watching castmates from afar...or maybe pretty closely

[redripoff]

You're genuinely terrible. You promised me I was out of the game--this whole game, not just any single one! Don't drag me back in just to aggravate her! She's doing well, you're already over-booked, and--

And I don't think she wants me around anyway!

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[feathersandflames]

Haven't you learned yet? It's never about what you want.

Sometimes, it's not even about what she wants. Whoever she is.

[redripoff]

I'm not so naive as to think it's about my friend, but--

I mean, we put a certain amount of trust in these people, right? I'd like pay-off in something besides disappointment. Maybe I'm just fantasizing here.

[noonesson]

Still wrapped up over the pretty blonde chippy? Quit whining, find your balls and move on.

Shit, Timmy, doesn't being this big of a bitch ever get old?

[redripoff]

Yeah, please, give me the moving-on lecture. I love hearing it from you.

[noonesson]

Those who can't, teach. I mean, look at Bruce.

[redripoff]

Those who can't should try, try again. There's as much to be said for tenacity as for cutting and running, so I'll take my well-worn paths, thanks.

[noonesson]

Well, if you want your well worn rut full of failure, hey, who am I to stop you?

[redripoff]

Who are you t-- [UGH]

Then what the hell do you suggest?

[noonesson]

[ ...the fuck is this, he's listening? ]

First off: get over her and move on. She got friends, family, lovers where she's at, where you might be going? Then let her. She's a fierce bitch, and there's a reason she was chosen to take up the mantle even if Bruce screwed her sideways in your name. Respect it.

[ He has some deep empathy for Stephanie Brown; they're part of the 'supposedly dead robins club'. ]

[redripoff]

And if something happens?

[ichoosefight]

A girl who doesn't want you around.

Nope, can't even feign surprise.

[redripoff]

Come on, do I have to take grief from you too?

[ichoosefight]

It's called 'teasing' and it's how I show affection. So yes.

[noonesson]

Sorry, I might've got Timmy on the defensive.

[ichoosefight]

'Fierce bitch', really? I don't know if I'm more flattered or offended.

[noonesson]

I mean it in the most flattering of ways.

[ ...and he will totally hit on you in full view of Tim, because why not? ]

[ichoosefight]

Goodness Mr. Todd, you always know just what to say.

[ It's ok Timmy, this is also Steph teasing you. ]

[noonesson]

It's a talent.

[redripoff]

[muffled screaming plays in the distance]

[redripoff]

Sorry; I'm a little sore, I guess.

How are you...yknow, how are you doing?

[ichoosefight]

Well, I'm dead for another few days, but other than that things have been okay.

[redripoff]

Yeah, I-- [ahem] I know. That place seems...cozy?

[ichoosefight]

It's warmed up a lot. And there's coffee. Spider-free coffee! So that's a plus.

[wing_of_night]

[Have a brotherly shoulder pat.]

Look at it this way. I appreciate the company.

[A beat.]

...So who's "she"?

[redripoff]

[Have a brotherly shy away, he's already embarrassed!] Can't you guess? Or, I don't know, come up with something rude-slash-condescending to say about it? [LIKE SOME PEOPLE?]