Homeless but a place in mind. Voice test.

[rockemsockemkittens]

I'd protest being thrown around like a toy in some game, but I'm still trying to figure out what your words for the little pictures mean.

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[pluckyreporter]

Looks like she's a Teen Titan fan.

And was very bored.

[ And Roxanne is tres amused. ]

[rockemsockemkittens]

Are you sure she's not just insane?

[pluckyreporter]

No, I can't be sure of that. I mean, I think they're all a little crazy. You have to be to look at some of these places and thinking sending anybody there was a good idea.

I mean, do you know where she's sending you?

[rockemsockemkittens]

...You know, that's a very good point. [Which he expects from her, really.] And no, I don't, which is really frustrating, honestly! But she has to "check things" first, which apparently makes leaving me in the dark acceptable!

[pluckyreporter]

"Check Things"? Sounds a little worrisome. Maybe she's trying to figure out if you have to become human or lose memories...

Some places do that. Others give you powers. And some places you're just running for your life.

[rockemsockemkittens]

I still think the words for the pictures are the most worrisome.

...It might be interesting to have powers. I mean, I obviously don't need them, or anything! Still, though.

[pluckyreporter]

No, of course you don't. You've got your fantastic intellect. [ She knows the rote by heart. ] Maybe you'll get lucky and go to someplace calm, more-- slice of life-y.

[rockemsockemkittens]

[Smart woman. He smiles for a moment, but--]

That sounds a bit boring, though.

[pluckyreporter]

...yeah, I don't like those games much either. There's nothing to report on!

[rockemsockemkittens]

Or villainy to fight!

[pluckyreporter]

Exactly! Everybody just-- putters about with their lives and...honestly, how many human interest pieces do you see me enjoying?

[rockemsockemkittens]

Exactly! You see, we, my dear, are the sorts who need... Adventure! Action!

[pluckyreporter]

Afraid so! Something to -- chase, the truth to ferret out.... and for you, a bad guy to blow up!

[rockemsockemkittens]

Yes! Which is what we have in Metrocity, so really, I don't see why we have to anywhere else.

[pluckyreporter]

"Change of pace" [ so much fingerquoting ] or maybe "new challenges".

[rockemsockemkittens]

"Growth and development" is a favorite phrase of my mun.

[pluckyreporter]

Yes, that's a good one. Some want to explore new pairings, others want to find a nice place to settle down with favorite people and groups.... [ She shrugs a little. ] All depends on what she wants.

I hope it won't be too hard on you, though.

[rockemsockemkittens]

Mine hasn't said anything about pairings, at least. She wants me to learn about being a hero or something. Which is insulting, frankly! I mean, I may be knew to this hero thing, but I have a lot of experience with other heroes!

[pluckyreporter]

Hey, what is life if not learning? [ She can't help but grin. ] You're a fast study, you'll do fine.

[rockemsockemkittens]

I am, that's true!

Thank you.

[pluckyreporter]

[ Little friendly shoulder-punch goes here...easier when he's not covered in spikes, too. ]

So very smart, you'll pick it up quick.

[kinkfortruth]

You never watched that cartoon? I would've thought you'd have been like a moth to a flame when it comes to anything about heroes and villains.

[rockemsockemkittens]

No, I never watched that cartoon. Or... Heard of it.

[He totally knows about the comic book Titans, though! Not that he's going to admit it, but Batman's first sidekick leading his own team? Very cool.]

[kinkfortruth]

I think it might be right up your alley. Just as long as it doesn't give you any ideas.

[Roxanne believes in Megamind as a hero, but she also knows how he can get out of hand, and recruiting a team of over-enthusiastic teenagers to fight crime doesn't seem so far-fetched.]

[rockemsockemkittens]

But my ideas are fantastic!

[Child endangerment GO!]

[kinkfortruth]

[Eyebrows, they are raised.]

All of them?

[rockemsockemkittens]

In the long-run!

[kinkfortruth]

Mmm, point taken.

Except, just maybe, the Retro Ray.

[rockemsockemkittens]

...Well.

That--

Well.

[kinkfortruth]

[She smiles and pats him on the shoulder.]

Don't worry, I was just teasing you. Even geniuses have off-days.

[rockemsockemkittens]

Perhaps... Occasionally.

[kinkfortruth]

Hey, there's nothing wrong with it, okay? You get to learn from your mistakes - even you said that.

[rockemsockemkittens]

I did, didn't I?

[kinkfortruth]

You did, and you were right. You can't expect to go through your life without making any mistakes. Nobody's perfect, not even bright blue geniuses.

[rockemsockemkittens]

Of course I was right! Genius, after all.

[But... Awww. That makes him happy.]

Thank you, Roxanne.

[kinkfortruth]

You're welcome, Megamind.

[And, hey, that gets her back to thinking about something she's been wondering lately.]

...Do you have any other name? I mean, I figured Megamind was your villain codename to match Metro Man.

[Every little thing she learns about Megamind only makes her realise how much she doesn't know about this man who has been such a large part of her life - in one way or another - for more than a decade.]

[rockemsockemkittens]

Oh, um...

[That's such a strange question. Not necessarily painful, but it certainly reminds him of how different his life has been.]

Not really? I had... A prison number. [From the very beginning, even though he hadn't ended up there through arrest.]

[kinkfortruth]

[A chill goes through Roxanne as she hears that, but she tries not to let it show on her face; knowing Megamind, he'll take it as proof she thinks him even stranger, rather than anger at the people who raised him.]

That's all they gave you?

[rockemsockemkittens]

Well, I had nicknames. [But he was so little then; he feels a bit silly bringing them up.] And... I think legally I was a John Doe.

[kinkfortruth]

[Well, at least he wasn't just a number. That lowers the horror factor, albeit only slightly.]

Well, John Doe really isn't a good fit... Can I hear some of the nicknames?

[rockemsockemkittens]

No, I don't really like it, either.

...Oh. Well... If you want to.

[kinkfortruth]

I'd love to. Until I get my hands on baby pictures, nicknames will have to do.

[rockemsockemkittens]

...Wait, baby pictures? What? Why?