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

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"I was waiting on you." Nightwing shrugged. "Hood said he's on his way." Nightwing shrugged. "We probably should hang tight until then."
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"I was left a note saying to speak to you about the changes to the puzzles you write for the paper." Batman handed the woman the Post-It. ((I'm assuming it's a green Post-It.)) immediately began to scan for weapons or potential threats, though She didnt seem the type to even know how to hande a firearm. That could actually make her more dangerous. He carefully stepped over a stack of Chinese takeout boxes that had been set next to an overflowing trash can. He tried to see if he could understand the puzzle.
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"I said things I'm not proud of either." Robin shrugged. "I don't hold it against you." Then he leaned in just a bit closer and in a whisper he added, "If you think you could use it after this, I know a good therapist." He slipped a card for Dr. Leslie Thompkins in his shirt pocketand patted his shoulder. Then he turned to mount his motorbike. Worth a final wave to the judge, he zipped off. "Headed to the Batcave." He announced over his comm.

((Sorry. Wish I could respond, but I've really got to study.))

((For the record, my parents are in a happy relationship. I realize that ccontext could have been lost in translation.
[E, N, C] I have theories as to what the anagram might be!
Also, I realized there's at least one thread that we dropped.))

Ethan Bennett and the other guards ushered everyone from the Wayne Enterprises building. Someone had been assigned to track down Leonard Fiasco, but after an hour and a half, he sis mot appear to be anywhere on the premises. All the cameras were somehow running footage loops. Lucius knelt on the ground above one of the disabled drone. He'd already pulled the hard drive from the first.
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Batman and Robin mentioned to Batgirl that they had also received letters. "I swear," Nightwing groaned, "If I find an 'A' on a copy of a certain Nathaniel Hawthorne novel..." He cut off. "Is there anything of note in the photo besides you? Is it UV reactive?"
"Mine's a polaroid." Batman supplied. "I intend to do a chemical analysis at the Batcave. But first I have an appointment with the crossword creator." He made his way to Gloria's door and knocked.
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As Robin disassembled and reassembled the phone to harvest rhe Sim card, he listened to the children. He'd forgotten they had children. They seemed, circumstances aside, like a functioning family. His perception of the judge's relationship status shifted. He set the SIM in a protective hardcase and into his belt. He headed outside and tapped the juddge's husband's shoulder. From one of his pouches, he pulled a handful of Dum Dums lolipops he kept for when he had to rescue scared children. "These are for the kids. Take care, Sir. I took the liberty of informing someone at the ER that you were coming." ((Maybe Eve and the Judge could meet? I swear I still start typing Mayor every time!))

((My mom says "my room" all the time. I don't know why it stood out. i think I just had preemptively applied a completely different dynamic to their relationship. Also, was it mentioned earlier that they had kids? That would have changed things.))

((I was actually kind of thinking along the lines of the virtually nonexistent thing. But you're right. Could be both.))

((Well, it's their payroll, I guess. If nothing else, you have inspiration for The Riddler. So there's that.))

((The grade audit is a good step forward, but are they looking into the teacher at all? Who are they paying if she's actually a hologram?

A balanced Circadian Rhythm actually does wonders, for sure.))

((Well, heck. That sounds incredibly petty. What sort of issues? Have you brought it up with the dean or anyone at the top?

I'm glad you're taking the diagnosis in stride. In honesty, I'd probably start playing it off too, eventually. "Hey, might actually get some good sleep...", etc. etc. So long as you don't forget to take of yourself.))

((Academic Retaliation? I know what those words mean separately, but am not sure I understand them together in context.
And XD would not likely be my reaction to narcolepsy. I'm sorry to hear that. Praying for you. Please, take your time. I'm not trying to rush you, I promise.))

Eve O. Spellman wrote: "((All good. And yes, I know. Rough few days.))"

((Rough as in busy? Everything alright? You don't have to say anything if you don't want. Just checking in on you.))

