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[raptorcanaria]

Oh, no wait. Wrong setting.

[When the video comes on she waits for a second with an expectant expression, only to realize that she's waiting for a familiar green face and that's not going to appear here. So she pushes her bangs back out of her eyes for what might be the hundredth time today, and breaks out a grin. She might not feel on top form right now, but she's a professional and she can handle it.]

Hey, guys and girls, Black Canary's here. If that means anything to you, check in and let me know you're here, okay?

Or at least tell me there's good dim sum on this turtle, because I am starved.

[There's another pause as she turns her attention back to the console and finds the appropriate control to end the video for replies. She knew she should have paid closer attention during the demonstration.]

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[backwordscompatible]

[...Black Canary?]

[What?]

[Well, then. Okay. Sure. Why not?]

I think I've heard that name before.

[raptorcanaria]

Well, that's a relief. I know I'm not a household name like some people.

[She gives the screen a curious look, but her recognition abilities are apparently failing herself today.]

But it's nice to be recognized.

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[cowled]

[She's one of the few metahumans he ever tolerated working in Gotham. He wouldn't say he has a soft spot for her, but he does like her more than most people.

It's probably at least in part due to the fact she's one of the few people in the world who could take him in a hand to hand fight.

(He wouldn't admit it, but that doesn't make it any less true)

This is why he opts not to speak with her over the network, but simply track her ID to its sector, spend a short time surveiling the residences, and then crack one of the high windows to her suite and drops soundlessly inside.]

Dinah.

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[raptorcanaria]

[Obviously Bruce wouldn't use the door like a normal person. He wouldn't be Bruce if he did, right?

She shoots him a smile before turning off the console.]

Batman.

Boy, is it a relief to see you.

[She was hoping for familiar faces. But she considers him a friend, and having those around is much better.]

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[mrsarcastic003]

[Have a--masked--wave from a former boy wonder.]

Welcome, stranger.

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[raptorcanaria]

[She doesn't recognize the costume straight away. But there have been enough costume changes and new identities in her life that she hardly even notices when she can go straight to reading body language and what facial expressions the Batfolk ever let you see.]

Hey there, Robin. That's a new look for you.

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[imaginate]

[This is a punch to the gut, since Connor's just left, and Roy isn't their Roy at all, but all things considered she's their family, which means she's part of his extended one. Kyle puts on his game face, all smiles, and switches on the feed. He's in civvies, but it's not like she doesn't know him from Adam.]

Nope, not a clue.

[Beat.]

Please tell me you're not from the evil universe.

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[raptorcanaria]

[She'd say that any Green Lantern is a welcome sight to see in these circumstances. Kyle's probably the one she knows least well of the four from Earth, but he's not guy, and that makes him one of her favorites. That, and he's a friend of Connor's. She grins at him.]

I don't think I have an evil universe version. Do I have an evil universe version?

I don't think I could grow a convincing goatee. What do you think?

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[tactile_telekinesis]

I think there's gonna be a lot of people who'll be checking in with a name like that.

Just a hunch, y'know.

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[raptorcanaria]

Well, I've got nothing better to do all day than sit and chat with faces on my computer.

[She answers before she attempts to recognize him, and then smiles when she does. They never really interacted, but that doesn't mean she didn't pay attention to him.]

Better to say hi now than be surprised later, right?

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[zerotoawesome]

Black Canary? [Oh god, she's hot. Sorry that he's a lot more interested in this conversation now] Is that a codename?

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[raptorcanaria]

Don't look at me, I didn't choose the name.

[She's almost as relieved at this point to see an unfamiliar face as all the familiar ones. After the whole introductory spiel about different worlds, it's been strange how many people are from her own.]

You can call me Dinah, if you'd prefer.

[Secret identities are for people with private lives and innocent friends to protect. Dinah's never really been good at them.]

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[apologiesmyking]

[She looks like Black Canary, but different. Which of course is enough of a clue to Kaldur that this is likely not the Black Canary he is familiar with.]

The name indeeds means something to me, although it could be a case of confusion that is common here.

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[raptorcanaria]

[She leans forward to get a better look at his image. When she fails to recognize him, she nods sadly and sits back again.]

Could be. Because I have no idea who you might be. I'm sorry.

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[notdreaming]

What's dim sum like? [ Any excuse to discover new foods. ]

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[raptorcanaria]

It's what heaven would taste like if you packaged it into handheld portions and sold it on the street.

[Dinah is completely sincere in her endorsement of food types. Also, Hi, Supergirl! She's getting a friendly smile.]

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[hackingyoursensors]

[Aaaand here we go again. That familiar pang that comes with someone who's close but not quite the person he's used to. But it's not her fault and, besides, he's used to it.]

Robin #1 reporting for duty. Travel sized for your convenience.

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[raptorcanaria]

The response is only slow because she's not a terrific typist, we promise.]

Hi, Robin #1. Please tell me you mean young.

[And not, say, Nightwing after a horrible accident with Ray's belt.]

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[relentlesstide]

[Oh hey there Justice League founder bro.]

Can't help you with dim sum, but there are some somewhat similar types of restaurants in Water Sector. Hi, Canary.

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[raptorcanaria]

[JLA founders unite! Dinah's face lights up at this particular familiar face.]

Coincidentally, Water Sector is where I find myself. Hi, Aquaman. What can you recommend?

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[chiot]

You don't look like a bird, black or otherwise, madame. [ Completely unimpressed. AS USUAL he isn't even in his house--Today he's decided to bust into Jehan Prouvaire's while the other takes care of Grantaire.]

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[raptorcanaria]

You probably can't see the outfit, but I promise you it's black.

[She's cheerful and undaunted by his levels of unimpressed.]

Honestly, I didn't really pick the name. You can call me Dinah if it's easier.

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[stagethreeclinger]

Guessing 'Black Canary' isn't you're actual name, sooo guessing super hero?

And by the way, there's a cafe near the market that makes fantastic smooties, jussayin.

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[raptorcanaria]

[It turns out that Kyle telling Dinah in advance did absolutely nothing to emotionally prepare her for the sight of Roy having no idea who she is.

She gives him the same warm smile she gives anyone, but this time it's as much to reassure herself as it is him.]

Not as 'super' as some, really.

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[wherethestoryis]

[Oh hey, more people from home. And Good People, too, not like Livewire showing up.

So Lois is smiling relaxedly at the camera.]

I assume the welcoming committee has already gotten started?

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[raptorcanaria]

Oh boy, has it ever.

[Dinah would love to grab Lois and share all the gossip right now. But she has absolutely no idea how to increase the encryption on this.]

My phone hasn't been this off the hook for a long time.

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[andaway]

[Clark flew to put on his suit and get to one of the public computers on the fire sector as soon as he checked on the network and saw this post. He was good with encryption but not as good as certain people, and he wasn't going to risk it.]

Superman checking in. [He can't help the smile on his lips.] It's really, really nice to see you around, Black Canary.

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[raptorcanaria]

[Well, if that isn't a voice that can bring a smile to anyone's face. Dinah's pleasure at hearing him is obvious.]

Well hello there, Big Blue. Fancy hearing from you in this place.

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[wintershepherd]

So... you're a hero too? You all have kind of a distinct naming trend.

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[raptorcanaria]

Color-adjective noun, right? Well if anyone asks, Black Canary was doing it way before most of these young whippersnappers.

[The exception really being Alan Scott and Green Lantern. But when Dinah's Mom started, it wasn't a common pattern.]