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[fulminants]

Whoooooooo -- dragons!

[ There's the dizzying view that's evidently taken from someone flying at high speed, and making sharp swerves and wild loops. There are the dragons that come into view, some uncomfortably close before the camera pans out again just as quickly, and jets of fire that come jarringly close.

But then there's the Human Torch's face, fully aflame before he decides to use his prettier, non-fire face to address the video feed, turning the camera back to him. At least, just for a moment. He's grinning, evidently exhilarated and ready to do some damage. ]

Look at those things, pretty awesome, huh? Who knew that dragons really existed? [ He's flying higher, circling just above them, showing the audience the view (sorry, if you've got any sort of vertigo) before flipping back to himself. ] All right, all you flammable land pals, keep your hands and legs inside a safe building at all times, and stay away from windows. You don't want to be their freshly roasted appetizer!

And those of you who need some help, send a shout-out, and I'll come by. [ Then he starts to dive -- ] Now let's see if I can't make two of these bozos knock heads!

[ the feed cuts off. ]

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[benumbing]

[He's so confused, which is par for the course when it comes to this man. But Jack feels like he should be more detached, utterly unmoved by the possibility of his death.

Instead he's a little worried, not that he'll show it.]

So this is how you die. I'd wondered.

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[fulminants]

[ WHAT ]

Seriously? You actually spend time thinking about the ways I'd kick it?

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[benumbing]

If it makes you feel any better, I thought it might be at the age of seventy while you were in bed with a woman.

Until now.

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[fulminants]

Eighty-five, and two women. [ Johnny grins, a wicked gleam in his eye. ] That's a more acceptable way for me to go.

So, what're you up to? Up to anything reckless?

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[benumbing]

Let me guess, twins?

It's just another day in the cave. I decided to go looking for a can of crushed tomatoes. They do make such a thing, don't they?

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[verinumeri]

[ This medium may not be conducive to a response from the flaming idiot, but it does keep Hermann's likely expressive face far out of view. ]

This is useful, thank you. More video would be appreciated.

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[fulminants]

[ HE'S A DUMBASS IT'S SO AWFUL i'm sorry ;-; ]

Whoa, hey! Useful for what? [ He'll help if he can! Also because he's really enjoying it. ]

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[verinumeri]

[ . . . ]

You must not have seen the broadcast. My colleague and I are seeking data on the dragons. This video, while a touch hard to follow, is useful.

[fulminants]

Sorry, I wasn't paying attention!

[ But here's a rush of a close-up of a couple of the dragons, the size and color, and he barely misses one as he zips around them. ]

How's this?

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[promises_to_keep]

[Lea just sort of stares for a moment, looking caught somewhere between utter bafflement and something like awe. He holds up one finger, like trying to get a teacher's attention during class.]

Begging your pardon, but... was your entire face just on fire?

[Yes, yes, dragons, and so on, but... face. on. fire.]

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[fulminants]

[ Johnny pauses just enough to catch his breath and grin, floating in mid-air as he addresses him. ]

Yeah! Here, lemme do it again -- [ whoosh! ] What's up, buddy?

[promises_to_keep]

[Lea looks surprised for a good long moment, then busts out laughing.]

Now that is a neat trick, stranger. [He holds up one hand and summons a little tongue of flame, rolling it around on his knuckles.] I like to play with fire, too, but you seem to have taken this to a whole other level.

[fulminants]

Yeah?

[ Now Johnny's definitely interested. People with powers, man, they delight him. ] What can you do?

[ Show off some! ]

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[hasitsthorns]

[ So he is a fire apparition. Or, at least, that's the closest thing in Rose's world to what he is. Interesting. She's never actually met one. As one can imagine, fire and ice don't really get along. ]

Stay safe, dude! I kind of want to grab a scale as a souvenir but I don't think they'd appreciate that too much.

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[fulminants]

[ It's cool, they'll make an exception, won't they? ;) ]

You want a scale? [ Johnny perks up, challenge accepted. ] From which one?

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[hasitsthorns]

[ It's been so good so far, anyway. Rosie thinks he's a pretty cool dude so far. Uh. No pun intended, of course. ]

Well, purple is my favorite color, but... I'd be cool with anything, really! Whichever one is easiest for you to get.

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[fulminants]

So purple it is, beautiful.

[ He winks. ] How you doing, huh? We should catch up sometime.

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[iustitiae]

I'm pretty sure most people - other than, apparently, you - are flammable.

[this is apparently the most important thing to comment on yes]

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[fulminants]

Aw, it's all right. 's what I'm here for, right? Protecting the flammable.

[ He laughs. ] So, what about you? Any special gifts?

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[iustitiae]

As long as you don't catch them on fire in the process.

[ ;) ]

My gifts are not so much in the "saving people" category.

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[fulminants]

Nah, that ruins the mood, you know?

[ Johnny pauses, interested. ]

Really? What are they?

[wendigoner]

Whoa - That's so cool!

[ Hannah "Stars in Her Eyes" Washington is not at all put-out by the fire-face. ]

So, you have... um, powers?

[fulminants]

Pretty much!

[ Well hello, gorgeous. Johnny winks. ] It's pretty useful to have when winter's coming up. How are you doing, Hannah?

[wendigoner]

[ She blushes faintly, smiling fairly sheepishly back at him. ]

I'm great. Just a little jealous that I can't do anything like that.

[ Okay, follow it up with something cool: ]

You're fighting the dragons, too? That's so awesome. And really brave.

[fulminants]

[ oh, hannah, johnny's getting a soft spot for you. ] Aw, come on, I'm sure you can do plenty of other things really well! Leave the dragon-fighting to me, huh?

[ He's leaning in close, tapping the screen lightly. ] So tell me, Hannah. What are you good at? I wanna know.