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[professorlionface]

[Hank is leaning against the counter in his kitchen, passing an apple between his hands. He seems a little disappointed.]

So, I was afraid I might come home to the possibility given how much difficulty I had in reaching her, but it appears that Amanda Waller's gone. Seems it happened before she could have one of Dr. Solus and Peter's sensors installed, too, which is a shame when her company was funding them.

[He looks back up at the camera, tired but trying to smile.] Still, it's good to be home, I suppose. Weather's starting to turn, and just in time, too. Don't know how much longer I could've taken the warmer climates!

Has it been busy, aside from that matter at the UN? I guess I still have some catching up to do.

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voice;

[waiting]

Welcome back, Doc.

Heard there's a party next week, but I don't know about anything else going down. Sorry to hear about your friend.

permavid;

[professorlionface]

Well, uh, girlfriend. ...Technically.

What's the party for?

permavoice;

[waiting]

Ah, shit. That's rough.

It's a benefit for imports -- to uh, strengthen ties, or something. You know, the usual reasons people do that stuff. The D.O.I. helped put it together.

permavideo;

[radiantly]

Welcome home, Hank. How was the tour?

permavid.

[ex_engineers208]

Aw, McCoy. Sorry about your gal bein' gone.

[futureleader]

You didn't miss much, honestly.

I liked it better when you weren't around to nag at us.

[professorlionface]

Yes, it's one of the risks we take in an impermanent setting, sadly.

Sounds like the kind of occasion I should book. I mean, just because I got home from doing that very thing doesn't mean the work ends. Local relationships are just as important to maintain as those abroad.

[professorlionface]

Oh, you know. Warm weather, surprisingly friendly faces. I'd like to think we have a few more names to add to our corner, now.

[professorlionface]

Yeah, it...well, it always has to be something doesn't it?

[professorlionface]

I'm tempted to feel touched that you felt the need to go out of your way to inform me of that.

[waiting]

Hadn't thought of it, myself. [ It's enough to make him wonder why people bother getting attached. ]

Isn't that the truth. If you're going, I'll have to remember to look you up -- assuming you don't mind sharing a drink or two.

[professorlionface]

Hey, I've got nothing against the idea! Plus, you should be able to find me easily enough, it's hard to miss a seven-foot-tall blue feline fellow.

[waiting]

Haven't seen any other imports matching that description yet, but who knows? Maybe it's a more common mutation than we think.

I don't know if I'll be on the job that night or not, but I'll find the time.

[radiantly]

Really? That's terrific! I'm so glad it was a success!

[futureleader]

If you feel touched by that, maybe I ought to spray paint my name on your office door for you to always remember this warm fuzzy feeling.

(voice.)

[ioudas]

You mean the incident that I dub "Dr. Doom needs to find a nice lady"? Then yes. Welcome back, Henry.

[professorlionface]

You may find one or two who are the same color, but nothing quite like me!

That said, hey, if it doesn't work out we could work out some other time. I'm not against making new friends.

[professorlionface]

Nothing to remove any of the countries under imBargo already, but hopefully at least we won't have any more joining that cause!

How was the start of classes?

[professorlionface]

You're just inviting this nagging you supposedly rue, aren't you?

(voice.)

[professorlionface]

Good to be back, for the most part.

Whatever became of that, in the end? I don't think I caught the whole story overseas.

[futureleader]

No. Why would I ever do that?

[video]

[sorcerersupreme]

Well, Victor's latest temper tantrum notwithstanding. I suppose I didn't need more incentive to avoid life above 14th Street, though the ability to cite specific examples is always useful if not pleasant.

Welcome back, my friend.

[professorlionface]

I don't know, maybe you don't hate it as much as you'd like me to believe.

video, Peter;

[incywincyhero]

Good to have you back with us, buddy... I just wish the timing could've been better for you and Waller. Don't tell her this if she comes back, but I'll miss her -- she may have some bark but she's also a pretty good boss.

[video]

[professorlionface]

It'll play an unfortunate hell on the work we've been trying to do in the international community these past few weeks, however.

How have you been, Stephen?