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[totallynotbatman]

So, you finally saw the latest film and you just thought you'd bring me back out to play? I told you, I don't want to play. I'm done. You can't make me do anything.


Yes, I understand the fact that you brought me---

But--

But--

It's unfortunate that you don't listen.

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[growstrangelydim]

Do you have a speech impediment?

[totallynotbatman]

Now why would I talk about a thing like that?

[growstrangelydim]

But but but. But why? You sound like a soap opera actor.

[totallynotbatman]

Do I? Thank you. That means a lot to me.

[growstrangelydim]

Better than sounding like the Batman, right? Which you are totally not.

[totallynotbatman]

The Batman's dead, I couldn't possibly be him.

[growstrangelydim]

Batman will never die; he lives on as a beacon of hope in the hearts of Gotham, or whatever shit they're spinning this week.

[totallynotbatman]

Never pegged you to be jealous of someone like the Batman.

[wing_of_night]

Yeah, none of them listen, Bruce. ...Not to mention you don't get an option about playing.

[totallynotbatman]

Yes. I don't believe we've met.

[wing_of_night]

Yeah, I keep forgetting. Alternate universe and all. [He pulls off his mask.]

Dick Grayson. I go by Nightwing on call, but started out as Robin, Boy Wonder.

[Awkward head scratch.] You kinda trained me. And adopted me.

[totallynotbatman]

[Narrows his eyes.]

Right. And you're sure about that?

[wing_of_night]

[Dick pulls a folded up picture from a super secret compartment of his utility belt - which in itself should look familiar.]

Yep. Bruce Wayne, also known as Batman. Patriarch of the 'Bat-Clan.' Me? I'm the eldest son.

Do I need to tell you your shoe size, or do you believe me yet?

[totallynotbatman]

[Bruce looks at the photo and raises an eyebrow. He accepts it, though. Sure, this kid could be...his kid.]

I believe you. Who are all the others?

[wing_of_night]

Let's see... [Dick moves to point out the various people from left to right.] That's Kate - Batwoman. Took up the cowl after being kicked out of the military because of "Don't ask don't tell," then there's Cass - the second Batgirl. Her father was sort of a League of Shadows outcast who raised Cass communicating only through violence for years. Took her a while to get used to talking but, she's getting better at it.

That's Steph, fourth Robin and third Batgirl. Her dad was a criminal, and she took up the cowl to kind of make up for it. Also, biggest waffle enthusiast I've ever seen. Ever. Then there's Babs. Yes, Barbara Gordon. First Batgirl. ...Goes by Oracle now... long story.

On my left is Jason, second Robin. Another long story. In front of him is Tim, the third Robin, goes by Red Robin now. And then there's the demon brat, Damien. Fifth Robin... and my little step-brother.

...Your son.

[totallynotbatman]

It's like she doesn't know who I am.

[totallynotbatman]

That's what I'm saying. Your mun would never treat you that way, I'm sure. I'm just asking for a little respect.

[You have to earn respect, Bruce.]

[totallynotbatman]

And I'm not enjoyable?

Have a Harry Potter who was raised as Dick Grayson.

[dickandharry]

Yeah, I'm gonna go ahead and repeat what not-quite-future-me said. They never listen.

[totallynotbatman]

As I've learned.

[holyblankbatman]

Oh Bruce. Different version.

Same problems.