VIDEO - un: p. parker ( WATER BALLOON BABY DAYCARE )

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( first things first... this place is freaking cold. Peter isn't as bothered by the elements as he could be, super senses and all that... but he's worried about his squidge, who did only just thaw. Beaker's little face can just barely be seen over the edge of his t-shirt, under his sweatshirt and jacket and every other layer he's got on. he's not asleep, though, he's quiet and curious. not sure what he feels about the world yet. it's cool, it's hard to have a real lock on your understanding of the world when you're a few hours old.

and you'd think having one tiny alien creature to worry about would be enough for anyone. more than enough, in some cases... but apparently, not for Peter Parker. he's worried about the little crowd of unattached squidges that wander off on their own, and tries to stay as close to him as he can, and well, that's not the only thing he's worried about.

he waves to the camera, offering a slight smile. )

Hey. Peter Parker. Still. You guys remember me. ( he is still pretty new as far as the team is concerned, but he's been long enough to know quite a few faces. ) I figure we should talk about the little ... flock? Crowd? Pile? ( who knows the proper terminology for a group of squidges? anybody? Bueller? ) ...the poor little buddies that don't have anybody to look after them. I know they haven't imprinted but that doesn't mean we should just ignore them. I'm willing to keep an eye on them but I'm just one guy, anyone else that wants to help out...

( a pause, and an awkward scratch behind his ear. his glasses are fogging up from the heat of his breath, and he pushes them back up his nose. Beaker stares up at him from the safe alcove of his shirt, watching quietly. )

And... I mean, if you think this is too much, or you don't want to look after yours... let me know. I get it, it's not for everyone. But we can't just leave them, you know? I'll keep an eye out if anyone needs a... squidgesitter. ( HOW MANY SQUIDGES CAN ONE KID WATCH? idk but spidey senses will probably help... right??? ) Anyone who wants to help out, though... yeah. Please. Seriously.

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To be technical, getting them from point A to point B is what we're here for.

( abandoning one would mean a failure in the mission, but everyone on the planet knows his investment is deeper than that. )

They're babies. We were all babies, once, and we needed help then too.

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[ Peter, when he was a baby he was alone on an icy tundra scheming the death of his dad.

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let's not think about it. ]

Fine, fine—if they become our sudsy overlords, I'm blaming you.

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( well... most human babies have someone looking after them and that's what he was going for. sorry about your life, Loki... )

Okay, I'll take that hit. I'll do my best to make sure they look upon us all fondly.

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That's a responsibility to take on yourself.

Kudos to you, fellow. Mm—what was it? Peter Parker? P-P?

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With great power comes great responsibility, my uncle used to tell me that all the time.

( he wasn't exactly talking about squidges but... still applies??? )

Yeah, Peter Parker. Though just Peter would be fine.

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[ Peter: the most obvious person in the universe. ]

It would be better if everyone had that sort of sense of virtue. My brother does, but alas ...

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You don't, is that what that alas is supposed to imply? ( that's a rhetorical question, he doesn't expect an answer. )

Since I'm talking to you and not your brother, do I get a name?

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I don't hide myself.

The handle does say it all. It's Loki.

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Loki, like the norse god?

( he means named after but at this point, he shouldn't be that surprised. he has met Anakin Skywalker, after all. )

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Mm, no ...

Loki as in the Norse god.