Kara quotes from Supergirl

Mon-El

Well, you did it. Just like a Greek myth. You went down into the underworld and slayed the three-headed monster and saved Persephone.

Kara

Uh, I think in the myth, Persephone eats pomegranate seeds and is confined to the realm of Hades forever.

Mon-El

Yeah, well, that just strengthens my point, because the Greek gods have nothing on you.

Kara

[amazed] He did it.

Alex

How 'bout Winn joining the Legion?

Kara

[chuckles] Do you think he'll make them new outfits?

Alex

Oh, absolutely.

Kara

I still can't get over J'onn, following in his father's footsteps. Leaving the D.E.O. I did not see that coming.

Alex

Yeah.

Kara

What about you, Director Danvers? You're so brave.

Alex

Yeah. Look at you, okay? I mean, leaving your mom after you just found her. Coming back to Earth, I mean, that takes courage.

Kara

Hm. I just realized that everything that makes me me is here. This is my home. With you. On this couch, with this insanely huge pizza that we just downed.

Alex

There's no pizza on Argo, huh?

Kara

Nope.

Alex

That's a shame. [Kara laughs] You have no idea how happy I am that you came back.... Are we gonna be okay?

Kara

We're gonna be okay.

Nia Nal

You wanted to see me?

Kara

Yeah, I was just checking in. I know James asked the new reporters to pitch him a list of story ideas. Did you pick an article?

Nia

Yes. Uh, the feature on National City's new fashion district.

Kara

Really?

Nia

You don't think it's a good idea?

Kara

It's fine. It's just I read on your résumé that you have a degree in international relations from Georgetown. Are you sure you don't want to do something with a little more heft?

Nia

There's nothing slight about fashion, Kara. It's one of the most visceral forms of art. What we choose to wear tells a story about who we are. Whether you wear black and leather or pastels and silk, you're creating an inner version of yourself whether you realize it or not.

Kara

Never really thought about clothes that way.

Nia

Well, what makes this story so exciting is that the fashion district's setting up shop in the middle of East City. New legislation is allowing designers to live and work in industrial spaces that have been abandoned for decades. An area that's been a hotbed for crime is going to be infused with color and life. I just think of all the kids growing up in that neighborhood, all the new job opportunities that'll be created. The fashion district article I wanna write about isn't about clothes. It's about community and growth. And hope.

Kara

You need to pitch the article exactly like that to James. He's gonna love it.

Kara

You were right, about the crimes. They were motivated by hate. And there's a web of people...

J'onn

Now that you know what's happening, you can fight it, Kara.

Kara

But I need your help. They're going to attack the alien summit. Help me keep it safe, and then help me take on the rest of this movement, because it is bigger than anything I have ever fought. The people involved in it are like the people I save every day. A villain, I know how to stop, but these people...

J'onn

I'm sorry, but I cannot fight with you. Not this time.

Kara

But... but you have to. You were the first person to see this. You... who yelled at me to open my eyes, so how can you not join me now?

J'onn

Because it's no longer my path to fight. When my father passed, he gave me a message: live as H'ronmeer taught and promote peace. I cannot do that whilst wielding a sword. I will help those in need, and I will be a voice for change like Dr. Vose. I will support you, Kara, but I cannot join your battle. I'm sorry.

Kara

I had no idea your brother's history with Mercy went back this far.

Lena

Yeah. Mercy started out as his head of security, but over time she became his closest confidant and frequent dinner guest.

Kara

I knew Lex had a close relationship with her, but I-I had no idea you did.

Lena

Growing up, my mother was very critical of me, as you know. She wasn't very helpful with the life stuff. Then Mercy came into our lives and she kind of took me under her wing. She taught me how to act, how to dress, how to always reach for the biggest gun. She was almost like a big sister. Almost.

Kara

Was it hard for you after she left Lex?

Lena

Yeah. I felt abandoned. But I really can't blame her. Truthfully, I blame Lex entirely.

Kara

What happened between them?

Lena

Mercy grew frustrated because Lex was so hyper-focused on Superman. He lost sight of the bigger picture. She felt intelligence wasn't enough, that humans needed to develop even greater powers and abilities than aliens.

Kara

That sounds unhinged.

Lena

Yeah. But I don't disagree with her main point. [seeing Kara's look of surprise] Well, why can't humans be as powerful as aliens?

Mercy Graves

Do you remember when you were afraid to show Lex your little inventions? That you would hide them from him until they were absolutely perfect. Do you remember what he would do?

Lena

Yeah. He'd say they were cute and I should make them in pink.

Mercy

This is exactly what he was afraid of. That you would outshine him. I know that you wanna resist, but you are just like me. You don't just wanna be the best, you are the best.

Lena

Oh, I know I'm the best. You're the one not living up to your full potential. You've chosen a side. I'd never do that.

