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[retconman]

"You've reached Maxwell Lord. Talk to me, and keep it good. I'm a little preoccupied at the moment, but your call is important to me. Leave your name and number and I'll return your call ASAP."

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voice mail

[boobwindow]

[ Whoops, annoys Max again with vague messages again. ]

Max, it's Kar. There's... something I've been putting off for a while, but I think it's about time I brought it up. Call me back when you get a chance.

CALL.

[retconman]

[ KAREN... ]

Karen? Did you call me?

[boobwindow]

[ She doesn't like to beat around the bush, but how does bring it up? How is anyone she knows going to take the news about Eiko? ]

I did. [ ... ] There's something I want to mention so neither you or Booster are blindsided by it.

I'm just... not sure how to put it into words.

[ Superman/Wonder Woman leaves a bad taste in her mouth. ]

[retconman]

[ Great. This already doesn't sound like anything he wants to hear... ]

Well, try, you've already gotten this far.

[boobwindow]

Have you met a kid named Eiko here?

[retconman]

The name isn't familiar, no. Should I be concerned about this?

[boobwindow]

No, no. Definitely not the word I'm going for.

How much do you know about alternate universes again?

[retconman]

[ A pause. ]

The same amount as any of us would, I guess. We've all at least seen 'em. We're in one, Karen, would you get to the point?

[boobwindow]

Don't... ugh!

Eiko's parents are Superman and Wonder Woman.

1/2

[retconman]

[ Well, that certainly gets his attention.

Silence. ]

2/2

[retconman]

Her parents are who?

[boobwindow]

I don't think I need to repeat it.

[retconman]

I didn't know "Eiko" was a Kryptonian name. [ He rubs his temples. ] You're sure?

[boobwindow]

I don't think she would lie about it. She's got gauntlets, Max. Like Wonder Woman.

Alternate universes don't always make sense.

[retconman]

Apparently they don't have to.

[ This... he doesn't know how to feel about this. Anxious? ]

Has she heard of me?

[boobwindow]

I don't know, but I'm doubting it.

[retconman]

Then what's to worry about? [ Maybe "worry" is the wrong word. ] Sparing me the surprise?

[boobwindow]

You wouldn't have wanted to be caught off guard, would you?

[retconman]

No, you're right -- I guess not. But if she's not in any position to drop bombs on me about my future, that's already a good thing.

[boobwindow]

[ She covers her face. ]

Haven't I apologized enough for that?

[retconman]

Uh -- I'm just speaking generally, Karen, relax.

[boobwindow]

[ A sigh. ]

Well, there you have it: in some other universe a Superman and Wonder Woman got married and had a kid name with a Japanese name.

She's a sweet kid, though.

[retconman]

Yeah? Will wonders never cease.

[ He pauses, thinking that over. This is so fucking weird. ]

So -- what's she like?

[boobwindow]

Normal, aside from the obvious. She doesn't seem shaken at all being here, but she could be hiding it. Peppy and maybe a bit eager, though nothing that can't be handled.

[retconman]

Most of our kind aren't too shaken by a little cross-dimension inconvenience. As long as it isn't permanent-- [ ... ] She probably has some experience with the same.

Have you got it covered, or are you also asking for my help?