"She's the reason for a lot of shit that went down in my home. She..." He bit his tongue, shaking his head where his loss of his mother still stayed fresh, no matter how the time had passed.

"That woman doesn't make a lot of friends, that's for sure."

"Just hard to tell who you can really trust these days....I'm sure you'd understand."

"You're smart. I like that.." Jay insisted, giving the other his nod of approval — any remnant bitterness in his eyes now fading away.

Instead, he'd offer the other his hand in greeting, showing he meant no harm towards him or ill will.

"Didn't mean to interrogate you before." ++

"If the name Amanda Waller means anything to you, you'll understand everything you need to.. But I won't stand by and play damsel while the so called heroes of this world let everything go to shit."

"A quick google search of Jay Nakamura would tell you everything you need to know about me. Keeping a hidden identity hasn't really gone in my favor and there's no point now."

"I'm a refugee from Gamorra. One of many..but not enough." ++

"Police—? You think I'd side with the very people who tried to imprison mine for daring to escape a dictatorship? Don't insult me."

He sighed out, easing his nerves while realizing this guy wasn't the problem, & his anger was misplaced. ++

"Because it seems like a new habit of his, befriending the worst kind of people. Only respectable friend he has is that Robin."

"Even if I'm not in the habit of being friendly with Batman. But as long as you're not looking to get in my way... You get the pass. For now."

— @girl-in-a-bubble.bsky.social

"I read your files... Waller, huh?"

— @ghcststory.bsky.social

"You another one of Superman's friends to come breathing down the back of my neck?"

— @trapezeflyer.bsky.social

"If you're looking for apologies, you're not getting one from me. I regard you highly, Grayson. Don't screw that up for me."