Mia Smoak quotes from Arrow

Connor Hawke

Whoa. Okay, this is actually pretty amazing. I mean, it feels haunted.

Mia Smoak

Probably is. Vigilantes were the death of Star City. They got exactly what they deserved.

What's the black star for?

Mia

My mom once told me that all the starlight we see has so far to travel that the stars might not even exist anymore. Eventually, they all just fade to black, erased. That's where I want to be.

Felicity

Was my message not clear? I wanted you both out of Star City, not to come to the Glades.

Mia

Wow, really? No "Hey, kids. Thanks for the rescue"?

Felicity

Those coordinates were not supposed to lead you to me; they are the coordinates of a stockpile of bombs hidden in this building. That's why I told you to give them them to Roy and Dinah.

William

Well, since we're here, would it be okay if we got you out of there?

Rene

Dale plans to pin the blame on a vigilante. I'm guessing that's why they were keeping Felicity.

I can't say I'm surprised. What opened your eyes all of a sudden?

Rene

Someone with impeccable genetics reminded me of who I used to be.

Mia

And why should we believe you? Aren't you the evil mayor who's been trying to destroy Star City?

Rene

And who are you?

Felicity

This is Mia. These are mine and Oliver's impeccable genetics.

Rene

You and Oliver have a kid?

Felicity

Surprise.

Mia

You know, when I first left home, I was so mad at you. I learned everything I could about vigilantes. I-I dug up old news stories about how they destroyed Star City. But I was convinced... I was convinced it was true. That you had lied to me my entire childhood. Your... your stories of the heroism of Team Arrow, because you didn't want me to think badly about you, or about dad. I spent these last years hating vigilantes because I hated you.

Felicity

Well, I don't blame you.

Mia

I understand why you wanted to lie to me; to protect me. I can't even imagine what it was like having an entire city turn on you, and turn on dad.

Felicity

Mia, you are so much like your father. Out on the field, so badass. I'm so proud of you.

Dinah

Believe me, there is nothing I would love more than to see those sons of bitches pay for what they did to my girls.

Mia

So why don't you?

Dinah

Because I know I can't do it alone, and neither can you.

Mia

Then come with me. Instead of hiding in the shadows, let's take this fight to Galaxy One, make them pay for blood with blood.

Dinah

Sometimes, I don't know who you sound more like - your mother or your father. Do you know why I started the Canaries, what is represents? This is more than just some rebellion group. It's a support system. This is a way for women to know we have each other's backs no matter what happens, whenever we need it most, something I failed to do for a friend once, but ever since that happened with her, I made a promise to myself that I would never make that mistake again. That's why we wear these. To honor that promise and the bravery and the sacrifice shared with these amazing women, who somehow - no matter how many times they get knocked down - they always find the strength to get back and fight again and that is exactly what the surviving Canaries are going to do together but when the time is right.

Mia

It's too bad I'm not a canary.

Mia

Who the hell is JJ?

Connor

He's my brother. John Jr.

Mia

[laughing] John Diggle has one son in Knightwatch and another one who's leader of the Deathstroke Gang. That must make family dinners interesting.

Connor

Well, he grew up hating my parents, and the expectations they put on us. That's why I'm glad that you finally figured out the truth about your family. Look, I've wanted to tell you the truth for a long time.

Mia

What else don't I know about you?

Connor

How long you got?

Mia

When we rescued her from Galaxy One, mom apologized. You guys seemed cool.

William

Yeah. I thought we were, too, but she's still pushing me away just like she always has.

Mia

Okay. Fine. So maybe she wasn't there for you in the traditional sense, but mom made sure that your company was a success. She was trying.

William

I didn't need her money, Mia. I needed a mother. To this day, Felicity still hasn't told me why she kept me out of her life for so long or... why she wanted no part of mine.

Mia

Look. When I first found out mom was keeping secrets, that she was still being a vigilante, I didn't wallow and feel sorry for myself. I confonted her, demanded answers. Maybe it's time you do the same.

Black Siren

I don't know anything about changing timelines, but I am something of an expert on vengeance, and getting it... it doesn't do anything but cause you more pain.

Mia

So, what, you're an expert on talking people out of murder?

Black Siren

Kind of. I had to when Felicity wanted to take down Ricardo Diaz.

Mia

My mom tried to kill someone?

Black Siren

No. Because I talked her out of it. And, look, I get it; you and your mom, you're both women who won't allow themselves to be talked out of anything, and I appreciate that. But Felicity, she never regretted changing her approach. So maybe you should try doing things differently, too.

Mia

So this is what you wanted to show me, grandpa's grave?

Oliver

Did your mother ever mention him?

Mia

Not really.

Oliver

I suppose she wouldn't know what to say. I barely do.

Mia

You weren't close?

Oliver

I didn't really get to know the real him until after he died, and, uh... look, I don't want that to be us.

Mia

You've, um... you've lost people, right?

Oliver

Yeah. Too many.

Mia

Does the guilt ever leave?

Oliver

No. You can learn to live with it. I can help you with that, Mia. If you'd like.

Oliver

So, specialty arrows. And each one has a specific purpose.

Mia

What does this one do?

Oliver

Explosive arrow. Lighter payload, meant to divert and disable. Acidic arrow, meant to breach covertly or weaken structurally. Bolo Arrow, to secure and subdue. These are just tools. If you rely on them too much, they become crutches.

Mia

Then why have them?

Oliver

To get out of a fight, or to end one before it begins.

Oliver

Lyla?

Lyla

Not anymore. I'm now a Harbinger of things to come.

Mia

So, does that mean that...

Lyla

Yes. The Crisis has begun.

Mia

But there hasn't been crime in star city for 20 years

Laurel

what is that, the city's motto now?

Mia

Okay, I just accused my fiancée for nothing.

Laurel

Oh, he'll get over it. Or you'll move on to someone who wasn't a homicidal maniac in another life. Win-win.