Re: quicklog: selina/steph -- marvel penthouse.
It won't be the same. [She believed it. Some version of the man she already missed might come back, but recent events with Damian had taught her that it wasn't the same. And wasn't that the problem Stephanie was having too? She didn't need the kitten to tell her that things weren't going like she'd dreamed in Gotham; it was written all over her face. She shrugged a shoulder, as if it didn't matter; it was easier that way.
She poured herself another shot, and she nursed this one slowly. Sip and sip as Stephanie spoke, and tipping the dregs back once Stephanie went quiet.] Kitten, it's too soon. Coming back after all those years, it's not easy, even if you loved this place and everyone in it. [There was experience wound up in those words, and she leaned forward and set the glass on the coffee table.] It took me a very long time to figure out where I belonged here after being gone. Bruce didn't recognize me, and my old friendships didn't work right. I still recall Eddie telling me he missed the kitten I had been. It wasn't easy, but it will get better.