batmanschmatman | 016 [audio]

So, don't get me wrong, I appreciate that there hasn't been much mass murder and mayhem since we got back from port. Aside from all this politics stuff that I'm not getting into - by personal choice, I trust the rest of you who are actually more involved with the situation to be able to sort it out - I think it's pretty safe to say things have been pretty quiet, all things considered.

And that's fine. Seriously, I'm definitely not complaining about the apparent lack of horrible crisis situations with dozens of people dying or anything like that. Heck, I've even been kind of enjoying having some time to take it easy, I guess.

But it's the excessive down time I really can't figure out what to do with. I mean, sure, it's nice to have some time to relax and hang out in CES or watch movies or whatever, but I'm used to always having something to do with myself. And I don't just mean helping out an inmate or something, like a tangible case or something to work on. People to interview, places to stake out, paper work to file... I was basically living from one difficult case or catastrophe to the next, and without that everything's felt kind of... weird, these last couple days. I guess somewhere between being a cop and coming here I forgot how to just be used to having some free time to kill.

Anyone got any suggestions on how to cope until the next catastrophe?

[Private to Steph]

Sorry I skipped out on lessons without warning you about it. You up for some more practice later tonight?

[Private to Hayley]

This doesn't change anything.

[ooc: So this is an audio because Dick broke his nose. And it's sort of a funny/embarrassing story, the bruises are still really colorful/noticeable, and therefore no video for you, Barge. Infirmary folk would know it happened twoish days ago in CES while sparring with Costigan, who broke/fractured one of his ribs. IT WAS AN ACCIDENT. :| ]

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You can always break another one of my ribs.

[Fffffff damn you, Costigan. :|]

It was an accident! And you got your revenge.

... I am never going to live this down, am I?

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Relax, guy. I told you. It's just a fuckin' rib.

How's your nose?

Yeah, broken ribs hurt.

It's fine. This is the last time I ever let you talk me into "not going easy on you". [But he's... kind of saying it like he's just goofing around? So. Progress!]

So I'm guessing you won't give me the okay to have a brawl with a friend later today, huh?

I think we need to start thinking about a better outlet for this. I mean, believe me, I get that fighting helps, but hurting yourself while doing it isn't really the best solution.

There's nothing wrong with fighting, even if you get a little roughed up. It's not like I'm getting knocked out or ending up bed ridden or anything. The only serious wound was my rib. [YEAH TAKE THAT.] I've had a lot worse than this and just carried on with my job.

Out of curiosity, what would you suggest?

Fighting without getting yourself beaten to a pulp?

Seriously, I'm the last person to judge you for taking out frustration by hitting things and taking hits, but if you keep doing things this way indefinitely? You're going to end up with a lot more then just a broken rib.

With all due respect, sir? I've never been "beaten to a pulp." I got by just fine in Southie. I can do just fine here.

Okay, fine. So, why do you do it?

For fuckin' fun.

Seriously?

[This is a RED FLAG in Batworld. :|a]

Sometimes, yeah. Sometimes it's just better than talking. Sometimes I just like the fuckin' pain and blood. Keeps shit real.

[Pause.] I've been talkin' to John.

Which John?

The inmate? I don't fuckin' know his last name.

What have you been talking about?

God, sin.

That's... super specific.

You want to see the fucking talk?

No, I was just curious.

That's what we talked about, guy. My sins, God, and atonement.

Did you find out anything interesting?

I told him I'd get back to him. I wanted to talk to you first.

Okay, so... What do you want to talk about?

I don't... I don't know. He's a fuckin' radical is all. I think. I don't fuckin' know.

You know what? Never mind.

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