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I did, however, get chewed out by Doctor Fate for slyly hinting at your future that one time, so- maybe I do have a reason to be more of a jerk. [Grin.] ... Nah. I'm kiddin'. The past is the past, anyhow. What matters is what we're doing in the here and now.

Must be tough living in someone else's shadow. Not that I can say much. Appreciate you remembered my name, though. That was thoughtful of you.

Both? Probably both. Agh, right. Surprised I didn't know that already. The old man'd probably have my head if I messed somethin' as simple as that up.

Thanks. I'd call it schway. ... What about you? Your last name isn't really Marvel, is it?

Partly, yeah. Half-Japanese too. Caught wind of my last name, huh?

yeah. fuck Kyle Rayner

[Throwing Dick's jacket out of his room and locking the door again.]

... Closing the door. Setting an electric charge on the lock.

Don't do Halloween.

[Just crossing his arms and squinting. He has no idea what's going on but he's judging all of you anyways.]

Terry froze, his blood running cold. He found his eyes glazing over in a haze as he read the words over and over and over again. Suddenly, his fists began to tense at his phone. 📲: What do you mean? Terry is typing... 📲: Who's "they"?

📲: Makes every moment matter a little more, don't you think? 📲: Sorry I kept you waiting. I wanna say it won't happen again, but... 📲: Still figuring things out. Terry is typing... 📲: How's your shop doing? Still need to visit.

// zzz night

📲: You could do a hell of a lot better than me, Ives 📲: ... But I miss you too 📲: Can't stop thinking about that dance

📲: Ivy, c'mon... 📲: I'm trying to keep you safe.

📲: I'm sorry it's taken me so long 📲: If it's any consolation it's only been a few weeks for me. 📲: I know that doesn't mean a lot, but

📲: That excited to see me, huh?

// wait who are we killing this morning?

The song was over minutes before he began to realize, their entanglement far too on his mind than the rest of the world. Terry's eyes opened, and he remembered where he was. The dance floor cleared out then. He pressed a kiss to her forehead, and then pecked her lips. His eyes smiled.

His cheek pressed against the top of her head, taking in that scent of hers- remembering it and embracing it at the same time. His eyes would close, their bodies gently swaying to the slow ballad that permeated the hall's stereo. One night. He thought deeply then. No matter how much time they-

That touch. He hadn't forgotten it- but remembering was nothing like how it was in the moment. Terry wrapped his hands around her waist, a bit closer than a casual dance. His head was canted within inches, respectfully keeping a distance- yet close enough that he could feel her.

"... So *you're* the guy I've heard so much about. Gotta say, you have quite the rep."

Tomorrow we will be doing a Halloween Costume contest. So bring out your best costumes. Keep in mind they MUST be tasteful. #DraculasHalloweenBash

He had caught it all from his peripherals, though he acted otherwise. He couldn't ignore that slight flutter in his chest, or the gentle hesitation in her voice. That shy botanist the world had hardened, peeking out ever so slightly. He took her hand. "May I have this dance?" A smile.

"Right. I knew that." He didn't. "You're Bug Boy, right?"

His eyes glistened as he gazed upon her, watching as her lips pressed against the glass. Terry smiled, finding that he was staring for a bit longer than he anticipated. "Yeah. No problem, Ives." Averting his gaze, hands in his pockets. "... You ... wanna dance?"

Terry swirled it around, his grin widening. "Yeah. How'd you know?" Laughing as he snatched a sip before handing it over.

"... Slow down, man." 💧 Terry crossed his arms. "You're kinda right on the money. I'm... almost impressed. How'd you get that?"

Terry winked at her and pressed another kiss to her cheek. "Be right back then." He sauntered towards the bar, returning with a glass. "You'll never guess what I got."

"You met a siren? Did it flash red and blue?"

Terry flashed her a grin. "What would you like?"

"She's very polite," he said coyly- pressing a kiss to Ivy's cheek. "You want a drink too?"

Casually watering the plant with his glass of water.

Super-wasp. Magical-wasp. Super magical wasp. It's not unheard of.

— HALLOWEEN EVENT. 🎃 The Qilin

The same thing could happen to you. 💧

Nah.

I feel like you're over-exaggerating.

They always wanna bring up the Bat-Mouth...

... What the hell is a coupon?