[ that's all that matters to him — iris still being there. the flash can exist without iris, but barry as the flash likes having iris on his team. she sees things he isn't ready to see, knows things he is a little too stupid to know. though he may be the leader of team flash, given he's the title name, he knows that cisco is lead in technology, caitlin the lead in health and medicine, wells the lead in alternate universes. iris is the leader in terms of faith and direction, and barry knows the flash will be directionless without her. ]

[ having her go-ahead that this is a good idea is all he really needs. ]

[ there's just one problem. ]

It feels like I'm betraying the team. [ he shakes his head, lip curving upward. ] I know it's crazy to think, but … the League isn't Team Flash.

[ due to the super secret identities of his colleagues, he suspects that's the reason why batman isn't letting just anyone come into the league. but iris isn't just anyone — she's iris west. he supposes the league will need to learn that for themselves. ]

I don't want you to think I believe I can do this without you. [ he steps forward, and impulsively, instinctually, takes her hands. fingers playing with her own, his thumb brushes up against her palm. ] There's no Flash without you. You were the first person I saved, and the first person to believe in me.