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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Something tells me this conversation is just starting to derail.

Was there a railing to begin with? I was distracted by your manhood. [ S-snerk. ]

If you start breaking out the dick jokes, I'm going to have to find a new padawan to teach escrima to.

Who, me? Never. I'm far too classy for dick jokes.

Or you're just worried I'll confiscate those sticks and start training someone else.

Like you could ever replace me anyway.

Of course not. [And you are getting an arm over the shoulders sort of hug because Dick is a dork.]

So, what goes well with mashed potatoes when you're having a kind of crummy week?

Gravy. Chocolate... milkshakes.

Root beer? I could go for root beer.

Root beer works. Although I won't lie, I'd kill for some of Alfred's chocolate cake right now.

Oh god, don't remind me. I'll have to settle for the soda.

See, I have some stuff to miss home for.

At least Alfred is more or less constant.

I think I'd really decide to just live here forever if that wasn't the case.

I have to say, that was probably the best part about coming back to the cave.

Can't say I blame you. Man's a good cook.

What I wouldn't give to have him working the kitchens here. Still, the mashed potatoes aren't bad.

How do you screw up mashed potatoes?

Too much salt, not enough butter... there's any number of ways. Trust me, I'm an expert in screwing up simple recipes.

Welcome to the club.

I'm a long-standing member, as it happens.

[ Time to get foodstuffs and sit down now. ]

This place is just one big grey area, isn't it.

[Dick stops omnoming his mashed potatoes to look at her curiously.]

What do you mean?

When you think of wardens and inmates, it all seems so clear cut. And then you try to figure out what defines 'us' from 'them', and... good, bad, forgiven, redeemed, they're all just words. It's like we've said them so many times they've lost their meaning.

And what inspired this little bit of philosophy?

I started that gang war, we both know that. It wasn't completely my fault, but I did it. And my reasons for it sucked.

But... trying to make Tim 'better'? What really separates me from half of the inmates in this place?

I don't know. I've been wondering about that kind of thing myself. I mean, if I hadn't made a deal with Slade, Bludhaven might still be standing. I did... a lot of stupid things and it all led up to thousands of people getting killed, not to mention all the stuff that happened before that.

But that's not important. We're here to do a job. We got picked for a reason, and doubting ourselves isn't going to help the people we're responsible for.

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