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Stephanie Brown ([personal profile] ichoosefight) wrote2012-11-08 10:56 am

90,27 - Fourth Wall Day Strikes Back

[ Video ]

[ The feed opens on a doll, two white eyes in a black face with a purple hood. A hand can be seen moving the arm so that the doll waves. ]

Hello, outside world! [ The comm falls over and Steph picks it up to show her whole face this time. She just got out of the infirmary, and she’s feeling a lot better now. Another day or so and she’ll be good as new. There’s just one problem. ]

I’m bored. I’ve decided, pool party for sure. I’d make it a gym party if I thought that wouldn’t be completely lame.

So who all is out there this time around? Anybody I know?
aslandish: (Covenant)

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[personal profile] aslandish 2012-11-08 04:22 pm (UTC)(link)
[ S'up, Steph.

You recognize this golden, whiskered face, don'tcha? ]
aslandish: (Discernment)

[ video ]

[personal profile] aslandish 2012-11-09 02:52 am (UTC)(link)
[ Well good, because he likes you too. c: ]

It fairs well. Caspian has come into his own.

What of you?
crossestheline: understand. This is something (You can try but you'll never)

[personal profile] crossestheline 2012-11-08 06:18 pm (UTC)(link)
[Interesting. He's never met Spoiler but he remembers hearing about her while he was training under Talia and preparing for his return to Gotham. Then he learned about her becoming Robin and everything that followed shortly before he actually returned to Gotham.]

First you wear the Robin costume just like me, then you come back from the dead just like me. Does someone have a crush?
crossestheline: Push and push until it hurts. (We'll see if I'm kidding.)

[personal profile] crossestheline 2012-11-08 07:13 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh yeah? Then what were you, "technically"?
crossestheline: You can label us a consequence. (From the fire we will return.)

[personal profile] crossestheline 2012-11-08 07:40 pm (UTC)(link)
You pretend to die and take a trip to Africa? Damn, people must have been pissed at you.
crossestheline: you're unable to win. (Default)

[personal profile] crossestheline 2012-11-09 11:42 am (UTC)(link)
Who said I wasn't? I died for real and didn't exactly get a warm welcome when I returned.
batsitter: (Default)

[personal profile] batsitter 2012-11-08 09:40 pm (UTC)(link)
Only in passing. [And he smiles, knowingly.]
batsitter: (Default)

[personal profile] batsitter 2012-11-08 09:56 pm (UTC)(link)
Likewise, miss. [Damian was supposed to be with you... this is weird.] You're well, I trust?
batsitter: (Default)

[personal profile] batsitter 2012-11-08 11:49 pm (UTC)(link)
[MAMA BEAR MODE:] Hot soup and at least eight hours bed rest before any parties.
batsitter: (Default)

[personal profile] batsitter 2012-11-09 07:43 am (UTC)(link)
[Pfft they all say that and then one finds the beds vacated and the costumes gone.] Everyone retires to bed quite early, as usual.
batsitter: (He never listens)

[personal profile] batsitter 2012-11-11 01:22 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm quite certain they didn't consider our particular vocation. Do get well soon, miss.
some_kinda_hero: (Smile - cut off)

[personal profile] some_kinda_hero 2012-11-08 11:19 pm (UTC)(link)
Glad I won't be there to watch you lame out my gym.

[Winks.]
some_kinda_hero: (Avoidant | Sad)

[personal profile] some_kinda_hero 2012-11-09 04:15 am (UTC)(link)
[Shrugs and looks off screen, out an unseen window.] Going. Not nearly as chaotic as life on the Barge, of course, but still busy. Sometimes I wish I could visit or that you guys would make Port here, but only because I miss some of you so much. You missed the election, it was pretty intense.

What about you, still hanging in I see.
some_kinda_hero: (Clappy clap)

[personal profile] some_kinda_hero 2012-11-09 05:19 am (UTC)(link)
[Gasps.] Really? You're really going to finally leave? You better come visit me!!
some_kinda_hero: (Giggle)

[personal profile] some_kinda_hero 2012-11-10 01:55 am (UTC)(link)
Yes. Yes, we did.

