“Don’t tell me there’s a universe out there where anti-invisible goggles are a thing, or I’ll be out of business,” Sue retorted. Reed had spent nearly a decade at this point surveying Sue, trying to explain her invisibility, and he had done an amazing job. Physics was not her area of expertise, but she knew enough through her various research projects to understand what he was saying - that she shifted through wavelengths to make her imperceptible to the human eye. There were ways around that, surely, but so far no villains had been able to find them, and at least she would still have her shields. “My son, too!” Sue argued, unable to keep herself from laughing. “I convinced him yesterday that fruit salad is absolutely delicious, and way better than a burger. He went along with it for a solid three minutes.” It had been a new record, and something Sue was proud of!
Franklin had been a surprise, he had been a difficult little guy to bring into the world, but there wasn’t one part of her son that Sue regretted. He was one of the biggest blessings in her life, along with the powers that had been bestowed upon her by what she believed to be fate, and the family that surrounded her. She was insanely lucky, she had a wide support system, and a hundred and one intellectually stimulating projects going on at any one time. America was a little more detached considering the extent of her dimension hopping power, and that was why Sue was so determined to make sure the girl knew that she had a home at the Baxter regardless of how long she was away. That kind of thing was important, Sue knew. “I can’t decide whether to be offended or not,” Sue said. She wasn’t sure if she cared about cooking enough to bother being irritated! “Are we good to go now, or do you want to debate the terms of our arrangement a little more?” Sue asked, a grin on her face as she spoke.
“I haven’t checked but, honestly? Wouldn’t be surprised.” There were so many different universes out there, it was pretty impossible for anything to be impossible. The multiverse was a vast and endless place, after all. Somewhere out there, there had to be anti-invisible goggles. Of course, America would never bring a pair to 616. It would be incredibly dangerous introducing said technology to a universe where it didn’t belong, particularly for someone like Sue, who would face many a threat if they fell into the wrong hands. Sue would probably be fine, of course --- her powers extended far beyond her invisibility --- but it would cause her unnecessary issues, and America wasn’t about to do that. “Oh, so Richards, Grimm, your brother, and a seven year old. I’m sorry, you’re right, that is impressive.” America was clearly amused at the concept.
Children had never been something America considered for herself. She wasn’t a kid person, and she doubted she ever really would be. Her lifestyle wouldn’t permit a family, and she had no intentions of changing it. Still, she couldn’t pretend Franklin wasn’t one hell of a kid. He was smart --- which was no surprise given his mother --- and a lot calmer than other kids she’d met. He was a cool kid, and America didn’t think she was being biased in saying that Sue had done one hell of a job raising him. “Offended by the truth? You’re better than that, Storm.” America grinned, eyes bright with amusement. “Nah, whatever. A favor from the Invisible Woman is more than enough incentive for me. You need a coat? Pretty sure it’s winter there.”
