[She isn't sure why, now, if it was because Oliver knew Crisis was coming, or if it was another rogue standing as threat, but there was danger, so they took her away.]
Mom took me to a safe house and I grew up there. Some things are the same. Nyssa still trained me.
He knows I remember, but he doesn't remember himself. As far as I know the only people who remember other than me are Uncle Barry and the other paragons.
She's also honest to a fault. If you're looking for a no-frills answer.
( Laurel 2 is not a frills Laurel. Neither is, really. He's not going to say their Laurel has mellowed, because she hasn't. But she's been through more. She's rounded herself off. She's a family woman now. And yes, she has her extracurriculars. And occasionally disappears to another time. She's still Laurel. )
You haven't and you don't need to, though yours and your brother's opinions always matter. Let's not lose this. Even if you need space. Tell me next time.
( And he will lovingly grant it, not worry and then track you down. )
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It involves you, he didn't think I'd be concerned?
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[She reaches over and takes his hand.]
Don't be too mad at him, okay? He's just trying to protect you. He couldn't have predicted that I would remember out of nowhere.
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( His fingers curl around hers as he pulls her in for a hug. )
Nothing, not even my death would ever change what you mean to me. And I'm sorry you had to live through that.
( And he's sorry the memory lives in conjunction with her other memories. He pulls back. )
It was bad, the other universe?
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Star City fell apart. Gangs took over. It was worse than it was before you started being the Arrow.
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( With Felicity, Laurel... he can read between the lines. )
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Mom took me away, kept me hidden. William didn't even know I existed. But we found each other eventually.
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( From who? )
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[She isn't sure why, now, if it was because Oliver knew Crisis was coming, or if it was another rogue standing as threat, but there was danger, so they took her away.]
Mom took me to a safe house and I grew up there. Some things are the same. Nyssa still trained me.
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( If he wasn't raised... )
His grandparents?
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Yeah, he grew up with the Claytons. Started his own company. He and Zoe were still really close.
[So not all of the hallmarks of their life here was gone, but certain big things were.]
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( Should he be better at this? Has Oliver missed the chance to be there for his kids? )
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He knows I remember, but he doesn't remember himself. As far as I know the only people who remember other than me are Uncle Barry and the other paragons.
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( Okay. )
Okay. You can always come to me. Always, even if you think I won't like what you have to say.
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[She offers him a small smile.]
It wasn't because I didn't trust you. It's just ... a really weird thing to say out loud.
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( Completely. Lives, powers, relationships. )
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[She does know that he can handle it. But he can't protect her from herself. He can't save her from her own head.]
I know it doesn't seem like it sometimes, but I do. Sometimes I just need a little time.
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( He half squints one eye as he follows what he just said. )
And if you need the time, or you can't come to me. You have him. And, Laurel if we're not qualified.
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[She appreciates her stepmom for who she is.]
She is the nuclear option for a reason.
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( Laurel 2 is not a frills Laurel. Neither is, really. He's not going to say their Laurel has mellowed, because she hasn't. But she's been through more. She's rounded herself off. She's a family woman now. And yes, she has her extracurriculars. And occasionally disappears to another time. She's still Laurel. )
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[She smiles a bit.]
She's been really good for you. If I haven't told you that lately.
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( And he will lovingly grant it, not worry and then track you down. )
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[But with that, she will head back to her room to process her feelings some more.]