A friendly chat

[lanternslight]

Hal has helped evacuate the Watchtower; he's visited with Ralph during the party at Warriors; he's almost ready for his interview with Lane.

But he's got a few things on his mind. And there's one person whose presence can help him sort out his thoughts. His best friend.

He knocks on the door of the Queen household.

Comments

[lanternslight.livejournal.com]

Oh, no, I don't need to find it. I tracked it down, Ollie.

The kid was using it.

[straight-arrow.livejournal.com]

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Is this a good thing, or a bad thing, buddy?

I mean, I helped deal with that 'Power Ring' guy, and...

[lanternslight.livejournal.com]

I don't know, Ollie. That's just it... the first thing he did with the ring was to start cleaning up his neighborhood. Going after spouse-beaters, violent gangs, drug dealers... that sort of thing. That's when we caught up to him.

*looks embarrassed again*

Guy was with me.

[straight-arrow.livejournal.com]

So when does the kid get out of the hospital?

[lanternslight.livejournal.com]

*rubs bridge of nose* ...Guy wants to recruit him.

[straight-arrow.livejournal.com]

...Well, there goes the Corps.

You let Gardner have a say in recruiting?! What are you---

--Y'know, never mind. The Guardians make Republicans look like Communists. Why am I not surprised they think Gardner is a good judge of character.

[lanternslight.livejournal.com]

I don't think anyone thinks Gardner is a good judge of character. The Oans might have their own agenda, but they're not stupid.

I haven't made up my mind about this kid. But... Ollie... he's able to use the ring. The ring was meant for Arisia, and it found him instead. Let's face it... a ring can't be stolen like that unless it's okay with being stolen. *shakes head* A blind homeless street kid picks my pocket, and the next thing we know, he's using it to bring justice to his neighborhood.

[straight-arrow.livejournal.com]

You've got a point. And he's startin' in the right place, unlike most of you.