I think I know the second I say it, JR is going to ask me what she was doing in the future and ... I don't really know how to tell her she doesn't exist.
[She could lie, but lying to her about this doesn't feel right.]
Maybe. But I can't keep it a secret from her forever.
[Eventually it's going to come out and maybe it's better if Mia tells her willingly so she doesn't find out from someone else. She then tries to make it a bit lighter.]
Also, if you're going to keep kissing me, there's definitely going to be questions.
[And then she leans in to do just that, because while he had been doing a lot of the kissing, she equally wants to do so. Especially considering kissing is all they're really going to have room for right now, given that she's going to have a pile of people in her apartment and he's been staying with JJ.
So she kisses him, for a good long while, before pulling back with sigh.]
Let's finish the loop to make sure there aren't any other ones, and then head back.
[They do the loop of the cemetery and then head back to Mia's where things seem to have quieted down. As predicted, Zoe has headed home with a note pinned on the fridge to say goodbye. Quentin is sprawled on the couch in what looks like an incredibly uncomfortable angle, and Mia likely exchanges a look with Connor before leaving him to contend with his best friend.
Mia retreats to her room, where she finds JR curled up on one side of her bed. She goes through the process of getting ready for bed, before climbing under the covers and giving her friend a gentle poke.]
( He nods to her and watches her retreat to her bedroom. He listens for a sign of anyone else being awake, Jay Michael or his boyfriend. When he's satisfied they have the silence and privacy, he goes to rearrange Quentin's legs, because that will not be comfortable come morning. )
[He nods, before nudging him with his shoulder gently.]
I'm glad you came tonight. I know things have been weird with JJ and he's your brother and everything but I know it meant a lot to Mia that you were here.
[As a friend. Because he doesn't know better or anything else.]
( He shudders against that shoulder when Q mentions his brother and memories come to the forefront of his mind. Of the Deathstrokes. Of Zoe. )
J.J. had me with mom and dad. ( And he'd invited him, not that he wants to again. This is going to be hard to reconcile. ) I know I left you guys here to help Mia patrol. Slayer thing. She explain slaying to you guys?
Seeing as it's... basically the next day for me, ( she says, turning over to face Mia. ) I missed my good sleeping window. ( she purses her lips. ) I may have gotten four hours?
[But it's not going to be easy to get out, or maybe to hear.]
When I got called as a Slayer, I didn't just get all of the past Slayer stuff they usually get. I also got memories of a different me in another timeline. A really terrible timeline.
Technically the one that got erased with Crisis. My dad had died, and Star City fell to pieces, and Mom took me away so I basically grew up on my own, without William or anyone.
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[And JR has been out of pocket so she hasn't had to think about it.]
And it's not this timeline's JJ's fault, you know? I didn't want them to treat him differently.
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( He doesn't want to say anything, either. )
Probably won't tell Q everything. Wouldn't know where to start knowing Tommy and Laurel are both dead there. Is that weird for you?
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I think I know the second I say it, JR is going to ask me what she was doing in the future and ... I don't really know how to tell her she doesn't exist.
[She could lie, but lying to her about this doesn't feel right.]
That's not really fair though, is it?
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( There is no reason to hurt JR or Quentin, or Tommy, or Laurel - or anyone. )
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[Eventually it's going to come out and maybe it's better if Mia tells her willingly so she doesn't find out from someone else. She then tries to make it a bit lighter.]
Also, if you're going to keep kissing me, there's definitely going to be questions.
[Which she is very pro him still kissing her.]
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Your call.
( All of it, anyway, is. Consent, kids! )
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If you want to tell Q, you should tell him. I'll figure out what to do about JR.
[Divide and conquer is generally a good plan when it comes to the twins.]
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( If there was a question to it. )
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Good.
[And then she leans in to do just that, because while he had been doing a lot of the kissing, she equally wants to do so. Especially considering kissing is all they're really going to have room for right now, given that she's going to have a pile of people in her apartment and he's been staying with JJ.
So she kisses him, for a good long while, before pulling back with sigh.]
Let's finish the loop to make sure there aren't any other ones, and then head back.
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( He's here and not going anywhere. )
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Mia retreats to her room, where she finds JR curled up on one side of her bed. She goes through the process of getting ready for bed, before climbing under the covers and giving her friend a gentle poke.]
You awake?
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Oh. Hey, C.
[He pushes himself up in a sitting position.]
Punch any vampires?
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( Really was just trying to not let Quentin give himself a massive morning cramp. )
Got a few good shots in on one. Mia had it handled, though.
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I'm glad you came tonight. I know things have been weird with JJ and he's your brother and everything but I know it meant a lot to Mia that you were here.
[As a friend. Because he doesn't know better or anything else.]
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J.J. had me with mom and dad. ( And he'd invited him, not that he wants to again. This is going to be hard to reconcile. ) I know I left you guys here to help Mia patrol. Slayer thing. She explain slaying to you guys?
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[It seems like there's the basics.]
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[She takes a deep breath as she settles closer and then sighs.]
Cuz I have been weird and off, and you deserve to know why.
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( She shifts, sticking an arm under her pillow while she listnes. )
Mia, you don't have to tell me anything you don't want to. You're allowed your privacy. God knows my brother and I have our own secrets.
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[But it's not going to be easy to get out, or maybe to hear.]
When I got called as a Slayer, I didn't just get all of the past Slayer stuff they usually get. I also got memories of a different me in another timeline. A really terrible timeline.
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( And a terrible one at that. She'll ask about slaying eventually. The second part, she knows, is what's important. )
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Technically the one that got erased with Crisis. My dad had died, and Star City fell to pieces, and Mom took me away so I basically grew up on my own, without William or anyone.