"Sorry," Tommy said, a little helplessly. But he still leaned into Teddy's side without thinking, whole body tiling toward him without thought, like it was natural still after all this time. His body knew Teddy's, instinctively fit against his and craved his nearness and touch.

"We'll figure it out," Tommy said again. "Go hang with David for a while? Try to figure out how you two are gonna teach toddler skrulls?"