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It's no weirder than anything I've had to deal with.
I know you will.
[ Her trust in him is solid as bedrock. He will, because he has to, and because she knows he can. He's come a long way from the brand-new Green Lantern who came to her looking for advice on how to be a hero. ]
When I'm back, I hope we can have a longer talk. I'd like to hear more about your time here.
[ Her trust in him is solid as bedrock. He will, because he has to, and because she knows he can. He's come a long way from the brand-new Green Lantern who came to her looking for advice on how to be a hero. ]
When I'm back, I hope we can have a longer talk. I'd like to hear more about your time here.
[ he grins. ]
I hope you're not expecting anything special.
I hope you're not expecting anything special.
No.
[ Is that a faint mischievous glint in her eye? ]
But I would be interested to hear the story of how you and Jason started dating.
[ Is that a faint mischievous glint in her eye? ]
But I would be interested to hear the story of how you and Jason started dating.
I thought it was sweet.
[ Her ice cream is melting; she goes back to eating it to keep it from dripping all over her hand. ]
But if you'd rather, I won't bring it up.
[ Her ice cream is melting; she goes back to eating it to keep it from dripping all over her hand. ]
But if you'd rather, I won't bring it up.
[ kyle pauses before shaking his head. ]
No, it's fine. I'm just surprised. We haven't exactly spread it around.
No, it's fine. I'm just surprised. We haven't exactly spread it around.
I won't tell anyone else, [ she promises. ]
But I hope you're happy. You deserve that.
But I hope you're happy. You deserve that.
Good.
Is there anything I can do for you before I leave?
Is there anything I can do for you before I leave?
Then I'll see you when I return.
[ When. Not 'if.'
She gets to her feet and offers him a hand up. ]
Until then: good luck, Kyle.
[ When. Not 'if.'
She gets to her feet and offers him a hand up. ]
Until then: good luck, Kyle.
[ kyle takes it, shaking it warmly. ]
Good luck to you. I think you'll need it more than I do.
Good luck to you. I think you'll need it more than I do.
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