Freedom Five Unity and an island of clones
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"They're explosive enough," mutters Dr. Stinson. "Outside, Devra." 

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"Aw." 

She and her Bee Bot clone head for the door. 

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"I guess that is our cue to leave for the night? Are we to come back tomorrow?"

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"If you like! I'll be here. Call if you need anything - oh Devra could you show them cell phones - " she zips off and returns with a couple of ruggedized smartphones. 

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"Sure thing boss!" 

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"You're too kind." Henry says accepting the smartphones, despite not knowing how to use them. "And I would love to do more experiments."

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Devra will explain smartphones on the way out. Do they want a hotel, or would they rather stay on the premises? 

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Whatever is safest or convenient.

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Or rather, whatever is most comfortable.

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The lab is both safe and convenient, being owned by superheroes, but significantly less comfortable than a really nice hotel room. What's it gonna be?

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The lab. They can have a nice hotel room once there is more of them around and they have managed to spend one night without incident.

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Lab it is! Devra shows them to a small apartment-like setup with a small kitchenette and a decently-stocked but still small pantry. It's tight, but extremely clean. "Washer and dryer are down the hall," she explains cheerily. "Oh right, I should explain those..." She gives Laundry 101. "You guys want one room or two? We've got the space, don't worry." 

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"Just one, we sleep together. And the small space is fine. At least while it's just the two of us."

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"Should we do the laundry right now? I guess it will be easier if we duplicated clean clothes if you don't have any to spare."

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"We don't really keep spare clothes on hand unless you like lab coats, goggles, and rubber gloves. I've got some spares in case of lab...um...accidents, but I doubt they'd fit you. Probably best to duplicate yours if you can. That is too cool, by the way." 

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"It's convenient. But I think it's better if we get straight to bed and do that tomorrow once we are better rested. Or after seeing the local fashion," their current attire is passable to get into a store or walk around.

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"Eh, you look fine," says the person wearing perpetually oil-stained coveralls. "See you in the morning?" 

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"See ya! Knock before coming," he says putting an arm around a blushing Henry.

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Awww. Unity waves and departs. Time to locate An Actual Bed! And a shower, maybe! 

 

 

 

A slightly extended sleeping period thereafter, Unity knocks on Henry and Gabe's door. 

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They soon answer, they are even dressed. Gabe yawns. "Hey, there."

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"Good morning!" The stains on Unity's coveralls have been downgraded from "recent and thorough" to "permanent and sparse", so presumably she did in fact find time for laundry last night. "Science Boss thinks I should take you for breakfast and shopping downtown, maybe find you a nicer hotel, whaddaya say?" 

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"Sounds good. Is it now a good time then?"

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"Sure! Dunno about you but I'm starved. Breakfast first?" 

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"Yes, please! Can't go shopping on an empty stomach."

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"Great! There's a kickass omelette shop called Sunnyside a bit of a walk from the lab. Their hash browns are delish.

Unity stops by a storeroom marked with three layers of warning signs, and emerges with a pair of Bee Bots in tow. They buzz contentedly about her head as she leads Henry and Gabe outside, where they can get their first glimpse of the Megalopolis skyline. The lab is located on a slight hill overlooking the city, and the view from this side is impressive. Notable features include: gleaming skyscrapers, loud and zooming ten-lane freeway traffic, and a giant F-shaped tower. 

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