The Flash (TV Series)

Armageddon, Part 1 (2021)

Kayla Compton: Allegra Garcia

Quotes 

• Allegra Garcia : So, I totally blew it at the office. I told you, I wasn't ready.

  Iris West-Allen : You got resistance from the staff.

  Allegra Garcia : They barely listened to me. I'm pretty sure they think I don't have enough experience, which I don't, and they think that my suggestions for which stories to cover are wrong.

  Iris West-Allen : Yeah, I figured that might happen.

  Allegra Garcia : Then why put me in charge?

  Iris West-Allen : Well, because you can handle it. And dealing with this is a part of growing into your new position.

  Allegra Garcia : Well, I am not growing. I am crashing and burning. Iris, I can't do this.

  Iris West-Allen : Yes, you can.

  Allegra Garcia : Well, how do you know?

  Iris West-Allen : Because you're exactly what CCC Media needs. You have a point of view that's entirely your own, and you know this city better than anyone in that room. You grew up here. You not only survived Iron Heights, you came out on the other side a hero.

  Allegra Garcia : I could melt Taylor's face.

  Iris West-Allen : You went from juvenile delinquent to voice of the people, and I'm talking about your writing, not your meta powers. Your articles speak to people because you're one of them. That's your point of view. It's also how CCC Media speaks to the city and why people respond so... strongly.

  Allegra Garcia : Okay, but being a journalist and being in charge are way different.

  Iris West-Allen : Look, I know that it's scary, but think how you leveled up as a meta. I'm sure that was scary, too.

  Allegra Garcia : Try terrifying, but somehow I knew I could handle an upgrade.

  Iris West-Allen : Okay, then do that at the office, too. Your point of view is perfect for this company. You've already learned how to own it. Now go, sell it.

• Allegra Garcia : You wanted to see me?

  Iris West-Allen : Yes. So, the last six months have been pretty intense.

  Allegra Garcia : I'll say. We have three new reporters, an IT intern, and an office manager now. Plus, online circulation's over two million, and your new podcast is freakin' brilliant.

  Iris West-Allen : Thank you.

  Allegra Garcia : Oh, we need faster Internet. Should we call the new landlord?

  Iris West-Allen : Sue Dearbon bought the building. I think we can fix our own Internet.

  Allegra Garcia : Roger that, but seriously, I just don't see how you do it all and still find time for an op-ed each week.

  Iris West-Allen : Well, I can't. So the bullpen needs a supervising editor, someone who decides which stories we cover and then assigns and pre-edits copy, which is why I am promoting you.

  Allegra Garcia : Wh... Iris... wh... I-I've barely been staff for a year. I... I'm not ready for that.

  Iris West-Allen : Well, I think you are.

  Allegra Garcia : Well, you do realize you have people on staff now who are more qualified to handle that sort of thing. I mean, Vanya? She's got ten years of experience under her belt. Or that annoying Taylor just graduated summa cum laude from Barnard College. Even the old guy was a war correspondent in Beirut.

  Iris West-Allen : [a little insulted]  Aariz is my age. Girl.

  Allegra Garcia : I...

  Iris West-Allen : Look, now that we're CC Citizen Media, I am busier with more and more administrative duties.

  Allegra Garcia : Iris, are you sure?

  Iris West-Allen : You got this. I believe in you.

• Aariz : This copy is damn well-written. What exactly are you looking for?

  Taylor : If you even know.

  Allegra Garcia : Look, these stories aren't bad. They're well-sourced, thorough, but CCC is about more than providing facts. It's the voice of the people, which means it needs to have something to say.

  Vanya : It's literally the opposite of objective journalism. How about we leave the editorializing to Iris?

  Allegra Garcia : Okay, it's right there in the name, "Central City Citizen." Yeah, you guys landed some pretty major interviews, but every person's voice in this city deserves to be heard, not just the most famous or high-profiled ones.

  Taylor : So what, we're not even supposed to talk to the DA or the mayor anymore?

  Allegra Garcia : Yes, talk to them, but them talk to the janitor who cleans the mayor's office or a mom working two jobs just to pay her bills, because corruption in this city - it affects them more than anyone. Don't you guys see? When we're at our best, our readers see themselves reflected in our stories. So try again, remember who you're writing for.

• Allegra Garcia : Iris, this account of Despero fighting Flash and Atom is amazing. Is Barry okay?

  Iris West-Allen : Yeah, it's just, Despero is like no one we've ever faced before. Any notes?

  Allegra Garcia : Just one. Publish this now. People need to read it. You saw everything and survived. The city needs to know it can, too.

  Iris West-Allen : By the way, I, um, I read the revised articles that you had Vanya, Aariz, and Taylor write.

  Allegra Garcia : And?

  Iris West-Allen : We're going straight to print with all of them. Whatever you did to inspire quality work like this, it must've gotten through.

  Allegra Garcia : Thank God, but they're still not happy with me.

  Iris West-Allen : Hmm, welcome to management.