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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? ))

[batfakes]

((ooc: Yeah! That works for me))

[ Terry's not sure how else to take it. He's never felt controlled. The thought hadn't even occurred to him. They've fought. Bruce's worldview is antiquated in Terry's opinion. So there's bound to be some clash. But now that Terry thinks about it, how often has he acquiesced, even when he didn't think Bruce was correct? A few times he can remember.

It leaves a sour taste in his mouth. Not sure if it's because of Bruce for being an asshole or Dick for making him question it. ]

Maybe the Bruce you know. This one trusts me.

[ does he though? He didn't trust Terry enough to tell him about what happened to Tim and the Joker. Not until Terry's ass was on the line and he didn't have a choice. ]

[farcry]

[ Terry isn’t the only one with a sour taste in his mouth. reading the text has Dick sighing, scrubbing his brow as he peels himself off the infirmary’s bed. a headache blooms behind his eyes, his ears still ringing from the explosion if he stares too hard at the screen on his phone. everything echoes too closely of his younger self. ]

I believe you, but it’s not just about trust, Terry. Do you know where what he wants stops, and where what you want begins? Just think about why you're being so defensive for a sec. Or why you're afraid of him showing up now just cus you've agreed to keep my involvement to yourself?

[batfakes]

Hey wait a second.

I am not afraid of the old man.

[ conveniently ignoring everything else Dick just said. ]

[farcry]

No? Alright.

[ there's no reason he should push. ]

Guess I was just projecting. Cus I was afraid of him.

@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.

[batfakes]

When he showed up to offer me the job, he spoke to her.

Said I'd be his gopher.

[farcry]

Job? Is that really what it is to you?

[ he rubs his hand across his cheek. ]

And you said? Yes Bruce, I’ll be your gopher?

[batfakes]

No.

But he couldn't exactly ask me if I wanted to be Batman in front of my mother.

@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.