[IC] Pre-intro

[stupidcupid]

[ you're being watched ]

Comments

[stupidcupid]

I'm sure I can come up with something. How about you?

[ragescience]

I managed, as strange as the situation sounds.

[stupidcupid]

. . . You are doing okay, right? I just spotted the prettiest princess of Asgard.

[ragescience]

... As well as I can. There are ... precautions in place.

But ... really ... it's not him I'm the most worried about.

[stupidcupid]

That's not what I think, so convince me fast.

[ragescience]

Outside the barrier there's a ... creature that can devour worlds. Universes. Everything.

[stupidcupid]

Too quick, damnit!

[ragescience]

There's not many details.

[rubbing his nose]

And the barrier... it's weakening.

[stupidcupid]

The cause?

[ragescience]

The creature, though there could be other external factors involved.

[stupidcupid]

I am never getting that vacation.

All right, I'm going to scout around, find vantage points. If it goes down, I'll be the first one to know. The sciencey stuff's your problem.

[ragescience]

... I wouldn't dream of making it yours.

[makes another motion with his hand, oddly calm about this whole thing]

The highest point in Camp is the hospital. You can see it from here.

[stupidcupid]

Got it, thanks.

[ragescience]

... this place is strange. If something unexplainable happens ... don't be surprised.

[stupidcupid]

Thanks, mom. Do you have a curfew while you're at it?

[ragescience]

[pauses, looking serious]

No, but I made you a sandwich.

[stupidcupid]

Remind me. Poker night someday.

[ragescience]

... Do you think it's a good idea? The poker table might end up in half.

[stupidcupid]

We can blame Stark. Everything's his fault anyway.

[ragescience]

...

... I don't know if his insurance covers damage inflicted by large green men.

[stupidcupid]

You'd Hulk out over a poker game?

[ragescience]

[pause]

That part was a joke.

[stupidcupid]

Really.

So you've... never gotten angry over a card game.

[ragescience]

After the incident there, uh ... wasn't much time for cards ...

[stupidcupid]

Oh my god, you don't know if you would.

Okay. Only children's card games for you, young man.