[ a startled noise, air huffed out in another near-laugh. it is absolutely, unequivocally, undeniably mad — but there’s science to it as well, hidden in theories of alternate dimensions and infinite parallel timelines. and unless she really doesn’t remember, her bold poker face is impressive. might get frustrating shortly, but for the moment, he can respect it. ]

I’d be more worried about that if I didn’t have an incident corroborated by at least three others in my back pocket.

[ shoutout to peggy, cain and markus. ]

So, yeah, while we were or asleep. [ the corners of his mouth twitch. ] Or while we sleepwalked onto this train.