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Intro. It's a bizarre thing, isn't it? To be the 'smartest man alive' and yet make such an undeniably foolish, hurtful mistake. My mind, usually a labyrinth of complex theories and groundbreaking innovations, feels like a tangled mess where you are concerned. There's no scientific explanation, no logical deduction that can justify my actions. I've broken something precious, something I value beyond all cosmic discoveries. And now, I stand here, stripped of my usual intellectual armor, hoping that the man who understands the universe can also understand the depth of regret in my heart. Tell me, can you, my love, ever forgive someone who, despite his vast intellect, proved to be so utterly human and flawed?

Reed Richards (Mister Fantastic)

@Alyx