Thomas Kyle (cantkeepmeout) wrote in dc_nextgen,
@ 2012-03-24 18:07:00

Entry tags:

Stir-crazy at the Manor
It's been a few days stuck mostly in his room and Thomas feels like he's going to go crazy.

So far he'd manage to avoid questions about how he'd managed to get that badly injured (he hated to admit to any kind of failure) and more awkwardly, how he'd managed to come home the next day all stitched up. And far better than he could have done. But the too-much-pain excuse to avoid questions wasn't going to fly much longer.

Still, he's so used to going out almost every night to fight crime that being confined to a bed both by certain people and by his own injuries was getting to be too much. What was he supposed to do? Just lie there? No, screw what Alt-Dad might say or glare. This was too much.

Carefully limping down the stairs, he starts making his way towards the living room. At least he'd get the giant TV to entertain him.

(Read comments) - (Post a new comment)

	crossbow_bat 2012-03-25 04:25 pm UTC (link)
	Maria returned home four hours later with a grease stained brown paper bag in her hand. She was sore, tired and in pain, but it had been a productive night. Now she was going to see if Boy Wonder was still awake and hungry. She wandered into the living room. (Reply to this)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2012-03-25 04:59 pm UTC (link)
	Being unable to drag himself very far around the manor meant he was dependent on other people bringing food. He's stretched out over the couch, feet and head propped up with pillows, and quite bored. When he sees Maria he perks up,"Hey! Rough night?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2012-03-25 05:06 pm UTC (link)
	"Fun night," she said and dropped onto the couch next to him. "They put up a fight. I like it when they put up a fight." She shoved the bag at him. "For you." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2012-03-25 05:11 pm UTC (link)
	"Thanks," he smiles as he sits up a bit to grab the bag. "It's even better when the amateur ones think they can win. One guy pulled a shoe on me once." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2012-03-25 05:14 pm UTC (link)
	"These weren't amateurs," she said. "But it's one less drug ring in town. How's the imprisonment going?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2012-03-25 05:16 pm UTC (link)
	"Progress is progress," he agrees. "Eh, not so good. I've managed not to pull any stitches today at least." He won't mention he came close to it by tripping over the remote, that was uncharacteristically clumsy. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2012-03-25 05:21 pm UTC (link)
	"Well I guess it's good that you're not aggravating your injuries even more," she said. "Mr. Disapproving-Looks around?" She was of course referring to Bruce. Maria got a lot of disapproving looks from her uncle. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2012-03-25 05:31 pm UTC (link)
	"He came by not too long ago, during the one time I was getting up to change movies. I swear he timed it that way just so he could be all 'No moving or we're having all those stitches redone, you're lucky to even have them.'" The last part is done in a rather accurate, if unflattering, imitation of Bruce. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2012-03-25 07:14 pm UTC (link)
	"He always knows the best moment to come by," Maria said. "I was seriously injured once and he used to come by when I thought about getting up." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2012-03-25 07:18 pm UTC (link)
	"Yeah, I think that's what he's doing here, hoping to glare me into sitting still until he gives me a clean bill of health," he grumbles. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2012-03-25 07:36 pm UTC (link)
	"Scary enough it works," she said. "At least it did for me." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2012-03-25 11:37 pm UTC (link)
	"I think he realizes he needs to do more glaring for me," he admits as he pokes some stitches to check them. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2012-03-26 12:28 am UTC (link)
	Maria put a hand on his shoulder. "Good luck. You're going to need it. At least he hasn't resorted to restraints." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2012-03-26 12:31 am UTC (link)
	"Thanks. I think he realizes I'd just take that as an invitation to try and get out of them," he laughs. Digging into the paper bag, he pulls out the double bacon cheeseburger and positively grins. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2012-03-26 02:32 pm UTC (link)
	"Well yes," she said. "You wouldn't be a Bat if you didn't try to get out of them." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2012-03-26 09:32 pm UTC (link)
	"He took away the new batcuffs I was fiddling with to stay entertained," he huffs then starts devouring the cheeseburger. He's starving. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2012-03-26 11:23 pm UTC (link)
	"I am not surprised," Maria said. "Bruce is a total killjoy at times." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2012-03-26 11:39 pm UTC (link)
	"It's his trademark," he shrugs and starts in on the burger some more. "So this is the part of our obligatory catching up where I ask what's up in your life?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2012-03-27 12:57 am UTC (link)
	"I know," Maria said as she grabbed the bag and pulled out the second burger. "Same old same old. No love life. No social life. Three jobs. More disapproving glares from Bruce. Although my dad called and wants to have lunch. I'm sure it's to discuss my other night job." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

cantkeepmeout
2012-03-27 01:02 am UTC (link)

"Oh please, you have a social life. Well, as much of one as we can ever have. You've got the YJLA, had that kryptonian over and a night off with whatever friend it was not too long ago. Plus, my Christmas present of covering your patrol is still good you know," he argues. "And everyone gets disapproving bat glares from the old man. Everyone."

He almost chokes on the burger at the next part. "Wait...they know? Shit. Yeah I don't think Dick will take that too well. Good luck. Need any help or distractions?"

(Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

crossbow_bat
2012-03-27 01:08 am UTC (link)

"I don't see the YJLA unless something is going to hell. I was sick when Jon came over so that doesn't count. My only social thing lately was going out with Alina."

Maria shrugged. "It was bound to happen. Dad won't take it well. I bet Bruce told him over the phone because my dad would have strangled him if it were face to face. Mom would ask me how much I've made."

(Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2012-03-27 01:11 am UTC (link)
	"Still, that's something," he points out, not bothering to mention he has zero social life for obvious reasons. "How'd they find out?" He's privately glad that Dick found out over the phone, it meant he wouldn't need to try and keep Dick from strangling Alt-Dad. That was never pleasant. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2012-03-27 01:12 am UTC (link)
	"Bruce told them," Maria said. "Who else would have?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2012-03-27 01:14 am UTC (link)
	"I meant how did Bruce find out," he sighs. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2012-03-27 01:17 am UTC (link)
	"How does Bruce find anything out? You know you can't keep secrets from him." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)