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[miteiest]

[It’s been a while since Pym’s been seen around the city. A combination of all-too-justified paranoia and a general lack of knowledge on the surrounding geography has contributed to that. The scant knowledge he has availed himself to isn’t all that comforting, considering his colleagues at the university seemed to know him before he even introduced himself, and the work left for him was already half-completed under his own name. An algorithm based on his own work on quantification of emotions has led him to discard the possibility of his previous stay being an impostor, and while that would be unsettling for most people, when you’ve gone through as many breakdowns and fugue states as Dr. Hank Pym, it becomes terrifying. The only question is, what did he do while he was here?]

Ah. Hello. This is Hank. Hank Pym.

I’ve already been filled in on the fact that somebody—err, that I was here for a while. I was wondering if somebody could fill me in on the details on what I did during that time.

[His not-so-subtle way of asking what he screwed up this time.]

Oh, also, I apologize if anyone has noticed an increase in ants around the dorms lately. I don’t really keep them in an enclosed space, so they seem to have scattered off while I was missing.

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[microbrobotics]

whoa hey youre back! i was kinda wondering for a minute there

.... do you not remember what you did before

[miteiest]

Well, technically speaking, I haven't done anything. There was another 'me' here. I'm still working on the 'time travel' and 'alternate universe' angles, but I've already discarded the possibility of an impostor.

I'm sorry, did we know each other?

[microbrobotics]

oh.

yeah. we did. i was pretty good friends with you. him.

which pronoun do you want me to use?

[miteiest]

Oh. I see.

[Now he feels rather awkward. Hank's not the most empathic person around, but it has to be tough not being recognized by a friend.]

I'm fine with whichever pronoun you used to call me. I don't see why we can't be friends again, after all.

What can I call you?

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Hey there, Hank. We kind of got on a first name basis, despite never being on it before. [Which is probably creepy for him to hear, considering how he is. She pauses.]

I think giving Matt Murdock a call might be a good idea at this point.

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[miteiest]

I'll... take your word for it. Thanks, Kate.

[It does feel a little weird. Not so much calling people by name, but retaking acquaintanceships he never made. Not the first time this happens to him.]

Matt's here?

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No problem. And yeah, Matt works with me. I do the PI work for his law firm. If you're worried, he's mostly kept himself out of trouble, but he might give you a better idea of how true that is. [Kate assumes that, being Matt, he sometimes keeps her in the dark.

Given some of his more jerkish tendencies, she ... wouldn't really blame him. And sometimes, it might even be for the best.

Though that doesn't mean she'd be happy to have complete confirmation.]

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[selfimage]

[ is this Loki? it's most certainly Loki. some kind of Loki, anyway. it's a Loki that's looking him up and down with tactless disenchantment. it's not to Hank as much as it is to Lachesis; it's been a long month already. ]

I liberated your helper bot from you and thus renamed it "turd bot."

You're very welcome.

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[miteiest]

I'm sure the other me was as grateful as I am.

[Why yes, that is dripping with sarcasm.]

What would a god even need a robot assistant for?

[Hank doesn't need another of his inventions causing trouble.]

[selfimage]

Absolutely nothing.

[ actually, it was a long story. the first time that Hank had left, Loki took it upon himself to liberate Hank's possessions from the government and horde them in his closet for safe keeping until he returned.

it was too nice a gesture, so something needed to come out ruined. ]

Would you like it back?

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[fastballspeciaaaaal]

You have ant buddies?

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[miteiest]

I do. Apparently. I don't really know any of the ants here, but they seem to recognize me just fine.

It helps that I can talk to them without a helmet now.

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[fastballspeciaaaaal]

You can actually talk to them!? That's so cool. I thought ant buddies would just be for hang out and tiny ant petting.

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[malodorous]

We got in a fight once.

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[miteiest]

I'm... sorry?

[That's half an apology, half a question on how that happened.]

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[malodorous]

Yeah. It was some kind of thing where you were controlled by someone else? Something like that.

Either way, as long as you don't go around screaming at people now, you'll probably avoid starting fights with other people. If that's your intention, I mean.

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[bulwank]

Hello, Dr. Pym. I am Gamagori Ira, Nonah ImPort Ambassador, it is good to see you again, though saying so may prove confusing for you!

Not long ago you and I began working together on a project that saw to the creation of the Nonah ImPort Training Facility. With that you assisted in the advanced technology there allowing imPorts to easily train their powers without needing to worry of the results of said abilities in the facility itself. You also had a hand in creating the in facility porters for transportation purely between the facility and the HQ stationed in Nonah proper.

If you would like to regain your post at my side maintaining this facility and future planning concerning it, please! By all means, let me know and you are welcome! But in the case that you do not wish to take on this responsibility again due to a change in your memories, I will not fault you for it and will contin ue tending to it as I have been.

It is better top focus on what you must, and should you end up having an interest later, I will remain by my words and hold my hands open to you.

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[miteiest]

Is that so?

[This is actually rather comforting. It seems to confirm that, whatever fights and arguments his last self got into, he meant well.]

I'd love to help, Gamagori. Unfortunately, I don't have much knowledge on how abilities work here. I'm actually still trying to understand my own.

I'd appreciate it if I could have a few weeks to get up to speed. It'll be nice to occupy myself with something.

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[bulwank]

Yes, it is, doctor.

Understood. And if you need any assistance, I will always be available. Should you need the facility it will also be there! There are many tools at your disposal, should you seek them out.

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[youbastard]

I can't tell you much, we only spoke once I think. Does it really matter what you did here though? If you don't remember it you can't really be held responsible or anything like that.

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[miteiest]

If only it were that simple. This isn't the first time something like this happens to me, though.

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[youbastard]

Seriously? How did something like this happen to you before?

[heavyhitter]

u still owe me 10 bucks
or other u does anyway

whatever pay up

[ not true, but she tries it on everyone. it has to work one day! ]

[miteiest]

[Hank is actually a pretty smart guy. He's mastered the psychology of lying, and tends to keep a log on his finances at all times.]

[And yet, he 100% believes his past self went and made even more debts.]

I'm afraid you either have to wait for my first paycheck, or take it up with Tony Stark.

[heavyhitter]

what
its 10 bucks
thats really sad