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Tweak says, "You're beautiful"

Bruce Wainright has (onerule) wrote in rooms,
@ 2014-10-02 13:22:00

Entry tags:

*journal, bruce wayne, dick grayson, dinah lance, donna troy, eddie nigma, helena wayne, iris morgenstern, selina kyle

batfam+/allies, dick g., iris m.
[locked to batfam+ & jl+: dinah lance, hal jordan, donna troy, cassie sandsmark]

This is more of a [...] heads up than anything else. Steve Rogers from Marvel has informed me that Rebecca Lyons, the girl who assisted Crane in the spread of his virus, has disappeared from custody. It seems to be the work of the hotel. She might return, but she might not. [Blink.] That's all.

[locked to dick g.]

Do you have a minute?

[locked to iris m.]

[Blink. Blink.] How are you?

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	Re: Iris / Bruce onerule 2014-10-06 08:34 pm UTC (link)
	[Bliiiiink.] How did you get there? Are you alone? [...] No, I don't think you bothered her. Why did you think I was dead? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Iris / Bruce unsteady 2014-10-06 08:40 pm UTC (link)
	car and then airplane. There are others here. [...] I'm glad. I was trying not to i knew you were all very busy but she was kind enough to check on me. Twice. [Pen press.] It [...] was a joke. i'm afraid I don't [...] have a sense of humor. I overreacted. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Iris / Bruce onerule 2014-10-06 08:41 pm UTC (link)
	Who brought you there? [...] She's like that. Kind. [Pause.] Then I must not either, because I don't find jokes about death particularly amusing. [...] I'm sorry. I should have checked in sooner. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Iris / Bruce unsteady 2014-10-06 08:50 pm UTC (link)
	The man i was staying with here. there was more talk of ~~Ra's~~ awful things and it wasnt safe. i need to not take things so seriously. I know i shouldn't. I just [...] was caught offguard. You are very busy, i know. it's why I don't [...] I am safe. there was no need. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Iris / Bruce onerule 2014-10-06 08:52 pm UTC (link)
	~~Who~~ No, it wasn't. But the man responsible has been caught. He can't hurt anyone else now. [...] Are you staying there? Of course you were. [Blink. Blink.] I like to think we're [...] friends, Iris. Which means I want to know how you are beyond whether or not you're safe. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Iris / Bruce unsteady 2014-10-06 09:08 pm UTC (link)
	[Just a little bolder:] good. [Thoughtful.] it's nice ~~enough~~ here. [A much, much longer pause. Slowly and smaller:] i didn't know if I should call you that. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Iris / Bruce onerule 2014-10-06 09:10 pm UTC (link)
	If you like it, and you're safe [...] Who is the man who took you there? [Blink.] Why not? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

Re: Iris / Bruce

unsteady
2014-10-06 09:17 pm UTC (link)

~~I don't know where else I would go~~ [...] I think he is originally from Las Vegas. we met at the mall, but his name isn't familiar from when I read everything about Gotham. [Another pause.] things always go so badly for people when others begin to know i'm somehow connected. if no one knows, then that won't happen. Not for a while, at least.

[...] there's a list.

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	Re: Iris / Bruce onerule 2014-10-06 09:18 pm UTC (link)
	[...] He's probably not from Gotham, then. Originally. [Blink.] Connected to him, you mean? A list of reasons why you can't call me your friend? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Iris / Bruce unsteady 2014-10-06 09:24 pm UTC (link)
	yes. Acquainted. to anyone, not just him. anyone I know, bad things happen. [...] why I shouldn't. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Iris / Bruce onerule 2014-10-07 02:09 pm UTC (link)
	You're not responsible for what happens to other people, Iris. [...] What if I say you should regardless? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Iris / Bruce unsteady 2014-10-07 02:12 pm UTC (link)
	I am when it's my involvement that causes things to happen. [A pause full of pen pressing to page.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Iris / Bruce onerule 2014-10-07 02:46 pm UTC (link)
	Just because you perceive your involvement to be responsible doesn't mean it is. Why do you think you shouldn't? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

Re: Iris / Bruce

unsteady
2014-10-07 03:04 pm UTC (link)

it doesn't mean it isn't. It's a common denominator. If there is the possibility of even more people being hurt in some way, why should i test it?

