On feels, recent developments, and prospective cast mates

[mstitel]

I know you're worried, mundane. But I can handle it. I've gone through worse, and I know what time travel can do if I'm not careful.

I can do this. I don't need anyone to "unload on". This Tony isn't our Tony, he's not my d- ... he's not the same.

And as for that other game, you know it's gonna be the same there. Francis gets it. Just... maybe Pym shouldn't come to the ship. I don't know if he can handle Tony not being from our time-line.

Just... don't worry. I can do this.

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[willpunchfaces]

You do what you have to to survive. Even if you don't want to. That doesn't change, no matter where they take us.

[mstitel]

I get that. I just don't know if Pym will. [A pause] Or Torunn.

[willpunchfaces]

Pym's too you- what about Torunn?

[mstitel]

She's- ... she's coming to the ship.

[He honestly doesn't know how to feel about it. There's happiness, definitely. But there's reservation, too.

He's dealing with enough right now with Tony. With his parents being his parents but not... being them. He doesn't want to watch one of his siblings going through the same thing.]

[willpunchfaces]

[Francis can relate, though he's also a bit jealous. James always gets the good stuff -- a safe home, a childhood, and now his family going to wherever this ship is, while Francis is stuck with his not!parents in a city that's constantly trying to kill everyone

nope, not bitter]

Yeah, well. Torunn's a heck of a lot smarter than you. I'm sure she'll be fine.

[mstitel]

She's not smarter than me.

[It's so familiar to feel that spark of annoyance at Francis, to fuel it and let it grow into an actual bit of rage. A scowl and a tightening of his fists.]

I still don't know why my writer thinks sticking me with you is a good idea.

[willpunchfaces]

Dude, the Hulk is smarter than you.

[there's comfort in familiarity and Francis lets it take over, giving James a smug look that quickly changes into a scowl]

Maybe she thinks you'll actually learn something and become a better person. How am I supposed to know?

[growbug]

...but you and Torunn can't even turn on the microwave without help sometimes! And everything on the ship is a computer!

I can be quiet! I promise!

Really!

[mstitel]

[You have no idea how good it is to see you, bro]

Th- you and Tony did something to the microwave, Pym. It almost blew up my room.

[But seriously dude? You're getting the most incredulous look.]

Prove it.

[growbug]

We made it better. It's not our fault you're dumb.

And I will.

[He really has no idea. But until then, deep breathe, heroic struggle--

That's about thirty seconds of silence.]

SeelookIcanbetotallyquiet!

[He sure showed you!]

[mstitel]

I'm not dumb just because you're a total dork.

[But that struggle - futile, in the end, but he's pretty sure that's a Henry Pym Jr. record - has him grinning]

Okay, okay. You win, Pym.

[growbug]

[Cue enormous hapiness and yes James that is a hug. For YOU.]

Great! Because you'd be doomed without me.

And I get to see Torunn! I knew she wasn't... [okay, the happiness wavers a little, thst had been scary] ...stuck in space. I mean, she is, but we're stuck together! Gosh, I hope Azari and Francis come too. No way I can take care of both of you knuckleheads alone.

[ofafeather]

[YEAH, SURE JAMES.]