"Entwined Fates"
Part 38
As James and Victoria shared a moment of tender connection, Doc and Myra observed from a distance, their expressions a mix of curiosity and nostalgia. Myra, the self-proclaimed Cupid of the multiverse, couldn't help but feel a sense of pride and satisfaction. She had a knack for bringing people together, and her success rate was impressive, to say the least. Doc, on the other hand, seemed lost in thought, his eyes fixed on Myra with a hint of adoration. Myra, however, was oblivious to Doc's gaze, or at least, she pretended to be. She knew that Doc had a secret crush on her, but she wasn't about to acknowledge it. Her pride and confidence as a matchmaker wouldn't allow her to admit that she might have feelings for him too. "Well, well, well," Myra said, her voice dripping with smugness. "Look at that. Victoria and James are getting along famously. I knew they had a connection." Doc chuckled, his eyes never leaving Myra's face. "You and your matchmaking skills, Myra. You're a regular Cupid." Myra beamed with pride, her expression triumphant. "Hey, someone's got to bring people together. And I'm not just talking about Victoria and James. I'm talking about all the people we've helped across the multiverse." James and Victoria, still holding hands, turned to face Doc and Myra. "What about you two?" James asked, his curiosity piqued. "How did you end up here?" Myra's expression turned serious, and she took a step forward. "Ah, our story is a bit like Victoria's. We were rescued from our own universe, where... well, let's just say we had our own share of problems." Doc nodded in agreement, his eyes clouding over with memories. "We were part of a team that was working on a top-secret project. We succeeded, but at a great cost. We were forced to flee our universe and find a new home here." Myra's gaze drifted to Doc, and for a moment, James thought he saw a flicker of affection in her eyes. But it was quickly replaced by her usual confident smile. "And now, here we are," Myra said, her voice light and carefree. "Helping people, and making new connections. It's a tough job, but someone's got to do it." As Myra spoke, James couldn't help but notice the way Doc looked at her. It was a look of deep affection, one that went beyond friendship. And James wondered if Myra might be more aware of Doc's feelings than she let on. The group stood there for a moment, lost in their own thoughts and emotions. But as they looked at each other, James knew that their lives were about to become even more intertwined. And he couldn't help but wonder what the future held for them all.