PARABOLICAL GRAFFITI

My sister is gone. Just disappeared. I guess it's better that way, maybe she got to go home. Doesn't really make me feel better, but she's safer where she is more or less. But patrolling sounds good about now. I just...need to get out of the house.

Z Delgado is gone. She disappear right in front of me. I guess these "Powers That Be" sent her back. I just wanted to let all of you know.

[Jack]
I'm sorry, you shouldn't have to go through any more than you already have. At least you know where she is and she's relatively safe.

[Oliver]
I'm so sorry. I know she meant a lot to you.

[ooc: I haven't dropped her yet, because there's still a thread with her and Oliver, but as of now, she's disappeared.]

This isn't an immediate request or a binding one, because God knows we all have our own problems right now and they're not going to just vanish into thin air. It's a strictly information grabbing inquest.

I have a team member, the younger Batman, who's going to be in need of sparring and/or practice once he's off punishment. Those of you who can read this are the best in the city that I'm fairly sure I can trust. I'm sure I don't have to explain that when it comes to fighting styles, variety is the spice of life. It's all good and well if he can spar against me or one of my team mates and come out victorious, but where that might have been fine where we're from, it's not here.

There are a variety of reasons why, but the point comes down to, I'm asking for potential help. I want him to see what a fight against someone not born and bread in Gotham is like, and I want him to get better. It seems like most of you can fight hand to hand, and it seems like most of you can take a sparring session. Like I said, this isn't binding or immediate (as he's grounded right now and, yes, we all have many more immediate problems), but I'd like to know if there's interest.

I'd owe you one in return, obviously. And whether that amounts to any sparring or training you'd like yourselves, information later down the road, or something else, that's fine.

The moral of all this? Don't ever rely solely on technology. Yes, even I can say that.

[Bruce and Cassandra]
Cass, I know you offered, and I'm still going to take you up on that once Terry's better, but like I said, he needs variety. I'm worried that he'd been relying on that suit too much, and I know that he needs to work on that wonderful teenaged-boy hot headed quality he's got so much of.

He reminds me of Jason. A lot. And not just because the Joker keeps saying it. I'll keep the promise I made him of handing over one of Nightwing's old suits, but not until he's passed anything and everything I can think of to pit him against. The skill's there and so is the talent. There's no denying he's good, but I almost think that all the gizmos in that suit made it too easy. This will be good for him, if I can get the help.

[Terry]
How are you doing?



[ooc: Posted as Oracle. Mostly just looking for fun future interactions!]

Clearly, there's something wrong with Kara and Clark. The question is, how do we fix it? Any ideas?

You people are just so touchy and sensitive. And he was right, you whine. If you don't want the harsh truth, stop posting pathetic messages about how your life is falling apart. Nobody cares.

I think I've just wasted that last few years of my life putting up with this bullshit. My mother is right. I'll take my own advice.

Time for something more interesting.

I am so SICK of all the whining!

How's about we swap that bullshit out for some fun, huh? Come on!

Did you all know that Lex Luthor was here before?

I guess the Joker wasn't enough.

[JLA Filter]
We'll stay concentrated on the Joker and Terry for now, but this...

Just keep an eye out.

[Bruce]
We need to talk. Again. And hope she's not hiding another child...

[All posted as Oracle]

How is it that we seem to be the only people on this planet who are always willing find away around taking a human life, and a good chunk of us aren't even human? There's always another option, I'm learning that. Is it sad when the alien species are less trigger happy against humans than the other humans? Killing is the easy way out. Why does no one else see that?

[Bart]
Hey. How are you? I haven't really got a chance to talk to you. You okay?

[Bart, Kal (younger), Kara, Oliver]
As it is apparent to me that alternate realities exist and sometimes alternate versions of ourselves, I decided to see if this world had any information on Isobel Thoreaux and found something I wasn't at all expecting.

We are...fictional in this world?

I have been reading a good deal of this, debate and declined from speaking, but bad feeling is being caused and that is good for no one.

