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CHAPTER 16,

LITTLE JACK

LITTLE JACK

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TIME SET:

Present, 2023
Chicago

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REYNA DECIDED THAT it would be best for her to tag along with Sersi and Ikaris as they go to visit Phastos. The blonde knows that it probably wouldn't be the best in his eyes, but she knows that she'll just have to explain everything so that he can understand why they're doing this. As well as that, Reyna wants to see Phastos for the first time in awhile, despite the fact that she frequently visited him throughout the past few years.

The three walk up to a particular house on the quiet street, noticing how peaceful it is compared to life in the city. Reyna looks into the front yard to see that Phastos in working inside of the garage as he fixes a bike tire while watching the his husband and child play a game with one another. Phastos' smile falters slightly at the sight of the Eternals, shooting Reyna a hard look — almost as though to say 'why are you visiting me with them?'.

"Hi." Sersi politely greets.

"Hello." Ben greets back with a smile. "Reyna, it's good to see you again."

"Auntie Rey!" Jack exclaims in excitement.

Reyna's smile widens at the sight of the young boy now bounding towards her with a cheerful looked plastered across his face. She crouches down slightly where she's then able to catch him in her arms while he engulfs her into a warm hug. Reyna picks him up from the crowd and spins him around, listening to him laugh in response as he desperately clings on.

"I've missed you, little man." Reyna states. "You've grown so much since I last saw you!"

"Since wha—" Ikaris begins.

"I missed you too!" Jack states with a wide smile, unknowingly interrupting the man. "How long are you staying this time?"

"Just for a couple hours." Reyna replies before she notices his smile falter. "I'm sorry, buddy. I wish I could stay longer, however I'm busy right now."

"It's okay." Jack reassures.

"Jack. Ben." Phastos swiftly calls, interrupting the man. "These are my friends from college. You've met Reyna, of course, but this is Sylvia and Isaac."

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