amstard
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Post by amstard on Mar 3, 2010 8:44:59 GMT -5
By now, Torch had recovered his equilibrium. He turned to address Reed.
"I understand your point, and in a way you're right, but this is different from professional wrestling in one important way...people's lives aren't at stake in wrestling. Well, usually." He stopped to consider. "Unless one is dumb enough to put thumbtacks on the mat while throwing someone from the top of a cage. Anyway," he continued, "the idea behind the 'flash and dash' thing is to scare the bad guys, to let them know that Batman isn't the only one around here who can stop them. We'll set them off their guard, make them analyze US, make them come after US rather than hurting other people. So," he concluded, "I think it's a great idea...and I have another idea that could be as great or could be totally whacked out."
Torch then gestured to Catwoman. "You can't be seen publicly with us," he agreed. "We'd lose too many resources if you did, not to mention the fact that the criminal underworld might just decide to go whole-hog after you as a traitor. There's only one solution that I can see if you're actually going to be on the field with us; you need a new superhero persona." He shrugged, smiling. "Also, I was thinking that, to secure your...good? evil? name, maybe YOU should be the first crime we publicly stop. You'll get away, obviously...you've done that often enough, but we'll recover all the loot and take care of business. Maybe you could even get some thugs who are particularly rotten to help you out so we would have someone to throw in jail." Torch shrugged again. "Still, I'm not that set on it; it was just a thought I had that I wanted to throw out there."
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Post by Myridd on Mar 3, 2010 11:38:07 GMT -5
Catwoman looked at Torch, her gaze unreadable. She than looked away, looking thoughtful.
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Post by Trailfoot on Mar 3, 2010 21:34:02 GMT -5
The Church
Oracle weighed what the others said for a long moment before speaking. "That's... actually a very good idea, Tim. That would let Catwoman act unfettered both gathering information and dealing in heroics." She smiled to Catwoman. "So... who will you be?"
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Post by Myridd on Mar 3, 2010 23:05:11 GMT -5
Selena Kyle stayed silent for a long time, pondering her options. She than looked up with a sly smile on her face. "Bast. The egyptian cat goddess. After all, who is more worthy of me to take the mantle of that a goddess? Though, I might need some aide from Wayne Manor, procuring some new gear. I am sure I can convince Alfred to speak to Lucius for me. They both owe me a few favors." She waves her hand dismissively than suddenly turned to look at Barbara. "Oh, you weren't aware? That I have contact with Alfred? Well yes, who do you think helps him with Wayne Corp? Dick certainly doesn't have the time."
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amstard
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Post by amstard on Mar 3, 2010 23:18:46 GMT -5
Torch was smiling broadly; strange, but his grin was actually bigger than the kiss-smile.
Hmmm.
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Post by Myridd on Mar 4, 2010 12:46:34 GMT -5
Reed saw that he had no say in this conversation, surely he wouldn't be the one to tell Catwoman she couldn't take on a superhero name. Not only did he think it was a good idea, but Catwoman looked dangerous. . and he was pretty sure that if she really thought about it, she could find a way to penetrate his hide. Perhaps with one of those earth shattering kisses.
Instead, Reed turned to Booster. "Oh, hey! I just thought of something. My mom is a big fan of yours, do you think i could get a autograph for her?"
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Post by gg on Mar 4, 2010 15:28:59 GMT -5
"Absolutely, my good man! Skeets?," he lifted a hand and it was shortly holding a glossy 8X10 that appeared to 'print' out of the bot's housing.
"Whom should I make it out to?"
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Post by Myridd on Mar 4, 2010 15:42:03 GMT -5
Reed grinned wildly. "Anita Richards. You'll make her the happiest woman around. . . "He paused, and blinked, noticing how quickly Catwoman had moved towards them, and was now peering over Booster's shoulder, looking at the glossy. ". . . um. ."
Selena Kyle purred, rubbing her cheek against Booster's. "May I have one too, Kitten?"
