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[hellofist]

Um. I'm awake, now.

[Have a wave and half a smile, Barge.]

Didn't mean... to worry anyone. Sorry. I'm okay, though. I know... things have changed. Birthday passed. Was going to be... first one. Never knew it, growing up. Guess weapons... weren't allowed them. Merlin said, can have party. Don't know how, though. Could use tips.

Want to see everyone. Can meet somewhere, or you... come to Merlin's room. Staying here now, moved stuff already. It's... safer, this way. For my heart.

[That doesn't make a lot of sense out of context though, does it? She sighs and her smile fades, dissolves into a look that's somewhere between uncomfortable and just sad.]

There's a man here, David Cain. My father.

[She's truthful almost all of the time anyway, but this is when it becomes clear she's affected by this flood.]

Don't kill him. He's not... worth your time. Deserves a chance. Bad father, bad man, deserves to die, maybe should die, but... deserves his chance, too. Just leave him alone. Don't want people... getting hurt. Love you all too much.

That's... guess that's all.


Private to Bruce Wayne
Don't anymore, okay? Once is enough.

I love you.



Private to David Cain
Promise still stands. You kill anyone, I kill you.

... Hope this place... works, for you.



Spam for Dean and Barbara, separately
[Some people deserve to see her in person without waiting so she goes to them first, knocks and knocks and knocks on their doors until they open up, let her in. Once they do, they'll have an armful of Cass because there's no stopping her once she sees those faces again.]

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[yeahscience]

Apparently. But like I said, yo, I'm done with hanging around people who are just gonna screw me over. No more.

[hellofist]

[Because she can read people, see who they are easily, Cass gets attached quickly. When Jesse goes and says that, she can't help the bright smile she gives him.]

Good. Deserve better. Maybe I can... help you find better. Anyone else you like?

[yeahscience]

[Aww, that's cute. He smiles a little at that -- and if he had tact, he would just say no and leave it there, but with the filters gone...]

I been hooking up with a couple other girls already, but... I dunno about anything serious, you know? I just got out of a thing, and before that there was the girl I been hung up on since she died the first time, so...

[hellofist]

[If she weren't from Gotham, the since she died the first time line would be something to give her pause, something to ask about. All it really does it make her think of Steph for a moment.]

Maybe right, then. What's, um... your type? So I can... keep people in mind? For when you're ready.

[Let her be your wingman, Jesse. There's no way this can go wrong.]

[yeahscience]

[It can certainly be completely adorable. Even with the dead girlfriend reminder, he can't help but smile for real, broadly, letting out a little laugh.]

Um... I dunno, really. There was Jane, Claire, this girl Andrea back home... they're all pretty different. I guess, like, maybe family's important, though.

[hellofist]

Family is important. Good thing, to look for.

[It might be a little tough to find on the barge, but Cass has always been stubborn. She'll figure something out.]

[yeahscience]

Right? Yeah. Like Andrea had this great kid, and I kept thinking maybe... Well, anyways. That was nice. Just-- someone who'd like that kind of thing, even someday. Someone who's... nice, I guess.

[He thinks about it for another second. Why'd he leave Andrea? Why'd he leave Claire?] Someone I wouldn't have to lie to.

[hellofist]

[Well, that pulls her up short. She can file away nice and family and find girls who fit those categories, but the other part is it's own problem. When she answers, her voice is soft.]

Usually... have to start with self, to stop lies. Have to be... someone you like. Then, no need to lie.

[yeahscience]

[It's not a new suggestion; self-acceptance, that was the whole message in rehab, right? He huffs and shakes his head, mouth quirking wryly.]

There's only so much I can do about that... there's only so much I can change.

[hellofist]

Maybe, time to start... finding people worth your time, then. Can see more... than just lying. Can see inside, motives, intentions. Not... mind reading, but close.

You're good inside, Jesse. Have changed, to get good. Time to find someone... who likes this Jesse.

[yeahscience]

[His eyes narrow uncertainly at mind reading, but he shakes his head.]

A lot of people say that. Claire used to say that. And... you know, I wanted her to keep thinking it so much that I stopped saying anything about the stuff that wasn't so good. Andrea, too.

I just-- don't want to do that anymore. So yeah, you're right, this Jesse. Whoever that is. Like whatever good parts and then all the other parts.

[He's pensive for a second, and then:] I'm not gonna lie, yo -- things would've been a lot easier for me if I could do what you do. I'm mad jealous.

[hellofist]

[Her eyes drop the second she sees that uncertainty, instinctively giving him privacy. It makes it harder to follow him when he speaks, but his comfort is more important than hers right now.]

Don't be jealous. It's bad, sometimes. I see people... hate me, fear me, want me, the things... they should keep to themselves. Makes me sick, sometimes. Hurts, to tell someone what you are... and see them reject it. To judge, but never able to change.

But, will find you someone, Jesse. You deserve love.

[yeahscience]

[He smiles at that, gratefully, even if she can't see it, and even if the little voice in his head rumbles dubiously at the words. It's like he told her: it's upsetting to hear he's not good enough, but way harder to believe the ones who think he is.]

Don't worry too much about it, okay? I do all right.

And just... think of it this way -- it's better to know sooner than later, right?

[hellofist]

Well... get attached, easy. Hard not to, when you see... everything someone is. All their bad parts, the good ones, what they do. So, even if... they hate me early? Or are scared right away? Still is painful.

But, it's okay. If that happens, not worth knowing, right?

[There has to be a bright side here, right?]

[yeahscience]

Yeah. They're definitely not. [Who could not love Cass, seriously. He's talked to her like twice ever now and he's already a little in love with her.]

[hellofist]

It's easier, here. Making friends who... are good ones. I'm lucky.

[It might have a lot to do with the fact that she's not trying to make friends with people while wearing a cowl with creepy stitches all along the mouth parts, but hey.]