[ Dick was breathing heavily, more hyperventilating than from the hurry to get here. And the recoil didn't help. Dick's lips parted, his eyes wide and round behind the sunglasses, and he. Needed a few moments to figure out what to do. ]

I. They took away your speed. Me, they gave something. I. Don't freak out too bad, okay? Please?

[ And he shrugged off the hoodie, the wings unfurling behind him, slowly, warily. ]