"Oh hey, Hoodlum," Nightwing joked, using one of his nicknames for Red Hood, "If you're headed our way, would you mind stopping for donuts? Batgirl and I were just discussing what flavors everyone would like." He called to one of the officers. "Hey, yo! Qwon? Donuts? I've a better idea of what you don't like than what you do. Glazed alright?"
"Nightwing, keep the lines clear. Cut the chatter." Batman warned him. He pulled up to Gloria's home.
"Aww... You're no fun!" Dick protested. "Donuts!" He whispered as if Jason were the only one who could hear him.
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Tim sighed. "With all due respect, Sir... Mm, no. That actually implies I don't respect you." He shook his head. "Anyway, I was going to say that she can probably speak for herself. But yes, a hospital would probably be a good idea. "I'm going to borrow your phone's SIM card, before you go, though. Don't worry. It'll get returned to you." He didn't say how. Then he headed toward the bedroom. 'My room...' Probably unconscious on her part, but it does make me wonder if they still sleep together.

(("In a bit.." Yeah. Sorry about that. First thing when I get home from class. Also, I posted to DND.))

(("Hills had promised it was some 'big deal', like it wasn't just a run-of-the-mill firearm exchange"

I interpreted this as saying he was puffing it up to seem bigger than it was. I'll reply in earnest in a bit.))

Batman jumped into the Batmobile and pulled up the coordinates to Gloria's address. As he drove, he sent out a message to the family. "Requesting a mandatory status report." Nightwing answered first and updated him on what they had found. "Batgirl's still working with the IT department to get GCPD back online." He motioned for Babs to weigh in. ((Literally almost name dropped her.))
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Robin cursed himself as he realized he'd neglected to attend to the Judge's wounds. He pulled a pair of splints and a roll of gauze from his belt and began to dress the broken bone. He excused himself to answer Batman's call and came back with two glasses of water for the Judge and her husband. "You just implied you knew it was a run of the mill operation. You have the invoice in evidence then?"

((Just read your backstory. That's really good! Also, did you want to do the scene with Batman visiting Gloria?))

Robin thought this over. It wasn't exactly what he wanted her to admit, but this seemed like something. Edward Elliott, Eddie Hills... He knew two didn't make a pattern, but he also didn't put much stock in coincidences. "Falcone. Weapons. Hmmm. Good to know. What exactly did they want him to say? Or not say?"

"Thank you, Alfred!" Batman responded. "He wished he could stay with Maria Elliott, but there were pressing matters to attend to. He went over to the drone and began to disassemble it to remove its hard drive. ((Nightwing and Batgirl would have done likewise.))
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Robin nodded. That was closer to what he needed to know. "Who is being paid off and by who specifically?" He looked the judge in her eyes.

((Will reply after work.))

Batman examined the polaroid carefully. Whoever this was clearly intended to destroy his reputation. He pulled an evidence bag from his belt and carefully sealed the photo before tucking it away. He wanted to run some tests on it once he got to the Batcave. He took the camera as well.
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Robin took a slightly firmer tone. "I need you to be honest with me. Did you make a verdict you think could have upset someone? Did any of the witnesses or jurors seem questionable?"

Out of Character question: Hidden only to avoid the wall of text:
(view spoiler)[((If you wouldn't mind, could you prepare a few notes about the handwriting Batman's been seeing? How does it loop? How does it lean? Is it neat or messy? Does it slope up, down, or stay in a line on the page? Is he writing in small font or large font? (I do know for a fact Riddler's Initials would be enormous.) Do any of the letters seem to stab themselves or the letters around them? Are the letters mostly legible or loose and abstracted? Are there any letters with fly-away lines as if they were written hastily? Batman would 100% Try to get a psychological read based on graphology? ((I watched exactly 1 Youtube video and I'm kinda fascinated))

Or if he uses typewritten or computer print "to remain anonymous" , does he undermine the point with a custom font? ((I can't imagine he would use the defaults. He's the kinda guy who used Linux to create his own operating system at a young age.))
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((Yeah it was. I think the site was just over capacity? Because there was no indication that it was for maintenance. ))

((Oh, I got it? Nice! Will teply after school tomorrow.))