Her lips pressed into a trembling line, and she tilted her head down, the darkness of the goggles only amplifying the hollow ache inside her chest.

“I really was a fool, wasn’t I? to think you could’ve cared… that any of it was real.”

Helen let out a bitter, shaky laugh beneath the goggles, the sound edged with heartbreak. She stopped struggling for a moment, her shoulders slumping against the restraints as the weight of Evelyn’s words settled in.

Her lips pressed into a trembling line, and she tilted her head down

When Evelyn’s hand tilted her chin up, Helen’s breath caught. Her eyes searched the other woman’s face, desperate to see even a flicker of the warmth she thought she knew—but then the words came, sharp as knives.

“You… you don’t mean it—Evelyn, you can’t—after everything

Helen’s body tensed as she realized the restraints weren’t just physical—her limbs felt heavy, useless, her flexibility locked down by whatever infernal device Evelyn had designed this time. A cold rush of panic swept through her chest as she pulled, twisted, tried anything… but nothing answered her

“Evelyn—what are you doing? ..”

her damp hair clinging to her cheeks, chest rising and falling from the sudden burst of adrenaline. When Evelyn’s chair swiveled around, that smirk framed in the shadows, Helen let out a sharp exasperated breath through her nose, narrowing her eyes but unable to hide the faint flush in her cheeks. +

Helen’s heart jumped as the lights snapped off, leaving her suddenly bathed in a single harsh spotlight. She barely had time to take a step before the sound of mechanisms clattered overhead—ropes snaking down, wrapping around her wrists and waist with practiced precision.

“Wh–!” (+)

Helen’s eyes flicked toward the familiar glass doors of her own office. A little sigh escaped her—habit more than necessity—and she pushed them open, walking inside. she’d look over the chair to see if Evelyn was behind it

“miss me that, i take it”

Stepping inside, she sent a quick message: “I’m here.” —-the echo of her footsteps followed her down the polished hallways, the faint hum of activity still lingering in the vast building. Before heading toward Evelyn’s floor, though .

Not long after, Helen pulled on something simple but elegant, the kind of comfort Evelyn always teased her about, and drove through the quiet night streets. The city lights reflected in the windshield as DevTech loomed into view. Parking outside (+)

The mention of records and champagne painted such a warm, inviting picture in her mind that she found herself sitting up straighter, towel slipping a little from her shoulders.

“Oh, Evelyn— you make it awfully hard to say no—- Give me a little bit to get ready, honey. I’ll head over. ” (+)

She chuckled lightly, eyes half-lidding as she settled deeper into the pillow .

“And missing you, if that counts”

Helen leaned back against the headboard, still catching her breath from the long evening. Evelyn’s casual tone made her brows lift just slightly, though a smile tugged at her lips.

“Well, just collapsing into bed and was about to not be moving until morning…”

“Evelyn… you always know the perfect time to call”

Helen stepped out of the bathroom, steam trailing after her as she wrapped the towel snug around her. Her phone buzzed on the dresser, and the moment she saw Evelyn’s name, a tired but glowing smile touched her face.

She picked up quickly, settling onto the bed with a sigh of relief.

“My brilliant, mischievous, gorgeous genius… all mine.”

Helen let out a soft laugh, her cheeks flushing as she gazed into Evelyn’s eyes, their foreheads still resting together. her smile grew wider

“Good. because I wouldn’t want anyone else as mine.”

She gave Evelyn’s nose the lightest little nudge with her own, her thumb brushing across Evelyn’s cheek

lips curved into the softest smile, her chest warming, she gently lifted one of Evelyn’s hands, pressing a tender kiss against her knuckles before holding it close to her, leaning forward, brushing her forehead gently against the other .

“i love you more, honey just you ms evil genius”

you can even look into my eyes while saying that

Tell that to someone who doesn’t know you

Nooo — i mean i love you but i can’t keep switching between my secret identity and my hero life without wanting to be with you more often

I don’t think I can keep balancing my love life from this— suit

I’m not naive y’know

so you were less worried about me rather than your business? Uh-huh

( sighs )

Why not

A Fine evening and a cup of coffee is all i need

she misses her, outside the city on a mission she can't focus on anything but her

and where would that place be? somewhere i can watch you behind the bars after i stop you?

( helen’s muscles coiled as she circled her like a shark , the cold hum of machinery vibrated through the room, and helen could feel it—something was coming . something bad . )
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no hard feelings? ugh i should've known better, how naive of me to think i can trust you

let me guess, another long winded speech about how heroes are the problem ?