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@farcry

[batfakes]

He is technically. But he's linked in to the radio in my cowl. I can stall him but he'll show up eventually.

If you want to meet up we better do it tonight.

thank you!

[farcry]

And you're just fine with that?

Have I ever told you about how he planted a tracker in my arm? How I cut it out?

Alright, I'll meet you back at the scene in an hour. Just need a small breather.

[batfakes]

I

[ Terry stops typing for a minute and stares at the screen. A tracker? He's knows there's one in the suit but was there one...in him? When would Bruce have ever had the chance? How could Terry even tell?

After a few minutes he sends:]

No, I didn't know that.

The old man's never been that way with me. He just talks me through tough spots.

[farcry]

[ despite Terry's words, there's the telltale hesitation of three dots appearing and disappearing. ]

Now you know.

Talks you through tough spots? Is that what we're calling it now?
What does he tell you when you refuse to do something? Or do you not ever do that?

[batfakes]

He doesn't control me if that's what you're thinking.

[ Terry can be pretty impulsive, rash, reckless. A teenager, basically. He's come to trust Bruce's instincts. They've saved his hide more than once. Especially after he's been a bonehead. ]

[farcry]

I used to think that way too.

I don't see any version of him letting anyone wear the cowl if he doesn't control them. Don't take that personally.

(( ooc: shall we let this be multiversal shenanigans? ))

@farcry

[batfakes]

[ continued ]

I told her I was Batman once and she laughed in my face. So not really. But I don't want her asking questions.

The truth. Without all the details.

omg ty

[farcry]

She laughed? I mean. It’s probably a good thing. She’s safer if she doesn’t know.

How’d he handle it? We weren’t exactly following orders.

ofc!

[batfakes]

You know Bruce.

It was an interrogation. I told him we got the job done and that's all that should matter.

[farcry]

What do you mean…I know Bruce? What does Bruce have to do with your mom?

[ oh no… he has a bad feeling about this. ]

Good for you, but I can’t help but feel like I’m a bad influence. You’re doing great, Terry.

[batfakes]

Nothing? They've only met a few times. I just meant you know how Bruce is.

Funny. He said the same thing.

[farcry]

Right. For a sec there I thought you were hinting at something more. How'd they even meet? Does she know who he is?

Did he? [ he laughs. ] Good.

@hosannas_of_anguish

[batfakes]

[ continued ]

This is the third time this week I've been thrown through a solid object back first.

[hosannas_of_anguish]

Well, you have a few choices. One, retire young and keep on until your 30 and the pains start anyway. Or take some opioids and keep soldiering on, that is what I did. I already had back pains from my height before Bruce started punching me.

I should add, I am a cautionary tale, do not take me seriously here. Just tell Bruce, he likely knows what to do besides getting addicted to painkillers.

[batfakes]

I'm not giving up. This is what I want.

[ Aches, pains, and all. ]

[hosannas_of_anguish]

I am proud of you, kid.

[batfakes]

Thanks, Doc. That means a lot coming from you.

[hosannas_of_anguish]

It should, I wouldn't say it if it was not true.

Now, get back to work, or back to Dana.

@turdusmigratoriusmortuus

[batfakes]

[ continued ]

If we're going for both, we're gonna have to practice. Your stamina needs work.

@backendbat

[batfakes]

[ continued ]

Yeah? You think I'm carrying this thing around for fun?

[backendbat]

[the boy can never know Dick thought he laid an egg]

No! I figured it was some weird training exercise. You know how Bruce can be, all action, little explanation, a couple grunts

[batfakes]

Maybe for you.

For me, this is 20% of my final grade.

[backendbat]

Then I will be the greatest, gentlest babysitter this egg has known since it was in the nest. Don't think I want anything scrambled for breakfast tomorrow, anyway.

[batfakes]

Schway! I'll drop it off right now.

Also yeah don't eat it. It has a face.

[backendbat]

Think it'd put me in bed a couple of days if I ate it after this long, anyway.