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If anything, this is a well-intended and noble gesture. Sora killed a Nightwing, which concerns the jurisdiction of the Rain Queen, and thus forces Clay into direct conflict with his friend Glory if he were put in a position where he had to hide Sora's whereabouts from her. But if he doesn't know, he cannot be held accountable.

This always came across as a futile effort to me though, a nice but ultimately pointless gesture born of the mind of a youthful optimist. I cannot conceive of any reality where Clay doesn't know exactly where his missing siblings are. Knowing him, he checks on them regularly to make sure they're well and healthy (but keeps his distance to respect their wishes to not involve him).

And if Glory ever decides to come investigate Bigtail's death, she knows full well Clay is able to do this as well.

Incidentally, this is part of why I like to pretend Carnelian and Bigtail didn't die. The death of a young Nightwing under Glory's care, committed by someone Clay is unwilling to give up creates so many uncomfortable implications that lead to thoroughly depressing outcomes for both of them and their continued friendship. I kind of hate where I see this going.

I am sad now. Maybe you should ignore this write-up and just look at the comic.

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