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Bart Allen | Impulse (killerspeed) wrote in marinanova,
@ 2013-04-20 16:48:00

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artemis crock, bart allen, dick grayson (all-star), dirk strider, duo maxwell, kitty pryde (aoa), korra, peter parker (tas), wally west, zatanna zatara

day 215 | afternoon | action + voice
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[Bart didn't know which was worse: waking up in prison, losing his superpowers, or receiving the ugliest jumpsuit known to mankind. He wasn't a stranger to law enforcement, having been on both sides of the equation, but Marina's new territory. It's like the sick, twisted love child of Atlantis and Belle Reve (complete with free ankle monitor! all yours for the grand price of your freedom!)

Unable to take off the monitor, Bart had settled for turning off his comm device and heading to the nearest clothing store. Thank god he'd woken up in Sector 4 - running would've been a pain in the neck. Unfortunately, he also doesn't have cash.

He wouldn't steal under any other circumstance, but people usually expect cash. That's just how capitalism works! If anyone asks, they never saw him. Of course not, because the kid who entered in a jumpsuit and the kid who left in a red t-shirt and white jeans aren't the same person. Absolutely not. Especially since that second kid had already dumped his prison jumpsuit into one of the inventory bins.

It would've been the perfect crime ~~not that he knows everything's free~~, but his conscience is making his heart race again... and of course, the second he tries to leave, he hits the door face-first and falls hard onto the floor (activating his voice feed in the process). Goddammit.]

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OW.

Oh hey, this thing's on... [Bart fiddles with the feed some more, before hastily adding:] Ignore the man behind the emerald curtain, y'all. No - seriously, I'm not the tech guy, that's kind of Chloe's thing. I barely understood Twitter, I don't particularly get Facebook, and these wardens expect me to use this thing without breaking it? Or well, it seems simple enough, it's just... you know, prison tech. The last prison didn't have tech nearly this sophisticated.

[He's speaking rapidly about how much tech isn't his thing, even without his super-speed, until he remembers where he is. Bart coughs.] Right, sorry, fair people of Marina Novella. Nova? Marina Telenovela? Whatever we're called, I'll catch you on the flipside. Assuming that, you know, I don't get out of here on parole first.

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killerspeed
2013-04-29 01:16 am UTC (link)

Wait, Barry's had his powers for over a decade too? It'll be ten years for me too, give or take a couple of months. [He was going to ask about Max, considering Bart hasn't met the guy, but the information about Barry bothered him more. From the sounds of it, his life was meshing up more with Wally's uncle than Wally's cousin once removed.]

And actually, there is. Have you encountered the Black Racer yet? Or speed storms? [His face darkens a little at the thought, as he clamps his hands tighter around the menu.

Thankfully, before he can get too upset, the waiter comes over and asks for their order (Bart absentmindedly asks for two of everything). Once that's squared away, Bart elaborates:] Speed storms are bits and pieces of the Force that've been unleashed into the world. If normal people're caught in them, they don't survive the onslaught. As for the Racer, you definitely know if you've met him before - and I really hope you haven't.

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fastonhisfeet
2013-04-29 04:39 am UTC (link)

What are the odds, huh? [Except Wally is starting to believe that all these similarities between Bart and Barry aren't mere coincidences. Could this guy really be his uncle from an alternate universe? Maybe he can find out if they have even more stuff in common.] Barry was actually one of the founding members of the Justice League back home.

[Wally shakes his head in response to Bart's question about the Black Racer and speed storms, but the waiter arrives before he can ask who or what those things are - though Wally is leaning towards them not being good things given Bart's reaction. He doesn't have to wait too long to find out if he's right as Bart continued on after the waiter had taken their order.]

Those speed storms seem like really nasty things, but none of us have had to deal with anything like that in my world. [He sounds quite relieved about that.] And I've never met or heard of this Black Racer dude, either. Though I have had a few run-ins with Black Spider, but I'm guessin' he's a pushover compared to this guy.

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killerspeed
2013-04-29 05:21 am UTC (link)

My League doesn't have a name, but I was a founding member too. [This is beyond similar, considering how neatly the dots were lining up with one another.] We're batting at almost non-existent odds now, aren't we?

[Thank god Wally hasn't dealt with it. The second Bart hears the news, he sighs of relief.

If Wally had faced the Racer, Bart's guilt would've multiplied to almost impossible levels. It would've meant that the other speedsters had stopped running altogether, or that the Racer hadn't been satisfied with his offering of pure energy.] Lex Luthor's a pushover compared to the Racer. I should know, I---["I stole stuff from him. A lot." Bart coughs.] I've fought him a couple of times.

