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[clark_luthor]

The young man who appears in the Nexus today is well dressed in expensive fabrics, a classy signet ring on his finger, and a cool, calculating look on his face. He takes in his surroundings at a glance, and casually slips a PINpoint into his pocket.

"Is it cowardice to run away from an abusive home?"

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[iczer6]

No.

[tastes_of_honey]

As opposed to what other choices? Not everyone can kill the abuser in a way that makes sure they won't get sent to prison for it.

[clark_luthor]

"Some people might be idealistic enough to insist that you can change your situation from the inside." He doesn't sound like he thinks much of that idea though.

[tastes_of_honey]

Oh sure. If you just talk to the abuser, he or she will realize how hurtful they're being and how what they're doing is wrong and then they'll stop and everything will be lollipops and lemon drops. I don't believe it. Abuse becomes a regular thing for these people, a habit, and habits are hard to break without some outside regulator enforcing it and an outside regulator can't be in the home the whole time.

[clark_luthor]

"I completely agree. And needing to rely on another person to be your deterrent is pathetic."

[elohe_el]

"Of course not."

Ultraman obviously noticed the other kryptonians arrival via superspeed flight. He nods to the fellow kryptonian and headtilts some.

[clark_luthor]

He's professionally schooled in presenting a calm and collected expression, but inside he's making calculated guesses about the stranger, with a heady dose of suspicion. Others with nonhuman abilities tend to be criminally insane, where he's from. "And why do you say that?"

[elohe_el]

"Well. Leaving an abusive home requires a lot of strength. Its a Home."

[clark_luthor]

"Is it?" he challenges the stranger. "Just because one is living there does not make it a home. Particularly if you feel unwelcome on occasion."