[ He doesn't know. He thinks so — because they are different, and there are those tiny visible tells that make it a little easier to curb the desire to punch Harry in the face 24/7.
But it's Eobard. Barry would have to be stupid to think he won't try to take advantage of this, and he's already fooled Barry a thousand times before. Rather than admitting as much outright, he just skips to making plans. ]
what's something about earth 2 that he can't tell me?
[ It's quiet on his end for awhile. There are a few things he could tell him about Earth-2, but who's to say Eobard couldn't somehow dig them up himself? It had to be something not as well known or easy to infer. ]
[ It shouldn't be strange. This isn't the Wells he grew up idolizing. This Wells might still have Tess. Barry isn't shocked, but he does give it a second to sink in, tries to wrap his head around the concept without letting Eobard's delusional comments about paternity twist it. ]
what's her name?
[ Not the only thing he wants to ask. He wants to ask if she's okay back on Earth-2, if she knows her dad is going after Zoom. But this is about tactics, not sharing. ]
[ It's not a discussion he wanted to have. It's not a discussion they've had, with it all still too raw for him. He was never one to let people in before (beyond her); the prospect seems almost impossible now. ]
[ The bad part: he'll have to find a way to bring up Jesse whenever he's feeling uncertain about who he's dealing with, and it'll probably be awkward every time. The good part: he seriously doubts Eobard could fake that kind of connection, even if he did somehow figure out the secret. ]
okay. thanks.
[ It's sincere and a bit apologetic, none of which really translates over text. Either way, dwelling doesn't seem like a good approach. ] i'll contact you and eddie as soon as i'm done with thawne.
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i can't tell with text. i'm going to try to meet him in person.
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Text isn't the best medium for this.
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[ It might be easier to read Thawne in person, but he isn't exactly looking forward to it. On which note, ]
if you see him, leave
[ Assuming the room is cooperative enough, which is doubtful. ]
or just text me a description of the room as fast as you can
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I don't plan on engaging him.
But for now, it might be better for the three of us to stick together.
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[ That literally sounds like hell. He gets the logic, yes, but also please say you meant Eddie. ]
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barry why would you
eDDIE
I'M LAUGHING SO HARD
sorry
[ THANK GOD but also wow that's embarrassing. ]
we need to keep tabs on him though, right? he could tell people he's you
THEY WERE WRONG TEXT IS THE BEST MEDIUM
So I don't get shot.
HAHAHA
[ That's a little flippant, but Cisco isn't here anymore. Someone's got to do it. ]
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[ There's also another small matter, one he's not thrilled about either, but— ]
If it comes down to it, do you think you can tell Thawne and myself apart?
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But it's Eobard. Barry would have to be stupid to think he won't try to take advantage of this, and he's already fooled Barry a thousand times before. Rather than admitting as much outright, he just skips to making plans. ]
what's something about earth 2 that he can't tell me?
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i have a daughter.
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what's her name?
[ Not the only thing he wants to ask. He wants to ask if she's okay back on Earth-2, if she knows her dad is going after Zoom. But this is about tactics, not sharing. ]
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Jesse
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okay. thanks.
[ It's sincere and a bit apologetic, none of which really translates over text. Either way, dwelling doesn't seem like a good approach. ]
i'll contact you and eddie as soon as i'm done with thawne.
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[ The next response is almost instantaneous. ]
It's not what it sounds like.
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yeah, sure
i'll see you soon