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Dick Grayson has too many siblings (onatightrope) wrote in wariscoming,
@ 2012-07-05 23:45:00

Entry tags:

dick grayson/nightwing, mr. dark

Who:Dick Grayson and G.M.Dark
What:Meeting and negotiating.
When:Tonight!
Where:A Park~
Warnings:TBA!
STATUS: complete

Dick probably should have waited to set things up with the other heroes, all the negotiation had put him on edge. Being on edge at the first meeting could be bad for everyone. He picked up his binder with papers inside and took a deep breath to calm himself down. The air outside was warm and sticky, it didn't help with his nerves. He didn't like the summer heat much but there was no fighting it so he just bit back his complaints and shuffled his folder under his arm with his ownership papers inside and left Haly's Circus. His senses were on high alert, open to every possible sound around him from crunching leaves to the slightest shift in the wind. Dick was ready for anything. He'd done his homework on G.M. Dark, but that didn't stop him from worrying.

Even a small part of him worried about his family circus reputation. Was he going to drag it into the dirt with this man by his side? How long could he stand to work with someone who had Bruce's face? So many questions whirled through his head at light speed. He maintained a cool and calculated look on the outside, but on the inside it was so much different. Thank god for Bruce's years of training or he might have blown the entire thing out of the water.

He arrived earlier than the appropriate time and remained hidden in the shadows of the trees that lined the park. Recon. He didn't know this man, there were enough city lights on the nearest side walk to illuminate the park so he didn't worry too much about losing that advantage at least. He was dressed in a casual outfit, he knew it was a business meeting but he wasn't one for stuffy suits. He managed to calm his nerves as he waited through silent breathing tactics.

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onatightrope
2012-07-07 11:38 pm UTC (link)

"Trust me, it'll be a tour you'll never forget." Dick managed to contain himself and would until the meeting was over. Though for his own sake he hoped it ended soon. "Can you give me some time? How is next Thursday for you. I only recently obtained this circus after all. It was not here before. I need a little time to make sure things run smooth for our tour." He thought it sounded reasonable. In all honesty he could have done with another week, but he didn't want to put this off forever. He wanted to dive in as fast as possible and contain whatever this was if there was a way to do so.

He had to get back soon, he knew Clark and Bruce would both be worrying about now. Bruce probably wouldn't admit it but Clark was the sort to stay awake all night and do so whether Dick wanted him to or not. He didn't want to put either of them out longer then necessary. Besides he wasn't exactly a fan of the air Mr.Dark gave off. Then there was the fact that he had Bruce's face. There was only so many hours in a day he could stand to be around it. He hoped he wouldn't take out his annoyance over the situation on his partner later on. He really couldn't make any promises there though. It was unnerving. He hadn't even tried to talk to Abe Lincon yet the vampire with Bruce's face, he just wasn't sure if he could take that much Bruce-face. He had enough issues with the original as it were.

"Sounds like a plan then."

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illustratedman
2012-07-08 01:14 am UTC (link)

"Certainly," Mr. Dark agreed, allowing Dick to take the extra couple of days to put together a show worth remembering. It would be enough time then to gather several other people to man the carnival. Dark had already set up a few attractions but he needed others to make the show .. a show. That was the only reason he'd pushed the carnival back so far. Opening July 31st gave him a whole month to gather his freaks once more. He'd send the others out to neighboring cities and towns soon on recruitment missions. Maybe starting tonight.

With the children.

Dark clapped his hands together, and reached out for Dick's hand to shake it again. "Wonderful, Mr. Grayson. It was a pleasure meeting you. We'll be seeing each other very soon. Take care." And tipping his hat in polite goodbye, Dark turned on his heel and trumped off across the lawn toward the park exit, picking up the same tune he'd been humming all day.

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onatightrope
2012-07-08 09:23 pm UTC (link)

"You won't regret it." He offered a grin and followed Dark until he stopped to shake hands again, which Dick returned the gesture. "Indeed. See you next week." A week. Only a week to put together an unforgettable show. No pressure right? Dick watched Dark leave and let out a breath he'd unconsciously held. He was going to need more support next time. He was going to let Clark spot him should they meet alone again and not let his pride or worry get in the way. Clark could keep a thousand feet back and still help him within seconds if he needed it.

Still he wanted to prove to his new team that he could handle himself in the field without backup if necessary. He'd proven himself time and time over with the Titans and the Outsiders and various other teams he'd lead in the past but this was new territory.

"Good evening Mr. Dark." He said as the figure departed. Only when he was a good distance away did Dick melt away into the shadows again and head for home himself.

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