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[faceofthe4]

[There's a pause before Johnny's face appears on the screen, bent over to press the buttons. Once he confirms that the screen is on, he straightens and makes sure he's in frame, wearing very basic clothes.]

Aw, Reed. You shouldn't have! It's a little small, but I admit, I like what you've done with the place.

[He waits a beat, as if Reed might actually respond.]

There are two obvious possibilities for why I'm here. One, the Emperor is a crazed fan who abducted me to find out if The Torch is really as hot as they say he is – I am, by the way – or, two, I'm actually dead, they're lying to me, and I have a motorcycle and a pile of women waiting for me somewhere.

[A split-second pause.] I'll tell you what. If it's the first option? You can come find me. If it's the second, let me know and I'll come find you. Until then? This Fire Sector is like home, sweet home.

Johnny out.

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[faceofthe4]

[Johnny sees that lie and instantly becomes a little more solemn, flicking on an encryption he learned from his NASA days.]

What's the problem? Is it the season? How can we stop it?

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[wintershepherd]

[ uncomfortably; Johnny is a stranger and Jack hasn't even told his friends about this yet. but then he's quick to flash a smirk at the screen ]

It's nothing. Look, if you really want to face off we can, but don't be a sore loser when I put you on ice.

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[faceofthe4]

We don't have to. I don't want to make whatever "nothing" is any worse.

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[wintershepherd]

You can back out if you want.

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[faceofthe4]

You're on. But don't blame me when you end up in a puddle.

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[wintershepherd]

Deal!