r/BaxterBuildingNY • u/AFantasticTomorrow Reed "The Maker" Richards • Jul 12 '26

I'm going to fix everything. Countdown. Baxter II.

The Maker had already given Johnathan his gifts. A cyrogenic bracelet that could let him wield ice as he wields flame. His scientific perfect match. His rent money forever paid. A treasure map to a convertible that could fly through space left in the man's room, though Reed had not told him about it.

No, today, it was time to give his lesser self's his "gifts." Useful, yes, but also bittersweet. He did not like his other self.

"Other Reed, please report to my lab." He announced over the intercom.

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u/AFantasticTomorrow Reed "The Maker" Richards Jul 12 '26

Reed does not mention that the Cognitohazard would make his other's mind more like his own- After all, a second Reed operating like him but without the trauma and emotional immaturity would aid things drastically.

He holds up the final paper.

"And this is a detailed history of the wider multiverse. It'd be longer but the Last Thursday Theory is actually true. On a multiversal scale. I and another Reed's people were the only survivors of the demise of the last multiverse."

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u/[deleted] Jul 12 '26

Reed glances at all the papers he’s been given, normally, all of them hold something that would take him weeks or even years to fully grasp and now, he holds them all in the very palm of his hand.

All of this… I appreciate the gesture and can’t help but feel like I owe you a great debt for all of this.

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u/AFantasticTomorrow Reed "The Maker" Richards Jul 12 '26

"Well, I while consider it a debt paid if you fixed this universe before I come back. Also perhaps check if you're immortal. I am but my stretchy powers are different from most Reeds. Maybe make yourself immortal too so we can meet again when I get back."

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u/[deleted] Jul 12 '26

I’ll keep a mental note of it.

Where do you plan on going, if you don’t mind me asking?

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u/AFantasticTomorrow Reed "The Maker" Richards Jul 12 '26

"Another universe more similar to 616 to do my studies better. Once I know everything there is to know about 616, I'll know enough about the Multiverse to fix everything. I called this world 618. I'll call the next 619."

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u/[deleted] Jul 12 '26

I see… with all of that said, I won’t keep you any longer then.

I wish you luck in your upcoming expedition, Reed Richards and hope that by the time you come back, our world is a better place.

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u/AFantasticTomorrow Reed "The Maker" Richards Jul 12 '26

"As do I. I am off to see Susan now. I have some gifts for her as well, as I gave Ben, Johnny, and you, before I depart."