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James Olsen from Earth 3, probably. You accidentally jumped universes while trying to get faster, and then very shortly after you left I ended up here, so just covering my bases.
It didn't sound like we had much in common, people-wise. And in the interest of full-disclosure, since it was a different universe you didn't think to keep any secrets.
I didn't think you caused it— okay, I may have for a minute but then I met the double of a close friend, and then there was the giant cockroach, and then I started browsing through the network. Which is how I found you btw.
But you know about this kind of thing. You drew a diagram and everything, so I thought I'd contact you.
But you know about this kind of thing. You drew a diagram and everything, so I thought I'd contact you.
if doppelganger is the term you use for people with the same name and the same face but different backgrounds? he's not from your earth nor mine.
and no doppelganger that we know of, though it's possible there's a barry allen who has a normal job and we just haven't heard of him. and i didn't get specifics, but my alien friend with superpowers helped you get home somehow.
i have an alien friend with superpowers, she thinks you're cool.
[WHICH IS AWFUL BUT WHATEVER!!11]
and no doppelganger that we know of, though it's possible there's a barry allen who has a normal job and we just haven't heard of him. and i didn't get specifics, but my alien friend with superpowers helped you get home somehow.
i have an alien friend with superpowers, she thinks you're cool.
[WHICH IS AWFUL BUT WHATEVER!!11]
yes to doppelganger being the term and i know you literally just typed that twice but did you just say your alien friend with superpowers? thinks i'm cool.
is that a thing where you're from? alien friends? because honestly the earth i'm from is pretty insane and i don't have any alien friends
[ Well. Not yet, apparently. ??????? ]
also sorry, does he know you know his doppelganger?
is that a thing where you're from? alien friends? because honestly the earth i'm from is pretty insane and i don't have any alien friends
[ Well. Not yet, apparently. ??????? ]
also sorry, does he know you know his doppelganger?
they're probably around, or maybe they haven't crashed yet. this one planet blew up and a couple of refugees crash-landed on earth, they keep their identities a secret.
and he knows, i explained.
and he knows, i explained.
he's freaked out, probably like you're freaked out? some guy comes in and knows you, i'd be alarmed too.
not the most alarming thing that's ever happened to me, honestly.
[ Also not the best timing, though — because some guy from another world showing up and saying he knows him? Been there, done that. Didn't end well. ]
start over, maybe? your name's james olsen. what do you do on earth-3?
[ Also not the best timing, though — because some guy from another world showing up and saying he knows him? Been there, done that. Didn't end well. ]
start over, maybe? your name's james olsen. what do you do on earth-3?
Art Director for Catco media, which is probably not a thing in your universe. I started out as a photojournalist for The Daily Planet in Metropolis, got a rep as the kid who knew Superman.
Also probably not a thing in your universe.
Also probably not a thing in your universe.
One of the aliens I mentioned. He grew up on Earth, had special abilities his whole life but didn't know why or how.
When he found out he decided to use them to help people, much like you did.
... not the alien you met, though, you met Supergirl who's younger. They're cousins.
[ He sends that and a second text very shortly after. ]
Sorry man, that has got to be at least as weird to read as it was to write. We can meet up if you want to have a face to go with the crazy.
When he found out he decided to use them to help people, much like you did.
... not the alien you met, though, you met Supergirl who's younger. They're cousins.
[ He sends that and a second text very shortly after. ]
Sorry man, that has got to be at least as weird to read as it was to write. We can meet up if you want to have a face to go with the crazy.
[ That is all super weird, but it's at least marginally less weird than like... Turtle. So it could be worse, honestly. Barry still takes a thoughtful pause before responding, squinting at his device. ]
you're good, but talking in person is probably better. if you let me know where you're at i can try to get to you asap.
you're good, but talking in person is probably better. if you let me know where you're at i can try to get to you asap.
Some hipster coffee shop. I'd order for both of us, but odds are you'll get here before I even stand up.
give me 10.
[ It only takes him two, which is still plenty long for him. Barry comes to a quick stop inside the coffee shop, entrance marked by a flicker of light and a short gust of wind. He's wearing his suit, but that's mostly just so he won't catch on fire; the hood's down, and he starts to drag off his gloves as he wanders over.
That means his hand's bare when he offers it for a formal, brief shake. Slightly less weird than leather gloves, hopefully. ]
Hey. James Olsen, right?
[ Looks... pretty friendly, honestly. Not that that means anything. The once-over Barry gives him is pretty obvious, but probably understandable given the strange circumstances. ]
[ It only takes him two, which is still plenty long for him. Barry comes to a quick stop inside the coffee shop, entrance marked by a flicker of light and a short gust of wind. He's wearing his suit, but that's mostly just so he won't catch on fire; the hood's down, and he starts to drag off his gloves as he wanders over.
That means his hand's bare when he offers it for a formal, brief shake. Slightly less weird than leather gloves, hopefully. ]
Hey. James Olsen, right?
[ Looks... pretty friendly, honestly. Not that that means anything. The once-over Barry gives him is pretty obvious, but probably understandable given the strange circumstances. ]
[ James has the advantage of knowing what Barry looks like and also having seen him appear out of nowhere before. He smiles as he accepts the handshake.
This Barry seems way more stressed than the one he met back in National City, so no reason to add to it. ]
Hi. You're definitely the guy I met.
This Barry seems way more stressed than the one he met back in National City, so no reason to add to it. ]
Hi. You're definitely the guy I met.
[ Please enjoy this tik of Harry sprawled flat on his face with a capybara in the background sitting on her haunches looking profoundly unimpressed, with the caption: HE FAINTED. ]
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