Win or lose, it's how you play the game. ◌ Accidental Video ◌ 006

[missthewoman]

[The Guide starts filming, showing the brightly coloured lobby of a laser tag arena. Irene is looking up to something off-screen intently, then frowns slightly. She is reading the score from the last round, and the result is not as favourable as she could have liked. All the same, she turns to America with a smile.]

Tied again, dear. Another round?

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[missthewoman]

[Canada.]

I would not make peace with a coward.

[missthewoman]

[Such a terrible insult ♥]

[Chicken... out?]

It's making a compromise. Is your concession worth more than I can even offer? [Oh, say it isn't so, America~]

[missthewoman]

I'd prefer to think of it as both us gaining something. But, I don't mind taking the hard way with you.
Do not be concerned when you fall first, dear. Even heroes have their dark times.

[missthewoman]

[She lifts an eyebrow at that. Silver Age?]

I am always certain of myself, dear.

[missthewoman]

Yes.

[missthewoman]

Well, you are certain of yourself as well, and the score is equally not in your favour.

[missthewoman]

Because the bank would not even let you through their doors to issue you cheques.

[missthewoman]

[Irene looks at him in open and honest surprise.]

They are? When did that happen?