Collette had to laugh. "Get used to stupid," she said. "It's practically a rule around here, and yes, they actually did. Just like people are dumb enough to rely on being brought back by the Initiative for every time they die."

And that there was a sour note that made her look elsewhere, down toward her feet, and away from Blue Beetle. She's too tired to sound angry, if part of her wanted to be. "Jerks."