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[batmanschmatman]

So, it's officially a year since I first signed on to this place. I kind of wish I could come up with something insightful to say, but considering people's reactions to that sort of stuff, maybe it's safer just to pass.

[Private to Tim]

How easy would it be to talk you into a snowball fight?

[Private to Shego]

What's your schedule look like for today, out of curiosity?

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Private

[gotgreenmagic.livejournal.com]

I spent my first Bargeaversary in a psychiatric institution so I guess you win.

No plans. Was thinking about continuing my 'hanging out above decks until it loses its novelty' project. Why?

Private

[batmanschmatman]

Let me go find some wood to knock on before I say anything about how nice today's turning out to be.

I was kind of in the mood to spar with someone, if you were interested. [Although rly when is he ever not in the mood.]

Private

[gotgreenmagic.livejournal.com]

Honestly? You'd have more trouble catching me on a day when I'm not interested. Gym in ten?

Private

[batmanschmatman]

Sounds good. I'll see you there.

Spam

[gotgreenmagic.livejournal.com]

[Aaaand six minutes later? Hi gym, Shego's wandering in in her workout gear to do some quick stretches before Dick shows up. And to flaunt her abs at anyone who happens to be around. Shut up, they're perfect.]

Spam

[batmanschmatman]

[Dick may or may not have been antsily running around being a show off acrobat all day up until this point, so shows up in the gym and doesn't bother with stretching because he is a monster like that.]

Hey.

Re: Spam

[gotgreenmagic.livejournal.com]

[Loser.]

Hey.

[She approaches the training mats, cracking her knuckles.]

Soooo, are you feeling especially delicate today, or can I use my powers?

[It's a sign of utmost respect for him that she's even bothering to garner an opinion on this.]

Spam

[batmanschmatman]

[Awww Shego. c: Dick is just grinning and following her to the mats.]

Powers would be great. There's a disappointing number of people on board who can keep up with us, so I figure we'd better take advantage of it when we can. [You are included in this we, as the other options are too often people who are like oh yeah I've taken a karate class. :V]

[wardennolonger.livejournal.com]

People come here by their own decision, do they?

[mostly to himself]

I think there's been some kind of mistake

[batmanschmatman]

You must be new. Has anyone given you the talk yet?

[wardennolonger.livejournal.com]

Is it that plain? I'm trying not to seem as hopelessly lost as I am. Perhaps I should try harder.

The talk... well, a woman named Buffy is attempting to explain something to me. We've yet to achieve perfect clarity. I won't turn down answers if you're offering them.

[batmanschmatman]

I am annoyingly perceptive. And I have been here for a year.

This is the Barge. It's basically a prison ship run by a guy called the Admiral, who no one's ever really seen or knows much about. If you didn't agree to be here, you're an inmate and you've been sent here to get a second shot at life. The wardens are people who have chosen to be here and try to walk you through how to get that second chance.

[wardennolonger.livejournal.com]

[A lengthy pause follows before he speaks, quiet and bitter]

I don't recall asking for a second chance

[batmanschmatman]

I don't think inmates have a chance to ask.

[wardennolonger.livejournal.com]

I certainly didn't. But I don't suppose that matters to the-- who was it, The Admiral?

Am I the only one who thinks a man steeped in to much mystery deserves a little mistrust?

[Private]

[peektuttut]

Fairly easy.

[Private]

[batmanschmatman]

In that case, when are you free?

[Private]

[peektuttut]

Now. Later. Is anyone else getting involved in this duel to the death?

[Private]

[batmanschmatman]

I don't know, do you want me to try recruiting some people?

[Private]

[peektuttut]

I would not be averse to whipping you singlehandedly once or twice before we start a war.

[Private]

[batmanschmatman]

That is quite a boast.

[Private]

[peektuttut]

Does it still count as a boast if it's undeniably true?

[young-idealist.livejournal.com]

A year is quite a commitment. The time seems longer, doesn't it?

[batmanschmatman]

It does. But I think part of that might be because I've picked up a couple alternate lives thanks to the Admiral's lousy driving.

[young-idealist.livejournal.com]

I hadn't thought about those. They fade a bit over time.