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The gadget at least was handy, he had one similar to that one in his utility belt, though he rarely ever used it, as it was better to fight the criminals in the dark, that way, they could see him. But he did use it when he was investigating a crime scene, so he could see better, “That’s useful, do you have anything that could trap the criminals together, I think that’s the one gadget that I don’t really have, but I could use one.”

“You beat Batman though, considering he just has one,” he grinned, as far as he was concerned at least, maybe he just knew about one of them, and just had been to one of them, “I can see that,” he noticed some seemed similar to the ones he had, others, he had no idea what it was, “What this one does?” he asked, pointing to one of the gadgets which he couldn’t even imagine what it did, “I guess so, but if I end up wanting one of them, I will definitely tell you.”

For the most part, Chris was a really positive person, always telling people that things would get better, and that in the end, things would be fine, but there were some times in his life that he was negative, or at least realistic. While in the phantom zone, he didn’t think that he would ever get out again, mostly because he didn’t want to put his hopes up, “Alright,” he smiled at him, before starting to walk behind him, until they reached his lab. He looked around, it was a lot smaller than the batcave, but it was still pretty good, in his opinion, “Nice, I liked it.”

“But I want to, we don’t really have a lot of nice people in the world,” he wanted the other to see how grateful he was that he promised him to protect him, even if he actually ended up not doing it, he still appreciated, “Sure, why not?” he smiled at him, he didn’t drink a lot of coffee, but he didn’t exactly dislike it, “Oh, awesome, I would love to see it, I’m sure that’s really cool,” 

“I agree, although I like to think of them as one skill; makes it seem like a lot less work.” She jokes lightly as her form takes a more lazy position in the seat. “Telling people what they want to hear has been a key part of my life and is actually a great survival tool. Even if what I say is a lie 90% of the time.” Lisa states with a shrug as her gaze moves from him to the view outside. That was until his next statement causing her gaze to return to him with an added light smirk to present upon her lips. “I doubt he likes the color for the same reason I do. Its pretty but toxic…like me.”  

“Thanks, I really appreciate that,” he smiled at him, it was nice to meet people like that, people that genuinely cared, there weren’t a lot of them in the world anymore, it was sad to think about it, “That’s great news, though I didn’t exactly mind staying here, we’re having a nice conversation,” when you have fun, you can barely notice the time passing by.

“I’m glad you haven’t, it’s not a good place to be in at all,” he wouldn’t wish for anyone to be stuck in that place, “I hope so too,” he nodded, his family was on Earth, they could not be biologically, but they still were his family, “Yeah, it wasn’t a nice place to grow up in.”

“Considering that I was born in the Phantom Zone, I’m liking earth a lot more,” he admitted, he wanted distance from that place, especially because there were people in there that he wanted distance from. “I prefer a thousand times staying in Earth than going back there again,” but he would do it if he needed to do it to protect people, like was the case the last time.

“Oh, that’s horrible, I can only imagine how hard it must have been for you,” he couldn’t understand because he never had to deal with that, the closest to a medical condition he had, was when he still had his growth spurts, “Well, my history is slightly complicated, to begin with the fact that I’m not from Earth,” he told him the truth, he might as well do the same.

“Of course, you seem as though you’d be a natural at it if you just gave it a try. Believe me its actually a handy skill to have in a fight. Charm can be used on anyone at any time.” To Lisa, it was all about using one’s skills of empathy to sense the tone and use that knowledge to change the tone to what you want it to be. Of course it was fake, simply an act about 90% of the time, but once in a blue moon even she couldn’t fully resist making it true. “Your best friend, really? Well see now it sounds like a challenge.” She says with a playful smirk and light side glance. 

“A health matter? What happened? If you don’t mind me asking,” he made sure to say the last part, so he knew that he could choose to not say it, as he knew it was none of his business, “Oh, wow, that’s pretty impressive, I don’t think I’ve done anything that big yet,” he closed the passage between the Phantom Zone and the rest of the universe, he sacrificed his freedom for that , but he always had a hard time to think high about himself.

“Well, anyone can be a hero if they train for it, the person doesn’t need to have powers,” the whole Batfamily didn’t have them, as far as he was concerned at least, Chris wore the bat logo on his chest, but he was the exception, “Justice League, huh? That’s pretty impressive, are you still in it or did you give up on the hero’s life?”

”Yeah — I’m still in it. I took a break for a few months for a health matter, but I’m getting back into the hero life.” Ted admits with a proud smile. “I helped build the Hall of Justice admit it or not, or well fund it at least.” Which makes the man laugh as he continues to work on the vehicle. His hands taking apart some of the broken pieces to replace them to see what that will do.

Lisa enjoyed the flirty banter despite her deep fear of getting too involved. She was still human after all and therefore she did still crave connection; even if it was mostly one sided. “That would be very interesting to see.” Since meeting Ted she has found herself actually respecting him and started to find him to be quite funny. A smirk appears on her lips as she follows him over to the vehicle. “Looks cozy. I’ll try not to annoy you too much before we get there, but if I do… just remember you’re doing it for the kids and the other freaks.” She happily teases him. 

A small laugh came out of his lips, he saw nothing wrong with being confident, even if he barely any himself. “Well, so far you aren’t being a bad company, but let’s see if I will agree with you, only time will tell,” he joked, “So, how long have you done this?”

“I’ve been inventing things since I was a kid. I made a name for myself — trying to prove that I could be a HERO even if I didn’t have any powers. I managed to get a spot in the Justice League even. ME! It always amazes me. I really like building robots too.” Ted says openly, the gear around his area doesn’t leave anything to a secret.