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I feel like I'm spoiling myself for things in the future, but it isn't as though I'm going to be the one inventing them. And it gives me things to look forward to. [aside from just surviving] Was it a huge difference? The advancements on your planet compared to Earth's.

Oh, yeah. Like for one. Gravitistics don't really jive with Newtonian physics. But Krypton didn't have video games, so it's a toss-up.

I think you mentioned that once - with everything I've learned here and other places, I've given up on understanding physics the way I know it. [he huffs out a laugh] Video games seem to be really important in the future. I played Tetris once?

Ho boy. You don't even know what you're missing out on, Hank. Once Winn gets his little side scroller finalized we'll hook you up.

i don't know, Tetris was a lot of fun. Pong's pretty good, too.

[he has no idea]

[ she condescendingly reaches across the table and pats his hand ]

You have much to learn, my young Padawan.

[he blinks, then gives her a confused look]

What's a padawan?

Okay, Hank, I'm an alien and I know more pop culture than you. We have to work on this.

It's just a movie word for, like, trainee.

My excuse is I'm from the 70s. I know some pop culture - I watch a lot of Star Trek.

Well, you should see Star Wars, too.

Well, I won't say no to seeing it. I can't say I've heard of it, though.

We should have a movie night. You, me, Cisco, Winn, Kitty... whoever!

[he can't help but grin a little] I'd like that. It's been a long time since I've seen a decent movie.

I'm not promising decent movies.

Okay, well - any movie, then. I don't really . . . get out much. And I skipped movie nights in the other place.

Why?

Bad timing, mostly? There weren't all that many, if I remember right.

You just made it sound like it was a conscious choice. Too many people?

[with a bit of a wry smile]

That too. Not even amnesia could remove my dislike of crowds.

Some things are just inborn. I get it, though I love being around people.

You're definitely a people person. [that was one of the first impressions he got when they met]

I can't help it. Every single person has so much to share and contribute. It makes me happy to think about that. No two people have exactly the same view of the universe, and everyone has something to learn from and teach others.

You sound like Charles. [and that is absolutely a compliment] But - it's a good way to think about it.

I think, you know. I lost everything and everyone. It would be so pointless if my mother had sacrificed everything to give me a new start, and for me to waste it by not appreciating everyone who's alive right now, even if I don't always like them.

. . . mm, I get it. [it's admirable, and honestly - it isn't the same, but it still reminds him of Charles in a way. Two people who lost everything and have, in their own ways, used it to become better people] You're a good person, Kara. More people should try to be like you.