voicetesting.

[waterblades]

This is. Extremely poor timing.

But as long as everyone made it out, then -- then we have still accomplished something. There is no point in wondering what I might have done differently. We all knew things could go wrong. We tried, as friends, to make the right decisions. Though I do not know if we made the right ones, no one else could have done or found out what we did. The information will make a difference.

I know I owe many people apologies, so I will accept your offer, to a point. You may have this much until matters are settled. After that, I cannot guarantee my cooperation.

Comments

[backwordscompatible]

[She almost doesn't even know what to say.]

Aqualad.

I'm...so sorry....

[Though 'sorry' doesn't even begin to describe how horrible she feels]

This isn't over yet. It can't be.

[waterblades]

Zatanna, I --

[Well, he's not sure what to say. Reassurances are going to ring hollow from him.]

It is not over.

And I am very sorry to you all for the distress I have caused.

[backwordscompatible]

[Would it be wrong to say she's used to such outwardly hopeless situations by now?]

No. Don't be.

I just wish I'd known. That you guys had told me sooner. I...could've helped...[Somehow]

[sciencewhizard]

Kaldur... [ Despite everything he's thought about the Atlantean recently, this... He never would have wanted this. ]

We all still have your back, no matter what.

[waterblades]

Thank you, Wally. I know it hasn't been easy.

[He can't exactly blame Wally for thinking that way. One of the things he likes least about this is how convincing the act can be.]

[totallyhisniece]

We're still a team. Everything's going to be fine, just watch. We'll figure something out.

[waterblades]

I'm more concerned for you, now. If it's even possible for you to get out, you should. Black Manta will provide care for me.

[He can't quite suppress a grimace at the idea, but he's very serious about Artemis getting away.]

But the others ...

[angroy]

[Roy's not even sure of what to say, but he is so not okay with what happened to Kaldur. Not at all.]

Wrong? That's an understatement.

[waterblades]

It will suffice. I could be dead.

[Some people would argue catatonia is worse, but Kaldur isn't so sure.]

[best_dad_ever]

So, how's that headache, fish-boy?

[waterblades]

About as painful as the apparent death of your daughter was to you, I suppose.

[flashesforward]

It's okay, we've got this. There's no way we'd let something like this stick. No way! [His voice started out even, now it's starting to rise.]

M'gann will fix it, she has to.

[waterblades]

I believe this too.

[Well... he's hoping. But he's also not going to show any sign of pessimism around Wally. Nobody needs to feel any worse about all of this.]

And Artemis and I will return safely.

[hackingyoursensors]

We'll figure something out. We're not going to leave you there, like that.

[He sounds very sure of himself... though he might be trying to convince himself a little too.]

[waterblades]

I know you will. But until the Reach is dealt with, I can wait. I will be all right.

[He's not so sure Black Manta won't just fling him out of a submarine, actually. Still, saving the world > saving Kaldur.]

[hasnomentor]

Not really sure what to say...

Sorry she broke your brain?

[waterblades]

[He smiles just a little.]

Thank you, Jaime. [Then he quits smiling, because seriously, apology time.] And I am sorry that we captured you. What you and the others were put through. Capturing any of you was not part of the plan, but we knew there would be a risk of that. It is my fault.

SCREEE KALDUR I mean welcome aboard!

[peckish4action]

If - when - Artemis gives the signal, we're getting both of you out.

HELLO :]

[waterblades]

I suspect she will try to carry on. And now I cannot tell her to go.

[sixyearsold]

I can't believe I ever doubted you.

[waterblades]

[He tentatively (it's been so long since he could do anything like this!) attempts to put his hand on Conner's shoulder.]

You were meant to doubt me, Conner. I am sorry for lying and for causing everyone to grieve Artemis. Also for the capture of our friends. This plan has -- gotten away from us.

[not_katniss]

[So many assurances. What's one more?]

Kaldur. I won't leave you behind. We will figure something out.

[waterblades]

I appreciate it.

[It's not just a polite dismissal. He's been on his own and entrenched in this role for what seems like a very long time. Having Artemis there means a lot to him.]

But there is too much risk involved. Already our plans have gone awry. The Black Beetle may be able to sense the necklace, Artemis. You must go.

[wallyiswally]

There's going to be a lot of apologies owed from a lot of different people after this is over. [Like the whole doubting you thing.]

... Though I'm not sure we have any right to be apologizing.

[The four of them knew what the fallout would be from this decision and they can't expect any of the others to forgive them.]

[waterblades]

It is not that we do not have the right to apologize, but rather that we have no right to forgiveness. Even if everything had gone exactly as planned ...

[No use talking about that.]

I only hope I will have the opportunity to apologize.