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Summer’s last statement got an eyebrow raise from the actor. What could she possibly tell him now that he needed to know? Robert tilted his head a bit in response. “And what could that possibly be? I thought we were done with the secrets? I mean, sure, the excitement of learning something new is great but… I dunno. Just thought we were done for now.”

“It’s not … my secret to keep, this one. Not just mine. Your movies … they’re a little more real than you know. You know that I can know what you’re feeling, but I don’t just … it’s …” She stumbled, hesitated. “There are places where what I can do is useful. Easing panic. Conveying calm. Noticing trouble. Sometimes I have to go quickly.”

“… Okay.” Honestly, Robert wasn’t sure what else to really say. He knew where she was going with it, but was it worth keeping it secret, even if she shouldn’t? Not like it wasn’t all that surprising that a thing such as heroes existed in real life. “I know what you’re talking about, and honestly, that doesn’t bother me.”

That was easier than she’d expected. Summer sighed in relief. “You’re amazing, you know that?” She flung her arms around his neck and kissed him. “I have to arrange a few things, and then I’ll go anywhere you want me.”