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He might be willing to help himself if he can. Maybe there's something he can build?

You think so? I mean, yeah! It's possible!

There's no reason to keep this a secret. If people can have some kind of countermeasure in place, it's all the better.

[ A painful reminder, but true. ]

Yeah, I-I know. I made that mistake before. Won't happen again.

That's not what I― it's not your fault, Robin.

It's never been an easy choice keeping information from civilians. Look how many people were ready to form an angry mob after Crane.

No, no, that's not— you don't have to reassure me. I know it wasn't my fault, it was his, he did all of it...

[ He swallows, hesitating. ]

... I just don't want to lose faith in giving people second chances. I think that's what's really gotten to me. I know how he thinks and I'm not going to let him get in my head but I don't want to let him make me different—

[ Quieter: ] ... sorry.

I don't think he will.

I want to believe in second chances as well, but the sad truth is some people never change. Crane's not someone I've had to deal with really, but it's obvious he's got no plans to change his tune.

[ Take a breath, let it out. ]

I know. Some people are just... evil. He's one of them.

So don't feel bad about it, Robin. You're doing good work already.

[ Changing people for the better isn't technically part of the job description. They can try, but mostly it's putting the bad buys behind bars and ensuring the world is safe. ]

... yeah. Sorry. Guess that just slipped out. Thanks, Power Girl.

Do you think I should talk to Superboy? Or are you on it?

No problem. It's okay... Crane really screwed up some things for us for a while there.

You know... it might not be a bad idea. We've already spoken, but Superboy and I have never been close to be perfectly honest. If there is anything bothering him that he's let slip to Crane, maybe he'll be able to tell you.