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[avatarfortruth]

Yes. The time for deliberation is done. It is time, now, to take the path I've chosen for myself. Still –

[ She turns a rueful glance on him. ]

I'm sorry to leave you again so soon. Perhaps it's selfish... but it's been a comfort to know you're here.

[ Someone who knows her, who has worked with her. A friend. ]

[torchbearer]

[ kyle smiles faintly, touched. ]

Yeah, same. It's been weird with no one knowing anything.

[avatarfortruth]

I can imagine.

[ Hera, she wishes for Kal, for Etta, for Dinah. For more of the League.

And she deeply hopes Kyle isn't seeing visions of them dying again. ]

It will be a comfort to know you're here, in case anything happens. Green Lantern is a formidable defense.

[torchbearer]

That's me, Formidable Guy.

[ he shakes his head slowly. ]

I'll handle it.

[avatarfortruth]

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.

[torchbearer]

[ he grins. ]

I hope you're not expecting anything special.

[avatarfortruth]

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.

[torchbearer]

[ kyle chokes. ]

How did you —

[avatarfortruth]

[ Serenely: ]

He was testing my lasso.

[torchbearer]

[ he sighs. ]

Real genius, that one.

[avatarfortruth]

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.

[torchbearer]

[ kyle pauses before shaking his head. ]

No, it's fine. I'm just surprised. We haven't exactly spread it around.

[avatarfortruth]

I won't tell anyone else, [ she promises. ]

But I hope you're happy. You deserve that.

[torchbearer]

. . . I'm getting there.

[avatarfortruth]

Good.

Is there anything I can do for you before I leave?

[torchbearer]

Nope, I should be good.

[avatarfortruth]

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.

[torchbearer]

[ kyle takes it, shaking it warmly. ]

Good luck to you. I think you'll need it more than I do.