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[secondchances]

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I never thought I'd miss having Damian around, but that just goes to show you that life is full of surprises. Magical castles, violent Robins becoming constants in your life... guess I should stop sticking my toes in that river in Egypt. It's not a loss or something involving said magical castle. He's gone. No more babysitting, no more high speed chases through the castle, no more fighting or pranks.

[What a relief. Sorta. But now what?]

... I understand a lot better now, so if he ever comes back, I'll be prepared. Less road bumps. Less yelling and anger, more trying to work together and having fun. I promise. I messed up, but I'll always try, not because of Bruce or anyone else, but because he deserves a chance. Maybe normal isn't a possibility, but happy is. No mistakes next time. If there's a next time.

Yeah. This is way more depressing than I thought it'd be. C'mon, Steph. Don't lose it now.

[A pause, and a heavy sigh.]

I just have to believe that he made it home, to Bruce and Dick. He's better off with his family, and in Gotham where he can do good. It's for the best.



Still gonna miss him. He'd never believe me if I told him that.

[Now that she's gotten that out of her system for the moment... time to be nosy.]


[Lucrezia]

Ready for another modern day lesson?

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[heloise]

Well then. What could be the worst thing for you to say?

[secondchances]

[Ha ha ha... so much, so much.

Steph beckons her closer. Secret?]

[heloise]

[ She bites her lip and leans in. ]

[secondchances]

I don't know how to tell you this, but... [She trails off!]

[heloise]

[ Such a tease! ] Come now, you cannot leave me hanging on a word.

[secondchances]

I forgot! [OHOHOHOO, Steph's so funny. She laughs and leans back.]

[heloise]

[ Lucrezia makes a pout. ] Now that is the worst thing you could say.

[secondchances]

[Steph continues to laugh and sticks her tongue out at Lucrezia. Girl, your pouty face is too cute to be threatening.]

[heloise]

[ The cute face is the weapon! She softens into a smile soon enough, reaching to take Steph's hand and clasp it between her own. ]

I have something to tell you.

[secondchances]

[She grins and leans in.]

Oh?

[heloise]

[ She laughs first. ]

The best thing I could ever say?

[secondchances]

I don't know. There's a lot, and I'm easy to please.

[heloise]

[ She smiles, then cups her hand against her mouth to whisper in Steph's ear. ]

I have always wanted a sister.

1/2

[secondchances]

[Steph doesn't say anything for a moment, letting that sink in.

Just when she thinks Lucrezia couldn't be sweeter... it gives her the warm fuzzies.]

[secondchances]

[It's definitely deserving of an affectionate hug.]

Well, I'm currently sisterless, and I don't really think blood matters when it comes to that...

[heloise]

[ Blood might be the only thing that matters, but not at this moment. She holds on tight. ]

I do not know what sisters do differently than friends.

[secondchances]

Me either, really. Guess it just means we're veryvery close, huh?

[heloise]

[ She giggles. ]

How close, Stephanie?

[secondchances]

Close enough that it feels like I've known you for a loooong time.

In a good way, of course.

[heloise]

The best way.

[secondchances]

The best way. Different time periods and countries got nothin' on us.

[heloise]

Not when you seem the principessa in this dress.

[secondchances]

You're the princi[C'MONSTEPHYOUCANSAYIT]--principessa here, missy.

[heloise]

Not yet. [ She walks around Steph to help adjust her dress. ] Perhaps when I marry a prince of state next.

[secondchances]

That's kinda crazy... you could be a real princess. We have tons of movies in my time about princesses, for little girls.