Maria Helena Grayson (crossbow_bat) wrote in dc_nextgen,
@ 2010-11-29 03:20:00

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Mornings and pancakes
Maria was an aberration in her family, biological and adopted, in that she was a morning person. She woke up with the sun and was always in a good mood and full of energy. Uncle Bruce used to tell her to go back to bed or go find something to do when she woke him up at the crack of dawn by tugging on the sleeve of his pajamas.

This morning she was up early as always and in the kitchen making pancakes and dancing around the kitchen as she did.

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	crossbow_bat 2010-11-29 07:31 am UTC (link)
	Different Bruce, but a lot like her Uncle Bruce. "Okay then." She danced as she grabbed two pancakes for herself and drowned them in syrup. She tossed one pancake to Ace before sitting down at the table. "So, I met Batman the other night," she said to make some conversation. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	old_windbat 2010-11-29 07:32 am UTC (link)
	"I remember," Bruce replied. His coffee was done, and he sat down at the head of the table. "As I recall, the two of you decided to fight in my cave." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2010-11-29 07:33 am UTC (link)
	"We made up," she said. "But it did get me thinking a bit." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	old_windbat 2010-11-29 07:36 am UTC (link)
	"And you got thinking about what, exactly?" What did she have to think about that she needed to tell Bruce? That's what he wanted to know. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2010-11-29 07:38 am UTC (link)
	"Doing the whole costumed crime fighting thing in this world. I miss it." She picked at her pancakes while she talked. It was rude to talk with food in one's mouth after all. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	old_windbat 2010-11-29 07:40 am UTC (link)
	Well, that explained it. "And you want me to help you get back into crime fighting." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2010-11-29 07:42 am UTC (link)
	She smiled. "Yes. I need equipment and a bike. I'll totally repay you for the things after I find a day job of course. I just need some help getting started." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

old_windbat
2010-11-29 07:46 am UTC (link)

Bruce took in some of his coffee. He didn't take long to make a decision. Gotham wasn't the same as it was when he was Batman, and Terry certainly wasn't the same Batman. Bruce didn't know when Marissa would decide to take a little vacation again, even though he had his eyes fixated on her as best he could.

"Fine," he replied. He usually didn't make it so easy. Marissa becoming Robin was no easy task. "I take it you don't want to be Robin."

Of course not. She already said she was the new Huntress.

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	crossbow_bat 2010-11-29 07:48 am UTC (link)
	"I already did my time as Robin," she said. "Four years in fact. Bruce wanted to make sure I was ready before letting me out on my own. Besides, it was time to honor my mother. Dad had his turn." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	old_windbat 2010-11-29 07:50 am UTC (link)
	"You still have your Huntress costume," Bruce said. "All you need is equipment. I will provide it to you, on one condition." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2010-11-29 07:51 am UTC (link)
	"What's that?" she asked. There was always a condition with Bruce. Any Bruce. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	old_windbat 2010-11-29 07:52 am UTC (link)
	"Work with Batman and Robin whenever they need you." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2010-11-29 07:55 am UTC (link)
	"Of course," she said. "I give you my word that I'll help them when they need it. Cross my heart and all that jazz," she said and made the motion of crossing her heart. "I've met Bats, guess I should meet Robin at some point." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	old_windbat 2010-11-29 07:57 am UTC (link)
	"You will meet her soon enough," Bruce replied. After all, they lived under the same roof. "I know what Helena needs as Huntress. What do you need?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2010-11-29 08:02 am UTC (link)
	"She's still active?" Maria asked. "A bike since I know there's no chance I can get the Batmobile," she said with a grin. "Some batarangs and arrows for my crossbow. I think I have everything else." She hadn't used any gas canisters lately, so she had those in stock. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	old_windbat 2010-11-29 08:05 am UTC (link)
	"No," Bruce replied. "But that doesn't stop her occasionally." He took a mental note of the things she needed. "I'll have them ready in two days." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2010-11-29 08:08 am UTC (link)
	Maria smiled. "Thanks and thanks for everything you've done for me. I appreciate it. Anything I should know about this world's Gotham before I head out there?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

old_windbat
2010-11-29 08:11 am UTC (link)

"Criminals are no different here than anywhere else. They hunt in packs when they're weak, and they stand alone when they're strong or overconfident. You can ask Beacon for information on anyone you encounter."

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	crossbow_bat 2010-11-29 08:15 am UTC (link)
	Maria nodded. "I figured it wouldn't be too different, but it never hurts to make sure." "Next thing I need to ask about," she said. "Got any ideas what I can do for a day job?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

old_windbat
2010-11-29 08:19 am UTC (link)

He could always tell her to try Starbucks. But of course, Bruce was going to make sure she could keep to her word, even if he didn't plan on actually making her pay him back in the end.

"Wayne Industries," he said. It was easier that way.

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	crossbow_bat 2010-11-29 08:21 am UTC (link)
	Maria blinked. "I...I don't think I'd fit in. I appreciate the thought of course, but I'm not exactly the 9-5 business clothing type. Unless of course you need a test driver or something. That I can do." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

old_windbat
2010-11-29 08:25 am UTC (link)

"Batman felt the same way," Bruce said. Breaking Terry every once in awhile was a point of pride. A smirk crept across Bruce's face.

"You need a job that gives you flexibility when your night job stretches into the day. That is something I can provide."

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	crossbow_bat 2010-11-29 08:30 am UTC (link)
	"I...okay. We'll give it a try. If it doesn't work out or I don't fit in, I'll look for something else. Deal?" Dealing with Bruce was easier if you at least gave his way a try and offered an alternative if it didn't work out. Most people found Bruce to be inflexible and stubborn, but if one worked with him instead of against him life was easier and less stressful. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	old_windbat 2010-11-29 08:33 am UTC (link)
	"Deal," he replied. He took another go at his coffee. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2010-11-29 08:35 am UTC (link)
	Maria smiled and shoved some pancake in her mouth. "I take it you don't get out much, do you?" she asked after swallowing her food. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)