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

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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.

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	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?"

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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."

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	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)

	cantkeepmeout 2012-03-27 01:21 am UTC (link)
	He frowns, thinking that if Bruce found out about Maria's job he could easily find out about how he's been bending the rules and letting a thief get away from day one. At least there would be no calling of his parents. "We need to get him a hobby to keep him from pursuing this one. Because finding out secrets is really what he's pursuing in old age." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2012-03-27 01:22 am UTC (link)
	"We could get him a hooker for the weekend," she suggested in jest. "He needs a girlfriend." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2012-03-27 01:33 am UTC (link)
	"I did not need that mental image," he cringes. "Besides, the former billionaire playboy should not need help with women." He grins playfully, "We could always send him on those matchmaking cruises..." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2012-03-27 01:34 am UTC (link)
	Maria laughed and pulled out her phone. She spent a few minutes doing something on it and when she was done she grinned at Thomas. "Done! He sails in two weeks." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2012-03-27 01:38 am UTC (link)
	"Yes!" He high fives her. "We need to get his reaction to this recorded." Then a slow mischievous smirk forms, "We'll be free from glares and disapproval for the whole cruise...oh man this will be fun!" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2012-03-27 01:45 am UTC (link)
	She returned the high five. "You do realize that he probably won't go, right?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2012-03-27 01:47 am UTC (link)
	"Don't ruin the imprisoned's fantasies," he shoots back. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2012-03-27 01:52 am UTC (link)
	Maria chuckled. "Here's hoping he goes. We could have a really wild party here if he goes." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2012-03-27 01:56 am UTC (link)
	"It's a manor, it's made for big parties," he laughs. "Not that he'd believe either of us would behave while he's gone..." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2012-03-28 12:03 am UTC (link)
	"You he might," she said. "Me? No chance in Hell. I would bet money that if by chance he did go, he'd call someone to stay here." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2012-03-28 12:05 am UTC (link)
	"We get babysitters at our age?" He laughs, "Wonder who he'd send to handle us?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2012-03-28 12:18 am UTC (link)
	"My dad," she said. "My mom would encourage us." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2012-03-28 12:21 am UTC (link)
	"Dick? Heh, that'll be interesting. Although I say we just wreck havoc off the grounds in that case." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2012-03-28 01:06 am UTC (link)
	"So normal modus operandi?" Maria asked with a wide grin. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2012-03-28 01:09 am UTC (link)
	"But why should we make things easy for him?" Thomas has a particularly mischievous grin. "You're only in trouble if you get caught." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2012-03-28 02:20 am UTC (link)
	"There's hope for you yet, young padawan," Maria teased. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2012-03-28 02:24 am UTC (link)
	"Thief blood, lady. It's all about if you get caught or not," he winks. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)