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Who stuck you where?

The Punisher! I got shot! And, and I threw a car, and he stitched me up and I fell asleep to New York, and then when I woke up, there was this lady with red hair...

Mr Captain. She's kind of mean. I mean...I don't think she's very good with people.

I'm going to ignore all the stuff about the Punisher and throwing cars, because... yeah.

Are you staying with Pepper??

Okay. That's probably better. I bet your spankings suck.

Pepper! That's it! I called her Paprika by mistake. She was pretty mad.

She... doesn't like kids. I mean. Wasn't there anyone else who could watch you?

I dunno. I was asleep. I have The Punisher's coat! I found a grenade in the pocket!

Her friend is nice. Rachel. She's going to look after me when Pepper goes to California.

She seems kind of sad. I don't know why.

Pepper asked Rachel to watch you. Um.

Rachel is very sad because she's had a very hard time lately.

Oh. That sucks. Being a more-adult than I am is stressful.

I like her! She lets me sit on the couch and watch cartoons. I'm still really sleepy.

Hey! You live in New York, right? I might see you! Pepper knows Iron Man, but...yeah.

I know Iron Man, too. ~~I'm dating Iron Man...~~

And we'll be in the house right next to Rachel's tomorrow. You can come help us paint if you want.

Yeah. He's kind of a ~~dick~~ meanie.

...you live next to Rachel? You and Iron Man? That's so weird.

Wait...I can help you paint? Really? Do I have to wear a costume? Cos, you know, I have one...

Well, no. Iron Man lives next to Rachel. He gave her the house she's in now. I live in Manhattan, but I'm helping paint.

You don't have to wear a costume. I've just been wearing jeans.

Oh.

My costume's cool.

My Princess Powerful costume

I bet it is, and that's why you don't want to get paint all over it.

Tell you what, we can put on costumes and go get ice cream when we're done painting.

....are you serious? Are you freaking KIDDING me?

Ice Cream with Captain America? Holy...wow. Chase is gonna be so jealous...

I am totally serious. My treat!

You...are so the coolest superhero ever.

You must be Molly then.

Pepper's not really that old, is she?

That's me! Do you know Pepper?

She's older than me. Much older. I don't know how old...

I do and I know Frank. I'm Matt, by the way.

She's probably around my age.

You know Frank? Like, The Punisher Frank?

Wow. He was...you know, he was kind of mean. And then not. I have his jacket, and it's huuuuuuge.

Oh. Then I guess she's not old.

Why do you know Frank? He kind of seemed like he was really lonely.

That's the one.

Yeah, he's generous when it comes to clothes, I guess. I have his shirt.

You don't think I'm old? I like you already.

Long story. We kind of grew up together. And... Really?

She's not so bad, Molly. She just hasn't had experience with this. And neither have I. I know you're stuck with us for a bit but it won't be all bad, I promise.

I like you, though! You're cool. And fun. And your puppy is awesome.

I don't think Pepper really likes me that much.

We can take Shadow to the park today, if you'd like. Buy pretzels or something.

She's just concerned. You'll see she's very nice.

Now, do you like waffles?

Yeah! That sounds really cool!

Captain Awesomerica is taking me out for ice cream tonight! I can't believe he's my friend now...

I love waffles!

We'll do that, then, before your ice-cream outing with Steve. He's a great person, and I'm sure you'll have fun with him.

Waffles it is.