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[ Come on, Barry, this is supposed to be a funny text, you don't really think Cisco would stop to take a picture if the situation wasn't in hand. ]
i have hella barry bars and water with me he'll be fine in a little while
i have hella barry bars and water with me he'll be fine in a little while
he's conscious again no water throwing needed
(i should've thought of that, talk about missed opportunities)
i'm taking care of him i promise.
(i should've thought of that, talk about missed opportunities)
i'm taking care of him i promise.
[ There's a thoughtful pause as he processes the comment, then he steps over to a pair of comfy chairs a few strides away. It's obvious he expects James to follow suit, though he gives a quiet nod of invitation as he takes a seat in one. ]
And you're the guy I'm... going to meet? [ His eyes narrow slightly on the last few words, but he looks more bemused than suspicious. ] You know, it might've been a different version of me.
And you're the guy I'm... going to meet? [ His eyes narrow slightly on the last few words, but he looks more bemused than suspicious. ] You know, it might've been a different version of me.
[ James sits down, shrugging a little. ]
It'd be too much of a coincidence, wouldn't it? Same guy, same name, same superpower? My experience is pretty limited, but I just figure it's more likely it's you than a different Barry Allen.
[ Also it'd be very annoying to not be jealous of two different Barry Allens. ]
It'd be too much of a coincidence, wouldn't it? Same guy, same name, same superpower? My experience is pretty limited, but I just figure it's more likely it's you than a different Barry Allen.
[ Also it'd be very annoying to not be jealous of two different Barry Allens. ]
[ James isn't wrong. Given everything going on back home, it makes sense that Barry would be working on his speed (when isn't he, honestly); and it isn't like timelines not matching up is a new concept.
He still takes a second to consider it, quiet, then he offers a chagrined look. ]
Yeah, definitely. Sorry I don't remember you— I know it's gotta be awkward. You said you're new to all this, right? The time travel and the...
[ A vague gesture towards the coffee shop, though the implied meaning is 'alternate dimensions'. Probably. ]
He still takes a second to consider it, quiet, then he offers a chagrined look. ]
Yeah, definitely. Sorry I don't remember you— I know it's gotta be awkward. You said you're new to all this, right? The time travel and the...
[ A vague gesture towards the coffee shop, though the implied meaning is 'alternate dimensions'. Probably. ]
he rolled his eyes, which i guess means 'hi barry'
so you already knew about him getting speedster'd?
so you already knew about him getting speedster'd?
he seems to be having some trouble with that whole stopping thing.
and the steering. and really all of it.
and the steering. and really all of it.
oh absolutely.
think you can find a slow mo camera?
think you can find a slow mo camera?
i've got my ways, bro.
[ i.e. He has no idea and he's gonna wing it. ]
[ i.e. He has no idea and he's gonna wing it. ]
[ After a few minutes: ]
i may have overestimated my own subtlety 😕
i may have overestimated my own subtlety 😕
it could've happened!!!!
[ Gosh, ye of little faith ]
[ Gosh, ye of little faith ]
The time travel and parallel universes are new, but I've been working with superheroes since I was an intern. [ Somehow he finds this more stressed version of Barry a lot easier to not be angry at than the more carefree future guy he met. ] There's not much that throws me at this point.
i'm sorry
and no you didn't. can't think of anyone better suited for the job though.
and no you didn't. can't think of anyone better suited for the job though.
i'll tell you when you're being an idiot, barry
[ You will not divert this conversation, son. ]
this sounds like an in-person sort of talk
where are you right now?
[ You will not divert this conversation, son. ]
this sounds like an in-person sort of talk
where are you right now?
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