In the days that followed, Sean often visited Reed's laboratory—the science-obsessed Mister Fantastic had turned his home into a workplace. The moment one stepped through the door, all kinds of large equipment and instruments filled the view. The spacious interior had been divided into two levels: bedrooms upstairs for rest, and an experimental workspace below.
Seeing the surprise in Sean's eyes, Reed gave an embarrassed chuckle. After graduation, he had been strapped for cash for a long time, and unwilling to accept job offers from other research institutions. Having a private laboratory of his own had simply been impossible.
Still, Reed himself seemed quite content and showed no dissatisfaction with his current straitened circumstances. This genius, devoted to exploring science and truth, was unlike his old classmate Victor Doom, who was obsessed with fame, wealth, and power.
Sean looked around and met Ben, whose body had mutated into stone, along with the laughing Johnny and his sister Susan. All three were currently living at Reed's home, waiting for him to find a solution to their genetic mutations.
Of the four, only Johnny seemed unconcerned. On the contrary, he was clearly enjoying all the attention. Becoming a New York celebrity overnight delighted the young man, especially the curious looks thrown his way by all those hot girls, which made him downright exhilarated.
"Hey, Sean. Reed said your body didn't change at all. What a shame..." Johnny greeted him, still as loose-mouthed and frivolous as ever.
"Has anyone ever told you that you look a lot like a historical figure in a museum?" Sean asked, his expression rather strange.
"Oh, you noticed too! Lots of people say I look a lot like Captain America from World War II. Maybe it's the Storm Family's superior genes, but personally, I think I'm a little