Chapter 73

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Clark brought Alicia with him as Teri drove herself, Kim, and the other three women back to Blane's house. Alicia told the group what she had overheard from the Joker.

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Alicia: He wanted these four to look like innocent hostages, and us the villains.

Kim: From what I hear you did some pretty bad things to Clark, to his girlfriend.

Alicia: Yeah, and you tried to unleash a plague and kill, millions of innocent people.

Kim: Yeah, I was a villain before I tried to do better.

Blane: I knew it was a trap, pretty good one too. Get the good guys to fight amongst themselves, make sure they couldn't trust each other.

Liv: Any idea which group might be telling the truth?

Blane: With the Joker, it really could be either one. Maybe Kim here still wants to murder her father for what he did. On the other hand, maybe Alicia wants Clark to rescue her, manipulate him. I'm actually curious as to which one it is.

Bianca: I think the only humane thing to do is bring back everyone, including Alicia.

Kim: Sounds fair.

Alicia: I guess.

Blane: I have heard rumors that Evil is already sending its representatives to Earth. Causing crime, more hatred of refugees. But hey, by all means take your chances.

Liv: I take it you want to come as well.

Blane: I'll stay here, have some fun, and think of me as a source of intel in this world.

Liv: Why?

Blane: A war probably is coming. We both know I'm not above playing both sides.