TLV 5 - Video

[bodilesswarrior]

[Barbara is twirling a pen round her fingers with careless dexterity as she leans back in her wheelchair, gaze distant.]

I was going to talk about being a Warden and the responsibilities it entails and the sort of things we need to commit to when we agree to come on board this ship.

[She shakes her head, as the pen spins faster.]

But the truth is I'm not sure if I even have a right to be here. I barely address my own issues, half the time. I know they're there, of course, but there's always something more important.

And when it comes to other people... [A low, bitter laugh.] I ended my engagement over the phone. Didn't even tell him why.

I've used the people I love most. I've manipulated them. I've made them face near certain death, horrific trauma, brutal violence. All because of the mission. The greater good.

[The pen snaps, and she lets the pieces fall.]

Sometimes I think I'm a better vigilante than I am a person, and that's not what the Barge needs.

Comments

[ichoosefight]

I wouldn't say it about my dad, and I don't think he's blatantly evil. Maybe a little evil, but not blatantly.

It's taken a lot of practice, I've gotten really good at it.

[bodilesswarrior]

[flatly] I would. Just in a more subtle sort of way. Lord, I'd like to punch him in the teeth.

[ichoosefight]

Me too. I would have when he came back if he hadn't surprised me and then drugged me into a coma.

[bodilesswarrior]

He what? [Oh, her scowl is ferocious.] Please tell me you broke his face first.

[ichoosefight]

Yeah, with Black Mercy. I didn't get the chance to punch him but I did goop him to the door and Supergirl and all her friends were right outside so I'm reasonably sure he got a beating when they found me.