Joan “And Mary Marvel near Chicago.”

Emily “I think she’s my favorite as far as names go.  And now there’s something about another one running around in Keystone and Central.”

Joan “Oh yeah, the one they call the ‘Flash.’  No one can get a clear shot, because she or he’s so fast.”

A young lady emerges from the hallway.  Her hair is a bit shorter than Emily’s or Joan’s.  She also has a gray retriever with her who begins barking at the visitor.  The first thing Joan notices is the small green cape on the dog.

Wendy “Hey is this the friend you were telling me about?”

Her name is Wendy.  She is Emily’s roommate.

Zira

[NOTE: The following conversation is being translated to English from Zamaronian for the reader.]

Lyssa’s arrival was an unpleasant surprise as far as Yrra or Katma were concerned.  Queen Zira was ready to tempt her fate at the implication of Zastia’s fear playing a role in her departure.

Zira “I am the one who made her leave, Yellow Lantern.  Had Zastia had her way, she would have continued fighting to the death.”

Lyssa grins.

Lyssa “I do not doubt that.”

Katma “What do you want, Lyssa?  Unless you are here to help give these Zetrurians a proper burial so that Queen Zira can finally grieve in peace, then perhaps you should leave.”

Yrra “Perhaps?”

Lyssa “I do not have time to mourn.  I have my own loss to consider.”

Katma “Are you certain you bear the correct ring?  Your words fit you more orange.”

Lyssa “The orange of avarice?  There is only one Agent Orange and he is not about to share that power with anyone.”

Yrra “That makes sense for him.”

Lyssa “This ring that I control inspires something better than mere greed.  It inspires fear.  Had I not been so busy chronicling the travels of another ship, it would have made the difference in battle.  Then again, were there any other Lanterns here?”

Zira “No.”

All three can feel both the grief and anger in Zira’s answer.

Zira walks away from the three different Lanterns.  She is no longer interested in the conversation.  There are countless dead to be buried and honored.   Lyssa departs, typing away onto her holographic tablet as Katma and Yrra look on.

Zira “When Zastia has found a better home, she will return for me.”

Yrra approaches her.

Yrra “Please, Queen Zira.  Remember the love still within you.”

Zira does not respond.  Yrra flies off, disappointed.

Katma “I will help you bury and honor the fallen.”

Zira looks over at Katma.  She closes her eyes mournfully and nods in agreement.