Jai West (dareyoutorun) wrote in dc_nextgen,
@ 2011-03-31 22:14:00

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firestorm, inactive - traya smith, jon kent, npc - don hall, npc - jai west

I've had some time to think...(Open to YJLA)
One week after his resurrection, Jai West arrived at the YJLA HQ, looking for someone he could speak to. He hoped Jon was here; it would be easier for him to talk to Jon about this, or maybe even Corrina. He had to inform someone, though, so that they could start looking for a replacement if necessary.

He passed the meeting room, with meeting table reserved for the core members of the League. Jai walked into the room, looking down at everyone's familiar symbols carved into the table. He'd heard that the JSA have a table just like this at the Brownstone, but he'd never seen it.

Anyone walking by would find him there.

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	first_son 2011-04-01 03:25 am UTC (link)
	"I'm here." Sometimes super hearing is a wonderful thing. Of course, sometimes its not. He can hear the tone of voice too. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

dareyoutorun
2011-04-01 03:40 am UTC (link)

"All right. This works. I've got two of you here, so I guess this will work." Jai says.

"I've been doing some thinking and I realize that, at this point, I can't be a member of the Justice League. I was Kid Flash, but my sister has stepped up and earned that name. She does it well and taking it back from her wouldn't be right." Jai says, adjusting his black leather jacket as he looks down at the floor.

"The stuff I've seen and been through lately has really forced me to think about who I am and what I'm doing with my life. You guys are the best group of friends a guy could ask for, but I'm not in the right place, mentally, to contribute to the team.

I can go to Reserve status and help out when needed, if that's okay. If you guys want to bring someone else in, I totally get it.

I just wanted to tell you guys to your faces, rather than disappearing or something." Jai finishes.

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	first_son 2011-04-01 03:45 am UTC (link)
	Jon extends a hand. "What you call yourself or called yourself doesn't matter, and never did. But you being comfortable with where you're going... that always has to come first. Its been an honor, my friend, and I hope someday we'll get to serve together again." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

neutral_ground
2011-04-01 03:47 am UTC (link)

Don was silent while Jai said his piece. He was concerned, of course. But he couldn't tell Jai that he wasn't allowed to go reserve. Multiple others had done it for less.

"I understand," Don replied. "Jai, do what you think is best. I'm here to help if you ever need me. I'm sure I can speak for everyone else on that, too."

Although he wouldn't want to. He was just sure that he could.

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dareyoutorun
2011-04-01 03:52 am UTC (link)

Jai shakes Jon's hand. Jon didn't judge people or make them feel awkward; it was usually the opposite.

"Yeah, man. I'm glad to have worked with everyone. I'd rather think of this as a 'see you around' than a good-bye." Jai says.

He nods to Don.

"Thanks, man. I'll keep that in mind." Jai says.

He really couldn't expect anyone else on the team to understand what he was going through or why; he'd heard about how rough the team had things during the Dark Time. Jai doesn't know how he would have handled things, but he hopes he'd have made a good showing of himself.

"Well, I don't want to take up any more of your time, so I should go grab the rest of my things and head on home." Jai says, letting go of Jon's hand and turning to go.

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	first_son 2011-04-01 04:00 am UTC (link)
	"Jai... long before we were super heroes, we were friends. What we do... is about people. That hasn't changed. You're not 'taking up' my time, and I don't want you to ever look at it that way, and if you ever need anything from me or the league, don't hesitate to ask. You've done good work here, and for that, whatever your status, you'll always be one of us." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	neutral_ground 2011-04-01 04:22 am UTC (link)
	"I feel the same as Jon, Jai." He paused, and then held out his hand to Jai as well. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dareyoutorun 2011-04-01 11:42 pm UTC (link)
	Jai stops and turns to look at them both. "Thanks, guys. That really means a lot." he says, shaking Don's hand. "How are you guys doing, after...everything?" he asks. (Reply to this)(Parent)

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