( colligo ¬ get collected ) → network.

Wow, is it 25 years ago already?

I don't remember learning that time was cyclical in any of my physics classes. Shouldn't have had to pay for those degrees.

You'll have to forgive me if I don't remember which of you were still around at this particular point in time. I'm much too important to keep track of this shit myself. Has Star Trek 12 come out yet?

And here I thought this was just one really out there dream I'd had.

I didn't mean I thought Kitty was trying to stop me. I let it get to me, whatever is happening to everyone, it got to me. I didn't know what I was doing, and she was trying to stop me.

I thought she was someone else. I didn't mean hurt her. I swear, I didn't.

( Filtered to Maria Stark )

Tony, I know this probably isn't very fair to take advantage of this situation, but I figure it's probably the only way I'll get a straight answer out of you. Ever.

Do any of the following products actually exist: Toasteronis, Densaugios, Skittlebrau, Brawndo, Bot Munch cereal, Snappy Cracker Crunches, Chocolate Frosted Sugar Bombs, Cosmic Cookies, Snicker Snax, Choc'o the Mornin, Jumbo Jim's Grape Scotch, Cowboy Crunch'ems, and/or Fishtastic Toaster Tacos?

Does NC-17 really mean it's for people under the age of seventeen?

Did something called Prop 8 really make marriage mandatory for homosexual couples?

Is Star Trek really the true story of the founding of the space program? I've been meaning to watch it to see.

Is that Mitt Romney guy really a Doombot?

Does the E on that fiction site you found really mean the stories are for everyone? And does the little slash thing mean it switches point of view between two people?

If you take a gal on a date, do you really need to take her bowling so she knows you're interested? And get her a corsage to match her outfit? And call to ask what she's wearing so you can make sure you match?

I'm pretty sure grabbing someone's backside isn't actually a Nepalese greeting that's becoming really popular in the states, but I'll ask anyway. Is it?

Is Fox News really "brilliantly crafted political satire"?

Is Twilight an inspiring true story?

Do people really use Comic Sans exclusively?

Will citizens of the United States really be required by law to be fluent in Norwegian by 2024?

Was there really a war with Canada in the sixties?

Do you really need to say please and thank you to the toaster if you want it to cook your bread?

Is Men in Black really about a sister agency of S.H.I.E.L.D.?

I really feel like kind of a jerk asking you all these things, especially when you have to be honest, but I just don't know what to believe any more. And I don't get why you keep saying this stuff if it's not true. I mean, Jesus, it's hard enough adjusting to things when nothing makes sense and I feel like an idiot most of the time anyway, but it's worse when I'm not sure what to believe and what not to. I mean, I know you don't like me all that much, but I just thought we were getting past the awkward start, and now I'm not so sure. And I know I could probably look all of this up, but I'd just rather hear it from you.

(There's the sound of the library doors opening and the clanging of metal against metal - all of it slightly muffled then all but drowned out by a very perturbed sounding female.)

Don't you dare lay your hands on me, you big brutes! I'm perfectly capable of walking on my own accord, thank you!

(The sound of high heels against pavement is heard, then the female voice becomes a bit clearer as the PDA is thrust in her direction.)

What is this? (a pause) Excuse me! I asked you a question! Don't you walk away from me, you come back here and tell me-

(The library doors clang shut and the woman huffs then begins to mutter.)

Of all the rude, uncivilized, terrible ways to treat someone. Honestly! And what a sight that library ways, indeed. Hardly any books at all, and certainly no time to... to...

(The woman's voice trails off and she sucks in a sharp breath as she finally turns to take in the sight of the city. For a moment, there's nothing but background noise and then, she speaks again in a clear, firm, yet not quite as upset tone as before.)

All right, then. Howard, I don't know where you are, but I know you must be behind this. You come out here right now and explain yourself or, so help me (a pause as she struggles with an adequate threat) you'll be using that cot you have in the lab for at least the next month!

(another pause, then a bit softer, her tone both wary and amazed)

I'll give you credit, though. This place is certainly something else. Although when you said you'd give me the world, this wasn't quite what I had in mind...