[Good, he's taking her seriously. She gives him an appreciative smile before shrugging.]
I thought at first that they must be, but after a few way too close encounters I think there's dimension hopping going on. Have you ever heard of an omni-wave device, Mr. Punisher?
Lunella launches into a ten minute explanation of alien technology that's too difficult to write out because some of us aren't geniuses. When she finishes, she's got an excited look in her eye. The look that only nerds get when they talk about nerdy science things.
But oh -
He seems more of the clobbering type. She ducks her head so he won't think she's a loser and tries simplifying it so she can hide the fact she's a mega nerd.]
Basically, it's a Kree alien device that can enable communication across hyperspace. It also can open portals across time and space, which is exactly how my dinosaur found his way to the lower east side of Manhattan.
[ oh boy, another nerd. the truth is, frank likes nerds. they make a good counterpoint to his job as a blunt instrument. it's just so hard to listen when he super doesn't care or understand what they're saying. she is nine though, and super sassy, so for once he doesn't interrupt. ]
Next time, kid: just say that. You'll be wasting your breath otherwise.
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[ not like he super cares. like yeah, she's nine. but she rides on a dinosaur. it's obviously Above His Paygrade. what isn't, these days? ]
These guys, they with Hydra?
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I thought at first that they must be, but after a few way too close encounters I think there's dimension hopping going on. Have you ever heard of an omni-wave device, Mr. Punisher?
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[ so out with it. is it something he can punch? he likes punching machines. and also, obviously: people. ]
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Lunella launches into a ten minute explanation of alien technology that's too difficult to write out because some of us aren't geniuses. When she finishes, she's got an excited look in her eye. The look that only nerds get when they talk about nerdy science things.
But oh -
He seems more of the clobbering type. She ducks her head so he won't think she's a loser and tries simplifying it so she can hide the fact she's a mega nerd.]
Basically, it's a Kree alien device that can enable communication across hyperspace. It also can open portals across time and space, which is exactly how my dinosaur found his way to the lower east side of Manhattan.
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Next time, kid: just say that. You'll be wasting your breath otherwise.
[ a long beat and frank shrugs. what the hell? ]
So what do you need me to do?