(hellboy.)

[implodes]

Wow. That sure is a lot of comics you have there. You definitely have your work cut out for you. Best of luck okay? Let me know if you need any help working out the fuzzy details.

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[righthandofdoom]

Best part is, we're only just finally entering the final third of the story. Makes you wonder what more they can throw at us, huh?

[implodes]

Hey H.B. [Slight smile.] Probably saving the best for last. Or - er - worst. Whatever way you wanna look at it.

[righthandofdoom]

The end is-- the end. All stories have one. Ours included. Pretty sure it'll be epic, though.

[implodes]

Oh it better be. Took 'em long enough.

[righthandofdoom]

Tell me about it. We're a decade-spanning epic.

[implodes]

I'll be pretty disappointed if they drop the ball. But something tells me they won't. I mean - they've done an okay job getting our stories out so far. [Shrug.] Whatever - I'm gonna worry myself about it.

[righthandofdoom]

That they have. We'll be fine.

For a relative value of fine, anyway.

pft ha - shouldn't tag while sleepy. go me.

[implodes]

If you say it - it must be true. Thanks, H.B.

[righthandofdoom]

No problem, Liz. Keep yourself safe, okay?

[implodes]

Oh - you know I will. Don't worry about me.

[righthandofdoom]

Its in my nature to worry, Liz. But you grew up strong and tall, I know you can take care of it.

[implodes]

She's feeling a bit more confident now. Might even let me out more often. Maybe I'll see you around?

[righthandofdoom]

Probably. I keep an eye out.

[implodes]

Okay. [A nod. Also a smile.] I'll keep an eye out too.

[righthandofdoom]

I know you will. Stay safe, Liz.

[boomsticking]

Least you don't have forty different continuities to deal with like mine does.

[implodes]

Yikes. No. Forty? That seems a little excessive.

[boomsticking]

Huh, that ain't even the half of it. There're whole worlds where I'm supposed to be dead.

[implodes]

Alternate dimensions too? ...Now I feel like you're just showboating.

[boomsticking]

More like four or five alternate dimensions.

And one where I'm a chick.

[implodes]

Well. All the bases have to be covered somehow don't they?

[boomsticking]

Yeah, but I don't want 'em covering my balls!

[implodes]

I honestly don't know if I should be offended or not. I'm sure chick-you is just as capable as regular-you.

[boomsticking]

Hah, easy for you to say - you aren't the one having your favorite part chopped off!

[implodes]

Oh boo hoo. Please.

[boomsticking]

How'd you feel about someone cutting off YOUR anatomy, kid?

[implodes]

It'd be unpleasant yeah. But I highly doubt they'd be able to stay close enough to me to go through with it.

[boomsticking]

Oh yeah? Why?

[implodes]

[An annoyed sigh. Also an eyeroll.

She really hates having to do this. But. Whatever. It'll just be for a second.

Give her a moment. Before you know it, most of her arm is on fire, and she holds out her hand, palm side up.]

Ta-dah.

[boomsticking]

[Cue the most horrified expression in the history of ever.]

How the hell did you do that?!

[implodes]

Magic.

[And just like that - she manages to turn it off. She shakes her arm out before letting it hang at her side again.]

Not really. I was just born this way. Neat huh?

[boomsticking]

Well hot damn.

Can you turn water into wine, too?

[Only slightly assholeish mode: engaged!]

[implodes]

I dunno. [A slight shrug.] Can't say I ever tried. Would be pretty sweet though wouldn't it? Unlimited booze. Rock on.

[boomsticking]

Hell yeah.

Though I've gotta admit, I don't drink that much these days.

[implodes]

Eh. Sometimes I have a few too many. But I think it's well-deserved.

[boomsticking]

Long as you don't get hurt, right?

[implodes]

Uh - I worry about everyone else, actually.

[boomsticking]

Really?

Got a heroic streak too, eh?

[implodes]

I'm a dangerous drunk. [Snort.]

[boomsticking]

Yeah I bet.

[Ash will remember to Never Piss Her off.]

hel-looo, nurse.

[kaijuphile]

You know, —ah, I'm pretty sure if they didn't need any help? None of us would even be here right now.

well hel-loooo, newt. ;D

[implodes]

Okay. Fair point.

...I don't think she's that off-kilter. Doesn't seem it anyway.

I couldn't resist the siren's call of Del Toro babes.

[kaijuphile]

See, but here's the thing — They never do.

They're unsuspecting; that's their whole [ he waves his arms around in a broad circle ] appeal, dude.

and that's a-okay with me.

[implodes]

[This face.]

Look.

I've been around the block a few times. I think I'd know the difference here.

then I've come to the right place.

[kaijuphile]

[ There's some, uh, definite nervousness to his chuckle. ]

Don't take my meaning in the wrong direction here. It's just, you know, they're a very —colorful group of people.

[ And so, he backtracks. ] I'm sure yours is great! Mine? There is literally no denying that this one's off her tracks. This train? Way, way past the station.

Re: then I've come to the right place.

[implodes]

Yeah. Mine is pretty great. So far so good anyway. Be a little bit more respectful.

[There's a teensy bit of tease in her tone.]

I'm sorry you feel that way. Maybe it's just you? And not her.

[kaijuphile]

You know —that's been said.

[implodes]

Oh. [The slightest bit of eyebrow.] Has it?

[She's trying not to chuckle at this point.]