@arrowforged liked for a thing (that ended up sad)
She was his to look after. He took responsibility for her. Yes, she was the entire League’s responsibility, but she was his “sidekick”. He regretted that she hadn’t spent more time with him the way Roy had before Bruce recruited her to the Young Justice. However, she was an incredible archer with or without him (she just needed a bit more polish). When she decided to leave the young team with Wally, he’d been accepting of her decision, happy for her even. Not everyone wanted this life. From time to time, he’d check in on her and leave her anonymous checks just to insure she and Wally were okay.
Now she wasn’t okay. Now she needed someone. Someone to support her and more than just financially. He had once said he was her uncle. Now, he had to actually act the part. Maybe even more importantly, he needed to act like a father. God knew hers wasn’t going to help her through this. But Ollie could. He may not have been as good with kids as his beloved Dinah, but he would certainly try.
He came to the front door and knocked. He was impressed by her strength to even stay in the home that they had built together so soon after his death. But Artemis had always been strong. Stronger than she realized. It was why Bruce had put her on the team. It was why she was here now instead of staying at the Young Justice base like they’d offered to her. It was why she was going to make it through this.














