"People actually wore this crap?" Jefferson asked as him, Sara and Martin walked through the University that Martin went attended.
"People smoked a lot of pot in the '70s. It clearly had a deleterious effect on the fashion of the era" Martin explained
"Let's just hurry up and get that particle tracker so I can get the hell out of these go-go boots" Sara added annoyed.
"Remember, when we meet my former self, it is imperative that we don't let on we're from the future, so let's just be cool" Martin said before pausing.
"Oh, my God. Look" Martin said shocked as he looked at the younger version of himself.
"I'd forgotten how handsome I was. My hair, it's so thick and silky" Martin said fondly but he caught the attention of the younger Martin making him walked over to them.
"Do I know you?" Younger Martin asked
"No. No. I'm Professor Musk. Elon Musk. And these are my two lab assistants" Martin introduced. Younger Martin looked at Sara and smiled.
"Hi. I'm Marty" He said as she waved. He then turned back to Martin.
"Are you sure we haven't met before?" Marty asked
"Uh, that's a very interesting question. Um, suffice it to say, I am familiar with your work" Martin explained
"That's actually why we're here. To see you. You're a leading expert in Alpha Particles?" Jefferson asked making Marty chuckle.
"No, I'm the leading expert" Marty said cockily.
"Well, we were hoping to pick your brain about your area of expertise" Sara flirted.
"Physics?" Marty asked shocked.
"Mm-hmm" Sara agreed smiling.
"Which are you interested in, applied or theoretical?" Marty asked
"That is just the thing. I can't decide. I love them both" Sara flirted.
"Cool. Well, let's go spark a doobie and rap about physics" Marty said w
"Lead the way, Marty" Sara said looking at Martin amused before following Marty.
"Uh, are you sure that's actually you? Oh, man" Jefferson teased Martin before they followed Sara and Marty inside.
"So, who wants a hit?" Marty asked once the four of them were sitting down inside.
"Yeah, man..." Jefferson said leaning forward but Martin stopped him and took it.
"I believe you told me you were trying to quit" Martin said simply.
"Oh, none for you, silver top?" Marty asked as Sara grabbed the smoke and took a drag.
"I... I don't partake in cannabis. Anymore, that is. In fact, perhaps you should take it easy" Martin said while getting an amused look from Sara and Jefferson.
"Ah, it helps me think better. Dad" Marty mocked while Jefferson laughed.
"Yes, but what about the long-term health consequences? Speaking of which, you might want to lay off the saturated fats. So, uh... Alpha Particles. Oof. Exciting stuff. Too bad detection is at least a decade away" Martin said trying to get back on track.
"Mm, more like two decades. But I've worked up a little something. Science is all about the future, right? I've developed a prototype particle tracker. Cutting edge. Probably gonna mint me $1,000,000" Marty said cockily.
"Wow. A whole million" Sara said sarcastically.
"Mm, be right back. I think I've got some chocolate chip cookie dough in the fridge" Marty said leaving the room giggling. Martin quickly stood up and started looking through some desks.
"I cannot believe that that is you" Sara said she and Jefferson followed him, greatly amused.
"Seriously, I had no idea you were ever cool" Jefferson added
"I wasn't cool. I was an arrogant little snot" Martin snapped
"Was?" Jefferson asked
"What are you doing?" Sara asked as Martin moved from desk to desk.
"Looking for my younger self's particle tracker. Keep an eye on the door, and when I get back, stop flirting with me" Martin said annoyed.
"You were the one flirting with me" Sara defended
"Look, what's the big deal? I mean, younger you isn't married yet, so technically it's not cheating" Jefferson stated
"October 1975. This is right when I meet my future wife, Clarissa. So obviously, we wouldn't want my former self tempted by a sexy assassin from the future" Martin said simply
"Aw, you think I'm sex..." Sara started to tease.
"Do not finish that sentence" Martin snapped moodily earning a grin from Sara.
"Eureka" Martin said holding up the particle tracker.
"I remember building this. It's... it's like déjà vu all over again" Martin said in a daze.
"Put that down" Marty said firmly, walking back into the room.
"Excellent job watching the door" Martin said to Sara and Jefferson sarcastically.
"What are you doing?" Marty asked firmly, storming over to the three.
"Oh, just, uh... what is this?" Martin said faking confusion.
"Something you shouldn't be fooling around with" Marty said grabbing the particle tracker back and looking at Sara and Jefferson who just shrugged.
"It's very interesting-looking" Martin said
"How about you cut the crap?" Marty said seriously.
"To which crap are you referring?" Martin asked confused.
"I hold two PhDs, and I'm working on a third. I'm a five-time winner of the Carlin Award. My point being, is I don't believe either of those kids you're hanging around with can even spell 'physics'" Marty said walking back over to his desk.
"You know, I'm beginning to like the younger gray less and less" Jefferson muttered to Sara.
"Either you tell me what the hell is going on, or I'm calling campus police" Marty said holding up the phone.
"I'm not supposed to tell you. It could cause... well, trouble. We're here to interview you for a profile in next month's 'Wells Journal'" Martin lied smoothly.
"The 'Wells' only profiles Nobel candidates" Marty said shocked.
"An exception is being made in light of your obvious brilliance. I know a photograph of this device would make a spectacular cover if we could just borrow it for a few hours" Martin said going to grab the tracker but Marty grabbed it first.
"Thanks, but that's two years of my life. I'm not letting you walk away with it. Stay back!" Marty argued before Sara walked up behind him and knocked him out.
"That was taking too long" Sara said sighing
"You just knocked me out. That beautiful brain, struck unconscious" Martin said in shock.
"The only way to shut you up" Jefferson teased as Martin frantically grabbed an alarm clock and set it.
"What are you doing? We have to go" Jefferson asked confused
"I have to make sure I wake up in time to go to this faculty mixer tonight. One of the professors is bringing his niece, AKA my future wife. Let's go!" Martin said as he grabbed the tracker and left with Jefferson. Sara stayed behind slightly to grab three of the smokes and then followed behind the two halves of Firestorm.