Ezra Durlin (brotherkept) wrote,
@ 2012-01-31 01:49:00

Gangbangers made a satisfying ~THUMP!~ when they hit the floor, Ezra decided.

"And with all that evidence just lying there," he told Robin as the police hauled the bound people away. "That's pretty much a giftwrapped thing. And my poor brother couldn't make it... say, Robin, I'm starving."

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cantkeepmeout
2012-01-31 06:15 am UTC (link)

Well he's gotten used to these guys being part of Gotham's crimefighting nightlife, and the occasional teamup made him realize that they weren't bad to work with, especially this one. His brother was always a little harder to deal with.

"Sure," Robin decides to go along with this for once, even if he's not going to admit that he's hungry after a long patrol too. "Let's go get something to eat. There's a 24h diner with some icecream too not too far." What the hell, it was late (well early) enough that they could call this patrol a wrap. And it wasn't like he didn't need to eat anyway, hell, he was building a working relationship with people who'd help him fight crime. He could argue it was a business decision if the old man ever questioned it.

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	brotherkept 2012-01-31 06:17 am UTC (link)
	"Ice cream! Perfect!" And off they will go. Yeah, they've still got their masks on. What of it? (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2012-01-31 06:20 am UTC (link)
	Well Gotham's masks visited enough of these late night places that the usual employess weren't all that surprised any more. They get to the diner, which has a convenient take out menu too, the traditional route. Rooftop of course. "It's on me. What'd you want?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	brotherkept 2012-01-31 06:22 am UTC (link)
	"I would like all the vegetable sides, and some ice cream, please." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2012-01-31 06:26 am UTC (link)
	Robin raises an eyebrow at Ezra, "All the vegetable sides? With ice cream? Interesting taste." They're leaning against the take-out counter, the girl there was looking at them a tad oddly though, and he places his order too. "The supreme burger and an ice cream too. Make mine raspberry though." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	brotherkept 2012-01-31 06:31 am UTC (link)
	"Pretty darn handy taste. Any idea how many preschoolers in the cafeteria will give you their veggies? And undercooked green beans are way safer than undercooked beef." Ezra's not insulted, though. Just trying to be informative. He grins at the waitress. "Thanks!" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2012-01-31 06:38 am UTC (link)
	"Well whatever works," he shrugs. "I just need something more filling right now. Sure you don't want anything else? There aren't any preschoolers to share food with..." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	brotherkept 2012-01-31 06:40 am UTC (link)
	"This'll be plenty." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2012-01-31 11:22 pm UTC (link)
	He just shrugs and it's not long before they get their order and Robin pays the waitress. "Rooftop?" He indicates one a few buildings off that's not too high. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	brotherkept 2012-01-31 11:27 pm UTC (link)
	Ezra assesses the situation for a moment. "Okay." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2012-01-31 11:30 pm UTC (link)
	When they leave he goes ahead and hops up onto a hanging fire escape to make his way to the roof, not really waiting for Ezra, figuring the guy can keep up just fine, he really wasn't going that fast. Sitting on the edge of the roof with his legs dangling off the side he waits for the other guy, "Didn't think you did much solo work to be honest." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	brotherkept 2012-01-31 11:33 pm UTC (link)
	Ezra follows a bit slower, keeping his balance with both hands full of food. He soon settles beside him. "I don't, but my brother was busy, and, well, a guy gets cabin fever, you know?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

cantkeepmeout
2012-01-31 11:38 pm UTC (link)

Thomas has less food to carry and has put the icecream off to the side while he starts on his burger.

"Fair enough. You seem to be the one more...well you seem to be more interested in this crimefighting deal." At least that's the impression he's gotten so far. Although he did sometimes find Ezra's enthusiasm refreshing, especially when you got a little jaded over the years.

