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manasa ([info]manasa) wrote in [info]dc_nextgen,
@ 2014-01-28 19:31:00


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Entry tags:manasa, skanda

Only Because We're Related
Carolyn didn't like it one bit. Tomas was letting himself get distracted and distractions could lead to death. It was time to do something about it.

Folder in hand she went to find her brother.



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[info]anti_venom
2014-01-30 10:16 pm UTC (link)
Tomas isn't too hard to find. At least when he's at home.

She finds him working on a combination routine on one of the heavy punching bags.

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[info]manasa
2014-01-30 10:46 pm UTC (link)
Carolyn entered the training room and waited. She wasn't one to interrupt a workout in progress.

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[info]anti_venom
2014-01-30 10:56 pm UTC (link)
He notes her presence, and finishes up his current routine. Thirty seconds later, he grabs a towel and makes his way over to her.

"Problems?" he asks, going by her body language for context.

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[info]manasa
2014-01-30 10:58 pm UTC (link)
Her body language says she's clearly not happy. She doesn't bother to try to hide anything from him. It wouldn't be possible. Just like he couldn't hide anything from her.

"This is only because we're related," she said and offered him the folder.

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[info]anti_venom
2014-01-30 11:01 pm UTC (link)
He skims the folder first. He's well aware she hasn't been happy, the same way she's been well aware he's been distracted.

"This is amazing. Nice work... but why?"

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[info]manasa
2014-01-30 11:09 pm UTC (link)
"Because she's a distraction and that will get you killed," Carolyn said. Carolyn didn't think her brother was pure and innocent, not in the least. All of the ones until now have been short term things, not lasting past a night or two.

"This way it can be taken care of and you can focus on what's important."

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[info]anti_venom
2014-01-30 11:23 pm UTC (link)
He'd protest, but her body language says it would go nowhere. And besides, she's right. He had the same arguments with himself when things started with Maria.

"Alright... keep holding the fort down with the team, and we'll deal with this. Then maybe we should take one of those out-of-town assignments for a bit. Our 'employer' could probably use a little assurance we're not ignoring them."

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[info]manasa
2014-01-30 11:47 pm UTC (link)
"Fine," Carolyn said. The quicker this was handled, the sooner he could drop the Bat.

It wasn't that Carolyn minded sharing him, okay she did a bit, but it was a Bat. One of the few people on the planet, and off for that matter, he shouldn't be getting involved with. It was for his own good.

"I'll see what out of town assignments there are and volunteer us for one."

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[info]anti_venom
2014-01-30 11:50 pm UTC (link)
Dropping? That may be an issue.

Setting aside for a while to pursue the cartels and keep their employers happy before they forced the issue? That was different. That he could do.

"Sounds good. Anything you like."

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[info]manasa
2014-01-31 12:15 am UTC (link)
Carolyn looked away because she didn't want to look at him. He couldn't hide things from her and looking away was the best option.

"I'll find something for us." Preferably far away and at least for a week or two. Maybe longer.

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[info]anti_venom
2014-01-31 12:23 am UTC (link)
Maria being a part of his life, for good or ill, doesn't change his dedication to the job he took upon himself, and it certainly doesn't change the enforced obligation to the Suicide Squad, like it or not.

"Alright." he agrees, heading back for the heavy bag, unless she brings something else up. He's sure its going to be something overseas - and for a while, that's probably for the best.

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[info]manasa
2014-01-31 12:32 am UTC (link)
"Need a sparring partner?" It had been awhile since they faced each other in the gym.

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[info]anti_venom
2014-01-31 12:42 am UTC (link)
A glance back. "Always." he agrees. Even if every match ends up inconclusive. They know each other too well. Still, always makes for intense, marathon sessions.

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[info]manasa
2014-01-31 01:05 am UTC (link)
"Let me change. I'll be right back."

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[info]anti_venom
2014-01-31 01:06 am UTC (link)
"I'll be here." he agrees, going back to the heavy bag routine to wait for her.

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[info]manasa
2014-01-31 01:43 am UTC (link)
Carolyn returned a few moments later in workout clothes. "Ready to get your butt kicked?" she teased. At best it would be a draw. At the worst, he'd get the upper hand. Carolyn had yet to actually beat him. Without cheating of course.

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[info]anti_venom
2014-01-31 01:49 am UTC (link)
"I'd ask you the same." he responds with a grin.

Not that he's ever really beaten her. He has the slightest of edges only in that she can't use some of her best moves due to their lethality, while he doesn't have to hold back from his arsenal quite so much due to his different style. Even so, a draw is by far the most likely option.

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[info]manasa
2014-01-31 02:18 am UTC (link)
Carolyn smiled and did a few quick stretches. He was already warmed up, she wasn't. After a few minutes of stretching she was ready to go.

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[info]anti_venom
2014-01-31 02:21 am UTC (link)
He gives her as much time as she needs, then steps over to their practice mats when she signals readiness.

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[info]manasa
2014-01-31 02:34 am UTC (link)
Carolyn stepped onto the mat and took a deep breath. She smiled at her brother. They both knew this wasn't personal. It was just sparring and they both wanted to win.

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[info]anti_venom
2014-01-31 02:43 am UTC (link)
He wants to win - but that never matters. They just know each other too well, and their styles cancel each other out too well.

He makes the first feints, then comes in swinging. He's sure she's not going to buy the feint, but its good practice anyway.

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[info]manasa
2014-02-01 12:55 am UTC (link)
Anyone else would fall for the feint, but not Carolyn. She knew him and could read his body language. She avoided his swing with ease and countered with one of her own.

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[info]anti_venom
2014-02-01 12:59 am UTC (link)
His recent distractions may show a bit. He avoids her swing, but not by as much as he should have, her fist brushing his side. Still, he turns with it, bringing a knee up towards her midsection.

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[info]anti_venom
2014-04-27 01:34 pm UTC (link)
With her driving, its not long before they reach the restaurant. He climbs out of the car, heads for the door, and gets them an out of the way table where they can talk, along with drinks.

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[info]manasa
2014-05-01 06:22 pm UTC (link)
"So what's the latest going ons in Gotham?" Carolyn asked. The city was practically a cesspool, but she tried to stay as far away from it as possible. Not just because it was Bat territory.

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