[Tim continues to be the most predictable creature in existence, despite his attempts at trying to be mysterious and unknowable.]

There's sort of some weird universe stuff going on, but he'll always be one of my best friends.

[Steph shakes her head at the unspoken question, choosing to take a sip of her water, instead. A drink every now and then doesn't hurt, but even with Cass and Tim around, she prefers to keep her wits about her.

She tilts her head at Billy's comment, looking sympathetic.]

You've got one of those too, huh? [Who doesn't, especially in comics?] Tim's one of the best things that ever happened to me, but we were dumb, messed up teenagers, and I think we're better off as friends.

[For so many reasons.]