So for what it is worth, this is one persons opinion from a lot of experiance, as a Jedi as a soilder and as a Queen. You cannot solve all problems without casulties. This is a fact. I have seen many wars and many political coups as well as more than one random crazy who will not ever change and who cannot ever be helped. To believe they can be helped tends to loose more lives.

 Of course, the last resort should be to kill, but it is not always possible to do otherwise, and to believe it is is in my opinion impossibly naieve.

I will not insult anyone that makes the choice not to take a life. But to insult others that will and that have for whatever reason is foolish and uncalled for. But the point I wished to make based on what I have seen here and at home is this. People will do anything, anything for those they love, people will defend them against all others to protect them, This is a basic truth of any sentient being with an ounce of goodness within them, Is this not a good thing? An admirable trait.

 For my part, I have taken lives. Many lives. So I speak from experiance.

I have taken life in war and in peace time, lives of a species called the Yuuzhan Vong, Beings that would have done anything to see the governments and people of worlds in my home Galaxy fall so that they could impose their will and their Gods on us, I watched as they took the Galactic Capital and tried to rebuild it in the image of their lost homeworld, I lost friends to them, for a time lost Jacen, I have taken the lives of Nobles who tried to take my throne from me, who tried to take the lives of myself and my daughter. But equally I have chosen to spare lives when it serves the greater good. Lives of men who engineered a nano attack against my ship. These men used my fathers DNA to target my family, many died, Allana and I escaped because... because we were warned in time... And yet, these men I spared to ensure peace, to finally end a war, their lives were in my hands and I assure you I wanted them dead.

So in truth, Arguing this is pointless and should cease because both sides are defending their own in their own way. And neither will back down, because again it is a matter of defending those they love.

Just because Lana is possessed doesn't mean they'll be any wild parties in this building anytime soon. There's still Linda, and there's still me. Rules are still the same. Just a reminder.

[Ollie]
What is with these people? What ever happened to finding a way to fix the problem without taking a life?

I've been watching night and infra-red vision recordings for about forty-eight hours now. Still no sign of the clown and I think my eyes are about ready to shrivel up and fall out.

Been thinking about a trap to lure him out, but that never ends well and without Arkham after checking all of the usual places I'm at a loss of what a home base would be. Most likely he's not using one...

[As Oracle]

[Bruce and Terry]
"A visit to the Brentwood School reveals students who are engaged in their studies and investing themselves in the life of the school through participating in athletics, performing arts, and a multitude of interesting extra-curricular activities. It is immediately apparent that Brentwood School students are devoted to their school. The sense of community at Brentwood is also palpable. Parents are deeply committed to the school and give generously of their time and resources."

No uniforms involved, but gee, Bruce, this sounds wonderful. Don't you think so, Terry? This is the only fun or distraction I've had all week.

[Kara]
How're you doing? Obviously I saw what happened last night. Focus, alright? And remember it's okay to step away from the computer, even if some of us don't. Your loyalty's one of your strengths, but it looks like it's one of theirs too. It's to be expected when it comes to family... anyone's family.

1 hour and 40 minutes. That's a sticky pancake. Yeah guy with the pancakes you tempted me. Wayne? Don't go in the kitchen right now. unless you want a pancake on your head I made pancakes. Or rather, the ceiling had pancakes.


Edit: something else I just thought about. Theirs always specials on pancakes, but none on waffles. I wonder if the ceiling trick works as good with them.

I don't know exactly what Isobel has threatened to do to people. I really don't. But if anyone touches the body that belongs to Lana Lang, you will have to deal with me. You don't want to see me when I'm pissed, I don't care what magic you have.

I was under the impression that Lana was friends with the lot of you, or had at least offered to help you out, I thought maybe some of you would actually care enough to try and help. Maybe I was wrong. My mistake. But don't anyone touch her. I don't know anything about magic, but I'll figure it out somehow.

Clowns are supposed to be funny.

Your jokes? Are far from funny.

[Filtered to Justice League, Hyperion - the usual hero groups]

Isis is fine, but the entire block went up. I could use some backup.

