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.
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. ]
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.
[ A slightly uncomfortable pause. He feels silly even saying it, but... ]
I just want to be the best version of myself I can be. I keep— I keep hearing stories about everything I turn out to be, everything I mean to all these different people, and sometimes I think maybe, you know, he's the one who should be here. And I know that sounds like I'm getting down on myself, but I'm not. I'm confident, I like who I am, I just... it's a weird kind of pressure, trying to live up to myself.
[ She can completely empathize, too. Her counterpart will be right there when she goes home, sometimes a reminder she'll never be exactly who she wants to be.
She has to learn to live with that. ]
Well, he's not here and that's fine. I think we're lucky to have any Robin, so don't feel you've got to compete with yourself. Trust me, it's not a path you want to set yourself on.
... Thank you for saying that. I know it's no good to dwell on hypotheticals, and— sorry for dumping that on you when you already have enough to deal with.
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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.
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I know. Some people are just... evil. He's one of them.
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[ 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. ]
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Do you think I should talk to Superboy? Or are you on it?
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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.
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... perkier.
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Honestly?
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I mean, if you're willing.
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Not the first time I've been somewhere where things weren't what I was used to.
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I know it'd be stupid to apologize for something like that, but I still kinda feel bad.
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I just want to be the best version of myself I can be. I keep— I keep hearing stories about everything I turn out to be, everything I mean to all these different people, and sometimes I think maybe, you know, he's the one who should be here. And I know that sounds like I'm getting down on myself, but I'm not. I'm confident, I like who I am, I just... it's a weird kind of pressure, trying to live up to myself.
[ snort. ] Alternate universes, right?
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She has to learn to live with that. ]
Well, he's not here and that's fine. I think we're lucky to have any Robin, so don't feel you've got to compete with yourself. Trust me, it's not a path you want to set yourself on.
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I'm glad we talked. I know it's been a while, but... I'd like to get to know you better. Be someone other people can rely on.
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