Sewer-diving [Active] Who: Robin and Duo (_redbird and elltwosweeper) What: Sewer diving. When: All day. Where: Under your feet. Why: It's all part of Robin's master plan. Details within.
Robin: *So how's it feel sewer-diving with this lanky costumed guy showing all the signs of busily repressing trauma?* Duo: Just like old times. Robin: Does that mean you're going to shut up and explore with me? *Got a tracker recording our path in the Nest computer, can map out wherever we went later. Also, taking notes. Therefore: busy.* Duo: You don't remember me that well do ya, kid? ;D Robin: . . . We met once. You volunteered to take height measurements. Robin: ... Thanks. By the way. Duo: No problemo, Red. ;Db Robin: I got some good data. Have to reconfirm it now a month has passed, see if it fluctuates up there. Duo: O'course. Helps t'keep busy too. |Db Robin: There's plenty of ways to do that. B| Duo: Sure, but what beats flyin' around in a Gundam? ;D Robin: To each his own, I guess. Duo: You prefer the sewers? Robin: *little snort* It's familiar turf. Duo: Familiar ain't always the best. ; ) Robin: ... I used to fly my own way. Grappling's what beats all for me. Duo: Yeah, you guys got some pretty neat toys. Robin: Look who's talking. Duo: *Grin* Y'should see the rest o'the set. ;D Robin: Pass. B| Doubt they show up to small parties. Duo: Nah, don't show up at all anymore. *Reminiscent kinda sad little smile* Robin: Could be worse! *jump hop moving faster now* Duo: *Keeping pace!* Don't gotta tell me twice! ; ) Robin: *moving faster, then! Maybe testing you.* B| Duo: *Hey, may not be a Bat, but had pretty intensive training!* Robin: *Maybe it's just to keep ME from thinking* Duo: *Not gonna begrudge ya THAT* Robin: *No? Then your company's more bearable than I'd expected.* Duo: *I'm hurt!* Robin: *World's smallest violin. Just for you.* Robin: *Just don't try and make any jokes.* Duo: *Do wisecracks count?* Robin: *They're meant to make me smile.* >B| Duo: *Y'know, I never figured Heero for the cape an' mask type, but . . . * Robin: *does Heero lash out when you do that?* Duo: *Depends on his mood an' the mission :|a*
Robin: *hissing out a breath* Just stop that. Duo: S'kinda second nature, y'know? :Ta Robin: *wince! stumbling a little, picking up the pace again.* Yeah. Robin: As a matter of fact. Duo: You alright, Red? *Might be asking about more than just the stumble* Robin: I'll live. *unfortunately.* Duo: Heard that one before. Robin: How about "it doesn't matter"? Duo: Heard that one too. Duo: Used it myself a few times over the years. Robin: And? Duo: In my experience? It's usually bullshit. Robin: *shrug* Guess that's 'cause you can look back on it and laugh. Duo: *Smirk* That's bullshit too. Robin: What, that you survived? B| Duo: That just 'cause ya ain't lettin' it kill yer sense o'humor means ya can laugh about it. Robin: *considers. Bitterly* Then you'd get it. Duo: That mean yer gonna tell me what happened? Robin: You got things you can't laugh about? Duo: Dunno anyone that doesn't. Robin: So I got a new one while I was gone. Duo: Figured that much. Robin: Jokes. Duo: . . . *give him a sec while he catches on as much as he's going to not knowing the Joker or your history with him* Ouch. Robin: Laughing's what I can't laugh about. *making a turn here, scanning the walls, straight forward, going going.* Duo: How long's it been? Robin: *flinch!* ...Got back here a week ago? Robin: before that... days. Robin: I dunno. Duo: *Headshake* Ya gotta give yerself more time, Red. Robin: I don't have more time. Duo: Whaddaya call this? Robin: Last chance. Duo: Maybe. So better make the most of it, right? Robin: What do you think I'm doing? Duo: Keepin' busy. Robin: Wrong. Duo: Uh huh. So what are ya doin'? Robin: Figuring it out. Robin: If there's any chance at taking this place apart, if I can change one thing before I get sent back. Robin: Just one crack in the border, that's all I need, one hack into the system. Duo: Why? Robin: . . . Nightwing. Robin: I'm too deep in the timeline, I can't do anything. I get sent back, game over. But if he can just keep his memory when he goes home, there's a chance. Duo: *Well, who is he t'dash the kid's dreams?* So any idea where we're goin'? Robin: Notice anything weird about the sewer system yet? Duo: *Smirk* Kid, the last sewer system I was crawlin' around in was a couple hundred years more advanced'n anything this place has t'offer. Robin: Bet it still followed the street grid. Duo: *Eyebrow, guess who's impressed* Robin: *gesturing* This tunnel. Look back for a second. *shines his light back there* Robin: It's curved. Robin: We're on the west side. Straight grid streets as of yesterday. Duo: Anyone checked t'make sure they were still straight? I'd be willin' t'bet construction around here's faster'n any world's. Robin: Wanna radio your pal and find out? Or go up and do it yourself. I'm gonna follow the inside curve. See what it's going around. Duo: *Pulling out his cell* Knowin' this place? There's probably mutant goldfish down here somewhere. Robin: Your call. *going on* I'd call myself, but-- *cutting off*