[Everything is right. For all that he's learned that there are many versions of Earth, and that his is particular popular for having variants, the idea that somewhere there might be someone like him that is not a direct variation on him never quite stuck. But the similarities are there, and nobody looking at the two of them would be able to deny that they were related.
How such a thing is possible will be a question as soon as his brain gets past the initial shock.
Nevertheless, while he isn't completely able to get past the look of incredulity, he gives her as warm a smile as he's able and steps toward her.
(And he notes, in the part of his mind that isn't trying desperately not to blue-screen, that his hair would be green, if he had hair.)]
I am here. However, I must apologize that I do not recognize you. It is likely we are from different points in the timeline, or different timelines altogether.
[And this time the slight smile reaches his eyes, and he reaches out hesitantly.] And yet I have no difficulty believing you are family to me. My...daughter?
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How such a thing is possible will be a question as soon as his brain gets past the initial shock.
Nevertheless, while he isn't completely able to get past the look of incredulity, he gives her as warm a smile as he's able and steps toward her.
(And he notes, in the part of his mind that isn't trying desperately not to blue-screen, that his hair would be green, if he had hair.)]
I am here. However, I must apologize that I do not recognize you. It is likely we are from different points in the timeline, or different timelines altogether.
[And this time the slight smile reaches his eyes, and he reaches out hesitantly.] And yet I have no difficulty believing you are family to me. My...daughter?