Are you close? Your Inmate and you? You were partnered wiiith Wanda, right? I think?
Edited (*sighs* I only have so many stupid icons. -_-) 2012-11-10 01:55 (UTC)
some_kinda_hero: (Calm | Alone)

[personal profile] some_kinda_hero 2012-11-10 03:27 am (UTC)(link)
Doyle...Doyle...that name almost sounds familiar, like he's been there before...I dunno, but hey, long as it's working out. Are you still dating Superboy?
some_kinda_hero: (Close up | Eye)

Assuming she can see it, if not, can edit. ^_~

[personal profile] some_kinda_hero 2012-11-11 08:49 pm (UTC)(link)
[Claire spots the makeshift ring, now that attention has been draw towards it, and she gives a gaspy-squeaky noise.] Stephanie! Is that...define serious, Miss Batgirl.
some_kinda_hero: (Giggle)

[personal profile] some_kinda_hero 2012-11-11 10:49 pm (UTC)(link)
STEPHANIIIEEE!!! OhMyGod, that's, like, that's huge.

DETAILS!

[She refuses to let her jealousy show, because Steph deserves this, and she's genuinely happy to hear about it. It makes her miss Jesse more, but she was ready for that sad when this day finally came anyway.]
some_kinda_hero: (Smile - cut off)

[personal profile] some_kinda_hero 2012-11-11 11:35 pm (UTC)(link)
Eeee, OhMyGodOhMyGod! I claim Maid of Honor! If that's what he means, he could mean going home together or something, so...you can't tell me, but maybe in person? You can? Because you'll be leaving soon and everything sooo...gah, I hate having to wait!
some_kinda_hero: (Clappy clap)

If I wasn't so busy, I'd just post my icons in the tag! xD

[personal profile] some_kinda_hero 2012-11-11 11:45 pm (UTC)(link)
Well, then. [Claire winks and hasn't stopped smiling so wide it hurts.] And yes, true enough. I'll just be waiting by the mailbox every day now.
some_kinda_hero: (Close up | Eye)

[personal profile] some_kinda_hero 2012-11-12 04:12 am (UTC)(link)
[She rolls one shoulder.] Busy with classes and the dogs, who say hi, by the way. [To which, she moves the laptop to show the pets before coming back on the screen.]

Oh, and Mohinder recently found someone with a power we've never seen before, so that was kinda cool. He can turn people into animals, it's crazy.
some_kinda_hero: (Sorry | Blank)

[personal profile] some_kinda_hero 2012-11-12 04:24 am (UTC)(link)
We don't know yet, but it doesn't seem to be permanent. Usually, it wore off within the hour.

Why, was there another animal flood, then, I take it?
some_kinda_hero: (Sitting waiting wishing)

[personal profile] some_kinda_hero 2012-11-13 01:17 am (UTC)(link)
I wouldn't expect anything less, heh.


[Private]

Hey, um...can I bug you about something?
some_kinda_hero: (Sorry | Blank)

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[personal profile] some_kinda_hero 2012-11-13 01:33 am (UTC)(link)
How are Ror and Jesse doing? I'd be lying if I didn't say I worry about them at least once a day. I really wish there was some way I could still talk to you, too, even if it was by...hell, paper crane.
some_kinda_hero: (Avoidant | Sad)

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[personal profile] some_kinda_hero 2012-11-13 01:58 am (UTC)(link)
[Her face falls and she almost folds in on herself.] Oh. He...he didn't tell me that. [Lip licks.] Do I want to know what happened?
some_kinda_hero: (Avoidant | Sad)

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[personal profile] some_kinda_hero 2012-11-13 05:24 am (UTC)(link)
[Claire blinks and then shifts uncomfortably.]

