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[batmanschmatman]

Sometimes, I really miss being a cop. Every day was a little different, but you still always had a routine and something to do, and even if it was just doing paperwork, you'd never complain about needing something to work on. Especially not in Bludhaven. And I know it probably sounds naive to some of you, but you could really see the impact you were having on the community, there. Once the department started getting on the right track again, people weren't as afraid to go out at night. It wasn't as much of a warzone run by the mob, at least, not like what it used to be. We were really making a difference, for a while.

I'm not sure I could ever go back to it. Starting over again in a new city doesn't really appeal to me, and so much happened between when I started and when I first got here, on the Barge, that I'm just not sure it's an option. But I still miss it.

[Private to Jim]

Thanks for letting me borrow your couch.

[Private to Summer]

So, settling in okay?

Comments

[Private]

[whateverthemess.livejournal.com]

Yeah? [There's a grin in her voice.] I got used to not having so many volunteers.

[Private]

[batmanschmatman]

Really? I've got a couple people I work with pretty regularly.

[Private]

[whateverthemess.livejournal.com]

Back in the world, I mean. Granted, the ones I had were plenty good enough to keep me on my toes.

[Private]

[batmanschmatman]

And back home's Chicago?

[Private]

[whateverthemess.livejournal.com]

Yup. Good old Second City. [There's a definite mix of irony and affection in the words.]

[Private]

[batmanschmatman]

Got anyone from back home on board?

[Private]

[whateverthemess.livejournal.com]

[Prolonged silence, then shortly,] One, yeah.

[Private]

[batmanschmatman]

Molly? [Bats have zero tact. :|]

Re: [Private]

[whateverthemess.livejournal.com]

Yes. [Freaking bats. 8|]

[Private]

[batmanschmatman]

Sorry?

9Private]

[whateverthemess.livejournal.com]

For what? [Still cranky.]

[Private]

[batmanschmatman]

Nothing. You sound kind of pissed off.

[Private]

[whateverthemess.livejournal.com]

[She takes a moment to get her temper under control before she says,] It's nothing. You're... friends with Molly? She doing all right?

[Private]

[batmanschmatman]

More or less. [He doesn't trust you enough to give a full analysis.]

[Private]

[whateverthemess.livejournal.com]

[She sighs.] If she lets you, look out for her. Please.

Yeah, I don't know you. I don't care.

[Private]

[batmanschmatman]

Can do.