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[batmanschmatman]

[Dick clicks on the camera, and he, too, is proudly wearing a new red and green Christmas sweater. He's also considerably shorter and younger looking than usual, but does not seem all that confused or bothered by what's going on.]

Tim, this is so cool, you have to come see this! [He holds up two Batman action figures, complete with awesome grappling hook accessories and things to play fight with because action figures are excellent like that. One is of Bruce as Batman and the other - little does Dick actually know - is the uniform he'll be wearing as Batman, which is subtly different from what he's used to Bruce wearing.]

I didn't even know they made stuff like this! [Or if they did, it wasn't really accurate, since the Gotham vigilantes tend to stay out of the limelight and therefore usually any "Batman" stuff produced was kind of majorly lacking compared to this stuff.]

I don't know why there are two Batmans, though. I mean, the costume's a little different on this one, but it doesn't look like what he wears. [Added quickly:] I think. [Since he's never seen Batman before right. :V]

... Hey, Rorschach are you okay? Let me know where you are. [And if you're affected. :c

AND OH MY GOD BEST IDEA EVER:] Jim, do you still have your action figures? [Don't judge me I might kind of want to play with them. :c]

And for anyone who's not sure where you are, everything's going to be fine. If you need anything, let someone know and one of us will help you, I promise.

[ooc: Dick is going to be basically acting like his fourteen year old self, but remembers the Barge and knows there's a flood going on and he's affected. Despite the icons, he is not dressed in the Robin suit, I just love the art from Year One and had to use them instead of pb icons. :c]

Comments

[stepintoshadows.livejournal.com]

[Pause. Pause; there is silence on his end of the comm for quite a few minutes because HE CAN SEE YOU, RICHARD. Even if he's still broadcasting on audio in protest on his end.]

You're a child.

[Familiar gravel; still thoroughly adult over here.

Obvious statement is obvious, but he's still processing; yes, he's seen that other people are too, but somehow he never thought Richard would end up one of them.]

[batmanschmatman]

[Alright, fine, Dick swaps to audio so he doesn't continue freaking you out by being a small person who really just wants to take this Gothamless opportunity to actually act like a kid.]

I think technically, I'm a teenager. [Fourteen is a big deal, alright.]

So, you're doing okay?

[stepintoshadows.livejournal.com]

Don't see the difference; legally a minor. [All the pointed "are you really arguing semantics with me?" tone.

He gives a grunt as response to his own well-being.]

Under circumstances, can't complain.

[Because really? His childhood is NOT something he wants to revisit.

Ever.]

You?

[batmanschmatman]

Pretty good. This is the first time I've been younger where I haven't been pretty much emotionally traumatized in one way or another.

[Post getting fired, immediately after his parents died and ASBAR were all a lot worse than this, so. :V]

Do you want to spar with me?

[sixthanimorph.livejournal.com]

Dick. You need to come get Tim. You need to-

[And then he sees the youthful face.]

Oh, shit. Ape shit. You're de-aged too? You've gotta be kidding.

[batmanschmatman]

Nope. What's wrong? Is Tim okay?

[He is coming to get Tim anyway. HE'S ROBIN, HE'S THE WORLD'S MOST RESPONSIBLE FOURTEEN YEAR OLD.]

[sixthanimorph.livejournal.com]

He's... he's touching things! My things! Everything!

[From behind him, a crash as something falling over grabs his attention.]

No, Tim, no! That's limited edition! They only made 1500 of them!

[Aaaaand he's gone.]

Private

[gotgreenmagic.livejournal.com]

You think?

Nice save, Boy Wonder.

[batmanschmatman]

[Private]

Oh, shut up. What did you get?

Private

[gotgreenmagic.livejournal.com]

Well, I look like I'm eleven, but I have my powers so...I dunno, thirteen, fourteen maybe.

...

If you're asking what I got from Santa, I haven't looked yet and don't care.

[Why yes Shego was always this cranky and put-upon.]

[peektuttut]

Dick? [YOU KNOW WHO HE IS. WHAT IS THIS oh hey toys] Cool! Are those yours?

[batmanschmatman]

I guess so! What did you get? [For the moment, assuming you have Barge memories. :V]

[whatimcapableof]

You mean the presents and stuff in my room? I dunno, I didn't open them yet.

[captain-jtkirk.livejournal.com]

[I said 14 but I meant 11 :c]

Yeah...?

[batmanschmatman]

[HAHA finally Dick wins c:]

Sorry, do you remember who I am and everything?

[captain-jtkirk.livejournal.com]

Yeah I'm just confused what you want with them.

[Video]

[19centconstable.livejournal.com]

[Little George taps at the screen of his comm with a finger.]

Oi! 'Scuze me: American boy with the dollies, eh? Can you hear me in there?

[batmanschmatman]

Yeah, I can hear you. Is this George? [They're not dolls, they're action figures. :CCC]

[19centconstable.livejournal.com]

[19th century: action figures have not been invented yet. You are playing dollies. George looks around wildly.]

How did you know that's my name?

[DID YOU USE YOUR AMERICAN POWERS???]

[ourlastbesthope.livejournal.com]

You always wear weird stuff.

[batmanschmatman]

Not all the time.

[ourlastbesthope.livejournal.com]

Yeah. All the time.

[buildindreemz]

[Nine-year-old Ariadne is judging you, Dick.] Dolls are boring. Why do you have dolls?

[batmanschmatman]

They're action figures. [Not dolls, dolls have clothes. :C]

[buildindreemz]

What's the difference? [Help her understand!]