01st Strike | Audio

[batwave]

[Ever since arriving, Bruce has spent the better part his time here trying to decide how best to handle this situation. He's long since shed his costume and put it away on the lower floor of his suite. Best not to put that on for a while. After, he combed through the suite (yes in his underwear) and tried his radio with no success.

That's when he spots the console.

When Bruce activates the voice function on his console, he's putting away the Batman voice, in order to sound as innocuous as possible. He has no civilian clothes and he would really rather not have the Batman associated with him. It's bad enough the kedan saw him in costume. He needed to put some distance between himself and the suit as quickly as possible.]

My name is Bruce and it seems I've lost my shorts in the water. [Embarrassed laugh.] Would someone mind letting me know where I could find some clothes?

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[hackingyoursensors]

[Dick's not sure if he's embarrassed or happy to see Bruce.

Wait.

What?]

That's the first time I've heard of that.

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[batwave]

The tide must've been coming in.

[Hi, hello. Who are you?]

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[hackingyoursensors]

[...something's wrong.

Even when Bruce is keeping up his playboy billionaire cover, there's always a familiarity in his voice when he speaks to Dick. And it's not there.

In any other situation, he'd switch to video. But clearly it's a bad idea right now.]

Guess so.

Anyway, welcome aboard the S.S. Flying Turtle.

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[demon_brat]

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That would depend what sector you are in. Are you planning on going out in your underwear?

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[batwave]

Metal sector, I believe.

[Oops, right. He's supposed to be naked.]

Of course not. I've got this handy blanket.

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[wholenewstory]

[This is one of those times when Cass is really, really frustrated by the audio function. She can guess why he's using it, of course, but that doesn't make it better.

She tries really hard to keep her tone neutral, but there's an intensity beneath the friendliness.]

There's a lot of - clothes shops in Earth Sector. Where are you?

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[batwave]

[An intensity that Bruce can sense. It's not exactly setting him at ease here. He would be lying if he said he was tempted not to reply. But that would be rude and Bruce Wayne is anything but rude.]

I believe they said this was the Metal sector.

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[andaway]

Bruce...?

[The sound of his voice is the same to his ears, but there's something still... off. Still different. Which isn't surprising, the Bruce already living on the turtle was from his world, it stands to reason if another one was to appear he would be from a different one.

Dick and Zatanna's world, maybe?]

It's Clark. I can bring you some clothes if nobody has offered, but mine would probably be too big for you.

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[batwave]

Yes?

[Bruce is most familiar with Clark through the newspaper. But he doesn't know him personally or has yet to even meet him face-to-face.]

I'm sorry, I don't know a Clark.

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[wintershepherd]

[ Here have someone who doesn't recognize you on sight or by name, Bruce. Provided you can hear/see anyone on the feed talking to you. ]

Can't vouch much for a style, but I can deliver some clothes to your door if you need a set to wear so you can go shopping.

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[batwave]

[You know what, Bruce fights clown themed criminals and his best friend is made of clay. So let's say yes, Bruce can see Jack.]

Thanks, but I think I've got it covered now.

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[crossestheline]

[What...just...what. Jay's foul mood is temporarily lifted, although for how long is anyone's guess. Instead of feeling angry about everything that's happened recently, he's caught off guard.

Stalks the various conversations. No instant going to a private conversation. Something's not right here.]

You lost your shorts?

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[batwave]

[Oh great, is this someone else who knows him?]

You sound surprised.

perma text, perma anon

[occupygotham]

[ now this is certainly interesting ]

Mr. Wayne, I presume?

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[batwave]

That's right. May I ask who this is?

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[the_other_eight]

Good afternoon Bruce. If you haven't gotten a pair of pants by now I can send you to a few very good tailors in the area.

[voice]

[batwave]

I'm fine actually. Thank you, though.

[not here]

[cowled]

[JUST WHAT HE NEEDED, SOMEONE TO BLOW HIS COVER.

This is the story of how Bruce doesn't have a very high opinion of his alternates (he's met enough to know) and is a jackass simultaneously.

So he's just going to... stalk this post like a creeper. Don't mind him, mini!Bruce.]

[not here]

[batwave]

[Don't you worry your pretty little bathead, Bruce.

All of this attention is going to make Mini!Bruce intend to lay as low as possible.]

[wherethestoryis]

[...

Okay. Not her Bruce. Even before the other responses, not her Bruce.

And now her head hurts. A lot.]

You're a lucky man, Bruce. If my colleague back home, Cat Grant, were here, you'd have to start guarding against further and unceasing interest in future lost shorts. Even Vale's not that bad.

[batwave]

[Imagine how Bruce must feel.

This earns her a laugh.]

I'm not sure I'd call it luck.

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[nohsatsu]

If nudity is a concern, someone could always deliver clothing to you.

[ He's not exactly offering; he's just trying to offer a very obvious solution, 'cause he's special like that. ]

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[batwave]

It's been taken care of.

[At least he's not claiming to know Bruce.]

[mrsarcastic003]

[N O P E. After Alternate!Ollie, Tim is so over the idiot act. But whatever. He can play along, like he always does. It's pretty obvious from reading the other replies that this is a Bruce who doesn't know any of them. So that's... a thing.]

You're a long way from home, Mr. Wayne.

[SO WEIRD CALLING BRUCE THAT. He actually almost stumbles over the words.]

[batwave]

[AHAHAHAH where are all these people coming from?]

Well, I've been meaning to take a vacation.