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So um... I've been thinking about this for a while. Ever since we left Harrub, actually...

[ He grimaced a bit, pausing for a couple of seconds. Glancing off to the side, before taking a breath, and addressing the camera again. ]

But um, after the whole Murderworld thing... it's kind of become clear that some of us aren't... handling things that well... [ He was thinking about Videl specifically, but the anon meme has also made it clear Videl wasn't the only one. ] I know we all took the oath for various reasons, and we probably all expected different things out of becoming a superhero. But um, some of us probably didn't expect this... so...

... With the whole "Legionnaire Legacies" thing coming around the corner, I think we should... [ Another pause, as he tries to figure out how to phrase this. ] ... um... I guess, share our lives with each other? To make sure we're prepared, in case... in case the news digs up stuff about us, and tries to drag us through the mud with it.

[ This is so weird and strange and against everything Gohan knows. He's usually the most secretive person in the world, but... he's kind of had to cope with having an open identity, so might as well go all in. ]

I guess um, I should go first? My name's Gohan, and... if you have any personal questions for me, I'll be happy to answer them...

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It's-

[It wasn't really "fine" or "alright".]

Just something I'm gonna have to live with him. I think about him every day, really. But honestly, it's just easier for me to make jokes and be Spider-Woman than it is to be Gwen-Stacy.

Police don't really know the whole story, though. They don't know that Peter was the Lizard.

They just know that it's my fault he's dead.

I got my own police hotline, too. The whole "public enemy number one" treatment.

[ He can't relate to that part. Even the one time he did something that was against the law, the other guy was outed as a crook before any real consequences happened. That was just how Gohan was though. He did what was right, not what was legal.

He didn't think about the consequences of that back then. But he sure was thinking about them now. ]

... I've never gotten that sort of treatment. [ A pause, as he tries to rephrase that. ] It's... not something I've ever thought about, I mean... the police labeling me as a criminal...

... But that's not who you are though, no matter what anyone says. You did what you thought was right. That's... that's the whole point of this. Of being a hero.

Uuuuuugh.

[Gwen just sort of leans all the way forward until her forehead hits the table.

Thunk.]

Being a hero is hard.

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[ Okay that gets a laugh out of him. ]

I can agree with that.

[ Although, in the interest of fairness... ]

... But um... just... just so you know... [ Gulp. ] You're... not the only one who's gotten people killed...

[Gwen lifts her head back up.]

Yeah, I know all that.

And I know that all I can do about this is to just keep going on with my life.

It doesn't mean you have to do it alone though.

[ He's quiet for a moment, not sure what to say. Facing the table himself, as he intertwined his fingers together and seemed to be deep in thought. ]

... Would you believe me if I said that I honestly haven't been a superhero for that long?

Yes. Yes I would, actually.

[Without a second though, really.]

How long?

Not even a year.

[ It was kind of embarrassing to admit, really. ]

I've... been fighting threats bigger than me all my life, but it wasn't until I started going to a public school that I thought I could... you know, actually stop crimes and keep people safe.

So how'd that go? Was it everything you'd thought it would be?

You and the cops get along well? Sure they must've loved having you around and doing their job for them.

Actually, Videl worked with the cops around that time... and she hated me.

Wow, that's uh... Really awkward. Why'd she hate you?

[And why doesn't she have popcorn right now.]

... Because she was the one protecting Satan City at the time, and I was moving in on her territory, I guess. She worked really closely with the cops, and I was just... trying to stop crime and making sure no one recognized me.

It was really uncomfortable. And then she found out my identity in a few days and blackmailed me.

[ a pause. ]

... You know, it's really awkward saying that out loud, and realizing that this is how I met my girlfriend.

Oh good, I'm glad you said it first and not me.

[Because what the hell, man.]

But I mean, you guys still seem happy together, so what's a little blackmail to find that special someone.

Am I right?

[ He chuckled a bit, but it seemed hollow. ]

Yeah, I guess... I mean, it was awkward, sure, but... I don't regret meeting Videl, or being Saiyaman, or teaching her how to fly...

[ He slumped forward then, arms crossed on the table. His chin resting on his arms, as his demeanor shifted. ]

... Honestly, that's the most normal thing in my life. Being Saiyaman, meeting Videl...

Look at you being all in love with your girlfriend and stuff.

[She just sort of grins.]

There might just be hope for you, yet.

[ He chuckles at that. ]

... Videl keeps me grounded.

That's cute.

You two are cute.

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