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[As the feed turns on, one may notice the camera pointed directly at an open window, where some might recognize a familiar face, and others, a slightly less familiar (and noticeably younger) face. Sitting on a large tree branch just outside her room. Because why not?]

[14-year-old Zatanna looks oddly at peace for the moment, back leans against the rough bark, a few pieces peppering the shoulders of her black jacket blazer. One leg dangles off the edge, the other bent at the knee. She has a half smile on her face, and her eyes continue to casually take in her surroundings, even as she addresses the Network.]

I'll admit...definitely not what I was expecting.

[Implying that she's somehow unsurprised by her current limbo status. Like she knew something like this would happen, even if there was no way she could've predicted exactly what. Knew and accepted it. For now.]

Can't really complain, though.  I'd take a giant tree house over an eternity in empty helmet space any day.

Name's Zatanna, by the way. Zatanna Zatara.

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I'll keep that in mind. Thanks.

What's your name?

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[Cass nods, smile returning.]

Cassandra. Um. Cassandra Wayne.

[It still thrills her, a little, saying that.]

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[She recognizes the last name for certain. And it shows. But, last she checked, the media never mentioned anything about the famous Bruce Wayne having a daughter. So this is either a coincidence...or another alternate universe thing.]

[At the rate she's been going, maybe even both.]

Cassandra. I like it. It's very pretty.

I'm Zatanna.

[She knows she already said it over her initial video feed. But somehow it felt right to re-introduce herself.]

[wholenewstory]

[She can see the recognition, and the uncertainty. That makes sense, if she's so young. Or - maybe a different Zatanna, like Dick is different. Either way, Cass's grin is genuine.]

Thanks. I - like yours, too.

Have you - found anyone you know?

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Thanks

One person, yeah. And he says there's someone else I know too, but I haven't seen him yet.

[And she won't until she cuts all her Network feed for an in-person reunion]

[wholenewstory]

[Cass nods.] It's...easier. With friends.

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Do you have friends here?

[wholenewstory]

Yes.

Made some - new ones, too. [She sounds just slightly mystified.]

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Good for you.

[Making friends is always nice. You should be proud, Cass]

So far, most of the people I've talked to seem pretty nice. [Give or take that one anonymous jerk]