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Post by Trailfoot on Mar 4, 2010 17:44:06 GMT -5
The Church
Barbara grinned. "Annnd... autograph time! That would be my cue to leave the room before I start subtly making fun of you all." She popped the brakes of her chair into the off position, rolling it back and starting toward the door. "You guys can head home whenever you'd like; I'm going to check the network then probably go get some sleep myself."
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amstard
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Post by amstard on Mar 4, 2010 20:17:33 GMT -5
During the autograph fest, Tim heads down to the basement, where Barbara was making sure the network was up, operational, and secure.
"So..." he started, speaking uncharacteristically carefully; not slowly, but choosing his words with caution. "How...did you get hurt?" Tim glanced at Barbara's face, hoping that he hadn't poked at something better left alone but unable to keep from asking.
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Post by Myridd on Mar 4, 2010 22:34:27 GMT -5
Leaving Catwoman with Booster Gold, Reed saw Tim heading down the hallway. Thinking he could perhaps catch a ride home with his new friend, Reed followed. He saw Tim turn into Barbara's basement computer room. It was than he heard the change in Tim's voice. That change caused Reed to stop, just outside the door. There was concern in Tim's voice, caring. And his voice made the inside of Reed's stomach turn over. He closed his fists tightly, and than hurried up the stairs, and out of the church as fast as he could. The rain was coming down hard, but he hardly cared as he began to make his way home.
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Post by Trailfoot on Mar 5, 2010 3:16:44 GMT -5
The Basement
Barbara turned her chair to face Tim. "Don't touch anything." She says this in a very serious voice - as if a single mussed wire or tapped key could set off World War IV. Once she was certain Tim understood just how serious she was on that note, she spoke a bit more softly. "As I said before, I was once Batgirl... yet the one who did this to me never knew that. A man more dangerous than any other in this city, yet entirely without metahuman powers. The Joker."
She returned her eyes to the computer, turning away from Tim. "He did it to hurt my father... an effort to drive the man responsible for justice in Gotham mad. He failed in that... but with barely any effort, he destroyed Batgirl and ripped my life apart. The bullet... was only one part of what he did."
She tapped a key, then lifted a headset. "J'onn... large movement of funds into Khandaq. I'll figure out what for in the morning." She set the headset down. "Since Adam went on his rampage after Superboy's death, I've been keeping track of every bit of information going into and out of Adam's homeland... report any abnormalities to the League. Adam isn't going to catch the world with its pants down again." She blinked at a thought. "I know you likely want to talk to me a bit more, and that's welcome, but before I forget... when you leave, if Selena's still here, could you ask her to come down and see me?"
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Post by gg on Mar 5, 2010 6:09:14 GMT -5
OT: <<..like deferring to you..>> nice Taking a gold metallic marker, Booster scribbled an elaborate scrawl: "For Anita, I'm your biggest fan! Booster Gold." He handed it to Reed who suddenly made off as if he had just been handed the Precious and needed to hide it. Booster softly hmm'ed as he turned his head in Selena's attractive direction. "Well now, I would, KitKat, if I thought you had a genuine interest and wasn't looking to restock your dartboard."
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Post by amstard on Mar 5, 2010 10:35:50 GMT -5
Tim nodded, saying, "Sure." He turned to leave, then paused at the door and looked back. "After you're done, I can give you a ride home, if you'd like."
He then walked up to where Catwoman and Booster Gold were having their...discussion. "Hey, Goddess-Lady, our resident computer-whiz would like to talk to you about something before you go. It seemed kind of important."
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Post by Myridd on Mar 5, 2010 11:12:42 GMT -5
Catwoman had been about to respond to Booster when Tim came and told her that Barbara wanted to speak to her. Her smile curled her lips and she began to walk out of the kitchen, stopping at the door to look back at Booster.
"I'll have you know, I don't own a dart board." She winked, and than made her way down to Barbara's computer room.
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