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Airen let out a huff, wanting to bang his head against the wall but knowing it was pointless because his powers would figure out some way to not let that happen. Ted was right. There was no excuse in the book that would work on him. Not only because he was too logical, but because Airen is man of excuses and alternatives - all of which Ted has learned how to swerve years ago.
He thought he had pretty good idea about Ted and his life, but the other always managed to surprise him. What heroes could he possibly know? And which ones were rude enough to rat his identity out? Subjects like science and technology may always confuse him, but heâs been known to put all the puzzle pieces together once in a while, and this puzzle was as clear as day. âYou knew Bruce,â he realizes. âOf course you would. Why wouldnât two rich guys know each other?â Then he looked at the other, wondering if he was close enough to the late hero to be affected by his passing. âDid youâŚdid you go to the funeral?â
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âI did. Kord Inc and Wayne Enterprises worked together more than once. And,â he took a breath, figuring that if he was calling Airen out for lying, maybe he should be a little more honest himself. After all, heroes werenât illegal anymore. âTen-plus years ago, I was a member of the Justice League myself. Blue Beetle.â he paused a moment, not really expecting Airen to recall him, after all heâd hardly been one of the A-list members.
âI donât really get in the field much these days but my tech skills are still very much in demand. I was co-heading the tech base during the mission with NOVA. So imagine my surprise when Red Hood of all people comes back with an unconscious you slung over his shoulder like a bag of potatoes.â he paused again, âYou got hurt.â And heâd been worried, then he had the time to think about it and heâd gotten mad too. âIt I asked who you were and he has no reason to lie to me.â Teddy shrugged, âSo there we are.â he sighed and looked away, âI did. It was a very small thing. Thereâll be a public ceremony in a few days.â Â Â










