∮ 002. backdated early morning of 6/16.

[elongates]

[ reed sits, as usual, in an empty laboratory. ]

I'm not the first one to remind you all about the incoming holiday. I'd ask you all a question of a vapid nature like "What does it mean to be a father?" but I would be lying if I said it would be of use to anyone. I know what constitutes a good father, and, well. I know what doesn't.

[ while his shoulders slump low toward his desk, his torso nearly unravels into loops around his work area. ]

The simple fact is: I am going to be a father one day. I’ve been aware of enough of my multiple selves to comprehend this. Children and love are my constant, as they are Susan’s. [ bitterly: ] At least one of us has to accept this reality.

[ plucking a test tube off a bunsen burner with tongs, he passive-aggressively mocks a toast toward the communicator. ]

So, here’s to the inevitable Franklin and Valeria Richards!

[ clink. ]

May you arrive to a better world with nicer, less abusive people.

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permatext HWY AM I WRITING HTIS YOU ALREADY KNOW

[webline]

oh my god.

"love".

[elongates]

Oh.

Speaking of abusive people.

voice;

[futureleader]

You'll probably suck as a father like every other father that exists.

Just a fact of life.

[elongates]

You're wrong, and I know you're wrong.

But thank you. Sincerely.

[voice]

[latveria]

I question your understanding of alternate realities and the complexities they hold, Richards.

[elongates]

I'm astonished that you're even still bothering with me, Victor.

I thought we established something.

permavoice

[demonspawn]

Wow. Mr. Fantastic? More like Mr. Popular. Apparently.

[elongates]

Apparently.

I'm not a fan of your sarcasm, to be honest.

[bringerofwar]

Parenthood isn't actually a competition.

[elongates]

You're content with raising the people who lose in society?

Well. If it helps you sleep at night.

[heartlessglitch]

What constitutes a good father?

[elongates]

Well. Being organic would be a start.

voice; OOPS I STILL DONT KNOW WHAT IM DOING

[superscience]

Well now. Is the inimitable Dr. Richards throwing a tantrum?

NO SHHH IT'S BEAUTIFUL

[elongates]

Oh, absolutely not. I know wouldn't be able to beat you at your own game.

James.

voice;

[invisibly]

What is this, Reed? Emotional blackmail? Using children that haven't even been conceived?!

[elongates]

[ a hurt expression crosses his face, however insincere. ] What?

I can't talk about how I feel, Susan? Me, being a human being, is that criminal to you?

(voice.)

[ioudas]

This is not at all creepy.

[elongates]

You're right. It isn't.

voice;

[uzi]

_{( the echo of a slow clap. )}

Nice speech.

[elongates]

[ uuuuuuuuuugh. ]

I know. Did it hit home?

voice;

[hulk]

[ Man, watching you Silly Putty yourself all over the damn place will just. Never not be really weird and disquieting and super creepy. Ever. ]

Nothing is a constant. Just because something could have possibly happened somewhere else doesn't mean it's a given everywhere. That's the whole point behind MWI and. It's not going to be set in stone. So. ...Yeah.

[elongates]

Did I ask for an academic debate, Bruce? A lecture?

[ he blinks at him. creepily!! ]

I am the one man that can make certain that I will end the way I want to end, theoretical constructs aside.

Video

[disintegrator]

[Breaking her word to Rachel.]

You knew about Franklin?

[that's what the man just said Katie.]

[elongates]

[ his lips flatten. ]

Yes, I knew about Franklin. I assume you know of one?

[savagely]

You will have children?

[ right, like she's one to talk about children and people who shouldn't have any. ]

[elongates]

[ blinks. ]

Is that a problem?

voice, encrypted;

[incywincyhero]

Reed ... what exactly are you trying to accomplish, here? Because I really can't see this ending well.

encrypted;

[elongates]

I'm not trying to accomplish anything. That wasn't my intention.

text;

[trollverine]

I wouldn't have guessed you for a fatalist.

[elongates]

I'm only a fatalist to the extent that I know I'll get what I want in the end.

[conflagrations]

what are you doing

[elongates]

I'm talking, Johnny.

Out of everybody, you should be the one to understand that.