( His expression says 'ow', wrapped in sympathy, but he doesn't pursue that thought to ask her about her powers any further, because she- god, he really needs to get her name -continues, and whether she means it or not he's successfully derailed. )
It was kind of a, an all-universe deal, but... ( chewing at his lower lip, he misunderstands her because, contextually, a simpler explanation than 'yep you're from the multiverse' is right there: ) ...you're not the first I've heard who didn't know it happened. It was just a random roll; there were whole towns that vanished, and some that didn't lose anyone.
( Tony presses the cool end of the spanner into the center of his palm. He tilts his head, questioning. ) Who told you about it?
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It was kind of a, an all-universe deal, but... ( chewing at his lower lip, he misunderstands her because, contextually, a simpler explanation than 'yep you're from the multiverse' is right there: ) ...you're not the first I've heard who didn't know it happened. It was just a random roll; there were whole towns that vanished, and some that didn't lose anyone.
( Tony presses the cool end of the spanner into the center of his palm. He tilts his head, questioning. ) Who told you about it?