outfoxing (outfoxing) wrote in dc_nextgen,
@ 2011-12-18 23:00:00

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A few nights following....
She's relaxing in one of her hidey holes she has set up around Gotham. It's been a few nights since she an Robin had gotten into that fight. She was still rather sore over some of the things he had said to her.

And sore for other reasons really. She wouldn't disclose that to anyone. But she had redeemed herself just last night. For her own good she was laying low. That meant eating pizza and relaxing with some movies. She found herself very distracted because well she did have a weakness for bad horror movies and these were rather fantastic.

Also bad but that was part of the point. Little did she suspect she was about to have a visitor to her little safe haven.

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cantkeepmeout
2011-12-20 06:29 am UTC (link)

"All work and no play makes it quite a dull night." Plus he'd ge to see more of her, she...intrigues him more than he should admit.

He knows he should say this next part but feels a tad awkward doing it and there's a long pause before he begins. "Also...I didn't mean to lose my temper the other night. I shouldn't have." It's the closest one ever gets to a bat-apology.

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	outfoxing 2011-12-20 06:45 am UTC (link)
	"Is that why you're here?" She's not sure if she should be flattered or offended. Her pride still felt wounded. He was out of line the way he spoke not that she could say that to him because he didn't know the full story. "Well... I don't intend to throw things at your head again unless you force me to." She knows they may have to fight some day. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

cantkeepmeout
2011-12-20 06:52 am UTC (link)

He shrugs noncommitally, "I already told you why I came, to thank you for following through on the intel thing."

He's more mad at himself for losing his temper. Given what he knows about her situation her actions seem reckless but...he shouldn't care. Maybe it was because she was a thief, it hit close to home, or...damn he didn't know why but sacrificing herself for her employer ticked him off and he can't explain it.

He's well aware they'll have to fight again on day, but he doesn't want to give in to anger again. That wasn't smart. "Good to know, at least that popcorn was good this time," he smirks.

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	outfoxing 2011-12-21 01:10 am UTC (link)
	"You could have waited until the next time you had me cornered for some reason or another," she had to point out. Him coming here was strange and she'd have to stop using this place. Oh now she's scowling. "The bowl was the closest thing on hand and you snuck up on me." Now she's annoyed again. There goes being able to relax properly on her night off. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

cantkeepmeout
2011-12-21 01:36 am UTC (link)

"I wanted to...clear the air. And I didn't want to lose my temper next time either," he shrugs. Actually he was worried he'd still be mad if he saw her without trying to apologize. And really he didn't want that, Batman said to control your emotions.

He teases, "Did you expect me to knock?" Really, of course he'd sneak up on her. There really wasn't another way to go about it.

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	outfoxing 2011-12-21 01:45 am UTC (link)
	"Well I don't like people just dropping into places I'm supposed to feel some measure of safety," she points out. Then just sighs turning away. She should know better. She'll never be safe in Gotham. Not until her business is done. Of course that will likely end in running away if she is able to. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

cantkeepmeout
2011-12-21 01:57 am UTC (link)

He's not sure what she expects. She's a criminal, he's a crimefighter. Crimefighters break into criminal's places. It was really quite straightforward. Why the big deal about it? It's not like he's going to hurt her.

Another shrug, "It was the easiest way to find you. You no doubt have a lot I don't know about..." He's not sure why he said that. To cheer her up? She looked so glum. InnerBatman is wondering why he even cares though. And he's still not sure how to answer that.

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	outfoxing 2011-12-21 02:07 am UTC (link)
	She doesn't know that though Thomas. If he can find this place she's assuming other people can. "Yeah but if you can find this place it's just a matter of time until all my other little safe havens are compromised," she can't help but point out. "At least it feels that way.... It's not like I have a street identity. I've never needed one." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

cantkeepmeout
2011-12-21 02:21 am UTC (link)

Oh now the sarcasm comes, "Yes because there are so many people in Gotham who could find this place, get through the security without you knowing and follow you to make sure you actually are here, and then have a chance to beat you in a fight. I bet it's so common you get visitors like me all the time. Just because I can do it doesn't mean everyone can. Besides, you seem like the type not to stay in one safehouse long."

He says nothing about the lack of street identity but takes note because he knows it'll help him later, at least to understand her. "And I'm not going to hurt you you know..." Because while he gets why she might think that, he's really not aiming to hurt people who don't deserve it.

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outfoxing
2011-12-21 02:41 am UTC (link)

"I can think of five people off the top of my head who could pull off the same thing and they're not as nice as you so excuse me for being upset! I can't come back here if you can get in, that means thy probably could too," she snaps. "You're their equal at least unless I'm totally wrong."

She huffs at him. "You seemed damned ready to the other night. You can't promise me anything Robin so don't try."

