[ She doesn't waste any more time than she already has. She looks faintly apologetic, but it's only faintly. She doesn't have time for emotions to get in the way. None of them do. ]

I need to know what happened to you the week everyone switched powers, and I need to know if you have an alibi for when the Emperor was killed. I also need to know if anyone can verify any of it.

[ And then, after a moment, she adds a more personal note. ]

I have to ask, Bruce.

[ But she won't apologize. She's a Carter, for God's sake. ]