everyonelives | as we pass through arrangements of shadows

I don't remember. I didn't really talk to her. But Danny seemed to think she was on the up and up.

[She crosses her arms in front of her chest.]

But he's a pretty soft kid who's been through a lot. He might have trusted her without really asking the right questions.

Bonnie was missing. He was running on instinct in a foreign city. And, they had that -- ritual to try and stop.

( It makes sense. )

At least we have a few more answers. Thank you, Zari.

My pleasure.

[She offers a small smile as she wraps up her station.]

It's nice to deal with something straight forward for a change.

As straightforward as things have been. You really helped. What's next for you?

( He was surprised she was grounded. )

Probably heading back to the Legends. Sara's probably found a new mess for us to clean up by now.

[She makes her way closer and gives him a hug goodbye.]

Stay safe, okay? And if you need us, call.

That will take an inordinate amount of time we'll never hear about. ( He ushers her to the side. ) Hey .. really quick. What do you know about the crisis?

It was complicated and Sara came back pretty messed up from it. Why?

[She doesn't know all of the details, because she's not the person Sara shares these things with, but she knows it was heavy, whatever it was.]

Because, Mia remembers it. And this. And, she's a slayer now and I'm not sure that's from Crisis or if it ... made her remember, but, she's not in danger of -- splintering, right? She's held it together this long? There's no way she can... Do you think there could be consequences to remembering two lives you've lived?

( He sounds like he's in a soap opera. )

[She's quiet for a moment, her face softening as she isn't really sure what to make of that, but in the end all she can settle on is:]

I don't know how there can't be. But ... I don't know.

[She glances back over her shoulder towards where Barry and Mia are talking.]

Have you tried talking to Barry about this? Or your dad? From what I know, they were both there.

Yeah. But, Uncle Barry's also not the guy you go to about secrets. Tell Barry, Iris is in your voicemail the next morning, which, I guess I can't -- blame him for talking to his wife.

( Sigh. )

Think we can swap real quick? I'm sure Mia wants to hear all about you and -- ( shit, what's his name? )

[Zari nods, before glancing back over her shoulder.]

Hey, Mia. Behard sent me back with some nachos if you want some.

[Mia's eyebrows go up and she nods. "Sorry, Uncle Barry." And with that, she goes to follow Zari back to the kitchen.

Behrad makes amazing nachos okay?]

Better.

( But, he waits until she leaves for nachos and beelines for his uncle. He also meant Nate! That's his name. Not the point now. )

Hey, can we -- talk about Crisis. Mia remembers. Do ... you remember?

[Barry is about to make a comment about how he, too, wanted nachos before William says the last thing that he expected him to say and he turns towards him, eyes wide.]

Mia remembers Crisis? How?

When she was called as a Slayer, it triggered something. Like, multiple memories. She's been living with them for months, only told me last week -- aside from how it's affected her, I'm just worried what it means. Could it hurt her to -- live with them both?

( Does he know? Is he saying too much? It happens in front of uncle Barry. )

[Barry takes a breath, rubbing the back of his neck because he doesn't know. J'onn woke up his memories and he's been living with them just fine, but given that he doesn't understand at all how Slayer magic works, he can't really give him a definitive answer.]

Physically? Probably not. But ... it's not easy, to live with two timelines.

[A beat.]

Do you know if she told your dad?

It already did its damage to her life.

( If Barry or his kids are up on the tabloids. )

He remembers, doesn't he?

( He hasn't had confirmation of this yet. )

[Barry holds his gaze for a moment, before shaking his head.]

Crisis was ... a lot. Oliver almost died. In the end, the paragons had to make a choice, and it was the difference between have an Oliver who remembered or no Oliver at all.

[So no, Oliver doesn't remember.]

So, it's you. Mia. And -- these other paragons. Okay. I'm worried. She doesn't wear her heart on her sleeve and she lived with this alone for so long. What can I do?

( He just needs Barry Allen advice. )

[Barry's going to do his best. It's complicated, but he's glad that Mia is talking about it.]

Sometimes the best thing you can do is be there. Mia's a lot like your dad, and getting him to talk about his feelings is an ordeal on a good day, but it sounds like she's already opening up to you.

[He reaches a hand over and squeezes his shoulder.]

Just be there. She'll talk about it when she's ready. And if you start notice that she's having issues - things that are really hurting her physically - call me or Kara and we'll get J'onn out there to have a look at her, okay?

Yeah. Okay. I will. Just - don't mention I mentioned it? Talk at your place over nachos tonight will go down better than me invading my sister's privacy.

( But it has been weighing on him. )

[Barry nods in agreement before squeezing his shoulder gently.]

No problem. Just know that I'm here if you all need me.

[And with that they will head out for nacho night at the West-Allen house.]

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