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<span class="mu-r">“Then describe it to me.”</span> Matt replied with a small grin.
The three of you shared a laugh and engaged in idle chatter. You also complimented Matt on his new costume, which seemed to cause his smile to widen slightly. But before either of them could put a damper on the mood, you brought out the drinks that you’d bought on the way over. Both their gazes became firmly locked on you when they heard the clink of the glass.
<span class="mu-r">“Why don’t we crack open a few cold ones? You guys are way too tense.”</span> you suggested. Both of them shrugged and jumped down from their perches to accept your gift.
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Seeing as no one brought any chairs, you had to improvise by webbing up a few hammocks.
<span class="mu-g">“Did Flint really turn into a grain of sand?”</span> Angela asked.
You nodded solemnly and took a sip of your drink.
<span class="mu-r">“Have you spoken to him yet? Is he well?”</span> Matt asked.
<span class="mu-r">“No, and…I don’t know. The Shield guys haven’t called me yet. I’m worried about him.”</span> you replied.
Matt grunted and nodded his agreement.
<span class="mu-g">“Look on the bright side,”</span> Angela offered. <span class="mu-g">“At least he’s still alive. I don’t know anyone that’s ever survived getting dusted before. Flint’s a lucky guy.”</span>
<span class="mu-r">“He wouldn’t have needed luck if you had just told him to stay home.”</span> you thought, but didn’t vocalize.
<span class="mu-r">“Be sure to keep us posted if anything else happens.”</span> Matt said. <span class="mu-r">“We might not agree on some of the more basic principles, but I’d like to believe that we won’t become mortal enemies. I still think that you’re capable of doing good. Someone with your strength doesn’t have to resort to something as base as murder to succeed. It’s honestly beneath you.”</span>
Angela didn’t comment, but you had a feeling that they were of the same mind. You suppressed a groan for the sake of your friends.
How will you respond?
>”I’ll keep that in mind. And…thanks for not turning on me, guys. It means a lot to me.”
>”Don’t pretend that more than half the guys that we take out wouldn’t be out of jail and back on the streets within the same year.”
>”Maybe you’d be willing to teach me how to fight without killing? It’d really help to even up the odds for our next match.”
>”If you say so. The way that I say it, I owe you guys a favor for saving Silvermane. If you ever need anything, all you’ve got to do is ask.”
>Write-in.
