tushanshu | 004 ◉ audio; dated to the 14th

004 ◉ audio; dated to the 14th

[ The audio clicks on and there's a long pause. When Kyle speaks, his tone is calm, perfectly controlled. It's his Business Voice, blank save for the barest hint of anger. ]

This is Kyle Rayner of the Green Lantern Corps. I apologise for the inconvenience, but our clinic at EA-3B is currently undergoing repairs and won't be able to take more patients at this time. We'll be temporarily operating a backup at WA-1A. [ He attaches a map, showing where it is. ]

Any and all hands with medical experience or healing abilities are always welcome.

[ Another long pause. ]

And if someone could come collect Avatar Korra, that would be appreciated.

[ There is a brief pause, as though he's debating what more to say, before the audio clicks off. ]

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Well that makes sense.

[Yup. He usually consults out when things get that far North and into the unknown. It explains why Kyle has such good bearings though.]

This must seem like kids' stuff to you. So if you're doing your own paperwork, who is it supposed to go to? Eventually, I mean. Are you hoping to see a friend here?

[Has he mentioned he loves that particular other universe? A lot of them are pretty cool. Avengers is a nice team name, too.]

[He'd still take their habit of Colour + Noun any day though.]

With all this memory crap going on with people who come and go, there should be at least some record - and if I vanish, at least everything I knew about the place won't be lost. Alternatively, the Emperor could drag my C.O. here and he could deal with the responsibility, but I'm not holding my breath for that one.

[Tony's a fan of that universe too. He's biased, of course, but his home world has always been pretty good to him. Good people and a good place to live. He's not that familiar with the other universes, though, so he can't make an honest comparison. But their superhero names are interesting, at least. Self-explanatory.]

Worried about what you're going to leave behind? Maybe you're right. It'd be a shame for all of that to just vanish.

[But you need someone to leave things behind for, so there's that.]

If the Emperor actually brought people we wanted here, I'd throw them a party. Too bad she doesn't seem to like groups of any sort.

[Carrying the legacy he has, he's concerned about what he leaves behind, for Sodam Yat. The kid's already surpassing him and Kyle's proud, but the truth is there's only one Torchbearer of the Corps and there'll never be another. He has to ensure what he builds lasts... and it'll only last another thousand years.]

[But he just grins, a little sheepish. He's just a dumb dork, right? What does he care about legacy.]

I'd be a little worried. We're... kind of the Nuke It option.

[It's always about legacy. The legacy they build, or the one someone else left them. Life is just one big legacy and they're lucky if they can manage to make that into something they can be a little bit proud of. Maybe for Kyle that's an easier feat, but it can't be easy. What he's leaving behind actually means a lot, even if he doesn't say as much.

It's the little things that count. That's the real source of a legacy. The decisions he makes every day.]

Okay, that's a good point. Assuming we weren't going down in fire and ice, though, they'd still deserve a party. Or maybe they'd deserve it even more.

[He pauses, murmuring something almost as an afterthought.]

Maybe we'll get lucky.

[Kyle's (literal) legacy is currently dying inside a sun. The future sucks in comic books.]

The thing we're up against prefers fire. On the first mainland, there was a mausoleum of its victims. I'd say we deserve a party for lasting this long.

[Right. Never allow your legacy involve the sun. Although Tony's is less dramatic, he's always put a lot of value on what will become on his legacy. So far, his luck with that has been... rough.]

Or at least a gold star? You're right. We do deserve a party for lasting this long. Maybe someone should do something about that too.

You volunteering?

Maybe. I'm sure there are plenty of qualified people who could throw a party for the entire city. Why aren't more of us on that?

[A little teasing:] Maybe they're waiting for someone to set a standard.

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I don't see you standing up there inviting people over for drinks.

[He likes the teasing. It's fun.]

Not that I'd mind having people over, of course, but there's only so much one man can do.

Yes, well, I also happen to be a stick in the mud. I worked extremely hard for that reputation and I'm not about to ruin it.

[Chuckling lightly.]

We clearly need to enlist some of these rich guys into throwing us a party. It should be part of their community service to us as a whole.

[He almost, almost sounds serious.]

That way you can save your reputation and still have fun.

[Sage Nodding^TM.]

Sounds like you have someone in mind already. Care to share the name?

Who, me? I'm just an innocent laborer in the Great Turtle City. There are a few big name companies set up here, though. It wouldn't be too hard for them to entertain. That's all I'm saying.

[Yes, he is volunteering them. It's not like they'll notice anyway.]

[Batman is totally reading this...]

They have suggestion boxes, I'm sure they wouldn't mind. Gotta keep the workers happy.

[Good. He should take the suggestion!]

Excellent. We can consider it an effort to encourage morale. I'm sure that no one could argue against that. It'll make us more effective when we're needed for other things.

Two Morale Boosters per month, how's that sound?

See, you think ahead. And your community-conscious. Maybe you should start a company and show the other boys what a real morale booster is. They need the advice.

[He absolutely wants to bother the big names in Keeliai.]

[Kyle ducks his head and starts chuckling, and then he points to the insignia on his uniform.]

Way ahead of you. Company's thriving.

[He smiles at that. It's comforting somehow.]

I'm glad to hear it. At least that's one out there doing some good.

If you're ever in my neck of the woods, drop by. We've got good food and better company.

Thanks. [He sounds surprised, but then settles into acceptance.]

I appreciate that.

[That earns a small, playful salute.]

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