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cantkeepmeout
2011-12-21 02:52 am UTC (link)

"Here's the thing. I'm a crimefighter. You're a criminal. Why are you so surprised I got in? Most of the people I do this to kind of expect it. Besides, who are you so scared of? You work for the mob. And right now the families are staying out of each other's business." There's more to this than she's saying, and boy is this the touchiest anyone's ever taken a break and enter. Even weirder that it's a thief.

The next part actually pisses him off and he sends her a particularly dark bat glare. "But. I. Didn't. If I wanted you hurt you would be hurt already and we wouldn't be having this conversation. I don't hurt people without reason. That's not a promise. It's a fact." Most of it comes out in a hiss but the last part is a pure bat growl. He doesn't hurt people who don't deserve it. And beating her for theft was just...he couldn't even imagine doing that. Fighting was different than hurting someone.

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	outfoxing 2011-12-21 03:39 am UTC (link)
	"I...can't say," she says starting to retreat just a bit. Just touching on that has her wanting to get out of here so she doesn't have to talk about it. Not that she is going to go anywhere. There's no where to go. "Well.... fine." He has her off guard. She's also feeling tense because he keeps getting close to things she doesn't want to talk about. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

cantkeepmeout
2011-12-21 03:44 am UTC (link)

Okay, there was more to this than just being a usual mob contract thief. Something that scared her. And she certainly wasn't going to tell him from the looks of it.

That and her implying that he'd hurt her for no good reason was...offensive actually. He was the good guy here, he wouldn't hurt her, and the fact that she'd even imply that...yes that hurt and pissed him off. "...Good. Let's make that clear. I do not hurt people who do not deserve it and who haven't given me a reason to hurt them. I'm not some half-wit mob thug."

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	outfoxing 2011-12-21 03:48 am UTC (link)
	She didn't want to tell him anyways. If he wins she has to give him something. She glances at him again. "You likely wouldn't be able to keep up with me if you were." She was trying to sooth him a bit. She had no idea why when she was working to keep him from finding too much out. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2011-12-21 03:53 am UTC (link)
	Or get in here, but he won't say that, she's touchy enough about that anyway. "...Obviously not. Your half-wit mob thug would've woken the tigers," he frowns. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	outfoxing 2011-12-21 03:56 am UTC (link)
	"Wouldn't have tried kissing you either," she points out. Then just freezes up because why mention that now? She clears her throat then just keeps her back turned on him. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2011-12-21 04:03 am UTC (link)
	He tilts his head and looks at her curiously, "Well you're selective in who you decide to distract I guess? Don't tell the thugs." Now he may be teasing her a bit. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	outfoxing 2011-12-21 04:06 am UTC (link)
	What was he doing? Now she blushes a bit but the room is still very dark so it's safe to do so. "What can I say? I have standards.... and distracting you seems to be a good way to spend my time." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2011-12-21 04:10 am UTC (link)
	"Flattering. I bet you do this with all the capes who have to chase after you though..." There's a smirk there, just to see how she'll respond. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	outfoxing 2011-12-21 04:13 am UTC (link)
	"...Excuse me?" What the hell was he trying to imply? At least she sounded confused and not nail spitting mad. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2011-12-21 04:20 am UTC (link)
	What? Okay now he's confused. "...you just do it to toy with me. Or distract me from whatever. I get it, it's alright." At least that's what he assumes. Although given her expression when she left the zoo...he wasn't too sure about that. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	outfoxing 2011-12-21 04:23 am UTC (link)
	"What?" Is he stupid? "Were you dropped on your head as a part of your training?" This is a serious question. "I kissed you because....Because you were interesting, I guess. But it was a bad idea because I can't trust you and you'll never be able to trust me. I'm a thief.... and my situation is just really fucked up." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

cantkeepmeout
2011-12-21 04:31 am UTC (link)

Wait, what? Okay she actually...liked him? It wasn't just for distraction...Well that was nice to know.

He can't help the small smile that's found it's way onto his face. "Seriously? You weren't just..." Okay he is now torn between laughing at himself and looking even more confused. "I just assumed you...well you work for the mob, although I guess there's more to it than that now... and you were just...messing with me a bit." There's definetly more to her 'contract' work than what he thinks, he's just not sure what it is yet.

"By the way, I find you interesting too."

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	outfoxing 2011-12-21 04:41 am UTC (link)
	Oh she is so gad it's dark in here. "Don't be silly. I was off the clock so to speak. I wouldn't use you like that. I respect you as another person in this er.... field." She bites her lower lip because he has her feeling suddenly very girlish. "Thanks." This is so weird. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

cantkeepmeout
2011-12-21 04:52 am UTC (link)

Yep, this was weird for him too. He never had to deal with criminals that were this...endearing? Whatever it was this was new.

He gives her an awkward shrug, "Well I didn't know that...I mean...most people don't really do that respect and not using people thing. So I guess I assumed...well, ...thanks." That'll get her a small smile now.

He bites his lip too, but mostly because he's not sure what to do now. Training did not prepare you for this. At all.

"You're welcome." This was certainly a new situation.

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