The Batman (Reagan)’s Comments (group member since Jul 08, 2024)

The Batman (Reagan)’s comments from the 𝓐𝖗𝖐𝖍𝖆𝖒 𝓐𝖘𝖞𝖑𝖚𝖒 group.

((Isn't that where Penguin is? It's been an age...))

((Sorry. Trying to decide on a direction to go. Should we just have Batman head home or to the docks?))

Tim massaged his forehead nervously. "It's... don't shoot me for this, okay? but doesn't it seem odd that all this happened the same day the new girl started at Wayne Enterprises? Sure, she seemed to have gotten hurt, but couldn't that just be a ploy to avoid suspicion. And she dipped as soon as she could. I don't intend to act on this theory without further proof, but it's on the board." He pointed to the monitor displaying his conspiracy chart. He turned to Alfred. "Wayne Enterprises has a courier service, does it not?"

Dick smirked, "There’s nothing more sincere than a singing telegram!"

Even in his current temperment, Tim couldn't help but chuckle, "I didn't say anything about singing, but now I want to vote in favor."

"Is it funnier if we find someone with just the worst voice?" Dick asked in a deadly serious tone.

"Tim rocked his hand back and forth, and matched the tone. "Hmm...Only if he's genuinely unaware of it. But the idea is to make Eve feel better, not cause more harm. What genre? Pop, Rap, Rock... Opera?" He looked at Eve.
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((Gotta get back to class. Might be able to write Batman's part at lunch. Tomorrow at the latest, though.))

((Will try to post tomorrow.))

((Will try to respond soon.))

((So sorry.))

"You take bubble baths?" Tim called after Jason.

"Beat me by a second." Dick chimed in. He turned to Barbara. "Hm? Oh, you mean my rib? It's fine. A little sore, especially know that I'm actively thinking about it. I'll probably be a bit stiff tomorrow."

"I'm fine too." Tim said, immediately hating how selfish that came across. "Anyway," He cleared his throat and handed Alfred a sheet of paper. "Here's a couple drafts for the card. Wasn't sure whether to be formal or business casual with the tone. What kind of stuff would you put in the package? You wouldn't need to head to the mall? 'Cause I could go tomorrow if Babs wouldn't mind making a list of suggestions."
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Batman narrowed his eyes. Cobblepot being involved would make sense with Tim's information from Judge Kilinger regarding a shipment. And he was known for doing Falcone’s dirty work, from being an enforcer, a fence, a dealer, and an informant, among other things. But there was some undertone to Nickel's voice Batman didn't trust. "What information would that be?" He wondered if he the man would merely summarize what little had been printed on page eight in today's paper, or grant new insight, the source of which would be its own question, or if he would try to make something up on the spot. He watched Nickle's behavior closely.

((Woke up up late and I've got a bunch of homework to get done. Will respond when I take a break.))

((Just lost the post I was because I accidentally hit the Goodreads home button with my thumb. I'll rewrite it in the morning. Who said the bubblebath thing? Alfred? Was he suggesting they call it a night, Or making a suggestion for the care package?))

((Nah. What you've got is fine. Like I said, it wasn't supposed to be a complaint and it definitely wasn't supposed to be a dissertation.))

((That was the whole point. Gotham's Riddler is always really good, despite the plotlines for that show.

The Batman's Riddler still has an ego, because he grew up in an orphanage and is trying to prove he's a good or better than the elite, but he does so by tring to tear them down, discrediting them as frauds and exposing them to scandal. He sees himself as a savior abd a hero. And he's really only doing it for his followers on darkweb YouTube.))

