017 [audio]

[batmanschmatman]

So, it is a common thing for more people to just vanish when we get closer to the end of the month, or am I just trying to see patterns that aren't really there?

[Private to Will Graham]

You got a second? I've got a couple questions for you.

[Private to Howie]

You busy?

Comments

[batmanschmatman]

I'm not sure if that's comforting or frustrating.

[peektuttut]

Mostly frustrating. It's not all bad, though. Some people graduated.

[batmanschmatman]

I'm definitely not complaining about graduating. It's the people who leave without warning or getting to say goodbye that bothers me.

[peektuttut]

Shouldn't we be-- [Ahaha not finishing that thought.]

Yeah, I know. Guess I've seen it enough that it's just kind of normal, now. [Until it's one of his friends, anyway.]

[batmanschmatman]

Shouldn't we be what?

I guess I'll get there eventually.

[peektuttut]

Nothing.

It's not really something you want to get to, but. Anyway. How's the week of quiet been?

[batmanschmatman]

Quiet. How 'bout for you?

[Private]

I know this is definitely a be careful what you wish for thing, but I could really use a good patrol right now.

[peektuttut]

Same. I'm getting suspicious.

[Private]

I know the feeling. I'm getting antsy, and running around the CES isn't doing much. I wish it could do cityscapes.

[batmanschmatman]

You, suspicious? No way.

[Private]

Me too. I don't think I've been this confined for this long since... ever.

The sad thing is, the closest I felt to normal was when Costigan and I were sparring, and I'm not really sure that's something we should get in the habit of doing if we're breaking stuff.

[peektuttut]

Hah hah.

[Private]

On the upside, I could always break your nose next time. Then you won't feel bad about hurting your inmate.

Private

[batmanschmatman]

Can't we let it heal a little first? I'd kinda rather it stay generally the same shape.

Private

[peektuttut]

It's okay, if he knocked it to one side, I'll just hit it back.

Private

[batmanschmatman]

How thoughtful of you.

Re: Private

[peektuttut]

I'm a considerate kind of guy.

Private

[batmanschmatman]

This is, of course, assuming you could hit me.

Re: Private

[peektuttut]

Oh, that sounds like a challenge.

Private

[batmanschmatman]

It might be.

Re: Private

[peektuttut]

Place and time, Dick.

Private

[batmanschmatman]

You realize this means I'm going to have to break one of your ribs, right?

Re: Private

[peektuttut]

If you can catch me.

Private

[batmanschmatman]

I think I can manage that.

Re: Private

[peektuttut]

We'll see.

Private

[batmanschmatman]

CES work for you? You can pick the time.

Private

[peektuttut]

Tonight? [He may just suggest tag or something when he gets there.]

Private

[batmanschmatman]

Sounds good. See you then. [Dick would love to play tag. c:]