It's a good thing y'all don't have the Force, if it means you get to avoid those.

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fastonhisfeet
2013-04-29 10:42 pm UTC (link)

[It seems Bart is reaching the same possible conclusion that Wally has, and that thought makes Wally shift uncomfortably in his seat, suddenly feeling more self-conscious than he was a few seconds ago. Barry's approval has always meant a lot to him and it seems that carries over to any potential alternate universe versions of his uncle as well.] I, uh, think that would be safe to say.

[Wally raises a questioning eyebrow at Bart's timely cough - making him think there may be some interesting stories behind these fights with Lex Luthor - but he'll refrain from prying for now. There will be plenty of time for that later.] Well Lex Luthor is only human. Of course, he has a whole lot of money, resources, and a direct hotline to all things evil to make up for it. [And his Lex even has a cyborg bodyguard to boot.]

But, yeah, this Speed Force sounds like a lot of trouble.

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killerspeed
2013-04-30 01:15 am UTC (link)

[Crap. If he's really Wally's uncle, then he has to set some kind of example and be one of those role model-things. Can he get a manual for that? Surely the bookstore or library has an guidebook or something. Before he starts freaking out on the poor kid, Bart bites his lower lip and busies himself with his wristbands.

It takes him a moment to come to grips with the idea. Wally seems to really like his uncle, and Bart's nowhere near uncle material... but for the kid's sake, he's gonna try his best.]

Sooooo... am I your uncle by blood or marriage? Because I'm kinda regretting not meeting you sooner.

[He chuckles softly at the thought of Lex having a direct hotline to evil.] You might be onto something with that hotline. The first time I saw the Racer, I was fighting Lex. It came for me two years later, and that wasn't related to Lex at all, but he could've summoned it with his crazy tech. The Speed Force's not that bad once you tame it, though.

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fastonhisfeet
2013-04-30 04:22 am UTC (link)

[Wally really wouldn't blame Bart for freaking out, because he too is having trouble coming to grips with the situation, albeit for different reasons. But Bart's comment about regretting not meeting him sooner does get a small smile from him.]

Barry married my Aunt Iris. That was...almost five years ago, I think. [Which means he would appreciate it if Bart didn't flirt with anyone while he's around. It would be both embarrassing and weird.

He nods his head when Bart mentions that the Speed Force isn't all bad.] But taming it sounds like it's one of those easier said than done type of deals to me. [Wally stomach grumbles loudly, and he gives a sheepish smile.] The only thing I have to tame is my appetite apparently. [And that's also easier said than done.]

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killerspeed
2013-04-30 05:45 am UTC (link)

[He's married?

Suddenly everything makes sense. No wonder he'd never met Wally - kind of hard to meet his wife's nephew when he hasn't even met his future wife. It's Bart's turn to stare blankly at Wally with an expression of slack-jawed horror. He's been married for five years? He can't even fathom having a girlfriend, let alone a wife and a five-year anniversary.]

... Shit, you're serious. [There goes the "being a good role model." He'll eventually learn to stop swearing in front of Wally. He hopes.

The second he hears Wally's stomach, though, Bart can't help laughing, despite his paralyzing fear. Even if he can't imagine being married, at least he's got family here.]

If everything weren't free, this meal would've been on me, you know.

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fastonhisfeet
2013-04-30 06:24 pm UTC (link)

[Wally raises a hand to his mouth in an attempt to stop any laughter that wants to escape at Bart's reaction to the idea of being married - he imagines it's the same look that every guy who woke up in a crummy hotel room in Vegas and found out they were hitched would have - but any chance he had of not laughing ends the moment he hears Bart swear.]

As serious as a heart attack. [Man, he almost wants to make up a story about Barry having kids just to see how Bart would handle that, but he'll take pity on the guy for now.

After all, Bart did say he'd pay for their food if that was a thing here.] You're just saying that because it is free. [He's teasing, of course.]

So have you figured out where you're going to stay yet?

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killerspeed
2013-04-30 09:56 pm UTC (link)

Jesus Christ, kid.... [Don't you dare, Wally! He's having trouble breathing just from the knowledge that somewhere out there, in the big wide multiverse, some girl's crazy enough to marry him. How the heck did he pull that off? He buries his face in his hands, before nervously admitting:] I don't even have a girlfriend.

[He shakes his head at the mention of a place to stay. God, he's so going to need a drink after this.] Not yet. I'll figure a place out later. I just... I'm married? It's been five years? Really?

[The number you have dialed is no longer in service. Please hang up and try again much, much later.]

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