"Kind of a tough ask." Tim answered. He picked up a yellow #2 pencil and a few sheets of college ruled note paper to draft his letter. "Is she insured through Wayne Enterprises or does she have a different provider?"
"Not sure exactly where you're going with that train of thought, but won't mentioning money sound like a bribe?"
"Yeah..." Tim propped his arm up on his elbow and his head on his hand. He tapped his eraser on a blank page.
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"It was hardly subtle." Batman replied. "Multiple bullets to the head and his face removed." Having said that, he realized he hadn't checked the man's dental work to confirm it was actually him, though he had little reason to doubt it. What he did find odd was Ethan's implication that the murderer should be obvious. A mob hit? As he spoke, he noticed the open laptop and memorized the man's email address. It didn't seem like coincidence that he'd been led to two people with an interest in puzzles. "Anyone in particular come to mind?"
((Since Batman reads the paper, are there any notable figures who would have reason to attack him for something he printed? The mob? Cobblepot?))

((The Arkham games depict him perfectly. Stalking and obsessively keeping track of Batman's every move, coming in every time you get one of hundreds of his trophies, mocking you as you fail time and time again, popping up on TV screens to insult you publicly before a mostly empty city, and getting increasingly more frustrated as you solve his puzzles and claiming you must be cheating. He's clearly a genius but he's so annoying he motivates you into punching him and Batman is able to triangulate his position based on where he placed his puzzles and by tapping into his radio signal because he won't shut up.

Anyway, I'm about to post, I promise.))

((Not having an ego is very backwards for the character.
Cluemaster, essentially the knock off Riddler even in universe, has been described as arrogant, but it's more of a self-assured pride in his intelligence, whereas Riddler constantly feels the need to prove his own and he puts on an air of bravado and feels the need to tear others down to make himself seem bigger by contrast. Like I said, I'm not complaining about the change. Just pointing out the obvious that it is a departure from the standard.))

((I like it, but it does feel more Cluemaster to me. Not a complaint, just an observation. I'll post in a bit.))

((Would love to have Bruce take on his Matches Malone persona to investigate the mob at some point.))

((Not enough sunscreen in the world but I love it.

There you go.))

((We go every year))

"That's not to say I won't eat them." Dick said and grabbed a donut. "My understanding of this simple carb has evolved." He imitated a haughty tone of voice. "Babs, tell him about the donut we decided on for your dad."

Tim nodded. "Should I send this... Eve? Mrs. Spellman? a card to her from Bruce Wayne. I've been brushing up on my calligraphy and graphology." He asked Alfred.
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"Forgive me for not using the doorbell." Batman said as he seemed to apparate from the shadows in Ethan's living room. "The window was open. Dangerous practice in Gotham." He let the irony of the statement hang in the air. "No doubt you are aware of Edward Elliot's passing this afternoon." It was a statement not a question. "Perhaps you have insight that could help me solve the mystery?" A subtle implication that could convict Nickles if he didn't tread carefully.

((Sorry. Got home, wrote a paragraph and fell asleep. Woke up long enough to save it. I'll finish tomorrow.))

((I've been out of school since the 5th and I start back on the 20th. Tomorrow is my last full day off until the second to last week of July when I'll be at the beach.))

((Sorry. It's probably annoying to get an update that isn't an actual reply. Just wanted to say that I'll reply tonight.))

((Don't claim to be an expert, but your Jason feels right to me. Very Winter Soldier and Falcon. 👍 Also, thanks for keeping the donut joke running. I promise I won't make it the new Lo Mein.))

"You tried to put Bullock on a diet?" Nightwing scoffed incredulously. "You really are a daredevil! Personally I don't mind apple donuts. The powdered ones are a bit too dry. And if you dunk 'em they dissolve the sugar and leave bits in your cup."

"Speaking of bits," Tim said to segue the subject back to something relevant. "Here are the drives I got from the drone at the Judge's. Any word from Lucius about the situation on his end?"

"Oh right!" Dick handed over his.
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Alfred's suggestion made more sense than Bruce Wayne trying to speak with Nickles at what was essentially going to be a pre-funeral, which had been his intention. "Yes." He replied and added the drive from the drone at the Elliot's to the stack. He pulled a protein bar and a bottled water from a drawer. He drank the water in one go, unwrapped the bar, and discarded the trash before heding toward the Batmobile again.