Well. Which conversation do you want to have first?
some_kinda_hero: (Ugh | Stressed)

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[personal profile] some_kinda_hero 2012-11-13 06:48 pm (UTC)(link)
[She chuckles. It's pathetic and sad, but an attempt nonetheless.] No, it wasn't a bad break, it was a mutual agreement. Sorta. I mean, I just...look, I know it sounds selfish, but I didn't want him to go back. It's complicated and I'll probably ramble here, but it's like, I wanted him to go back and help Cat, he needed that and I understood. I stayed for so long just to make sure certain Inmates got out, and I wanted to stay longer, for you, for Crane, for Rorschach, but my list kept growing and it started to become a crutch. Excuses. Just one more Inmate, after him, after this, you know? And that place, it just seemed...I was afraid it would do more harm than good. He just got his second chance, I wanted him to enjoy it. Not that he left straight away, but I was hoping he'd stay with me longer. It's not that I didn't want him to go, but I didn't want him to leave. Does that make sense? I wanted him to feel the satisfaction I felt when I helped others, especially when I was able to help Bobby and Pink graduate, but...I just...

[Here, she loses what composure she's kept, her voice breaking and eyes quickly welling up.] I thought we'd get married. He was always talking about kids and...[Claire shakes her head, unable to continue from crying.]
some_kinda_hero: (Sitting waiting wishing)

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[personal profile] some_kinda_hero 2012-11-15 01:02 am (UTC)(link)
[She holds up a finger to excuse herself off screen, where she can blow her nose. Coming back, she sniffles but seems to have regained control.]

I do, eventually. But we just thought it'd be easier to separate. I don't know, just in case or whatever, I guess. He told me not to wait around...that's why his cabin looks like our garage; he "moved out". Today, I was trying to be cute when I told him he has to come back inside the house, when he's home, but it just brought back the whole 'go find some awesome superhero boyfriend' and 'don't wait for me'. It's not that I'm waiting, I'm not, like, refusing to talk to other guys, but I miss Jesse. So much. I planned on being with him...now I have to consider that that plan might not happen now, and it just...sucks. Or what if he finds someone else on the Barge?

[She shakes her head.] I'm sorry, I didn't mean to...
some_kinda_hero: (Ugh | Stressed)

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[personal profile] some_kinda_hero 2012-11-15 05:10 am (UTC)(link)
He did before, yeah. I haven't really asked him again. I'm probably too afraid, and I don't want to ruin what little time we'll have together.
some_kinda_hero: (Avoidant | Sad)

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[personal profile] some_kinda_hero 2012-11-16 05:06 am (UTC)(link)
It's been good and bad, up and down. I mean, what would you have me do?
some_kinda_hero: (Close up | Eye)

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[personal profile] some_kinda_hero 2012-11-17 05:36 am (UTC)(link)
It's him not being here that's the shitty thing, though. I can't ask him to abandon his Inmate, too many Wardens do that as it is. I just have to hope that it'll be enough, once he's helped Tommy and Cat.

[She bites her lip.]

No good will come from asking this, I know it, but it's called morbid curiosity for a reason; has...has he been with anyone else? Barge shenanigans aside.
some_kinda_hero: (Cold | Bitch | Glare)

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[personal profile] some_kinda_hero 2012-11-18 05:51 am (UTC)(link)
[She blinks a little too rapidly again.] O-oh. Well, that's kind of my answer, then, isn't it? I mean, whatever, we...we're separated anyway, it doesn't matter. And it's realistic, right? I can't very well...I can't expect...it's good. I guess. Healthy or something.

[Claire has not been waiting for him, true, but she hasn't actively sought out another boyfriend, either. Again, marriage. Kind of hard to want someone else when you thought you found the final one.]
some_kinda_hero: (Calm | Alone)

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[personal profile] some_kinda_hero 2012-11-18 06:07 am (UTC)(link)
[She nods, albeit too many. She asks only one more thing, because it'd make their interactions mean something entirely different now.]

He's not with her still, is he?
some_kinda_hero: (Sorry | Blank)

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[personal profile] some_kinda_hero 2012-11-18 07:26 pm (UTC)(link)
Okay.

.....

Okay, thanks, Stephanie.

[And then she changes the subject.]

