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So, uh.

[Teddy is sat on the couch in his apartment, looking a bit... somber, honestly. Between the apparitions and everything else, he's not sure he needed another thing on top of it. But here it is. He sits forward to place a tech canister on the table in front of him.]

I just got one of these. I'm pretty sure I know what it does since I saw my boyfriend use it and age up years before my eyes, but... I guess my question is: how do you even know if you want to use it? I mean, maybe my future will be amazing, but maybe I'll come out of it with some horrific knowledge I don't even want.

Or I could come out of it a bald old man. Who knows, right?

[And that'd probably put a crimp in his dating life, definitely.]

I think I want to use it though. Maybe. I'll give it a few days. I guess I just figured I should also give people a head's up if I come around looking a lot older.

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[welp, look who’s here to ruin everything. and looking a little skeptical.]

If you come back bald, can’t you just - you know, change so you have hair again?

Edited 2018-08-27 22:44 (UTC)

[Tommy, why.]

Yeah, I'm pretty sure? I could make myself look just like I do now, but I'd still be an old man, you know.

Yeah, ‘cause twenty is practically ancient.

[biiiig eyeroll here.]

Look, Ted, I’ll let you in on a little secret. I don’t even remember what month it is most of the time. Time’s ... whatever, y’know?

Twenty isn't, but-- overshooting it would be.

[But he huffs out a laugh.]

Tommy, how do you ever keep appointments? Seriously. But-- thanks. I guess there's no harm in seeing what's happening in the future, right?

Although that makes you the youngest Young Avenger here.

[his lips curl into a cheeky grin.]

You're assuming I'm the kinda guy who makes appointments in the first place.

[does he really look like that kinda guy. does he.

but teddy's got a point, though it's a relatively minor one.]

I may be the youngest here, but Billy's always gonna be my little brother, so.

[shrug!!]

Alright, fine. You got a point.

[But one day, he might have to make an appointment of some sort, okay.]

He's a very big little brother at the moment... I think he might even have more muscle than you, man.

Yeah, I guess he finally figured out where the gym is, huh?

[shrugs!!]

I don't need to be big and bulky - smaller's better if you're gonna go fast.

Hopefully he won't find another one if I come back even more muscular. We might need to stage an intervention if he starts working on the bodybuilder look.

[He snorts.]

True, and you don't want to get slower than Quicksilver, if you ever decide to do a rematch.

Hey, I won that race! If Uncle Pete shows up here, he's the one who's gonna be asking for a rematch, not me.

Maybe multiple versions will show up though... you'll have to beat them all if you want your title of 'fastest alive' to stay relevant.

What, you think I can't do it? Do you wanna race me? I'll show you who's fastest alive!

Tommy, seriously. That's like me challenging you to a shapeshifting contest. We already know who'd win.

[Tommy please.]

[ok yes that’s a good point. begrudgingly, tommy settles down.]

I’m just sayin’ - doesn’t matter how many, I’m still faster than Uncle Pete.

Okay, okay! You're faster than Quicksilver. Every Quicksilver. Better?

Damn right! And don’t you forget it.

[he’s all smiles again though.]

Don't worry, I'll never forget you're the fastest speedster alive, Tommy.

On the other hand, you'll get a cool space sword?

Plus, alternate future you wasn't bald.

Edited 2018-08-28 15:00 (UTC)

That's a really good point. I kind of really want to see the sword... it's been hyped up a lot.

Billy said he was pretty hideous with a bad hairline though...

[Okay, so Billy would never actually call him hideous, but. He sounded pretty rough from the description, okay... also his life kinda sucked. He doesn't want to become that.]

Considering what actually happened in that timeline, it was probably stress that did it.

Besides, it's not like that's actually our future. We averted pretty much everything to do with it twice over.

Probably. It sounded like one of the worst possible timelines.

Thanks... that's actually really reassuring. I mean-- what else do superheroes do beyond averting the worst possible outcomes, right? I guess I'd also remember being on a team with you too.

And that would be awesome. But it's cool if you decide not to. I don't want you to think you have to do it because of me, or anything.

No, it's okay. I'll be doing it for myself... and I think I really should, you know? You can hear about your future all you want, but it's nice to actually experience it for yourself.

You'll handle it just fine, T.

( not that billy's even sure why he's responding over this thing when teddy's. just over in the other room, but why not. )

Even if you come out of it an old man you can just shift back. I mean, I'll still know. .

Yeah, maybe.

[He hopes so anyway. There are some definite perks...

Also, wow, what a dork. He could have come in the other room to tell him!!]

Sure you'll still want to marry me if I'm like, five hundred years old after this, Kaplan?

( a low, thoughtful hum. before: )

Guess it depends on how well you age.

Billy!

[Don't be rude :C]

Edited 2018-08-29 17:51 (UTC)

Just kidding.

( teddy pls. )

I'll love you even if you lose all of your hair and start yelling at kids to get off your lawn.

You better.

[Although he's hoping it really won't come to that...]

If I do this-- is there anything I should be braced for in advance?

I mean. . everything's still crazy, but that's normal.

( they've already kind of talked about future stuff anyway. )

You do get even hotter. Which I didn't think was possible. So that's something to look forward to.

You're a little biased on my hotness, Kaplan.

[But he flashes a quick smile.]

But-- I think I'll do it. I kind of want to see for myself, everything that happens after Texas. It's one thing hearing about it, but experiencing it? It'd be-- good, probably.

Biased or not, it doesn't make my opinion any less valid.

( teddy's still hot even if billy is definitely biased towards his face. )

You'll be okay.

Well, I'm not going to argue too hard, I guess.

[Billy not finding him hot would be an Issue after all.]

I'll-- come find you after I do it, alright?

Don't want me there during?

( he's--teasing. would definitely understand it if teddy didn't, all things considered. )

I'm in our room, and not planning to go anywhere any time soon.

I think maybe it'd be better if I did it by myself. No offense.

[He was glad that Billy asked him and Loki to be there when he did his-- but the evening ended up being kind of really overwhelming, so. Maybe best to avoid a repeat, honestly...]

Okay, B. I mean-- you could have just peeked out the door and told me, but I do appreciate the heads up...

I would have had to get up for that.

( but he understands needing alone time, and needing to figure stuff out without anyone around. billy's not going to take that negatively. )

And if anything bad does come up with that canister, I'm here for you.

Lazy.

[He gives an affectionate smile though.]

Sure, I know, B. But you'll never know if I come out of this a five hundred year old man or anything.

I'll still love you regardless of how you come out of it.

Even if I have to change your diapers.

Ugh, Billy. You're horrible. Absolutely horrible! You know, if I ever do get that old, I'm making sure you have twice the amount of diapers to change, just for that. Jerk.

[He gives a short smile though, shaking his head.]

I'll see you in a while, Kaplan. Even more muscular and with even more height on you, just for all that.

I'll probably be into it.

Prove it to me later?

Yeah, of course. I'd prove it to you right now, but,

( with a dramatic sigh, as he flops down onto the mattress. )

that'd be less effective.

No less fun though.

[He lets out a short laugh.]

We'll wait until I'm done with this canister though. I'm sure we can wait that long.

Yeah okay.

Love you, T.

I love you too, B.

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