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[andaway]

[Kal's audio post is short, and to the point. In his world the chance that someone would gt to know Superman and Clark Kent at the same time and they didn't already know about his secret was minimal, and even then he'd worked so hard to keep those aspects of his life apart it wasn't a conscious act anymore. He could play little tricks to make sure no one could get a decent image of him, even.

But that's harder to do in here where everybody got to meet Kal-El and Clark Kent at the same time, and the number of people who could actually be Superman was limited. Thus, he has to be more careful.]

I'm making this post to offer my help rebuilding those houses that were burned to the ground or somehow affected by what happened on that night. My name is Superman, and I'd of course not require any payment, at all. I'm afraid the materials aren't a thing I can produce- but this is not a momentary offer, any time anyone needs some help rebuilding their houses I'll be happy to lend a hand and use my powers to help.

[Well, that's said and done. He then pauses... and sighs.]

And second, a question that's less urgent. I'd like to know if anybody knows for sure what happens to those of us who... disappear and are nowhere to be found on the turtle. And if you have theories about it I'd like to know about them, too.

[That's... clearly the voice of a man who's lost someone recently. Losing what was for a while the only remains of your family, again? Never gets easy.]

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[controlledvariable]

I'm sorry, Clark.

[About Kara. She's not really sure what else to say, but she felt like she needed to offer some condolences]

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[andaway]

It could be not as bad as it seems. She could be back home, with her parents.

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[controlledvariable]

That doesn't make it any easier on this end.

[a beat, and then:] I miss her, too.

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[hackingyoursensors]

If you need an extra pair of hands, I'd be willing to help. Though you probably don't need it.

As for the disappearances, I don't know. I'm trying to gather intel, but it's slow going with the kedan. If I find anything, I'll let you know ASAP.

[A few seconds later, another message appears.]

It's Robin, by the way. The older one.

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[andaway]

I can't be everywhere as much as some people like to think that. I'm sure your offer will come in handy so thank you.

[The clarification on which Robin he meant wasn't truly necessary, Dick will always be nicer with his words than Damian is. But he refrains from pointing that out.]

I'd appreciate that. Everybody's opinion seems to be taht we just go back home but I'm not so sure. Erasing our memories just to have us go back seems like such a hassle, not to mention why bother bringing us here then randomly let us out?

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[hackingyoursensors]

Sure, any time.

[He realized it belatedly. But you can't un-send messages yet.]

I have a few ideas, but they're vague and not substantiated at all. Maybe they can control who shows up but can't control who goes?

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[wholenewstory]

[Her smile at the offer is soft and grateful.]

People will - appreciate it.

[The smile fades, then.] And... Heard they - went home.

But... [She hesitates, but forges on ahead, because - really now, he's Superman.] I don't think...we can be sure. About anything.

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[Her expression is sternly confident, now.]

But - whatever happens. She's Supergirl. So - she can handle it.

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[andaway]

I just want to help since I wish I had been there sooner and not let things get so out of hand in the fire.

[Her confidence gets him to smile, if only a bit.]

I will, she's always been able to handle whatever the universe threw at her.

[Even getting erased from New Earth, not that he knows that.] I still worry. That's what family does I guess, I can't really help it.

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[wholenewstory]

[firmly] Can't be everywhere. Not your fault.

[Cass nods, though she doesn't quite grasp it. After all - and suddenly her face lights up, despite everything.]

I don't - worry much. My father - is Batman.

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[cowled]

[He and Clark have already discussed Kara's leaving. There's no point in focusing on it, so...]

That's very gracious of you, Superman. I'm sure the people here appreciate the offer.

['you damn boyscout' is hanging in the air, unsaid.]

If you require funding to purchase materials and whatnot, I believe I might be of some service.

[Thank god he's good at juggling money, otherwise Clark's altruism would have bled him dry by now.]

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[andaway]

[Kal blinks, tilting his head. Faking surprise as ~Mr Wayne~ talks to him isn't lying per se, and he knows Bruce wants to keep these identities as away from each other as possible.]

I wouldn't- this is just me offering for help, I hope you didn't feel forced to do this? Not that I don't appreciate the help.

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[cowled]

Of course not. I never say anything I don't have the means or the intentions of following through on.

[... That much is true, at least. Still, his expression is faintly amused.]

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[myothertights]

If they aren't here and you're positive they aren't somewhere on the turtle, then it's a high chance they've been sent home.

I don't know how, but I spoke to the Emperor and she took me somewhere that gave me the answer I needed. Told me he was home and not here anymore.

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[andaway]

You talked to her? To the Emperor?

[Kal had thought that knowing what the barrier was about had been more important at the moment, he hadn't lost Kara yet. But if someone else had thought to ask...]

What do you mean when you say she took you somewhere?

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[myothertights]

Yeah the last time she held an audience.

I went to see her and asked to know what had happened to Teddy. She took my into a room [There's a pause and an 'uuuh'] I think it was called the echo Room? She said they leave a footprint here if they left and it wasn't her doing.

I heard him, so I know he's home.

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[emasculates]

Superman.

[Her voice is so flatly incredulous.]

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[andaway]

Indeed. Man of steel if you'd rather, but honestly that always seemed too long to me.

[Tease tease.]

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[littlecousin]

Superman? Kon's friend Superman?

[Because clearly that's the important detail about Superman.

Hey, don't blame Nita; she's from Marvel.]

...Are you okay?

[He sounds sad. :( ]

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[andaway]

Kon-El is my cousin. Are you his friend?

[Again, faking he doesn't know the answer isn't really a lie.]

I... lost someone recently. And by lost them I mean they- she disappeared from this place.

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[pyritic]

If they're not here, the emperor might have sent them home. She said she could. ...Didn't sound like she has that completely under control, so it might have been an accident, too. And the people who go home could forget what's happened here.

[ ...Far from the most reassuring answer, but there's not much that can be said to make it better without lying. At least the possibility of "safe at home" is there. ]

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[andaway]

[That's what most people are saying. Doesn't make it any easier to accept.]

That'd actually not be bad, my... friend would be happy at home. What worries me is that we cannot know for sure and there's plenty of other less pleasant possibilities.

[survival_isnt_living]

[A new voice, today, one sounding rather thoughtful.]

Reproducing materials. What kind of materials, and reproducing how?

[Hey, just because he just arrived doesn't mean he won't do a little research, or throw himself into something distracting.]

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[andaway]

Anything that can be used to build a house. I guess metal would be better than wood since the fire is so recent in our memories.

Why? Could you help with it? [He hadn't expected anyone to be able to help with this.]

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[iwaspromisedtea]

[ why hello fellow person who's also lost someone :c ]

They've probably been transported back the same way that they were brought here. I'm not sure how they've managed to get trans-dimensional travel down so well, but apparently it's been at work for centuries. And I've been told that they return mere moments after they've left, but. Well, time has a funny way to doing what it wants. I can't confirm or deny if their hypothesis is correct.

[ and then he finally breathes. ]

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[andaway]

[You, sir, get Kal raising an eyebrow in surprise. Everybody's been talking in very broad terms but this person seems like he actually knows what he's talking about.]

Trans-dimensional travel, is that what's been going on? I guess it's obvious with the way people from so many different worlds appear here but travel would kind of imply we wanted to be brought here in the first place.

I know at least in my case I just took a nap and woke up here.