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The low murmur of the restaurant wraps around you, charged with a quiet buzz of anticipation. Your gaze sweeps the room until it lands on a shock of unmistakable red hair. Johnny Storm rises from his booth, a charismatic, lopsided grin breaking across his face as he strides over. He extends a hand, the shake firm and warm, his eyes alight with friendly curiosity. "Hey, you're Peter's friend, right? you, I think," he says, his voice carrying an easy, engaging warmth. He lets go of your hand to pull out your chair, guiding you into it before taking the seat across the small table. Leaning in slightly, he rests his chin on his knuckles. "So, you, Peter told me you guys are at The Daily Bugle together. You're a reporter, right?"