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rubycity_ooc2014-06-01 06:47 pm
rubycitymods) wrote in rubycity_ooc2014-06-01 06:47 pm
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June Test Drive~!
Thinking of apping a character but not sure they'll fit in the city walls?
Have no fear, a meme for you is here.
Directions:
Locations:
1. Train Station: New arrival, or waiting to welcome people? Either way, the train comes in, but you still can't ride it out.
2. Cathedral: Looking for redemption? Just doing a little sight-seeing? Or just getting a little shelter?
3. The Clocktower: You can see the whole city from here!
4. The Black Stallion Saloon: You were told the burgers were great here-- but maybe you just came for the beer.
5. The Library: You came to do a little research, but it looks like all of the information's just out of your reach. Though, you can always find a way to pass the time here.
6. The Coffee Joint: A lovely place to have a chat and a bite to eat.
7. Le Cafe Anglais: A Parisian-British fusion that's as charming as it sounds and serves the best tea around.
Scenarios
1. Just walked in: You intended to get here, and you made your way in; but now someone's caught your eye and you'd like to have a chat.
2. Been here all day: You've been sitting around minding the time. Maybe you didn't notice them at first or maybe you were just working up the courage to talk-- either way, they know you're here and you know it too.
3. Bad weather: You're here because you've gotten rained in. This wasn't your choice, but at least it's dry-- right?
4. Wild card: Got something better in mind? Well screw these prompts, try it out yourself!
Have fun, guys!
They’re going to be circling each other trying to outwit and out prodigy one another aren’t they
So what other reason would there be for anyone to take that kind of interest in him?
Whatever the reason this definitely isn’t just paranoia. While trying to purposefully ignore the other boy, he could practically feel his glare drilling a hole in his head, and when he finally does give in to looking up at him again, he isn’t even trying to hide his glower.
What the hell is this kid’s problem?
Well, apparently he’s about to find out because suddenly the kid’s book claps shut and he’s marching right on over. ]
Oh, boy. Here we go.
[ He mutters to himself, as he prepares for what looks like either an argument or a stern talking to. In no time the kid has brought his glare up close, and golly doesn’t he look tiny standing at the bottom of the all those shelves. It’s almost cute. He’s a bit like an angry puppy. But boy there’s something oddly familiar about that glare, too, though he can’t quite put his finger on what.
And what is with the domino mask and civvies combo anyway?
At the question or rather the demand (he actually sounded offended that he didn't already know) to tell him who he was, he could only blink down at him for a moment, stunned in to a very brief silence. That was what this was about?
Smirking after a moment he let out a short snort of a snicker before replying.]
Hello to you, too.
[ Well if he’s that interested, he doesn't see why he should just give him the information that easily. Where's the fun in that? ]
You know, usually when someone wants to know who someone is, they say hi or somethin’, maybe introduce themselves, ask for a name. Not you though, huh? You just cut right through all that and get strait to the point, eh? That’s an interesting tactic you go there. Does that stalk and attack approach usually work out for you?
damian is smart but not particularly clever BUT GOLLY CAN HE CIRCLE AND BOAST GOOD
Works out almost as well as the punch until they start talking approach.
But I'll be nice and try the first tactic again. What's your name?
danny is arguably cleaver. not so much right now though
Oh, I’m sure it does.
[ Unperturbed, Danny simply smirks a little wider. ]
And gee, thanks. That’s very generous of you.
[ Antagonizing the unfamiliar boy who is already threatening him, has probably not been his smartest decision. ]
Unfortunately that depends. Why do you want to know so bad?
[ Perhaps he should consider having ‘Punch Me’ tattooed to his forehead. Save people the trouble of exchanging words with him. ]
wow kiddos USE YOUR WORDS
Because I'm Robin and I know your face, that's why.
We're from the same world, or one close enough. Spill.
you know what they say - if you can't say anything nice...
You’re the new Robin…
[ Those few words are a surprising amount of information to take in. They’re enough to wipe the smirk right off his face, and squelch the amusement in his voice.
He’s never met the newest Robin (assuming he was right and this was the current Robin from his universe), he doesn’t even know anything about him really. Only that he exists. The idea that this is the newest Robin, stings in more ways than he would ever admit.
He highly doubts that he is lying though. In fact he’s kicking himself a bit for having not figured it out for himself. Who else from his world but a Bat would be paranoid enough to keep trying to hide their identity in this place, even when wearing civilian clothing? (Admittedly a few other people from what he’s seen, but not many.) And that glare? That was definitely a Bat glare. He knew he’d seen it before. ]
Okay.
[ The reply is flat, and as he looks back down at his book, he goes silent as he thinks over what to say. For a moment it might have seemed like he doesn’t intend to answer at all. ]
Danny Chase.
You probably saw me in something Titan related.
There.
The great mystery is solved.
[ Amusement has been replaced by a flippant tone that’s practically waving the little Robin off. ]
then punch them out - imeansaynothingatall
You were a member of the Teen Titans, years ago. [ Confirmation. He can recall the case file, now; there wasn't much in it, but enough. ] Later went by Phantasm. Primary power was telekinesis.
