[ maybe it is. but he knows looking back is just painful. it's too painful. it's easier to call it nothing and to look back and see everything in its broken glory. ]
And I agree, I just — [ god, this is hard. ion is there, but kyle is here too and it's a balancing act from keeping himself intact and not losing it. ]
[ he does reach for her hand and squeezes it. diana is his friend. he trusts her. she wouldn't let him down, but it feels like a part of his heart has been wrenched out all over again. he's not even hurt that jason left, that jason broke his promise.
[ he did enjoy his time in the league, even if he felt like a fuckup most of the time. it taught him a lot and gave him the confidence he needed when he struggled. and they were a team. ]
Wouldn't mind seeing Clark either, even if he'd give me a dirty look for becoming Ion again.
[ it's not true, of course. clark was concerned, mostly. rightfully so. clark helped him figure out how to navigate the power without becoming someone who took people's free will away. ]
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When is he not?
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Rarely, to my knowledge.
[ But her amusement dims in the next moment. ]
Ion has returned?
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About a month ago. It was like turning on a light switch.
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[ Godhood, divinity – she's touched it, too, felt its power. But she had still been Diana, and never had she wanted to be anything else. ]
Ion has been very helpful in the past, but... I prefer having my friend, Kyle, instead.
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I can't just — give it up.
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When did you see Jenny?
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I won't ask you to give Ion up, Kyle. Only, please –
I couldn't bear to lose you to it.
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It's too late for that. There's nothing keeping me here.
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[ Her arm is warm around his shoulders; she gives him a little shake. ]
That's a bit short-sighted for someone who claims to be a god.
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I'm not tethered here, Diana. I never really was.
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[ She hasn't moved away from him, hasn't let him go. He needs all the support she can lend right now. ]
It may hurt, when roots are ripped out, but without them, no tree can grow.
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[ he's quiet for a moment. ]
But I'm starlight.
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Do we not share a tether?
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It's . . . not enough.
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Remember? We decided to try and make it a better place here. Both of us, together.
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— It's not enough.
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[ Leaning close, she hugs him again, wishing her embrace alone could keep him tethered, as he'd said, knowing no one person could ever be enough. ]
Whatever happens, I'll be here with you. You're my friend, and I love you.
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[ he does reach for her hand and squeezes it. diana is his friend. he trusts her. she wouldn't let him down, but it feels like a part of his heart has been wrenched out all over again. he's not even hurt that jason left, that jason broke his promise.
he's just tired of kyle. ]
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It's nice to have you here in the townhouse. A few more gadgets and it will almost feel like the Watchtower.
[ Not quite, but they both know she's just trying to lighten the mood. ]
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All we need is J'onn lurking around.
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[ She misses all of them, but there are times when J'onn's calm presence would be extremely comforting. ]
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[ he did enjoy his time in the league, even if he felt like a fuckup most of the time. it taught him a lot and gave him the confidence he needed when he struggled. and they were a team. ]
Wouldn't mind seeing Clark either, even if he'd give me a dirty look for becoming Ion again.
[ it's not true, of course. clark was concerned, mostly. rightfully so. clark helped him figure out how to navigate the power without becoming someone who took people's free will away. ]
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I've never seen Clark give a dirty look to anyone or anything. I don't think he knows how.
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