Univrsal Marchant :MCU /Arrowverse

Chapter 13: The Kryptonian's Compassion and the Empathic Resonance Protocol

My journey had taken me across dimensions, acquiring incredible skills and knowledge. But through it all, one constant remained: the quiet, unwavering presence of Kara Danvers in my mind. She was my first contact, my emotional anchor, and the reason I was doing any of this. It was time to deepen that connection.

I jumped back to National City, aiming for a mid-Season 1 period, after I'd established myself slightly but before the really heavy stuff hit. I wanted to be there for her, not just as a casual acquaintance, but as a genuine friend.

I found her at CatCo, naturally. She was in a whirlwind of activity, juggling Cat Grant's impossible demands, trying to keep her Supergirl life a secret, and probably still figuring out how to use a stapler without bending it.

"Okay, Adam. No grand gestures. No power displays. Just… be a friend. A supportive, understanding, slightly sarcastic friend who happens to know way too much about her life. Listen. Be present. Be human."

I walked into CatCo, my Assassin's Stealth making my presence almost unnoticed until I was right beside her desk.

"Rough day at the office, Supergirl?" I murmured, leaning against her cubicle wall.

Kara jumped, startled, then clutched her chest. "Adam! Oh my Rao, you scared me! How do you always do that?"

"It's a gift," I said, grinning. "Or a curse, depending on who you ask. What's got you looking like you just wrestled a particularly grumpy alien cat?"

She sighed, pushing her glasses up her nose. "Cat wants me to rewrite her entire memoir by tomorrow, but make it 'more… vibrantly authentic.' And I just spilled coffee all over my new report. And I think I accidentally sent an email to James Olsen meant for Alex."

I chuckled. "Ah, the classic 'Cat Grant demands the impossible' dilemma. And the perils of multitasking with superpowers. Here, let me help with that."

I subtly used my Enhanced Agility Protocol to quickly, almost imperceptibly, grab a stack of papers that were about to slide off her desk, preventing a cascade. Then, using a tiny, controlled burst of Lightning Control, I zapped the spilled coffee stain, making it evaporate without a trace, leaving the report perfectly dry. It looked like a lucky coincidence, or maybe just a very efficient paper towel.

Kara stared. "Whoa. How did you…?"

"Quick reflexes," I said with a shrug. "And a very absorbent shirt. Don't ask. Now, about that memoir. 'Vibrantly authentic,' huh? Sounds like she wants less corporate jargon and more… soul. Maybe focus on her humble beginnings, her struggles, her moments of vulnerability. People connect with that."

She looked at me, surprised. "You think so? But Cat never shows vulnerability."

"Everyone has it, Kara," I said, my voice softening. "Even the most powerful people. Especially the most powerful people. It's not a weakness. It's where true strength comes from. It's how you connect."

She paused, looking thoughtful. Our conversation flowed easily after that, not about superheroes or cosmic threats, but about the very human struggles of life, work, and finding your place. I listened, really listened, using my nascent Empathic Resonance Protocol to subtly pick up on her emotional state – the underlying stress, the loneliness, the immense pressure she felt.

INITIATING BROKERAGE PROTOCOL. TARGET: KARA DANVERS. RESOURCE: EMPATHIC CONNECTION. OFFERED: EMPATHIC RESONANCE PROTOCOL. COST: UNDERSTANDING OF SHARED VULNERABILITY.

"This is going to be the most emotionally draining brokerage yet. But also, probably the most important. Kara's emotional core is what makes her Supergirl. And I need to understand that. And maybe, just maybe, let down some of my own walls."

"You're a really good listener, Adam," Kara said, a genuine smile on her face. "And your advice… it actually helps. Sometimes, I feel like I have to be strong all the time. Like I can't show anyone when I'm… struggling. Even Alex." Her voice was quiet, vulnerable.

"That's a heavy burden, Kara," I said, my voice gentle. "But you don't have to carry it alone. True strength isn't about never being vulnerable. It's about having the courage to share that vulnerability with someone you trust. To let them in. That's where real connection happens. That's where you find your true power."

She looked at me, her eyes glistening slightly. She was confiding in me, opening up in a way she rarely did. This was the conduit. Her shared vulnerability.

ACCEPTANCE OF BROKERAGE CONFIRMED. COST PAID: UNDERSTANDING OF SHARED VULNERABILITY. EMPATHIC RESONANCE PROTOCOL ACQUIRED. TP AWARDED: COSMIC.

A profound warmth spread through me, like sunlight on a cold day. It wasn't a surge of raw power, but an expansion of my emotional capacity. I could suddenly feel the subtle emotional wavelengths of everyone around me – the hurried anxiety of a reporter on deadline, the quiet joy of a barista, the simmering frustration of Cat Grant in her office. And with Kara, it was a deep, resonant hum of kindness, strength, and a profound, aching loneliness.

The "cost" was immediate and powerful. I felt the weight of my own emotional walls, the fear of showing weakness, the tendency to hide behind sarcasm. But I also felt the immense, liberating power of shared vulnerability, the strength that came from genuine connection. It was a humbling, beautiful experience.

"Wow. I can read emotions now. This is going to make poker night infinitely more difficult. And also, I feel like I need a hug. And maybe a good cry. This empathy thing is no joke."

I reached out, gently squeezing her arm. "You're not alone, Kara. You never are. And it's okay to be vulnerable. In fact, it's beautiful."

She looked at me, her eyes filled with gratitude, and a hint of something deeper. "Thank you, Adam. Really."

"Anytime, Supergirl," I said, a genuine smile on my face. "Anytime."

I knew, in that moment, that our connection had deepened far beyond simple acquaintance. She was more than a plot-significant character; she was becoming my emotional core, my anchor in this increasingly bizarre, powerful, and wonderful new existence.

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