On seeing a leaked episode and his username.

[worst_mentor]

Oh, come on, Mun. It was funny. At least it was to me, anyway. [Which is why you were the only one laughing, Ollie.]

But you know what isn't funny? You transferring this name over. You're still not gonna give me a break, are you?

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/and in comes Spidey to make things worse

[wallcrawler]

Hey, it's not all bad. Just think of all the valuable lessons you could give when it comes to beard trimming and Robin Hood impersonations!

You'd be like the highlight of Renaissance Fairs world-over.

Gosh, Spidey.

[worst_mentor]

...Robin Hood impersonations? Now I know you're making fun of me.

[Not that it bothers him, though.]

[wallcrawler]

Well you are running around in green carrying a bow, it was bound to happen. Good call on the hood over the funny hat though.

[YES, MAKE THE FORMER SIDEKICK WEAR THE RIDICULOUS HEADGEAR, MWAHAHAHA]

[worst_mentor]

Thanks. Didn't wanna be too predictable wearing a cap.

[RIDICULOUS? HE DIDN'T SEEM TO MIND IT UNTIL HE THREW IT ON THE GROUND...]

And what about you? Got a thing for spiders or something?

Not technically a comment, but whatever

[crockshot]

[So far as she's concerned it could be worst_fake_uncle too, but failing that worst_mentor still suits him. Mr. "I'll let everyone else take care of my supposed niece and ward except for me" after all. Good job Ollie.]

[worst_mentor]

[Hey now. He still showed up, anyway.

And at least one of the future issues of the comics gives me room for improvement.]

Oh, hey, Artemis.

[crockshot]

[That comic has the potential for so much cuteness. Here's to hoping.]

Ollie.

[So much awkward she's honestly not sure what to say. Agh what do.]

[worst_mentor]

[Let's hope it does not disappoint.]

Everything okay?

[He'll make up for the awkwardness somehow.]

[alwaysanarcher]

I don't know... you're still a better mentor than my mom ever was.

[... but that's really not saying much.]

[worst_mentor]

[Why does he feel like that's not much of an improvement?]

I'll...take that as a compliment, then.

[alwaysanarcher]

Probably. It's not like you're putting Artemis or Red Arrow on reality TV, right?

[worst_mentor]

Of course not...

[alwaysanarcher]

Exactly. You're already better by that much!

... In all seriousness, you do get better. I think it just takes a while.

[worst_mentor]

...well, it's good to know I'm making, or made an effort to.

[alwaysanarcher]

Yeah. I mean, it's not like I've ever had you as a mentor [or as a father, considering she might be his kid] but there's always time.

[preyed]

[SNERK.]

Honestly...it could be worse.

[worst_mentor]

[Oh, what a sight for sore eyes!]

Judging from what some of my counterparts did, yeah.

I don't think I'm that bad, though...

[mother_gawful]

For some strange reason, my mun-creature saw your username and insisted I come talk to you.

I fail to follow the creature's reasoning.

[worst_mentor]

i can't say I follow the reasoning either, unless your mun thinks you're the worst in someway.

[mother_gawful]

I know! It's nonsensical and insulting.

I've never even been a "mentor"... Unless one counts my daughter. [Siiiiighs.] I tried my best with that poor girl but... [She shakes her head.]

At any rate, I see no commonalities between us. I suppose this is that insanity the other people keep claiming their mun-creatures suffer from.

[worst_mentor]

Me, neither. I'm sure you're not as bad as your mun makes you out to be.

[backwordscompatible]

Funny?

I was thinking more along the lines of wrong. In so many ways.

[worst_mentor]

Oh, yeah, I agree. It was definitely wrong.

[But Dinah's reaction was priceless.]

[backwordscompatible]

And yet you laughed.

[worst_mentor]

Between you and me, it was more at her reaction than anything else.

[backwordscompatible]

Yeah, sure.

Whatever helps you sleep on that couch at night.

[bodilesswarrior]

[...snicker]

[worst_mentor]

...I'm glad someone finds this funny.

[bodilesswarrior]

It suits you, in my universe.

But you get better. Unlike some people.

[worst_mentor]

Yikes. Am I really that awful in other universes?

...good to know I improve at least.

[bodilesswarrior]

When it comes to Roy? Yeah. You were.

But you're trying to make up for it. [flashes him a grin] And you're not a bad grampa.

[worst_mentor]

[Jeez.]

And apparently, not just your universe. It kind of stinks that what my other counterparts did is being held against me, t--

Wait, Grampa?

[bodilesswarrior]

Grampa. Don't worry, Roy's a great father.

[and her smile turns sympathetic] And - yeah, when people see you, they'll think of the Ollie they know. Just be you, and they'll catch on eventually.

[worst_mentor]

Oh, that's good to know.

[Trying to wrap his brain around the Roy he knows being a father. No, that wasn't a snort just now.]

I guess that's true. Still kind of a pain, though.

...and I don't believe we've met where I'm from. Who are you?

[bodilesswarrior]

Yeah, I don't think he expected it either.

And - I'm Barbara. Barbara Gordon.

[worst_mentor]

Yep. Definitely never met you before. Good to meet you, though.

...and sorry for any trouble my counterpart might've given you?

[qonspiracy]

I'd say it's a bit of a stretch from the truth.

[worst_mentor]

Really, now?

[qonspiracy]

Well, Black Canary seems to like you well enough, so you're probably not all that bad.



Then again, that's not really a mentor situation.

[worst_mentor]

....

Do I know you?

[qonspiracy]

Not yet.

[worst_mentor]

Of course I had the 'yet' part down already. But since you know me, it's only right I ask who you are.

[qonspiracy]

Yes, that is the Question, isn't it?

[worst_mentor]

[...]

Okay, so what? Your name's Question, then?

[qonspiracy]

Oh good, so you are paying attention.

From an AU where he was a founding Titan.

[arach_nerd]

In my universe you skipped out on Roy and went on a road trip with Hal Jordan.

Ollie, I like you and all, but you are a TERRIBLE mentor.

[worst_mentor]

Well, in my universe, I didn't do anything like that. I can't help what another counterpart of mine did, but it's not fair to put it off on me, too.

[Wow, did that even make sense?

No?

Okay, then.]