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    “Why do you let Flash and those guys push you around?” asked Jessica, “You can lift cars, for Christ’s sake.”

    “It…” started Peter, choosing his words carefully, “It wouldn’t be right for me to use my abilities against them. I believe that when you have power over someone, you have a responsibility to use it in a just way. I’m not a judge or a jury. I’m a hero. That means I protect people weaker than me, not take advantage of them.”

    There was an uncomfortable silence as Peter and Jessica stared at each other. Peter shifted in his chair as Jessica looked at him irritably.

    “That’s a load of shit.”

    “Alright then,” sighed Peter.

    “What the hell is wrong with you?” asked Jessica, “You’re not making the world a better place by letting some deadbeats kick the shit out of you!”

    “I thought you’d understand,” said Peter, “You know, hero solidarity and all that.”

    “I already told you,” said Jessica, taking another swig of rum, “I’m not a hero.”

    “Right,” said Peter.

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