[ He looks the teen up and down, crossing his arms. The flippant tone is thoroughly ignored. ]
Well, you're looking a lot more lively than the last report. [ Younger, too. ]
[ His nose wrinkles as a thought occurs to him. ]
You had to deal with that hideous costume Nightwing used to wear, didn't you?
no no, i'm pretty sure it's the first one
[ Wait…did he just say years ago? ]
[ And he takes on a code name? Oh god. They actually wear him down on the whole cape and cowl nonsense? ]
[ Why does he keep referring to him in the past tense? ]
[ …Oh… ]
[ …Well…that was handled with all the subtlety of a sledge hammer to the face. ]
[ Trying for the moment to forcefully ignore what that ‘lively’ comment most likely ment, he latches on to Robin’s last question perhaps a little too quickly. ]
You mean his Discowing outfit? You insinuating he actually gets a better one?yeah you're right what was I thinking?
It's getting the details out of him that's the hard part. ]
-Tt-, don't speak its name.
[ He drops to sit, letting his legs hang over the edge of the shelves. You're doing this. This is now a conversation. Congratulations. ]
He eventually gets the best one, in my opinion. Nightwing upgraded to be my Batman, after Father...stepped down, for a bit.
[ Or, more like, Damian became his Robin, but, details. Oh, and here, have another sledge hammer. Maybe even two. ]
it's Grayson, he's getting to you
Pft! Are you afraid that calling it by name is going to summon it back?
[ Following the other boy’s lead, there’s a slight shimmer in the air around Danny as he sits up, using telekinesis to help push himself off his stomach, as opposed to putting presser on his prosthetic arm’s. Despite the therapy to help him get use to the devises, there is still pain when putting too much weight on what’s left of his arms, and something of a reluctance to use the prosthesis when telekinesis is so much easier for him. ]
Whoa, whoa, he’s Batman now?
[ If that wasn’t enough, did he just call Batman his father? Today was a day of learning many things. Shifting to let his legs hang over the shelf, he looks at the other kid in a slightly new light. ]
And Bru-
[ Catching himself he lowers his voice.]
Batman is your dad?
[ Technically he was Dick and Jason’s father as well, or at least their father figure of sorts, but he had never heard either of them call him that. Not once. And Batman, from what little he knew of him (which admittedly wasn’t much when it came to a personal level) never seemed particularly interested in being called a father. ]
Teaching him how to quip just as poorly, too
It just might. This is Ruby City, things happen. But yes, Nightwing is now Batman. He's here with me.
[ He watches Danny lift himself from the corner of his eyes, though covering his interest; he's seen Kent's tactile telekinesis in action, and knows the shimmer for what it is. His stare does jerk, however, head turning sharply at the slip of his Father's name. ]
You know?
[ Turns out Damian didn't have all the info. He shifts, irritated (that hadn't been in the case file), a frown tugging at his lips. ]
He is. [ Clipped, short. He throws out the next information, flippant, to show off and to test. ] Talia al Ghul is my mother.
He better watch out, one day his fashion sence will rub off on him, too
[ So Dick is here. That surely won’t be awkward at all. ]
Fair enough. Though I personally think that would be hilarious. What if it just starting haunting him?
[ Putting on a mock "spooky" voice he sucks his arms in to his jacket sleeves as best he can, and playfully flaps the ends of his sleeves at Damian. ]
I am the ghost of the bad fashion choices of your past.
[ The little dork actually giggles at his own stupid joke before he’s cut off by that irritated ‘You know’. Swallowing down his amusement, he replies with a shrug to get his jacket back on properly. ]
Well…yeah? I mean, it wasn't exactly hard to figure out. I know both of the Robins from my time by name.
[ Lets just ignore that third Robin. ]
And they’re both either adopted by him or they’re his ward.
[After a small pause he thought to add.]
Also, I may or may not have possibly hacked my way in to some of the files in the Batcomputer located in his Manor…
And Nightwing’s called Batman by his civilian name in front of the Titans before.
That kind of confirmed a lot.
[ The mention of his mother’s name causes Danny’s brow to furrow. He knows that name, but irritatingly it doesn’t come to him right away. ]
Al Ghul?
[ That name has definitely shown up in the CBI files, and he tries to think of it in connection to Batman or Bruce Wayne. Were they some other super hero, or...or…oh… ]
[Recognition dawns on his face, mixed with a pretty good dose of shock. ]
League of Assassins Talia al Ghul?
have you seen batman #666? christ. it does. that popped collar.
The more I learn, the more it's a wonder that our identities are even remotely a secret. Maybe everyone 'not in the know' is merely humoring my Father.
[ Good job, Grayson. ]
[ He watches, straight-faced, as realization dawns on Danny. Satisfaction at throwing the other boy off his guard plays around his lips, and he shrugs, casual. ]
The one and the same.
[ And it shows, in his skin tone, lips, the texture of his hair; there's plenty of Bruce in him, but he's just as much Talia. ]