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I guess that's just one of those job hazards, huh?

I know it'd be stupid to apologize for something like that, but I still kinda feel bad.

[boobwindow]

Why?

[performance]

[ 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.

[ snort. ] Alternate universes, right?

[boobwindow]

[ 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.

[performance]

... 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.

[boobwindow]

It's alright and honestly? Don't let anyone make you feel you need to live up to some other version of yourself out there and that includes me.

[performance]

I'll try. And I'll get in touch with Superboy.

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.

[boobwindow]

Anytime, Robin. I think you're doing just fine.