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—does that make it okay? [ she lifts her head, looking to zatanna almost desperately. ] It's happened for him. It definitely has. What am I supposed to do with that?

[She shrugged helplessly, not quite sure what to say.]

I don't know.

I mean, if he thinks it's over, there's not much you can do. Unless you...how can I put this?...try to set things right. Make up for whatever it is he thinks you did, even if you didn't do it yet.

[ she nibbles on her lower lip a little, debating whether or not she should say...

in the end, she just has to. if only so she has something to talk about it with. ]

He says I abuse my powers in the future...

[...well, that didn't sound good.]

Abuse them...how?

[ she bites her lip again, not wanting to get into the messier details. she's afraid zatanna, too, will start doubting her... ]

I don't know! But it's crazy, right? I mean... I'm a superhero, I'm one of you guys, why would I—? He must be from.. from an alternate timeline or, or something!

[She thinks about this carefully. M'gann seems more scared than guilty. And it wouldn't be the first time they'd encountered an Alternate Timeline.]

Could be.

[This was not the face of someone ready to turn on them all. Not willingly.]

Like that situation with the "other" Zatanna I told you about. We know it's possible, at least.

[ she sighs a little, leaning forward to rest her elbows on her knees, and pillow her chin in her hands. without really giving it much thought, she comments: ]

You're so lucky you and Robin are from the same time. It must be a headache trying to keep track of everybody else.

[She smiled weakly, nodding even if M'gann couldn't see from her current position.]

I try not to think about it too much.

But you're right; the fact that we don't have to start all over again helps. A lot.

Probably for the best...

[ the smile she turns to zatanna is small and sheepish. ]

...sorry to dump this all on you, Zatanna... I didn't know who else to go to.

[She shakes her head]

It's fine.

You probably don't remember, but there was a point when you were there for me when I needed a shoulder to cry on. Think of it like me preemtively returning the favor.

[ now that gives her pause, eyes widening just a fraction in worry. ]

I was...? Did something happen...?

Yeah. Something happened.

[And no, she doesn't particularly feel like getting into it right now.]

Point is, that's what friends are for.

[ she only realizes, belatedly, that she shouldn't have asked.

(though, if zatanna still didn't feel like talking about it, it's probably pretty telling that the girl isn't as over it as she implies.) ]

Sorry. [ she shifts a little, reaching out to rest a hand on zatanna's shoulder. ] But even though I'm not from that time yet, I hope you know you can still come to me if you need someone...

[She reaches up to lightly cover M'gann's hand with hers, giving it a light squeeze.]

I know.

And likewise. I'll be here whenever you need me.

[Figuratively and Literally]

[ finally, a semblance of a smile. ]

I know this situation isn't really something you should be wishing for a friend but... despite that... I'm really glad you're here with me.

Trust me, I know the feeling all too well. It's better than being alone.

I told Robin the same thing first night we were here.

[The sentiment would've extended to Wally as well, has they been on better terms at the time.]

Robin, huh...?

[ really, now that she thinks about it, she can recall how flirtatious the two had been when she first met zatanna... and if they're from the future... ]

I guess you two are pretty close.

[A knowing smirk appears, though she purposely refrains from a definitive confirmation or denial]

You could say that, yes.

[ omg

gurl ]

Zatanna! [ now she's just going to be all up in your face ] How? Since when?!

[omg]

[That's a lot of M'gann all up in her grill suddenly.]

Whoa, easy. I still need to breathe, you know.

...I'm not so sure about putting an exact date on it, really. We just kind of...happened.

But I did kiss him on New Years. It's one of the last things we both remember before coming here, actually.

[ that's... so cute... and sweet...

OKAY NO, PITY PARTIES ARE BEST ENJOYED ALONE. ]

I'm so happy for you two.

[THAT'S NOT A PARTY, M"GANN]

Thanks.

Now if only we can get Wally to feel the same way. I swear, he's still glaring at me from his bed at night when we go to sleep.

He'll warm up to the idea eventually. He's probably just worried for his friend, dating a virtual stranger and all...

[ a pause. ]

Stranger to him, anyway.

I'm not so sure I can call it 'dating' right now, honestly. I mean, if we didn't sleep together at night, I feel like I'd barely get to see him at all...

[Thinking aloud, focusing more on the not-so-great features about this lovely City they've been brought to, that she doesn't even thing about the particular choice of wording.]

[ ZATANNA.

ZEE.

YOU CAN'T JUST

SAY THINGS LIKE THAT????? ]

Th... You don't consider that dating?

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