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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Private - Sorry, I had to go reread everything to remember. :| Lolgoodbyetwohours.

[grayatonement]

A lot. He never gave me your name, but he told me about you. About Bruce. The training, his death. About his father-- before Bruce. About the Teen Titans. About some of the people he's killed, some of the girls he's dated.

I expect you're the same as Tim is, or close. So you might be willing to make the same deal..

Private - No worries! <3

[batmanschmatman]

[People he's killed gets an eyebrow raise from Dick, but he was pretty much expecting the rest of it.] I see.

"Close" is probably a safer bet.

Private - <3

[grayatonement]

Enough to play a game? Two questions. Each of us gets to ask two questions to the other and he has to answer with complete honesty. Any time.

Private

[batmanschmatman]

What's the catch?

Private

[grayatonement]

No boundaries, except other people's secrets.

Private

[batmanschmatman]

Okay, I guess I'll take it.

[Considering he already knows the big secret, Dick's not too concerned.]

Private

[grayatonement]

Wonderful. When you have a question, specify that it's one of the questions. Otherwise you may waste them, or I may lie. I'll do the same. Do we have a deal?

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[batmanschmatman]

Sure. I'll try and make sure they're good ones.

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[grayatonement]

I look forward to it.

Tomorrow. How would you feel about a sparring match? We can ask Tim, if you don't trust me. I do have a key to his room, though, and have read his private filters at times. He has to have some trust in me.

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[batmanschmatman]

I don't see why not. You any good?

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[grayatonement]

That depends on whether you want to allow my abilities or not.

Generally? No. I've never had any "training," like the Boy Wonders.

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[batmanschmatman]

Guess that would depend on what they are. If you're gonna squish me in ten seconds I might have to protest a little.

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[grayatonement]

Only at full strength. Here, all inmates' abilities are reduced. Shapeshifting, ice manipulation, accelerated regeneration, induced kinetic energy, induced radioactive energy, telekinesis.. It's not as much as it seems. Without any, I'll lose in ten seconds. With them all? You'll probably still win.

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[batmanschmatman]

That's an impressive set.

But it's your call. As I'm sure you're aware, it's not like I haven't fought metas before.

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[grayatonement]

It's only sparring. Besides, maybe you could help me.

Private

[batmanschmatman]

Anything specific you need help with, or just general 'figuring out how not to get your ass kicked in case your powers ever totally short out'?

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[grayatonement]

Help fighting better if I'm without my abilities.

Private

[batmanschmatman]

Sounds good to me. I'm always happy to help.

Private

[grayatonement]

Thank you.

Tomorrow, late morning.

Private

[batmanschmatman]

Sounds good.