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So it occurs to me that there are different forces at work here, among even the imPort population. I confess to have no real understanding of these political intricacies, but feel as though it's important to remain aware of the influences permeating our own subculture of sorts. So far RISE and the Justice League have been spoken of in passing, but what are these organizations and are there any others? An overview would be appreciated.

I feel I should also express my thanks to those that met with myself and my colleague last month before the swear-in, as well as to those that assisted us during the event itself. We are most grateful. We've decided to take employment at StarkTech for the time being, where we'll be heading up a new biotechnological division.

[A little later, an additional notation pops up]

Never will I understand the desire to erect a wall in the face of opposition.

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Nice to meet you, Doctor. Steve's just fine.

[ Hey, what kind of superhero would he be if he couldn't even rescue people from their own potential embarrassment? ]

It's a little complicated, but yeah — we know different versions of each other in our own worlds. We get on about the same, though.

[ Meaning they get on like cats and dogs, but he'll just leave that bit out. ]

Different versions- yes, the alternate realities. I'd heard, but had yet to know of anyone that it specifically applied to. Fascinating.

Well I appreciate the offer, though Mr. Stark has been rather accommodating thus far.

The term "multiverse" has gotten thrown around a lot, so I'm guessin' that's the same thing.

[ The way he says it, it's clear he mostly just accepts the concept rather than fully grasping it — but for him, that's the best he can get with something like theoretical physics. ]

He's got a keen eye for good business; if he's picked you two up, you must really know your stuff, especially if he's got you heading up your own division aleady.

Essentially. [Only he's talking about mirrored realities rather than the different worlds themselves, but they could be lumped together for the sake of simplicity.

He wonders if there's an alternate version of himself where things had gone differently out there somewhere, but as ever when it comes to these things, it's a discomfiting consideration.]

But yes, I'd rather like to think so. [And that's about as modest as he gets as far as 'knowing his stuff' goes. Going to unintentionally mirror Newton's offer here] If there's ever anything we could assist you with, I'll make every effort to ensure we're able to do so.

[ Yeah, maybe you can try explaining that to him sometime, doc. He'll at least enjoy hearing you give it the effort. ]

If something pops up, I'll let you know — but I'll let you know now, you don't owe me anything for what happened. Honestly.

[cinnamon roll, too good, too pure. and it doesn't help that it occurs to him that it would be all too easy to follow the script and suggest drinks instead.

which he absolutely refuses to do.

sorry if he looks vaguely irritated for no clear reason, he's just silently projecting his aggravation to Newton through their weird psychic link]

No matter. It was a gesture of goodwill on your part, and I'd like to be able to offer the same- if under less distressing circumstances, if at all possible

[ No offense, buddy, but he's already gotten the feeling that "vaguely irritated" might be a normal state for your face. It's cool; he was in the Army. Everybody's like that. ]

I'll keep you in mind, Doc. I'd say you can buy the first round sometime, but I'm not much of a drinker.

[ The stuff does nothing for him, after all — and he's just not the type to spend enough cash to get the kind of liquor that you'd actually get just for the taste. Growing up in the Great Depression does that to a guy. ]

And likewise, if you or your associate need anything while you're here, go ahead drop me a line.

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