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	brotherkept 2012-01-31 11:41 pm UTC (link)
	"He's great at it," Ezra insists when his mouth isn't full of broccoli. "It's just he worries." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2012-01-31 11:58 pm UTC (link)
	"It wasn't a comment on his skill," he corrects Ezra. "There's nothing wrong with worrying, it's useful sometimes. He's right to worry though, this is pretty dangerous." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	brotherkept 2012-02-01 12:00 am UTC (link)
	"Yeah, but I'm working on that. I've got two thirds of a notebook full on what not to do in Gotham Vigilantism. Eventually, I'll get all of what not to do written down, and we can do everything right." He's completely earnest. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2012-02-01 12:04 am UTC (link)
	"Oh?" He gives Ezra an amused look, "Got any you'd like to share? I'm curious...what's made it into the book?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	brotherkept 2012-02-01 12:08 am UTC (link)
	"Sure." Ezra gets his notebook out of his pocket and flips to the very beginning. "First stop the fire. Then stop the arsonist." "Avoid solutions that rely primarily on bulldozers, as these are frowned upon by other vigilantes. Even when they work." He takes another bite of ice cream. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2012-02-01 12:18 am UTC (link)
	Robin can't keep the amused smile off his face, "I'm curious about what solution that second one is refering to. You speaking from experience?" He takes another bite out of his burger while he waits to hear this story. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	brotherkept 2012-02-01 12:23 am UTC (link)
	"Not personally. Savant Mk I. There was this one block that no vigilante in Gotham seemed to make any headway in. Savant and Creote tried the old-fashioned way, but busting a few heads just wasn't working. So Savant made Arrangements to have all the civilians moved to new homes and the whole block bulldozed. The gang problem cleared up. But it didn't go over well." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2012-02-01 12:50 am UTC (link)
	"...Yeah I can see why that wouldn't go over well. It's good he got people out of the way first though, I'll give him that." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	brotherkept 2012-02-01 12:52 am UTC (link)
	"He tried to think it through. But yeah. You make a mistake, you learn. I think everybody can learn from one another's mistakes. Unless they just don't want to because they're pure evil. Like Calculator." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2012-02-01 01:19 am UTC (link)
	Ezra will get a raised eyebrow his way, "Calculator? Of all the psychos in Gotham you'd pick him as pure evil?" Thomas has run into a lot of psychos, and his opinion of Calculator as a villain has never been high enough to call the man 'pure evil' but there may be history he's unaware of he realizes. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	brotherkept 2012-02-01 01:25 am UTC (link)
	"I know there's been plenty of others. He's just the first that comes to mind," Ezra says, stabbing his vegetables more violently, something getting bright and brittle in his eyes. "I've seen more of his results than the other old-timers." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2012-02-01 01:30 am UTC (link)
	"Hmm well not my first thought I'll admit." He'd have to go with the one most people went with: Joker. Of course he's had a good deal of experience with the 'old-timers' in his early Robin days. "I've run into most of the older ones. You don't want to, trust me." Enough scars confirm that. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	brotherkept 2012-02-01 01:35 am UTC (link)
	Ezra eats, listens, nods. "I believe you, even if a lot of me thinks I wouldn't mind getting some hits in with that particular one." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

cantkeepmeout
2012-02-01 01:47 am UTC (link)

He finishes the burger and starts on the icecream. "Look," he points his spoon at Ezra, "for Calculator this probably doesn't apply, but the other ones? They're old hands at this. They may fear the Batman. But they can stand up to him better than most heroes ever will. I'm telling you they're experienced and dangerous. Calculator...may not be physically as dangerous, but from what I hear from Oracle he's not one you want to go in unprepared against." He's going on the stories he's heard of Calculator in his world, he doesn't have much experience with the guy, but is assuming from what he's read in the files that's it's pretty close here too.

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	brotherkept 2012-02-01 01:49 am UTC (link)
	Ezra fidgets frustratedly. "I know, I know, I'm not going to put the family through more of that crap." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2012-02-01 01:59 am UTC (link)
	Robin gives him a long look, trying to judge how seriously the guy's taking this, "It's just a word of warning. Don't rush into these things. It never ends well." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	brotherkept 2012-02-01 02:08 am UTC (link)
	Ezra looks serious, but frustrated, and a little... off. "I get it. Getting tortured in Calculator's back room equals doubleplusungood." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2012-02-01 03:11 am UTC (link)
	There's a frown now. Tortured? This sounded like he had some digging to do in the files. "Alright...just want you to avoid that that's all." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	brotherkept 2012-02-01 03:19 am UTC (link)
	"Yeah. I appreciate the concern," Ezra manages between bites. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2012-02-01 03:22 am UTC (link)
	He decides to change the subject from the gloomy stuff for once. "How's the ice cream? This place is pretty good for an all-nighter." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	brotherkept 2012-02-01 03:24 am UTC (link)
	Ezra perks up. "Very good ice cream." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2012-02-01 03:44 am UTC (link)
	"Glad to hear it. How's your neighbourhood been?" He hasn't dropped by their territory much, only occasionally on his way to other places or for a quick run through. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	brotherkept 2012-02-01 03:45 am UTC (link)
	"It's settled down a bit. A little too quiet tonight, hence the venturing out." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2012-02-01 04:04 am UTC (link)
	"Sounds promising, any improvement is always a plus. But it never stays quiet for long." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	brotherkept 2012-02-01 04:11 am UTC (link)
	"Yeah. We'll keep that in mind. How're you?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2012-02-01 04:22 am UTC (link)
	Robin waves off the question a bit, "Fine. Good job on the thugs though." Yes that is a compliment, he's not so Batman-like he doesn't occasionally gives those out. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	brotherkept 2012-02-01 04:35 am UTC (link)
	"Thanks. And thanks for dinner. It's nice." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2012-02-01 04:57 am UTC (link)
	"No problem. We'll end up working with each other from time to time. Might as well get along fine, at least be on speaking terms." (Reply to this)(Parent)

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