[ 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. ]
[ Ion may be able to harm her, but it would still take quite a bit of effort, and likely destroy the townhouse – and perhaps much of the city – in the process. ]
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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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Sure. You know I have your back.
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[ She squeezes his shoulder, then lets go, shifting. ]
Would you like company tonight? I wouldn't mind sleeping on the floor, or the couch.
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No. It's not a good idea. It won't be safe.
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Not safe? How, why?
[ Ion may be able to harm her, but it would still take quite a bit of effort, and likely destroy the townhouse – and perhaps much of the city – in the process. ]
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[ And he needs to sleep; if she were here, he might stay awake just out of concern for her. ]
Then I'll check in with you in the morning.
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