[ooc: posted as superman / lengthy conversations probably took place after stabilizing the situation.]

So I was flying across the city today when I noticed this building with Wayne written across it, and I know for a fact it wasn't there yesterday. Weird, if it wasn't a place like this.

[JLA]
Can we say, perfect timing? Assuming it is what I think it is. If not, I'll go back to being grouchy.

There are a lot of people out there who could use food, shelter, and clothing.

I was wondering if anyone out there wanted to help contribute? Even if it comes down to clothes that you don't wear anymore or a few cans of food that you think you can spare. Every last bit can and most certainly will help.

If so, feel free to drop by our site. My friend Clark is collecting everything over at the Daily Press [address]. He'll gladly take any donations you have to offer. They'll be given to people who could really use some help right now. I'm sure they'd appreciate it.

[ooc: Posted as Superman, not Clark. Yay for secret identities?]

I hate him. I hope someone poisons his fucking brandy.

[ooc: This is post-Lexmas-watching Lana. Enjoy the venom. Oh! And Lex's brandy was poisoned in the Season 3 finale, Covenant! Of course I doubt Lana knows that.]

I'm engaged. I'm engaged. I'm engaged. I'm engaged. I'm engaged. I'm engaged. I'm engaged. I'm engaged. I'm engaged. I'm engaged. I'm engaged. I'm engaged. I'm engaged.







I'M ENGAGED!

Tomorrow, a memorial to Kira Ford will be held at [address]. Some of you may not have known her very well, but she was a good friend and a fellow hero.

I think it would show great respect for her and the other Rangers, if we attend. Even if you didn't know Kira, it would mean a lot to me and her teammates if you made an appearance. They're going to need support and I know that we can give them that.

Jack found her body. Just wanted to let you guys know.

She would have been my in-law, you know.

She was the only other yellow here.

I'm going to miss her.

[ooc: Filter includes: Bart Allen, Lois Lane, both Clark Kents, Chris Kent, Kara Zor-El, Oliver Queen, Z Delgado, Jack Landors, Kira Ford, Alyssa Enrilé, Cassie Chan, Sam Winchester and Dean Winchester.]

I know some of you don't celebrate holidays (and some of you don't even like them), but I'd like to invite all of you to my home for Thanksgiving dinner. If you can't or don't want to come, that's fine, but I want to have as many people I'm thankful for in the room as possible. You are my friends, family and protectors of the city each in your own way. I'd love for you to come.

He's back!

[Oliver Queen]
Clark said to talk to you if it was urgent. I thi owe him an apology.

Man, this really fucking blows. Except there’s Lana and

And this laptop is so… severely outdated. Like, really.

Somebody make Clark come out. I can't be leaving him things under the door for the rest of my life.

Italian Pizza. Check. And Ben & Jerry's for Kira since she's weird like that. Cherry's in honor of Bart included.

It feels so strange to be back. I don't know if it's a good strange or a bad strange. It's been too long.

[Filtered to Clark]
If you turn your computer on and have a moment to read this. I want a hug. Otherwise I'll just come over and force your door open.
[/Filter]

[“You’re not a hero, Clark. You’re a misplaced farm boy who tries to play with the rest of us, but never quite fits in. You weren’t there to help Kara when she died, and you weren’t there to help Chloe when she was here and married to a monster. You’re a useless waste of power.”]

**

I've been thinking.. and I have come to realize that Bart was right. I'm no hero. As hard as I try to fit in, to be human.. I never will be. I couldn't even save Raya. And I'd be fooling myself if I thought for one more second that I could be useful to either team. Sorry.. but I'm no good to anyone like this. I'm flying solo for now.

Hyperion.. Oliver.. it's for the best. I don't know exactly what's wrong with me but if Damien was right, maybe I do. I might end up hurting someone. I did. Bart is gone because of me. I overreacted and shoved him. He was rendered unconscious. He was alive, but.. the city sent him back home. And it's because of me. I'm no good to anyone like this. Then again, I probably never was in the first place.

