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[knight_shift]

"This is Terry. I'm not available right now, so you know what to do."




"Batman here."

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[knight_shift]

I've got some time. What's up?

[qualityfriend]

Do you know Red Hood? I was talking to him about- Joker stuff, and he offered to train me to use my knife. But he also warned me that the Justice League wouldn't take him, along with serious disagreements with the other Bats.

[knight_shift]

He's one of the old man's kids. The disagreements are half because he kills crooks and half because of family drama.

There's more to it than that, but it's probably not my story to tell.

[qualityfriend]

I figured out he used to be a Robin, and he was once in the one kidnapped and tortured by the Joker. He didn't deny it when I asked.

So he's a killer, and not just of supervillains. Would you trust him to train you?

[knight_shift]

He wouldn't be the worst person I've picked up skills from.

I'd trust him. At least with that.

[qualityfriend]

Okay, then. I'd rather trust a Gotham hero than a complete stranger, even if he's not a hero anymore. If you don't have any other misgivings...

[knight_shift]

He's a mess, but he's a mess who knows what he's doing.

Just don't let him drag you into anything and you'll be fine.

[qualityfriend]

He warned me himself, so I don't think he'll try to drag me into anything.

D'you think he might go after the Joker? Alone?

[knight_shift]

He's already tried it once. I get the feeling he's not going to stop until one of them is dead.

[qualityfriend]

I'd feel a lot better if the Joker were the one to die. I didn't want to say that to him, though. In case he took it as encouragement.

[Several days later]

[qualityfriend]

He told me to find a new teacher because something came up, and all but confirmed that he's going after the Joker. He says he has allies, do you know who they could be?

Re: [Several days later]

[knight_shift]

No, but we're not exactly close.

[qualityfriend]

But you're more connected to the established heroes than I am. I suggested he get some heavy hitters; do you know who those would be, other than Superboy?

[knight_shift]

Gungnir, but she's not exactly stealthy.

Knowingmg this entire messed up family, though? He's not bringing help.

[qualityfriend]

I know her. We arrived at the same time, and she helped save me from falling. I guess she does now have Joker experience...

[Loooong sigh into the speaker]

He denied that he was going after the Joker at first. He might've been lying when he said he had a team, too.

Are y- they all like this?

[knight_shift]

Batgirl wasn't, but as far as I know the rest of us are all pretty terrible at asking for help.

Even if I'm trying to be a bit better about it now that it's not just me, Bruce and Max.

[qualityfriend]

[Giggle, then sigh]

And of course, Batgirl's the only one who isn't here.

Well, I'm glad you're being more open to reaching out. 'Specially here with so many who are willing and able to help.