you didn't have to do it but you did it to say that you didn't have to do it but you would anyway

Sep 02, 2009 18:13

In sleek black and blue, the DCU's best argument for form-fitting superhero costumes swings into the Nexus and then leaps-flips-lands down at the common level without the slightest indication of effort. Nightwing is fresh from patrol, hair a little messy, and borderline brooding; though his mask whites out his eyes, the little twist to the set of his mouth might hint at his uncertainty regarding the inquiry he has in mind. In fact, he leans against a pseudo-Grecian column for a while to think it over, arms crossed loosely, before deciding to go for it.

"When interfering with matters involving a younger alternate," he begins in a clear, steady voice, "when do you... well, when do you stop? Things aren't exactly the same for them as they were for you, but there are so many things you could warn them about, and a lot of advice you could give. Even—" Here, his voice grows just perceptibly fainter. "— certain people you could talk to, if. If it were appropriate.

"Which I'm not sure it is." His mouth does that little twist again. "Your thoughts?"
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