Mercy

All you care about is lining your pockets.

Kara

Yeah, also she's not a murderer, so...

Mercy

Maybe that's just because she hasn't tried it yet.

Kara

You've declined interviews for decades, but you've graciously agreed to speak with me today. Why now?

I see what is happening to our country. Divisiveness and discrimination. If we want to fight prejudice, people need to know about who we are as aliens and what we do. To lead as an example for others, I must be seen. It's not comfortable to me. But comfort is not my priority right now.

Kara

Well, I'm sure your example will inspire many. You've saved countless lives with your gift. Is it true your healing abilities don't work on humans?

As of yet, my frequency cannot reach humans. But it is my greatest wish to heal the human heart.

Kara

Most aliens want to live peacefully, just like humans do.

Lockwood

Okay, and where's the proof in that? Because there have been numerous alien attacks, human lives have been lost.

Kara

But there are also aliens making extraordinary contributions. Everyone that I interviewed for my "Aliens in National City" series was exceptional.

Lockwood

Okay, but for a second let's just talk about human exceptionalism. For example, your own editor-in-chief, James Olsen, he was supposed to be here tonight, was he not?

Kara

Yes, yes.

Lockwood

Okay, so Guardian. If the Children of Liberty are such a problem, why hasn't Guardian renounced them? In fact, rumor is he's meeting with them right now, which seems to indicate that James Olsen understands that these people have something of value to say.

Kara

There is a very clear difference between having something to say and the hate speech in these leaflets. This manifesto will only incite violence and fear, and as Americans we are better than that. On Thanksgiving, tomorrow is Thanksgiving, it is a day for family, for community. It is about welcoming different cultures and celebrating a gratitude for life together. That is what liberty is about.

James

I happened to meet with a regular guy, named Tom, who happens to be afraid of aliens and afraid of their capabilities and he feels inferior.

Kara

People can be powerful too. You and Alex are examples of that, James.

Lena

Yeah, but not as powerful as aliens. I mean, no matter how many weights you lift, you'll never be as strong as Supergirl.

Alex

No, but with technology, we can hold our own.

Lena

But what if we could do more? What if we could make people super?

Eliza

It's not possible. The biological processes that cause alien powers are incompatible with human DNA.

Lena

Okay, but just say we could, right? If James is right and people feeling inferior is what makes them join these hate groups, then we could just level the playing field.

J'onn

The last thing we need is a bunch of evil people running around with superpowers.

Lena

Okay, but evil people wouldn't get powers.

James

So, only certain people qualify?

Alex

And who would decide who gets them? They'd be playing God.

Kara

Alex, there's a dragon on Main Street.

Alex

Well, that's what I get for making a Harry Potter reference.

J'onn

I saw Manchester at the bar while I was grabbing dinner. He wanted me to tell you how sorry he was.

Kara

J'onn, you told me Manchester is on the path of peace, like you.

J'onn

We share a similar struggle, yeah. So I understand how much he wants to feel like he's doing something, and how hard it is for him to resist his more violent urges.

Kara

You don't think he's capable of killing five Children of Liberty, do you?

J'onn

I mean he is angry, but under that anger is just a lot of pain. Fiona's death just rocked him. Manchester has a good heart, and I'm not ready to give up on him just yet. I mean, he's been on our side every step of the fight, he's resourceful and stubborn, and if he wants something he'll go after it. He could be useful.

Nia

Can I ask you, how do you know so much about me?

Brainy

Well, I'm a twelfth level intell–

Kara

–He's really smart.

Nia

Oh.

Brainy

All you need to know is that what you see isn't necessarily what will be. Hence, the need for exploration and interpretation. But that is why I'm here. So, you have nothing to worry about Nura.

Nia

Did you just call me Nura?

Brainy

No. I didn't. Did you [points at Kara] call her Nura? [Kara shakes here head] She didn't.

Brainy

It's going to be alright.

Nia

Alright? We've been kidnapped!

Kara

Reporting 101: when you get kidnapped, you're on the right track.

Nia

That doesn't make any sense.

Kara

Tell that to Lois Lane.

Nia

Who?

Brainy

It's simple. We bide our time, and then spring into action using our super... kung fu, in which we have many belts in an aggressive rainbow of colors.

Kara

But who am I without you? The whole reason I became Supergirl... it was to save you.

Alex

And I'm still going to be the reason. I'm still going to be me. And you're still going to be Kara, my sister. I just won't know that you're Supergirl.

Kara

Oh, easy. My favorite movie.

Alex

Center Stage.

Kara

[insulted] Excuse me?

Alex

What? You spent an entire summer learning the red shoe dance. You broke three lamps. No. Okay, um... Terminator 2. Duh.

Kara

No, that's your favorite. Come on, Alex! Think!

Alex

[racking her brain] I'm totally blanking.