apps why.

[waterblades]

It was your intention to commit me to an institution of some kind. While the place itself holds no attraction, there are people I would be very glad to see. After all that's -- ... I think I could be of use. I am willing to go. And you know my feelings about completing what you start.

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[stealstires]

The troupe could very much use you right now. Things are... intense.

[waterblades]

"Intense"?

[stealstires]

[He rubs the back of his head, he isn't sure how to explain it.]

You know about Artemis' past?

[waterblades]

Yes. Did ... the others not?

[The wonders of a later canon date!]

[stealstires]

No, they didn't. [Tell Jason about it, he hasn't even died yet.]

They know now, and you can imagine it hasn't been easy to coordinate.

[waterblades]

[YEAH KALDUR'S. TRYING NOT TO TALK ABOUT THAT...]

It is -- when we found out, it was under different circumstances, ones that helped us to understand and accept what we might not have understood or accepted without the perspective we gained. I will do my best to help.

[stealstires]

[Considering how pissed Jason is the whole thing, wise move leader.]

Like I said, they are gonna need that. I'm... [Wally's best friend seems a little silly. And he does spend a lot of the time with the team but he's not a part of it...] I'm a friend. So if you need help with them, I'll do my best.

[hyperaccelerate]

Kaldur, dude, this is not a place you just want to end up.

[waterblades]

No. But you and the others are there, and that is where I will go.

[hyperaccelerate]

[Loyalty is touching and he really wishes they had more people around, but with everything that has been going down, he can't just let it happen.]

You are a real bro, but I'm serious man. You don't know what goes on there and things are really getting shaken up now. Coming just because we're there is crazy.

[waterblades]

It is not just because you are there, but because as you yourself say, you are in danger. I know that my presence will not enable us to escape, nor will it put an end to the danger, but I would rather be there to do what I can.

[hyperaccelerate]

[...Sometimes Kaldur, he kind of wishes you knew how to be a little more selfish and a little less noble.]

Fine, you can be the voice of reason in this team because believe me I'm getting tired of it being me.

[waterblades]

That does sound dire.

[A small joke, not convincing due to the obvious worry.]

[hyperaccelerate]

My little cousin has been all over the place and we're really going to need to get a bigger place one of these days. [Pause, wait.] Oh yeah, I have a cousin now. From the future.

[waterblades]

The other speedster. Interesting. What is he doing in an earlier time?

ohgod so late to the party

[socrash]

[oh hey, if it isn't the finniest of the bad guys from down under. (well, maybe not the finniest.) he's smiling, but it doesn't reach his eyes.]

And who exactly do you have mind when you say 'of use'? 'Cause if what I remember is anything to go by - and it usually is - you kinda picked the wrong team to be of use to.

omg come here

[waterblades]

Wally says you are from the future. But you do not know. I suppose that tells me a little about the potential success of the plan Nightwing and I created. Or rather, that it was too successful.

Ah. And now Wally is too young to substantiate the details. This will be ... awkward.

/comes to you foreverrrr

[socrash]

[a shrug, though that smile is fading, just a little bit.]

Hey, they don't put everything in the history books, otherwise they'd be as tall as I am.

[not that....Bart is very tall....]

And I know more than you probably think I know. [maybe. who knows what Bart really knows, except for himself.] Maybe I'm just helping you keep your cover. Or maybe I just don't want to freak everyone out.

;u;

[waterblades]

[Kaldur has a way of looking at people, sometimes. Observing them, but not dispassionately, just -- closely. It's really only a beat, and then he offers Bart a slight smile.]

That is ... considerate of you. But if no members of the Light are currently present, unnecessary. Still, if you wished to inform Wally, Artemis, and Roy, you should do as you see fit.

I'M SO SORRY I'M SLOW, work is a butt

[socrash]

Nah. All this timeline stuff is already whacked up and all over the place, no point in making it worse. Besides, I'm pretty sure that's your job as Super Secret Double Agent Aqualad.

oh well hdu work instead of rp

[waterblades]

Apparently. [He'll take that comment as his due.]

So the discrepancies in the timeline disturb you?

cries, i will re-evaluate my priorities and my life choices!!

[socrash]

Pretty sure they disturb they disturb everyone else more than they disturb me. [but he's not happy about them.] You should'a seen the look on Roy's face when I told him I was from the future. And that his hair didn't match the rest of his outfit.

[because that's obviously relevant.]

EVERYBODY WINS

[waterblades]

Was that ... important? [Bart what.]

[socrash]

[THE MOST IMPORTANT come on, Kaldur, get with the game.]

'Course it is. He's a superhero, he should at least look like one, right?

[waterblades]

[For a second, he thinks ... but nah, he's talked to Bart for all of like, 15 seconds, this must just be how he is. Or so Kaldur will assume until/if he sees differently. Deadpan--]

I think Roy looks very heroic.

[... when he's shaving, anyway ...]

[socrash]

Maybe when he's got his mask and arrows at the ready. [the rest of the time, he just looks like an oversized grumpy teddy bear.]

But anyway, saw your mun got that app finished. Wasn't too bad, right?

[waterblades]

We can't be superheroes all the time. You must enjoy spending some time with your family, especially seeing them at this age. Wally seems to be taking your presence well.

And yes, this post provided the needed encouragement. [Just as planned. Kaldur can be devious.]