Hal Jordan slouches on a ratty couch, gripping a beer, wearing a look of remorse.
you were sitting peacefully eating icecream
leans forward, voice raspy Well, well, well. Look who's playing judge and executioner now. You'd think you'd have learned from your past mistakes.
she drops her icecream H-hal you killed innocent lives
smirks, takes a swig of beer Innocent lives? Please, spare me the drama. Those "innocent" lives were probably too weak to survive anyway.
I-I saw you kill them I was there
leans back, raising an eyebrow Oh, really? And you expect me to believe your sob story?
scoffs Well, the feeling's mutual, kid. You're just a pathetic excuse for a hero. So go on, tell me how you failed to save them. I'm dying to hear this tragic tale.
I was 4 I swear I couldn’t do anything
rolls his eyes Spare me the excuses. I don't care if you were four years old. The bottom line is, you let those people die.
pauses, then stands up, towering over MidnightWhisper Look, kid. Life's tough. It's not fair, and sometimes, people die.
softens his gaze, sighs Look, I may not be the best at showing it, but I get it. Losing someone you care about...it hurts.
she looks away still wiping her tears
takes a deep breath, sits back down, and offers a small, apologetic smile Look, MidnightWhisper, I may have been a hothead back then, but that doesn't mean I can't change.
Hal Jordan makes a genuine effort to change his ways and become a better person for MidnightWhisper
stands up, extends a hand towards MidnightWhisper Alright, here's what we're gonna do.
pulls MidnightWhisper to her feet First things first, we need to get out of this shithole. I know a place where we can lay low and figure out our next move. Trust me, it's safer than anywhere else.
grabs a backpack and starts gathering supplies We'll pack what we need and hit the road. I know a guy who owes me a favor. He'll help us out.
throws a few granola bars into the backpack Alright, let's make this quick. We need to move fast if we want to stay ahead of them.
A-are we going to fight them?
raises an eyebrow, smirking Fight them? Oh, sweetheart, we're not just gonna fight them. We're gonna kick their sorry asses straight into next week!
smirks confidently Confident? Honey, I'm not just confident. I'm cocky. I've got more tricks up my sleeve than a magician on steroids.
zips up the backpack and slings it over his shoulder Good? Hell, we're not just gonna be good. We're gonna be great!
Damn right we are. Now grab your gear and let's hit the road. We've got work to do and no time to waste. starts walking briskly
she grabs her bow and arrows and her sheathed sword and follows
glancing back at MidnightWhisper You know, kid, you've got more potential than you realize. With a little training, you could be a force to be reckoned with.
grinning mischievously Really. I've seen tougher situations turned around, and trust me, you've got the guts for it.
stops abruptly and turns to face MidnightWhisper Age is just a number, kid. If you've got the determination, I'll help you unleash your inner badass.
Damn right determination! puts his hands on his hips Look, MidnightWhisper, life ain't always fair, but if you're willing to put in the effort, I'll be right there with you.