cloned | 21.2 What makes you happy/laugh?

I'm happy that Bart's moved in with me. I missed him. And he wasn't taking care of himself. I don't care how grown up he is now, I'm glad he's somewhere where I can keep an eye on him. I mean, sure he can take care of himself, but how do I know that he will? He was living in a motel when I found him! A frigging motel! And I still can't shake the feeling that if I leave him alone for a minute, or blink or anything, he'll run away. He's gotta stop worrying that we like him. When is he gonna realize that we all love him and we want him around and I wouldn't have invited him to freaking live with me if I didn't!

Still, it's pretty cool sharing a house with your best friend. Maybe we can convince Tim to move in with us too. That would be sweet.

Steph makes me laugh. How did I not hang out with her back before I died? She's so much fun! I mean, she's kinda like Tim, only hotter. And not nearly as weird. And less likely to become an evil scientist. (No offense, Tim.)

Man, I cannot see how Tim let her go. I mean, I love Cissie. She's one of my best friends, and she and Tim are apparently doing absolutely great.

But man, Steph.

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Thanks, I appreciate it. I'm serious though, she's scary.

Also, if I start being stupid and unconsciously try to sabotage this, smack me, okay? Sometimes I think I need it.

Stop worrying, Bart! It'll be okay. Breathe.

I am breathing! Everything just moves faster for me, you know that. I'm having a relatively sedate freak-out over here.

Heh. But yeah. Thanks.

Freak.

Seriously, it'll be great. I get to be best man at the wedding. I call it.

We only started dating today, moron. We aren't getting married.

Anyway, I don't think I can marry him whether I want to or not. I never really got divorced...

Oh, damn.

Uh, what do you do about that? I mean, I don't think your marriage license would be exactly valid here, but still...

I don't know. To be honest, I never really thought about it. I mean, our marriage was a sham at best towards the end, but... I don't know, Kon. I didn't think it would be an issue.

It shouldn't be. I don't think it is an issue at all then.

I dunno. I just always feel so guilty. With Jaime, I can... forget for a while. Things don't seem so bad, y'know?

That's good. Seriously, Bart, I tease you, but I really am supportive here. You know that, right?

Oh Kon. You make my tiny, stringy heart flutter so.

Yeah, I know. I'm just kinda... I dunno. I have no idea what I'm talking about. But I appreciate your support.

Hey, relationships are hard. Trust me, I know.

Good luck. Like I said, I'm here for you, buddy.

Heh. Buddy. You're crazy. But I wouldn't have you any other way.

You're crazier.

Are we really gonna have a "who's crazier" throwdown? 'Cos I will totally win.

Are you kidding?

You were Impulse. I think I win.

I would point out your first costume choice, but you're wearing it again. So maybe I shouldn't.

But still. Your first costume? Please.

I'm wearing the second one, for your information. Keep them straight.

Anyway, my costume choice has nothing to do with my sanity levels.

Huh. Well, they look pretty similar, in my opinion. Maybe you should do something else, like... I dunno.

Mmm, I'd beg to differ. What was that garter belt thing for? That little leather thing around your thigh was completely pointless.

Hey, it was the nineties. Superman had a mullet and I wore what they'd cloned me in. Except the jacket. That was all me.

Still doesn't have anything to do with sanity? Or should I start listing things you've done? Like...run off a gazillion times without waiting for us to tell you where we were going? Running off of cliffs? Getting chased by missiles for fun? Do I need to keep going?

Hah. That mullet. That was classic. Man, oh man. I really want him to bring the mullet back.

Actually, could you grow the mullet? It'd make me really, really happy. Really. Like, seriously. Happy. Me. *grins winsomely*

Umm, those things--especially the missiles--were fun. Except the running off before I knew where I was going part, but Tim takes so long to say stuff when he gets all serious. I get impatient.