Chapter 177. The Pym Particle Experiment
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Hope gasped as the lab doors burst open and her father, Hank Pym, was shoved through them.
He was restrained, arms bound behind his back with shimmering energy bands.
"Caught him trying to sneak in," Max said, dusting himself off as he handed a bag to Nolan. "Nearly got clipped by one of his toys. Shrinking cars midair. Pretty sure one belonged to Sandman... the poor guy's gonna cry when he finds out."
Nolan opened the bag. Inside were Pym-tech discs loaded with the infamous Pym Particles. He twirled one thoughtfully in his fingers.
"These little toys again."
Then he turned to Hope, his tone dead serious.
"Here's the deal. Either you return to full size voluntarily... or I kill your father. Choose."
Before she could answer, two small figures popped into view Hope and her reluctant tagalong, Scott Lang.
Scott avoided eye contact. Again.
Then suddenly, all three of them, Hope, Scott, and Hank, clutched their temples and collapsed.