What do you want your wedding theme to be? What colors?
some_kinda_hero: ...'cause she's all I've ever known / But it doesn't look so pretty to get your hands dirty and start all over again (Grin | Cleavage | Flirty)

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[personal profile] some_kinda_hero 2012-11-18 11:23 pm (UTC)(link)
Depends; which shade?
some_kinda_hero: (Giggle)

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[personal profile] some_kinda_hero 2012-11-19 04:21 am (UTC)(link)
I think it'd be gorgeous, if coupled with the right color. Maybe gold or a pale yellow...I already have so many ideas. [Giggles.]
some_kinda_hero: (Giggle)

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[personal profile] some_kinda_hero 2012-11-19 06:03 am (UTC)(link)
Heh, yeah, well, they also happen to be complimentary. You know, opposites on the color wheel?
some_kinda_hero: (WtFEver | Bitch please not amused)

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[personal profile] some_kinda_hero 2012-11-19 08:21 pm (UTC)(link)
[She pretends to become suspicious and squints at her BFF.] Are you trying to start an argument?
some_kinda_hero: (Cold | Bitch | Glare)

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[personal profile] some_kinda_hero 2012-11-19 09:58 pm (UTC)(link)
[She stands, continuing the display of false anger.] I totally am! With a Twelve Things of Christmas cake, complete with twelve tiers! And cocoa for the toasts and we'll ride off in a sleigh, not a car.
some_kinda_hero: (Clappy clap)

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[personal profile] some_kinda_hero 2012-11-20 04:56 am (UTC)(link)
[Act dropped, Claire snorts.] Jesse would never go for that anyway. [A quick lift and fall of one shoulder.] Not that it matters.

So. Do we want to end this on our own terms or just keep talking until we're cut off?
some_kinda_hero: (Sorry | Blank)

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[personal profile] some_kinda_hero 2012-11-20 05:19 am (UTC)(link)
[True facts.

Claire nods, biting her lip to try and not sound so sad.
]

Is this it, then? Are we saying goodbye now?
some_kinda_hero: (Smile - cut off)

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[personal profile] some_kinda_hero 2012-11-20 05:29 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah. You will.

[She blows two kisses and waves goodbye. And then the feed cuts off.]
an_abomination: (Superfluffy.)

Action.

[personal profile] an_abomination 2012-11-12 12:49 am (UTC)(link)
[Steps into the room just as he hears all the squealing. He can pick up Claire's voice and fragments of the conversation, but not the whole thing.]

Hey, sounds like the two of you are having fun.
an_abomination: (Hmm)

Action.

[personal profile] an_abomination 2012-11-12 01:06 am (UTC)(link)
Sure! [Wraps his arms around her shoulders once he's next to her and kisses her on the temple.]

By the way, what's a maid of honor?
an_abomination: (Rubbing cheek)

Action.

[personal profile] an_abomination 2012-11-12 01:17 am (UTC)(link)
Why do you need bridesmaids and a maid of honor? [Keeps his arms around her and looks increasingly confused.]

I thought when people got married, they just went to the courthouse and got the license signed?
an_abomination: (pic#3695580)

Action.

[personal profile] an_abomination 2012-11-12 01:43 am (UTC)(link)
I have! I've read some stuff on the actual marriage ceremony, but a lot of it has been on what it means to be married and the responsibilities that came with promising to share your life with someone. What helps make a marriage successful and what doesn't.
an_abomination: (....)

Action.

[personal profile] an_abomination 2012-11-12 01:58 am (UTC)(link)
...But I studied the important things, right?
an_abomination: (Leading the way.)

Action.

[personal profile] an_abomination 2012-11-12 02:17 am (UTC)(link)
Okay, I'll start researching it this week! And you know, next week is our six month anniversary. We should do some planning for that too.
an_abomination: (pb; affectionate)

Action.

[personal profile] an_abomination 2012-11-12 02:35 am (UTC)(link)
[Takes a seat next to her and lowers his arms so they are around her waist instead now.]

When I was first started working at the cafeteria, one of the incentives for working there was being able to use the kitchen to make a special meal. I've been holding onto that reward and I want to cash it in now. What would you like for dinner?
an_abomination: (Flying has its advantages.)

Action.

[personal profile] an_abomination 2012-11-12 03:04 am (UTC)(link)
Steak it is, I'll throw in some surprises for you.

[Kisses her cheek and then he kisses her on the corner of her mouth.]

