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[solveeverything]

Yes, well ... where did you say you were going to send me? I'm very busy, I have a lot of experiments and a building full of children to teach...

You don't know yet? You don't even have a basic outline of a plan? You acted on a whim?

Good Galactus, I'm in the head of a female Johnny Storm.

Please think this through. Fully. Strategically-speaking, a location with one or more of my team -- or perhaps the Future Foundation -- would be most sound. I don't wish to set you too many parameters, however, so... [sigh] Do what you "feel" is right.

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[stormy_skrull]

Hey, Uncle Reed! My dad can plan stuff! ...Sometimes. ...When he wants to.

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[firegodrockstar]

When it seems like a good idea, anyway- which isn't all that often.

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[firegodrockstar]

...Wait. Dad?

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[stormy_skrull]

Hiya, Dad. *grins*

Name's Mary. Mary Storm.

[firegodrockstar]

[Is there staring? Oh yeah, there's staring. But at least he can guess as to the mother, right?]

You... Your dad married Lyja, huh? [It wasn't as if he'd never thought about it, after all- even if it's WAY different to see the results up front.]

Well, uh. Good to meet you, Mary.

[stormy_skrull]

Yeah. They've been married... about twenty years now. [She won't get into the whole "for the second time, kinda" thing, because, well, Johnny would know all that already.]

Likewise, Pops.

Because this is the only hugging icon I have

[firegodrockstar]

[TWENTY YEARS of marriage? Holy hell, was he actually a good dad?

That's AWESOME! C'mon, hug time is now.]

From the look of you, I'd guess you'd make any dad proud.

[stormy_skrull]

[Hug time is now!]

*she smiles*

I do all right, I think. Though Uncle Ben says I'm more trouble than I'm worth. Usually after I've pranked him.

[solveeverything]

Ah, yes, and usually "when he wants to" involves embarrassing Ben or Peter. He's certainly an excellent tactician in that respect.

Interesting, though. You're from an alternate future timeline?

[stormy_skrull]

He is, isn't he? *giggles*

Alternate, yes. Future, depends. Is 2012 the future?

[solveeverything]

No, not for me. Very interesting! So, simply an alternate timeline where I assume Johnny became responsible. Oh, to live in such a universe...

[stormy_skrull]

Well, you know, kinda responsible. Mom still says he acts like he's about sixteen.

[solveeverything]

[smile] An upgrade from the thirteen year old I know.

[solveeverything]

Regardless -- it's an honor to meet you, young Ms Storm. I'm afraid I didn't catch your given name--?

[stormy_skrull]

It's Mary.

[solveeverything]

Mary. And -- well, you know me already.

Your mother -- Lyja, I assume? Is she well?

[stormy_skrull]

Yeah, that's Mom. She's doing good.

...I'm so sorry for doing this.

[bowbeforedoom]

RICHAAAAARDS!! [Yes, he had to do that.]

You are still as idiotic as ever, if you believe that mundanes are capable of "thinking things through".

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[solveeverything]

Victor.

It is never idiotic to believe in someone's potential, to hope that they can and will perform to the best of their abilities. However, since it would be naive to rely on it, especially in this case, I'm certainly planning for the alternative. Your concern is, as always, appreciated.

[bowbeforedoom]

It hardly means anything when the "best" of their abilities is equivalent to a chimpanzee slapping its hands on a typewriter. They lack even the most basic of scientific knowledge that is necessary to utilize Doom in such a fashion. I am sure that they can manage with you, but only barely.

[solveeverything]

Why, that almost sounds like a compliment about my intellect. Thank you, Victor.

It's true, they cannot hope to match either of us in that regard -- but it drives them to learn more! We don't require them to actually cure cancer or build rocket ships, but if we encourage them to study any of the sciences even a little-- ah, but you don't want the competition, of course.

And I'm sorry for adding on the fun! (No I'm not.)

[firegodrockstar]

Tcheh! [He's totally scoffing at you, Doomie.]

Don't you have ponies to play with or something?

^_^

[bowbeforedoom]

Lies and slander!! Clearly, this is a plot by Richards, or yourself, in some foolish attempt to discredit me! Or perhaps it was that irritating mercenary, Deadpool - it seems like something that he would do.

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[manque]

I propose the addition of

"MERCIFUL MAXIMUS!!!"

to your lexicon.

All those in favor?!

[manque]

AYE!!

[solveeverything]

... I believe we'll keep that one in reserve for now.

[cosmic_storm]

Heya, Uncle Stretch! Dad's not a bad planner when he actually plans stuff.

The mun's probably not gonna listen to you though. She might have even just tuned ya out.

[solveeverything]

Yes ... well, given events of recent months, I'm forced to agree. And I admit I'm glad that's so.

... just how many children does Johnny have?

[cosmic_storm]

Great.

Just me and my sister Luna..uh..Spike. She's Spike now. And there's that skrull girl from the alternate universe and I heard there's some skrinky guy from another alternate universe too so that's four.

[solveeverything]

His own multiversal Fantastic Four. Interesting! I wonder why none of you exist in my timeline, yet anyway ... he's certainly had opportunity enough...

Luna... Your mother's Crystal? I see.

[cosmic_storm]

Got no clue, Uncle Stretch. Only know about my timeline.

Yep. That's Mom.

[shielding]

Some times you've just got to go with your gut. If there's anyone to be counted on to think fast, it ought to be Reed Richards.

[solveeverything]

Thank you, Steve. I certainly hope so, though I have a feeling my thoughts aren't going to be held in much regard for this.

[shielding]

If it's any consolation I don't like it much more than you do. It's like being stuck under the Beyonder's thumb again.