001 [video] introduction

[batmanschmatman]

So, I guess I should probably get around to introducing myself or something. I'm Dick, and I'm a new warden around here. Seems like an... interesting place so far.

... Sooooo, does anyone know when I'm actually supposed to get assigned an inmate to keep an eye on?

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[batmanschmatman]

What are you doing here?

[He's surprised, not mad. Since you know. You're "dead" back where he's from.]

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[ichoosefight.livejournal.com]

My... job? I'm a warden.

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[batmanschmatman]

No, I mean... Bruce said you were dead.

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[ichoosefight.livejournal.com]

[ Her awkwardly confused half-smile practically collapses in on itself and her eyes widen. She's staring at him in something like abject horror. ]

Oh. Oh. Oh God, I'm so sorry. [ Eventually she'll find the words to explain, but she's sort of flailing right now. ]

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[batmanschmatman]

You're sorry? What's going on? Is this some kind of Lazarus Pit thing or clones or time travel or what?

[There is a very brief pause.]

This is some "Bruce had a plan the whole time and just let us think you were dead because he's clearly an ass" thing, isn't it?

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[ichoosefight.livejournal.com]

No, this one's all on me. I'm okay, I'm not-- well, I'm not okay but I'm not dead. I mean, I never did die. [ SOUNDS OF GENERAL FRUSTRATION. ]

Leslie. Leslie faked my death and took me with her to Africa. Nobody knew.

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[batmanschmatman]

Leslie? But, why would she-

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Okay. Why don't you start from the top?

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[ichoosefight.livejournal.com]

Which top? There are a lot of them.

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[batmanschmatman]

Why did Leslie take you to Africa and let us think you were dead?

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[ichoosefight.livejournal.com]

She was sick of people dying because of Batman's mistakes. And, well, let's face it. After what happened, I needed the time away.

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[batmanschmatman]

[Conflicted Dick is conflicted.]

Believe me, I get the needing some space thing. But she still should have let us know you were okay.

... Does Tim know?

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[ichoosefight.livejournal.com]

He does now. He... still hasn't forgiven me for it. It's been a few years.

He's here, actually.

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[batmanschmatman]

Really? Why? I thought he was sticking close to Gotham for a while.

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[ichoosefight.livejournal.com]

I don't think you understand. Black Mask, Africa... that was two years ago. He's moved on, we all have.

I'm Batgirl now.

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[batmanschmatman]

... What happened to Cass?

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[ichoosefight.livejournal.com]

She left. Told me not to follow her.

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[batmanschmatman]

Is she okay?

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[ichoosefight.livejournal.com]

I assume so. It's Cass.

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[batmanschmatman]

Good point.

Anyway, I'm glad you're okay.

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[ichoosefight.livejournal.com]

Thanks. Sorry for. You know. Pretending to be dead for a year.

But welcome to the barge?

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[batmanschmatman]

You don't have to apologize. [Because really, let's think about it, he's done a lot of not fun-for-the-others-involved stuff in the past too.]

But, uh, thanks. I'd say it's good to be here, but I'd hate to make a premature judgment on the place.

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[ichoosefight.livejournal.com]

It's not that bad. There are floods, and breaches, and at least weekly murders, but clearly I shouldn't go into advertising.

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[batmanschmatman]

Clearly. You've definitely got a way of emphasizing the high points.

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[ichoosefight.livejournal.com]

It's an art form. Nothing really awful has happened since I've been here. Except for that one flood I don't remember on account of the concussion.

On the up side, there's snow. And before you head up there, I must warn you that most of the Justice League is already on deck, courtesy of yours truly.

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[batmanschmatman]

Well, color me impressed. I think I'm gonna have to investigate.