Confrontation

[lanternslight]

Hal sits on the edge of his balcony, looking out on Coast City. The spreading of the Blue Lanterns and the Star Sapphires bothers him... but even more so is the reaction of the Guardians. Potential allies, with power levels to challenge their own, being attacked as enemies because of... what? A lack of "purity

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[carol_ferris]

Accepting the Star Sapphire hadn't been an easy choice for Carol, but she wasted no energy worrying about it. After the suggestion of war party, she was back in her office to clear things a little for Tom so he wouldn't have too much trouble in case she was gone for an extended period of time.

[lanternslight]

He's got a lot on his mind. And while Hal's never been the most communicative of sorts, he can usually talk to Carol about nearly anything. And he wants to. The Scarecrow's toxin, the Star Sapphire corps, the paranoia of the Guardians, Travis vanishing...

...what he learned about himself after the Star Sapphires took them to that false world... and his thoughts about Carol.

He can't run from it anymore.

But now he needs to wait for Carol to get back to Earth... and hopefully check in with him.

[carol_ferris]

Carol was reviewing the next pay schedule when she wondered if Hal was back. Those blasted Smurfs seemed anxious to keep their Green Lanterns under control, but she went ahead and called his number. She could always leave a message.

[lanternslight]

He answers quickly, and, noticing the caller ID, speaks with a quiet voice.

"...Carol? You're back?"