There was something almost… Unwelcoming about earth after his reappearance. Conner felt as if he didn't belong here, and it wasn't something that he enjoyed. After fighting with his identity and sense of self for so long, having his timeline rewritten without him in it was gut wrenching. He could deal with other heroes and villains forgetting him, but not you.

The thought of being a forgotten memory to you made his heart ache and tears sting at his eyes. He couldn't handle the heartbreak of finding out that his lover wasn't aware of his existence, just like everyone else. So, he had avoided you with a passion.

Making himself believe in the delusion that the both of you simply weren't together at the moment. Conner went out of his way to forget about things about you. Pushing your shared memories into the back of his mind and heart. Unable to handle the ache of possibly losing you.

Yet, despite his reservation, he found himself lingering on things you would like. As the date of your anniversary approached, he found himself longing for you more. Wanting so desperately to reach out to you, even if you didn't know him.

If he could see you, Once more to see you.