On potential, er, company... mates... and "little brother's" pending canon updates

[thenameofscreen]

I would be delighted if we might have the chance to welcome M'gann's brother! I am most curious to learn what Beast Boy is like, as they know him... but Robin will leave us for an entire seven Earth days. What other response is there to this but worry? We have already lost Kaldur'ahm, Conner, and Cassie. You are certain that he will return?

Do you make the promise with your smallest finger? [Yes, Star. Pinkie promise.]

Then there is nothing to fear...?

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[greenteengenius]

Does something terrible befall you if you use a different finger?

[thenameofscreen]

I do not know. I hope that is not the case!

[greenteengenius]

Then what is the point of it, Starfire? Mere emphasis?

[thenameofscreen]

It is the gesture of choice among Earthlings to signify their commitment to their word, and much less severe than crossing ones' heart.

[A pause, curious and surprised, annnnd curious. Perhaps she should know you but she doesn't and if that's true then she'll feel pretty bad, but then excited. Goodness, mood whiplash.]

You know who I am? Are you a friend from another place and time?

[greenteengenius]

I see. I'm admittedly unfamiliar with Earth gestures.

Friend isn't quite the word. You--an older you--worked for my father. It is a little strange to see you looking as you do. Generally I see no one I know here at all.