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* SimpleSolutionWontWork: One might wonder early on in the story why Francis doesn't just use his time travel powers to simply go back in time and not steal the watch. It's explained that despite his efforts to undo his crime, he can only go back twenty seconds at most, making this impossible. It's not until the death of his son that he finally gains the ability to return to the shop and choose not to steal the watch.

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* SimpleSolutionWontWork: One might wonder early on in the story why Francis doesn't just use his time travel powers to simply go back in time and not steal the watch.watch, or do so in a way that doesn't get him caught. It's explained that despite his efforts to undo his crime, he can only go back twenty seconds at most, making this impossible. It's not until the death of his son Matt that he finally gains the ability to return to the shop and choose not to steal the watch.
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* SimpleSolutionWontWork: One might wonder early on in the story why Francis doesn't just use his time travel powers to simply go back in time and not steal the watch. It's explained that despite his efforts to undo his crime, he can only go back twenty seconds at most, making this impossible. It's not until the death of his son that he finally gains the ability to return to the shop and choose not to steal the watch.
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* StrongAsTheyNeedToBe: You'd be forgiven for thinking that a guy as strong and skilled as Batman could easily knock out Francis with one attack. For whatever reason, Francis can handle things with just "mild" discomfort.

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