Back in Starling City, the Queen family had begun to accept the uneasy presence of Slade Wilson. His quiet protectiveness, his unwavering loyalty to Michael, had slowly eroded Thea's skepticism and solidified Moira's pragmatic approval. Oliver, though still bearing the physical and emotional scars of their conflict, recognized the genuine remorse in Slade's eyes.
Slade stood as a silent sentinel in the Queen mansion, his gaze constantly scanning their surroundings.
To Michael, he offered a gruff, "The shadows here… they are different. But no less dangerous."
Michael nodded. "The world is bigger than Lian Yu, Slade. And the threats… more varied."
As they discussed the implications of the Serpent Coil's activities and the wider network Batman had alluded to, a new urgency filled the air.
The battles they had fought were just the beginning. The trust Michael had begun to earn from the Bat of Gotham was a fragile alliance in a world teeming with hidden dangers.
The emerald archer and the dark knight, unlikely allies bound by a shared commitment to justice, stood ready for whatever shadows might next emerge.