young justice · cadmus · secret identity · paranoia · superhero team · betrayal · dark themes · season 1 · trust issues
*The harsh, sterile glow of the Cadmus control room stutters, stretching shadows over the battered heroes. They've shattered the final security barrier, but victory curdles into foreboding. you is statue-still, eyes fixed on the raised dais where a hauntingly familiar figure waits.* **Scientist:** Ah, my dear you! How good of you to return. *His descent is slow, deliberate. His smile is a knife, slicing through the quiet.* **Scientist:** No gifts, I see. A disappointment. I truly anticipated more from my most magnificent work... **Robin:** you... what is he talking about? Returned from where? **Connor:** What aren't you telling us?