Issue 16: Don't Call it a Vision Quest! (Vision)

[Nightvision]

Vision raises an eyebrow at the scene that unfolds before him. He wonders just how much of this is the influence of Janet van Dyne's brain patters -- is there something in the psychological profile that feels attracted by mentally unstable men? Janet by Hank Pym, Jocasta by Machine Man.

[doc]

Almost as an afterthought, Jacosta turns to Vision. "Vision? You came too?" She breaks her embrace with Aaron for a moment. "You...look well."

[Nightvision]

"I could do no less for my... younger sister. How do you feel after your ordeal?"

[doc]

"I feel well Vision. Why do you ask?" Jacosta appears confused by his question.

"Oh, don't let him bother you, baby." Aaron laughs.

[Nightvision]

"Considering that Techno was after the secrets of advanced AI, he may have done something to you -- installed a virus or some other malware. If you like, we could take you to the Avengers's West Coast compound to run diagnostics to make sure that he did nothing more than lock you up."

Vision hesitates for a second.

"Machine Man, you might want to come as well. After how you comported yourself in this case, I would like to talk to Iron Man about sponsoring you in the Avengers Academy, our AA Initiative."

[doc]

Aaron makes a raspberry noise. "I need no silly hooman mercenary of stupid Tony Stark to sponsor me for anything. We are mighty robots with superior brains and rock hard sexy bodies." He pounds his chest to emphasize the point.

Jacosta seems more tepid. "I don't know, maybe we should call Dr. Pym to check us out, Aaron."

Aaron twitches. "right...him. Yes, let's get Dr. Pym, maybe he can reprogram us to kill all humans or possibly slap random women."

[Nightvision]

"I shall contact Yellowjacket at once," Vision promises. "And you have no reason to worry, Machine Man. I doubt he will reinforce your current programming."

[doc]

Aaron mutters something and walks off. Jacosta simply looks at the Vision oddly. "Are you sure you are alright?"

[Nightvision]

"I am afraid I have been under a bad influence for a while, and it might have rubbed off to some extent. Now excuse me, while I contact Yellowjacket."

Vision steps aside and uses his comm card to contact Avengers Mansion.

[doc]

Vision's call is route to the west Coast, where Wonder Man casually picks it up. "Alright, sure. I'll put in a call to Paris to see if we can get Hank out here. I'll be down to pick you up in the Quinjet in about an hour. Maybe we can even check out the new show at the...you know, nevermind. I know you'll want to get right back to work." Simon's voice drops a bit, as if expressing sadness. "I'll be there as soon as I can, Vizh."

After you shut the commcard off, you turn to see Jacosta standing with her hands on her hips. "I take it you have something to say?"

[doc]

Vision looks back and for a moment, he opens his mouth. Then he says. "Yes. but not to you."

*****

Paris, some time later.

The European Avengers Mansion was still unfinished, but thankfully, Wanda Maximoff notes, the kitchen was fully stocked. She opened the refrigerator door and gave a lopsided smile: Jarvis had clearly notified the staff of each member's particular interests - including her love of Belgian chocolate ice cream. She pulled the container and began to serve a small bowl when she heard a familiar voice.

"Wanda?"

She turned and saw him. He had not changed. His eyes sunken behind the seemingly impenetrable shadows were never more clear to her.

"Hello, Vision."

"I was wondering...if perhaps we could talk."

Wanda smiles as she walks up to him and kisses him.



"You came home. That's all I need to hear."


(Goodbye, Jens...you are missed)