Voice-testing (canon is Earth's Mightiest Heroes)

[science_is_fun]

Mundane, is it?  You are aware of all of the reasons why this is a terrible idea, right?

For starters, you have no background in entomology.  I could forgive your lack of experience with particle physics, geology, roboti-- [Oh, right, Ultron.  Scratch that last one.]  It's just that, entomology is vital to my life's work - how do you expect to portray me properly if you don't know the numerous differences between termites and ants?  ...And no, "winging it" won't work.

Second, your timing.  To be frank, it's abysmal - we just put a stop to Ultron.  I can't face the Avengers right now, let alone handle any further complications that you plan on throwing at me.  I don't know what I'd say to any of them [especially Jan...] - it simply wouldn't end well for anyone involved.  In addition to that, as a result of my brief time in your head, I've become well aware of these other universes, and to be honest, I don't particularly like what I've heard.  In particular, there's the "Ultimate" universe - I have no idea how the situation turned out that badly for me and Jan, but the only reason I'd want to find out would be so I can do the exact opposite of what that version of me did.

Third would have to be a lack of resources - I may not be the most expressive individual, but there has to be more than two icons that you can find, and I'm sure that someone out there must have them available for use.

Lastly, you've got your own life to consider.  There are plenty of other activities that you could do aside from this - find some way to make the world a better place, even if it's something small!  All I'm saying is that there are better uses for your time; you just need to find them.

There are so many other reasons why you shouldn't do this, but those are the main ones.  I strongly suggest that you reconsider.

-Dr. Henry Pym

Comments

[wasp_sting]

Hank, you never learn do you?
Let loose and have some fun for a change.

[science_is_fun]

Well, I would try to have fun, but I don't see any lab equipment around here. [Hank chuckles nervously - his sense of humour has never been the greatest, mainly because it doesn't get much use.]

Since logic doesn't seem to be convincing my mundane, I might be able to give it a try. What sort of things can you do for fun in this place? [He might have trouble with the "letting loose" part, but best to go one step at a time.]

[irredeemed_ant]

Ohhhh, another Pymie Boy!

What your Mun should gather dude is that the two things most people remember you for are not exactly things to be proud of. Then again I haven't exactly be a paragon of virtue myself but hey ho.

[science_is_fun]

I'm well aware of that, even if I didn't actually do one of those things. [He's still coming to terms with making Ultron - he can't even begin to process the idea of multiple versions of him being known as wife-beaters, whether it was accidental or intentional.]

[irredeemed_ant]

Ah, right, well you a better guy than the Hank I know then. Eric O'Grady. Other You gave me the latest Ant Man suit after... well, it's a rather long story. [Involving Skrull doubles and watching Ms Marvel in the Shower and punching Hulk's insides and everything. Ah, those were the days.]

[science_is_fun]

...I'm going to be hearing that a lot, aren't I?

Stories like that usually are. At least someone's putting the identity to good use. [Well, sort of.]

[irredeemed_ant]

Maybe. Other you ain't that bad a guy, really, just kinda... I dunno, arrogant and self opinionated.

...No offence.

Thanks, I do what I can. Changing sizes and riding bugs is kinda fun too. And Captain America has me on one of the Avenger teams.

[science_is_fun]

None taken.

...One of the teams? How much has the Avengers expanded where you're from?

[irredeemed_ant]

Awesomes. I like you more than My Pym already.

Pretty much loads of teams now. I'm in the Covert Black Ops crew but there's Classic Avengers, New Avengers, Mighty Avengers, there were some on the west coast at some point, Dark Avengers, those were bad guys, Other You is leading a team of Android Avengers like Vision I think.

[science_is_fun]

I don't know how effective recruiting villains would be in terms of rehabilitation, but I'm glad to hear that your Avengers are trying something. Mine are just content with punching them in the face and calling it a day.

As for Vision, I haven't had the opportunity to meet him yet, though I've heard about him at least. It's a relief to know that even something as horrible as Ultron can result in something good. I find it difficult to see myself as leadership material, but I suppose that's the benefit of alternate universes.

[irredeemed_ant]

Nah that was the Thunderbolts who tried that. Dark Avengers was actual villains pretending to good whilst they did evil things under the fence and got all the super heroes on the run for a bit, that or under their thumbs. Norman Osborn was calling the shots for a while as the Iron Patriot. Fun times. Not.

I think Other You is good in a tough spot but... well, I'm not sure if he takes rejection that well, or failure. He also has a cute furball of a kid with Tigra, if you know who that is.

[science_is_fun]

All of this is a bit much to digest - how on earth would a group of villains convince everyone that they're doing good while getting people to believe that the heroes are threats? ...On second thought, I may not want to know.

Plus, I find it bizarre talking about me having a kid with someone who I haven't met, when Jan and I haven't even... We aren't... [Hank sighs - he's not comfortable talking about romance in a general sense, let alone with someone who he barely knows.]