As to the Horsepersons? I will not rest until your fucking lives are removed from this world!! You are going to DIE. Especially you, War. And it will involve a great deal of pain, more than most humans can imagine. Agony for what you people did to Raya, to Kara. To this city. For what you did to ME. Run while you still can. I won't rest until I find you. And there will be no mercy. None!!

OK, maybe I should have noticed this before, but I don't spend much time on computers or watching the television.

...fictional? Wikipedia, I do not like you.

Has anyone seen Bart Allen? He was supposed to bring me flowers visit and he hasn't.

I've been listening to Britney Spears Elvis Costello for two days straight. Is there anything I can do?

She's dead. Raya.. she is dead. This should not be happening. People like her shouldn't die here, not on this world. Nor should Kara. Not right at all. This is.. it's all.. it's..

I swear, I will find the person who directly caused this. I will search the entire city, the world.. and I will find you. I will tear you apart and scatter the pieces all over the earth. Your days are numbered and few. You are mine.

[Power Rangers]
Tomorrow (Sunday) [ooc: Which is Thursday real time] we meet at Kat's before we split up. We have another Ranger joining us, Kimberly Hart. Kira's feeling a little under the weather, so she won't be with us. RJ, you'll be with Tori this time, and Kim will be joining Charlie and I.

[Jack Landors and Casey Rhodes]
You guys alright? Health-wise, I mean.

[Oliver Queen]
Hey, I'm Mack, Bart's friend. He said he talked to you about helping me with my problem.

Something isn't right.

It's...I've read about this. I've been involved with this.

I need at least two people over to headquarters now. Diana's missing and the video feed is taking awhile to unscramble. We need to figure out what happened and the sooner we do the better for Diana.

[Oracle post]

You have connections, right?

Say I have this new robot friend and he’s going around saying “what the fudge” and “rump” and every other lame stand in for a swear word that you can possibly think of. Of course as you know, that would not be cool. At all.

You could find someone who would be able to un-program the small set-back of not being able to swear properly, couldn’t you?

Right? You could?

Clark, you should consider getting yourself a costume. Don’t you feel left out without one? Someone should make you one. You should want one. You do want one, right?

Oliver, I have this comic book that I need you to write your name on, like, soon, within the next three days soon. It’s important that it be done. Trust me.

Nebraska is boring. Some girl told me that and I didn't believe that her complaints could be as accurate as she said they were, so I went there and discovered that she was right. Never vacation in Nebraska. You'll die of boredom before you get the chance to leave.

So I guess taking a step back from everything isn't so bad sometimes. Even though I still feel like I should be out there helping... Nothing like that to put things in perspective. I'm even starting to feel better about things I was confused about before. Until I start thinking about them. So I'm trying to keep busy Less confused in general, wounds are starting to actually heal. I'm even thinking of a trip to the beach soon.

Keeping with the latest trend of fifty questions on the board heres mine for everyone. Whats your favorite passtime, it really could be anything. I like light ball for example. D level game, but fun way to work out and relax at the same time. Or video games, those are fun too.

If Joe Jonas comes up to you and asks you if you can provide him with any fire creating instrument, tell him no and hide it all. I'm serious. He wants to do something on stage with fire and I'm not kidding when I tell you all that he'll set fire to half of L.A.

For future reference if he approaches you in the street.

Clark, I’ve decided that I’m not mad at you anymore. I bought you skittles. They’re sour skittles so they’re not normal and boring like regular skittles can sometimes be after you’ve eaten hundreds of them without stopping and then you drink a galleon of coke and then feel like you’re dying inside. Because I did that and I can tell you that sour skittles are so much better than regular skittles. Does that make sense to anybody? Maybe it only makes sense to me.

Oliver, if Clark tells you bad things about me just know that he’s only worked up because I made fun of pie and that I’m not fighting with him anymore and that my threats were harmless. I swear on my cat’s like, who is cool and better than every other cat in this universe. True.

Does anybody want anything that you can’t get in this city? I’m going places.