Re: Exsilium Reserves

[umadrobin]

Joey's coming too, huh? And Slade?

...

Well how the hell should I react, mun? It's been way too long, and only Raven knows who I really am after Adstringendum. This is what I've been worried about since you started enabling everyone and their mother for this game. There's a reason I've been avoiding them, you know. They're all better off thinking what they've been thinking all along about me.

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[kindofadick]

If you want to associate with the Titans in any way, saying things like "they're all better off thinking what they are thinking" makes it my business.

[umadrobin]

Kid, you don't even know what I meant by that. There's a reason I wear a mask almost twenty-four seven. And it's not because I'm a bionic monkey with your DNA.

[kindofadick]

Don't call me kid and I have my own reasons for wanting to wear a mask, but it's not to try and deceive people.

[umadrobin]

Believe me, you don't want to open this door. Both for my sake, and theirs. They're all better off thinking I'm dead.

[kindofadick]

Does Raven know what this secret is?

[umadrobin]

Yeah. Only because we thought we were gonna die in Adstringendum. She swore she'd never tell anyone.

/threadjacking!

[feel_nevermore]

Is that so, then? Is that the reason why you told me?

[Because he thought they wouldn't retain their memories of Adstringendum?]

He could have been sent there too.

Re: /threadjacking!

[umadrobin]

You would have kept your promise. Slade was gone.

I told you before. It's my biggest secret, and it could put me and potentially my brother and sister in danger. Please, don't take it personally.

[feel_nevermore]

I cannot not take it personally, you idiot.

[But her look and her voice softens as she speaks again.]

Even if Trigon was here, that wouldn't change a thing. I don't make promises lightly.

I'll protect them if I have to.

[umadrobin]

[ He's taken aback by that. ]

You're right. I'm sorry.

[ Apologies? From Red X? WHAT THE HELL IS HAPPENING!? ]

I'm just paranoid when it comes to this. It's not you.

[feel_nevermore]

[She looks surprised by his apologies, and kinda soothed by it.]

It's okay. I understand.

[umadrobin]

.... Thanks.

[ What is wrong with him? He doesn't sound normal at all. ]

[feel_nevermore]

[Sure he doesn't sound like the Red X everyone knows. But Raven knows better. She just nods at his thanks and gives him a small genuine smile.]

Re: /threadjacking!

[kindofadick]

[Why Raven, whhhyyy couldn't you connect with a nice Titan of some variety? Sobsob.]

[feel_nevermore]

[Stop being so narrow-minded, Boy Wonder.]

If you wanna say something, Robin, just say it.

[kindofadick]

[Look, he's a Batkid. He has issues with criminals and near villains, okokok.]

You know I trust you, Raven, but I don't think this is a good idea.

[feel_nevermore]

I didn't think you would.

[If you knew his secret you'd understand why she feels so close to him in many ways. Too bad she can't tell you. You're gonna have to take her word for it.]

[kindofadick]

[The good news is he no longers sees the world in black and white terms. While he's not exactly thrilled at the situation, before he would have been furious and probably forced her to decide on the spot.]

Things are going to be interesting over at our new home.

[feel_nevermore]

[Well at least there's that. And Raven's grateful that he's trying to understand and accept this because of her.

She snorts softly.] Greatest understatement ever.

...You're already calling it 'home'?

[kindofadick]

It will never be Jump City but if all of the reserves go through, it will have what helps make Jump City feel like home to me; you guys.

[kindofadick]

Remember the warning I gave you. [Raven might trust Red X and Robin has faith in Raven, but he knows how easily emotions can complicate things.]

[umadrobin]

Yeah, yeah, I know. Relax, kid. If there's anyone I trust with this, it's Raven.

[kindofadick]

Raven's one of the most trust worthy people I know, you're one of the most questionable.

[umadrobin]

I know. Match made in heaven, isn't it?

[ Ahh, there we go, now he sounds normal. He just had to get a grip on himself after looking at the reserve page. ]

[kindofadick]

No.

[Looks him over. Wearing a mask, worried about his brothers and sisters because of Slade. Hmm...starting to put those detective skills to good use.]