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[batmanschmatman]

So, I guess this is our shot at getting contacted by people from back home? Kind of nice in theory, but I'd sort of rather just have a phone instead of hoping anyone from back home's listening in on all this.

... Funny thing is? A lot of the people I care about are here already. Or, were here. How's everything going, Wally?

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[maskedlibrarian.livejournal.com]

You know that only answers one of my questions, right? Are you sending this message from the future? You look... bigger.

[batmanschmatman]

... How old am I where you're from?

[maskedlibrarian.livejournal.com]

Sixteen. Is it important?

[batmanschmatman]

I - Uh, Babs, I -

[He doesn't know what else to say. He turns off the feed for a minute to try and pull himself together, taking a few deep breaths and swearing under his breath before turning the communicator back on.]

... I'm twenty three.

[maskedlibrarian.livejournal.com]

Happy Birthdays, I guess. Are you alright? I'm trying to trace the signal, but something's interfering.

[batmanschmatman]

Yeah, I'm okay. I'm sort of - working on a new assignment.

How are you?

[maskedlibrarian.livejournal.com]

One outside of Gotham. Where the heck is this feed coming from anyway?

Oh, I'm okay. The usual. You really grew up...

[batmanschmatman]

It's called the Barge. It's sort of an inter-dimensional prison ship. I don't really know how it's contacting you, or, how you're contacting me or something.

Well, it has been seven years. We can't stay sixteen forever.

[maskedlibrarian.livejournal.com]

Inter-dimensional? I can see how that would scramble the lines a little.

We can't? And I had such high hopes, too.

[ Private ]

So what's the verdict? Surely you aren't still wearing shortpants at 23.

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[batmanschmatman]

No, I'm not. Never fear.

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[maskedlibrarian.livejournal.com]

Good boy. I was really worried for your fashion sense, growing up.

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[batmanschmatman]

I think everyone was.