And then Mun spent forever wondering What If

[backwordscompatible]

[...after reading what Greg recently revealed with regards to the ending of Episode 19] 


Oh, don't think it wasn't tempting, mun.   Because it really, really was.  It's just...agreeing to Batman's deal would've been like giving up on Dad.  Which I wasn't ready to do.

And you know what?  Even knowing what I know now, I still think I would've made the same choice.

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[hackingyoursensors]

Trust me, he understands. We both do.

[backwordscompatible]

And it's not like I never get to see you.

[hackingyoursensors]

And we wouldn't want you getting sick of seeing me, which is a risk we'd take if you lived with me.

[backwordscompatible]

[Not to mention, considering their in-game situation, is pretty ironic]

I'm pretty sure that would never happen.

[hackingyoursensors]

[ALL ROBIN ALL THE TIME.]

You never know. "Robin" could all be an act and I could be this really annoying jerk deep down inside.

[backwordscompatible]

Some act. You really had us all fooled there.

[hackingyoursensors]

Is that sarcasm I detect?

[backwordscompatible]

Of course not. I'm being completely serious about the awe your acting skills have inspired upon me.

[Translation: yes]

[hackingyoursensors]

My [lack of] acting is pretty awe-inspiring. You should've seen me in my fifth-grade school play.

[backwordscompatible]

I'm sorry I missed it.

Which character were you?

[hackingyoursensors]

Rumpelstiltskin.

[You have to admit, he has the devious grin down.]

[decentdad]

[Stupid creator. Had to go revealing these things. Deeply uncomfortable with this, but a promise is a promise, and-- hell, he'd want to help even if he hadn't promised. Blame the orphan trauma.]

It was a good way to honor him.

[backwordscompatible]

See, there you go again.

Talking about him like he's already gone forever.

[decentdad]

That's not my intent.

[Translation: He apologizes.]

And it isn't what I believe, either.

[It's just... habitual.]

[backwordscompatible]

...I know.

[Translation: she accepts]

Then what do you believe? You think we'll ever find a way to free him?

[speedydeliveryboy]

So you could have been part of the Bat-clan, huh?

That would've been interesting.

[backwordscompatible]

Yeah?

What do you think? First magical Batgirl? Or should I go with Robin's bird theme?

[speedydeliveryboy]

Hm, I don't think you could go wrong with either, but I'm thinking you should keep with the bird theme.

I mean, Batgirl's fine and all, but you deserve something unique.

[backwordscompatible]

That's sweet of you to say.

[And she genuinely means it; you're a good friend, Wally]

Any suggestions?

[speedydeliveryboy]

Hey, I'm a sweet kinda guy. But it's totally true.

[Because his friends are awesome and they deserve the best.]

Maybe, but you really sure you want advice from a guy that called himself Kid Flash? [Okay, despite it being a great name, he's aware that it lacks originality.]

[backwordscompatible]

To be fair, I heard "Speedy" was already taken at the time.

[Because friends also reserve the right to joke about things like that]

It's not like it'll ever happen now, so you might as well.

[speedydeliveryboy]

I still don't know how that ever made any sense. I mean, Green and Red Arrow are obvious. Even Artemis is the Greek Goddess of the hunt. But how does Speedy fit in for an archer?

[Excuse him for his upcoming stupidity.]

If we're sticking to the bird-theme there's always Cockatoo. I'm pretty sure you could apprehend the bad guys before they're done laughing. [Definitely not a serious suggestion and probably not as funny as he thinks it is.]

[backwordscompatible]

Last time I checked, Artemis was also her real name. But you got me on the Speedy connection.


[And excuse her while she just stares at you for that suggestion.]

[speedydeliveryboy]

Well, nobody is claiming that Artemis wasn't lazy with the name thing, but it still fits.

[And he's just gonna give you a big grin.]

So...I take it that's a no-go on the name then?

[backwordscompatible]

I'm starting to think Artemis had the right idea.

Lazy it is.