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[batmanschmatman]

[Filtered to Kirk, Shego, Claudia, Steph, Kon, Kara, Cassie, Steve, Sara, Buffy and Merlin.]

[Dick's sounding considerably more cheerful than he has over the last couple days, if only because he has an evil plan and doing nice things for other people usually works pretty well in terms of yanking him out of pits of depression.]

So today's is Tim's birthday, I'm throwing him a surprise party, and you're all invited. Meet at my room after dinner, and don't tell him anything. [Or else.]

[Private to Claudia]

Hey. I know you're kind of in a rough place, so no pressure if you're not feeling up to it, but we'd love to have you there.

[Private to Rorschach]

I know this isn't really your thing, but it's Tim's birthday and I'm throwing him a party. I'm just inviting a couple people, so it's not a huge get together or anything, so if you want to make an appearance, I'd be happy to see you there.

[Spam for Tim]

[At some point while Tim was out of his room, someone - cough - has broken into your room and put red, green, black and yellow streamers everywhere. Everywhere. Enough that it almost looks like someone was trying to host a high school dance or something in your apartment. There are also a couple matching balloons.

Oh also there was a note taped to your door in very nondescript handwriting that said "You forgot something, didn't you?" because it's just not a surprise birthday without leaving vaguely incriminating notes taped to people's doors.]

[ooc: If people are interested in doing a log or something, I can throw it together, or we can just assume a fun time was had by all. Whatever works best for everyone. c:]

Comments

[Private]

[batmanschmatman]

Probably a good point to get to. I'm sure therapists would have a lot of fun with us.

[Private]

[slayage]

Oh, totally. Good thing I'm never going to let them.

[Private]

[batmanschmatman]

Smart choice.

[Private]

[slayage]

[Pause.]

So, how's things, Mr. Grayson?

[Private]

[batmanschmatman]

They're better, thanks. What about you?

[Private]

[slayage]

Okay. [Everything is actually pretty good, overall. Just, Dean being in a coma is making her slowly panic as every day goes by.] Things have been generally of the good lately.

[Private]

[batmanschmatman]

That's good. Recovered from your adventure with Dean?

[Private] Assuming she doesn't know/remember.

[slayage]

[.......]

Which- Oh. You knew about that?

[SHEEPISH SHEEPISH.]

[Private] Sounds good!

[batmanschmatman]

I found you guys passed out outside the dining hall.

[Private]

[slayage]

[Well this is embarassing.]

Oh- [Nervous laugh.] So that's how I got back in my bed.

[She isn't blushing a little or fiddling with her hair or averting her eyes. Nope. Not one bit.]

[Private]

[batmanschmatman]

Sorry. I figured the floor couldn't be all that comfortable.

[Private]

[slayage]

No, no, yes, bed, much better. Just- [AWKWARD.] It was a stupid night full of many stupid things. Kinda embarrassed.

And by kinda I mean a lot.

[Private]

[batmanschmatman]

Hey, at least no one posted to the network whining about it. How dare people have fun around here.

[Private]

[slayage]

[Okay she's a little more relaxed about the topic now. Dick how you do that :c]

Yeah. Next time I'm going to make sure all the fun is put to a two-drink maximum.

[Private]

[batmanschmatman]

[It's just his way. :c]

Probably not a bad idea. You never know when you could get called into action in this place.

[Private]

[slayage]

You know what's funny? I feel so much more relaxed here than I ever did back home. [Blink.] Probably has something to do with the fact that I'm not the only one that can save the barge from plummeting into metaphorical or literal hell.

[Private]

[batmanschmatman]

I've never felt more antsy. It's nice having people you know have your back in a crisis, but I miss going on patrol like you wouldn't believe.

[Private]

[slayage]

I meant more on the imminent danger and the shoulder-breaking pressure way than the antsy way.

Cause, I'm still up at two in the morning most nights with a serious case of need-to-slay.

[... Well that was really honest, Buffy. That is something she really doesn't tell people about usually.]

[Private]

[batmanschmatman]

[Dick is going to change the subject a little, because while he does like the friends he's made here, he does miss having his real team around. He doesn't even need to talk with someone like Bruce or Roy in combat for them to know what he's doing next, and with the exception of Tim, he lacks that here.]

We should start a book club or something. For insomniacs who are used to a much busier lifestyle.

[Private]

[slayage]

[Buffy gets that. She just hides it very well. Still reeling from Vamp-Willow, too. But this girl has the talent to make her own family anywhere she goes as long as she tries to.]

Ooh. Books. [Pause.] I can't remember the last time I read a whole book. Short books?

[Private]

[batmanschmatman]

Whatever works. I do a lot more reading here than I've ever had a chance to back home. [Also Dick has no hobbies that aren't somehow related to vigilantism so. Reading it is. :v]

[Private]

[slayage]

College was the last time I read a lot. And even then, sometimes I just rented the movie.

[Smile.] But, yeah, I'm in for book club, or in for whatever we decide to do.

[Private]

[batmanschmatman]

A support group? Insomniacs With Minor Obsessive Tendencies Anonymous? I figure there's got to be enough of us around that we can at least make brownies and swap stories.

[Private]

[slayage]

[Snerk.] Can we not call it a support group? How about.. a club? Something less I-Have-A-Problem-Y.

[Private]

[batmanschmatman]

[Some people would argue we do have problems. :c]

Hey, I think we could all use a little support sometimes.