[ 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. ]
[ She hasn't discussed this with Bruce; how can she? He doesn't want to hear about the other Bruce, doesn't trust Clark, and she can only imagine what his reaction might be to what happened with Maxwell Lord. ]
We've only just started really speaking again, after... after. I... it hurts to be without them again.
I know I left for a bit and I asked John to sub in for me. But it hurt a lot. Even when I came back and I saw what a good job John was doing . . . I didn't think you all ever needed me.
[ he leans against her for a moment. if she doesn't like it, she'll make it clear. he just . . . needs to soak up the presence of another person for a bit.
[ Diana keeps her arm around him, leaning her head against his. In another life, he could have been her brother; in this one, he's as close to family as she has, here. ]
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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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[ Their Bruce, she means; the Bruce from the League, the one that isn't here. ]
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Yes, I suppose I do.
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[ She's smiling, still, but there's something wistful about it now. ]
I miss him, too. And Clark.
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It feels weird without them.
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[ She hasn't discussed this with Bruce; how can she? He doesn't want to hear about the other Bruce, doesn't trust Clark, and she can only imagine what his reaction might be to what happened with Maxwell Lord. ]
We've only just started really speaking again, after... after. I... it hurts to be without them again.
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I know I left for a bit and I asked John to sub in for me. But it hurt a lot. Even when I came back and I saw what a good job John was doing . . . I didn't think you all ever needed me.
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[ Her voice is quiet, but there's no waver in her sincerity. ]
John has his merits, and you have yours. You were our Lantern. We needed your goodness, your heart.
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I'm glad things were getting better. It sucks to be stuck in limbo.
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[ They've had many, over the years, but none quite like what happened after Maxwell Lord's neck snapped. ]
But you were always a needed part of the team, Kyle. And we need you here, too.
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I'm here for now.
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Selfishly, because I want you here with me.
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[ Sweet Kyle has so much love to give; it's very nearly criminal that the universe has never chosen to answer it in kind. ]
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before he's alone again. ]
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It'll be okay, Kyle. Everything will be okay.
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Okay. . . . Okay.
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Is there anything I can do to help you?
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I just need some time.
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The Alliance has given me a mission... I could always use your help, if you're willing to give it.
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