Let's do that camping trip we always talk about doing in the CES room. It might only be for a night or two but it'll still be nice.
an_abomination: (Pb: Talking)

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[personal profile] an_abomination 2012-11-12 03:16 am (UTC)(link)
After the steak dinner. I'll get Dean to let me into the CES room before I start making dinner and get everything set up.
an_abomination: (pb; hug time is now.)

Action.

[personal profile] an_abomination 2012-11-12 03:28 am (UTC)(link)
[Kon's voice grows softer and he pulls her in for a proper hug.]

If you're back in good health and feeling up for doing all of those things, then I couldn't ask for a better anniversary gift.
an_abomination: (something worth fighting for)

Action.

[personal profile] an_abomination 2012-11-12 04:23 am (UTC)(link)
It is. [Releases one of his arms and reaches over for her device, setting it aside for a moment. Then he brings that hand up to her face and leans in for a deep, loving kiss.]
an_abomination: (And in this moment I am happy.)

Action.

[personal profile] an_abomination 2012-11-13 12:13 am (UTC)(link)
[Hums happily into the kiss and cautiously increases the temp of their kiss. He wants the kiss to escalate into other things, but he knows it's best to wait until she's feeling better. Plus, it might be several more months before she can speak to Claire again.

Pulls back with a small sigh and smiles at her.]


Didn't you say something about me saying hi to Claire?
totallyhisniece: (the smirk to end all smirks)

[personal profile] totallyhisniece 2012-11-08 11:40 pm (UTC)(link)
Pool party, huh? Sounds like you've got a pretty good set up going on there.
totallyhisniece: (beats the hell out of me)

[personal profile] totallyhisniece 2012-11-09 06:34 am (UTC)(link)
Hey, the disasters are what makes life more fun. Without those, things would be so boring.
totallyhisniece: (oh ho ho)

matching shrug icons. I love it

[personal profile] totallyhisniece 2012-11-09 08:41 pm (UTC)(link)
Or a new place to live, at least. I'm Artemis, by the way.
totallyhisniece: (blankface)

[personal profile] totallyhisniece 2012-11-11 07:28 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah, I grew up there.

[And there's respect there, now. It takes a lot to get out of Gotham without getting completely messed up, but it looks like Steph's done it. It kind of gives Artemis hope.]

It can be a tough place, but I like the birds and the bats. They keep things interesting.
greaser: (♣ Dayummmm.)

[personal profile] greaser 2012-11-09 02:26 am (UTC)(link)
[ Stephhh. If only he remembered you and remembered how post-60s technology works. ]

Shit, man, how are you talkin' to me right now?
greaser: (♣ Oh. Well. That's worrying.)

[personal profile] greaser 2012-11-09 02:43 am (UTC)(link)
[ No wait, he heard his name. ]

It ain't magic. What did you call me?
greaser: (♣ Listen up. I'm talking now.)

[personal profile] greaser 2012-11-10 07:31 pm (UTC)(link)
Ain't no one who don't know me that calls me 'Dally'.
nomansbat: (Default)

[personal profile] nomansbat 2012-11-11 01:27 pm (UTC)(link)
[Her wry amusement is quite apparent behind the cowl.]

We don't do a lot of partying around here.

That you, Spoiler?
nomansbat: (Default)

[personal profile] nomansbat 2012-11-11 04:27 pm (UTC)(link)
[A faint smirk.] Among other things. [She sees the confusion. It's - well, understandable.] Gotham needed a Bat, so I gave it one.
nomansbat: (Gentle Smile)

[personal profile] nomansbat 2012-11-11 04:41 pm (UTC)(link)
[The easy acceptance is - nice, and her grin is genuine.

So is her surprise.]


Wow. Haven't seen one of those in ages. [She wondered what had happened, sometimes.] Batman finally accepted you into the club, huh? [Her tone is rueful, with the slightest hint of old resentment - but approving. It's about time.]
nomansbat: (Default)

[personal profile] nomansbat 2012-11-11 04:44 pm (UTC)(link)
[And now she just looks proud. You go, girl.]

Good for you.

[A deeper smirk.] He might have been a little shocked to see me wearing his symbol, when he got back.