[...] i don't know how to have friends. It just ends in me taking advantage. You're you, with responsibilities to both of your identities and worries much more important than checking in on someone all the time. Wasn't it easier when you weren't thinking about me? Then something reminded you and you felt you had to check in, didn't you? You're a good man and you don't need that sort of expectation and obligation when you're already tied to so many other things. [...slower. As if she's trying to be gentle.] Wasn't that part of the problem before?

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	Re: Iris / Bruce onerule 2014-10-08 07:11 pm UTC (link)
	It negatively affects you. [Blink. Blink.] You're not taking advantage of me. You haven't. I checked in because I wanted to know how you were, not because I felt obligated to do so. The [...] problems I had before were entirely different. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Iris / Bruce unsteady 2014-10-08 07:50 pm UTC (link)
	[No hesitation.] Better me than anyone else [A very long pause.] it feels like it. It always feels like it now. no matter where i am, who i'm with. [...] i don't want to be the cause of more (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Iris / Bruce onerule 2014-10-09 05:51 pm UTC (link)
	[..,] You have to take care of yourself too, Iris. I grew up around people who were only interested in my money. I know what it looks like when someone is trying to take advantage of me. [Blink.] You're my friend. I like talking to you, and I don't particularly like talking to very many people. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Iris / Bruce unsteady 2014-10-09 05:58 pm UTC (link)
	[...] that just doesn't seem as important as other people. [A longer pause.] I like talking to you too. I don't talk a lot, but it's nice when you listen. [...thinking of Harley.] that doesn't mean I want to sleep with you. [Awkward. After a second she starts crossing out everything she's written, a small word in between scribbles.] sorry (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Iris / Bruce onerule 2014-10-10 01:46 am UTC (link)
	Caring about other people isn't a bad thing. There's a lack of it in the world. But you don't have to neglect yourself in the process. I feel the same. [Blink. Blink. He watches as the words are deleted.] Don't be. I didn't think that was what it meant. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

Re: Iris / Bruce

unsteady
2014-10-10 03:27 am UTC (link)

i don't do very well at the caring either. i try and then it all ends up wrong with hurt people I just need to figure out a way to stay away as much as I can but i don't know how yet. I was supposed to be figuring it out but then Ra's came and I was scared and i made someone else take care of me again and I just cant figure it out. [It all comes in a rush, as quickly as she can write.]

[A longer pause. then, though part of her wants to ignore she wrote any of it. Small:] good.

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	Re: Iris / Bruce onerule 2014-10-10 05:56 pm UTC (link)
	How do you think they end up hurt? I highly doubt that it's intentional. [...] You say you make people take care of you, but what if they want to? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

Re: Iris / Bruce

unsteady
2014-10-10 06:24 pm UTC (link)

Every way. Physically, emotionally, sexually, mentally. i say things, do things, introduce them to people, don't stop stuff from happening. even if i don't mean for things to happen, they still do. [Her pen stops and rests as she tries to think about the question. Finally, slowly:] i [...] don't think they do. Not really. especially not after things start to happen.

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	Re: Iris / Bruce onerule 2014-10-15 03:05 am UTC (link)
	[Cursor blink.] I can't say I know exactly how that feels, but I do know what it's like when things happen even though you don't intend for them to. [...] Intentions do matter. Some people do want to help, Iris. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Iris / Bruce unsteady 2014-10-15 05:03 am UTC (link)
	[...] Not when people still always end up hurt. The outcome is still something bad. That's what matters. [A longer pause.] There are those that deserve help. Much more. Help is perfect if it's aimed in the right direction. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Iris / Bruce onerule 2014-10-15 08:07 pm UTC (link)
	Someone who causes pain unintentionally isn't the same as someone who does it on purpose. There is a difference. You think that. Not everyone does. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)