able to direct authorities to the probable locations the Dragon ’ s Bane would strike. As always he was right. A few of the terrorists deviated from their plans and some were able to do damage before taken down. In all 47 were injured, and 1 was killed. Though the city sends their best support to those grieving families, many are grateful nothing worse came to city of nearly half a million. 
 
 When Dr. Probability entered the police cruiser, he was being taken once again to city hall to shake hands with the mayor. Except this time when he arrived downtown, he was arrested under probable cause he knew of the attack and maybe even had a hand in orchestrating it. 
 
 “ How did you know there was going to be an attack?!?! ” Detective Reeves yelled slamming his fists on the table “ Tell me know! ” Dr. Probability looked the detective in the eyes. “ Last week DB made a threat against our nation. Given our mayor ’ s recent speech condemning Dragon ’ s Bane, there was a probability of 33 in 40 that we would be the next target. I then went to our Herbert Park and waited for signs of an impending attack. This afternoon I saw a van pull up and explosives being subtly unloaded. I then called the authorities and advised of the other probable locations. ” “ Bullshit! ” Detective Reeves exclaimed, “ After every catastrophic event. You are always there at the center of all. The whole city thinks you ’ re a hero. ” Detective Reeves took a mocking tone, “ There is a 1 in 3 chance that this bank will be robbed at noon, there is a 4 in 9 chance the chief of police is having an affair, ” the detective began reverting back to his angry tone “ there is a 87 in 88 chance I have been bullshitting you all! The other officers might eat your shit all day, but I DON ’ T BUY IT!!! ” The detective slammed his fists against the metal desk again. 
 
 Dr. Probability was unfazed by the detective ’ s tone. People often get angry at things that they do not understand. “ You are a detective correct? What would I have to gain if what you claim is true? ” Detective Reeves took the chair across the table. “ Oh I don ’ t know. Book deals, money, fame, glory, woman, power! ” Dr. Probability sighed “ But do I have any of those things? I mean, a college professor and statistician, which statistically pays better than the average salary. But in world of mega celebrities and billion dollar companies, I am much closer to the average person. Fame, sure, but it is usually followed by a joke or snarky remark. Glory, don ’ t make laugh, most of the world labels me as a freak and my peers label me as a fraud. Woman, another laughable idea, I ’ m nearly 65 years old and I ’ ve never married. I can ’ t even remember the last time I went on a date. And to your last point power. ” Dr. Probability stopped talking and lifted up his arms that were now handcuffed. Reeves had been so sure, he had rehearsed this speech a thousand times for his supervisors, for his peers, and in his mirror. However now he stood across the table from the man he accused of all these disasters and he saw that he couldn ’ t possible be the cause of it all. 
 
 “ How did you know the locations? ” The detective asked looking disappointedly at the one way mirror. Dr. Probability perked back up “ Well. Herbert Park is our largest public space and would no doubt be their priority target. I counted 15 from the Dragon ’ s clan, which would put their numbers between 100-145. Then I went through a list in my head of large public spaces that had high foot traffic that had ease of access with little security. After that it was simple statistics. ” The detective opened the folder and started going through a list of standard questions. “ After spotting the terrorists how long was it until you called authorities. ” There was a silence after that question. The detective looked up and saw what looked like Dr. Probability counting in his head. “ I called after 1 minute and 13 seconds from seeing them pull up in their black truck. ” The detective looked up, “ When you called you gave dispatch all the location the locations they would strike. ” Dr. Probability nodded “ Yes indeed! That took me three seconds to calculate. ” 
 
 The detective closed the folder. “ But you didn ’ t save everyone. ” Dr. Probability frowned and looked down. “ No sadly in the terrorists attempt to escape or carry out their mission they injured 47 and took 1 life. But it could have been worse much worse. A city of 437,769, to only have 48 lives immediately affected is pretty good I think. ” The detective was now watery in his eyes, Dr. Probability did not notice. “ Just 48? What about those who knew the victims. ” Dr. Probability put his hand on his chin. “ Ah yes. 48 people, each probably had a circle of friends and family of about 60. 2880 lives affected by the tragedy. Still on the grand scheme of things, life should resume back to equilibrium of normality in the next 17 hours. ” The detective got angry again “ 17 hours!?!? That ’ s how long it will take people to get over this. ” Just then another officer came into the room. “ Well that of course is an average. Some were not even emotionally affected where for others it could take years to recover from this afternoon ’ s events. ” 
 
 The other detective grabbed Detective Reeves and moved him towards the door. The other officer spoke next. “ Alright Mark, you have a had long day. Let ’ s take some time… ” Dr. Probability stood up and interrupted the other officer. “ Excuse me. What was the name of the woman that lost her life this afternoon? ” The other detective spoke again “ Susan Reeves. ” Dr. Probability sighed. “ I see Detective Reeves ’ s wife. ” Dr. Probability looked at the detective. “ Detective Reeves I ’ m assuming that is your wife. I ’ m sorry she is no longer with us. I ’ m sure she was a great woman and she will be missed, but due to an unforeseen series of events she was taken from us. Though yes, I use my power to prevent many lives from being lost, I am not able to save everyone. ” Detective Reeves turned back around with dried tears in his eyes and unlocked Dr. Probability ’ s handcuffs. “ You are right. Even though you do your best, this world is unpredictable. You shouldn ’ t be held guilty for that what you can ’ t predict. ” 

