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[controlledvariable]

[The voice that comes over the network is female and American, but lacking any particular accent beyond that, and her voice is even when she speaks. Those who've met Batgirl before might recognize it, but it's distinctly not Steph.

The message is sent to the members list. And her Bruce, because he'd just hack it anyway.]

Hi, this is Batgirl, or Spoiler, since I introduced myself to a few of you that way. I think most of you have met me by now; for those who haven't, I'm one of those vigilante types you've likely seen running around and if you need character references I'll put you in contact with someone who can confirm that I'm one of the good guys.

I know this method of contacting people probably seems a little strange, but I have a proposition to make, and this was the simplest way to talk to a lot of you at once.

I'm sure everyone's familiar with the concept of a team of superheroes, especially since a lot of you are from worlds with vigilantes, and I've talked to some of you about this already but the recent events during the dive made me realize I need to push my schedule forward a bit. The Emperor clearly has no interest in sharing information with us, so we can't be prepared for whatever threats are going to come our way, but I'm hoping if we get organised, start working together and figuring out how to operate in a crisis, we won't be caught so off guard again.

I've secured us a base of operations, as it were, in the Earth Sector, near the centre of the city. [a map is attached] If you're seeing this message, then you're welcome to use it regardless of whether you want to be officially on a team or not, it's a safe space for us all as much as it's a headquarters. Originally I'd wanted this to be more focused on training and sharing expertise, but again, after the last couple of weeks I'm sure we can agree working on strategies might be useful. Still, there's equipment available to use, and I've got a few particular training sessions in mind once we get set up, but until then everyone's free to use the space however they want.

There's a lot more info I can give, but I'd like to be able to do that in person rather than over the network, so for now I'll leave the floor open to questions and set a tentative date for a first official meeting at the headquarters this time next week, unless anyone can't attend then for whatever reason.

Before anyone replies, I'll let you know that I've set up two encryptions on this message which you should be able to see when you go to reply, the first of which is a private line between the console I'm on, and each person's individual console, and the second is a filter that will allow a message to be seen by everyone I've invited. If you'd like to contact me directly for whatever reason, you should use the first one, but if you're comfortable letting the group see, use the filter option.

Thank you for your time.

[[OOC: Specify in the subject line whether your character is using the private or group filter encryption please!]]

Private to Annabeth:

Your friends from home are welcome to join us. I didn't include them in the filter since they don't know me, and aren't likely to trust the whole superhero thing the same way some of the other kids I haven't met are. Figured I'd let you be the judge of whether they should come or not.

Comments

[not here]

[cowled]

[This is the story of how Bruce leaves a bowl of ice cream in the freezer with one of his trademarked bat-symbol notes tacked to the door of it for when Steph returns home.

It's easier than saying he's proud of her, okay.]

[not here]

[controlledvariable]

[She's not sure when this started becoming a habit of theirs, but she appreciates both the ice cream and the sentiment.]

audio; private encryption

[hackingyoursensors]

[The message is (unsurprisingly) coming from Bruce's console]

I established a team back home. Anything I can do to help?

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[controlledvariable]

[She's - well aware what happened to Dick, but she doesn't let it affect how she talks to him. She's sure he doesn't want pity.]

I think I've got everything under control, but I'll keep you in mind. Will you be okay with the secret ID thing?

[Since there are very few human boys his age in the city, it makes things a bit trickier.]

[audio; group encryption]

[withoutaworld]

Just say when and I'll be there. [ You can almost hear the grin in her tone. ] I was always trying to get a team back together back home, but for some reason the others didn't go for it.

And the next time something like the zombies comes up... Well, it'll be good if no one ends up dealing with that alone.

[ private: Steph ]
Is it okay if I mention this to Steve? And Bucky? I won't if you'd rather not, but I think they're happier when they know what I'm doing with the whole hero thing.

[audio; private]

[controlledvariable]

[She'll respond to the whole thing privately, since it's easier.]

You're welcome to tell them, and you know you can point Steve in my direction if he has any input. [Since he knows about her being Batgirl. Bucky is a more complicated matter, but she trusts Rikki to handle it.] But, yeah, I really don't wanna be caught off guard with that again. I know Septimus tried to organize people, but I still want it to be - us.

[Teengaers. Even if she still has mixed feelings about involving teenagers and kids in this business.]

[Video; Private Encryption]

[mrsarcastic003]

[Have a smiling Tim.] Titans Together. I'm in. Obviously. Anything I can do to help?

[Video; Private Encryption]

[controlledvariable]

Help me come up with a name? I didn't wanna go with the Titans 'cause it felt a little like it might exclude people not from our world. And I'd feel weird using it.

[Since she was never a Titan.]

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[wintershepherd]

[ Jack reads this message about twenty times before he finally sends a reply back. ]

Um... I think I got this by mistake.

[ a pause ]

Sorry? I won't tell anyone though.

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[controlledvariable]

It wasn't a mistake. [Her tone is a lot gentler than it was in the general message.]

This isn't just for people who'd call themselves a vigilante or a superhero, anyone who's a teenager is welcome, though I did start with people who've been proactive in helping around the city. Like you did during while those creatures were attacking.

[See? Not a mistake.]

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[wholenewstory]

[Cassandra's grin is proud and earnest.]

You know - I'm in.

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[controlledvariable]

[Cass you're her favourite]

You better be, I need someone to keep this lot under control.

[audio ; group encryption]

[alpha_squad_leader]

This sounds like a great idea after that zombie nonsense. I'm in and if I know Santo like I do, he'll be in too.

What're we calling this little group?

[audio ; group encryption]

[controlledvariable]

I'm glad to hear that. [It's a bit silly, perhaps, but she'd been worried people wouldn't want to be involved.]

I haven't worked that part out yet, I thought maybe we could discuss it as a group.

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[sophos]

Now that they're here, I couldn't see myself involved without them.

We've worked in teams in the past, but usually no more than three at a time. This is a bit different from what we're used to, but I know their priorities would align with what you're trying to do here. [Hers do.]

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[controlledvariable]

Of course. [She knows how important friends are.] Feel free to tell them what you want, and they're welcome to join as next week.

You guys won't be the only ones new to working in a team, so we'll be figuring it out together, at least.

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[crotcharrow]

Oh man, I'm so there. You invite any hotties?

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[littlecousin]

She invited me.

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[controlledvariable]

This isn't a dating service, Speed.

[action]

[withoutaworld]

[ This would be Rikki throwing a couch cushion at your head from across the room. RUDE, TOMMY. ]

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[backwordscompatible]

[It's not that she blames you, Batgirl, or even associates you with the actual culprit. Despite the similarity in name and known association.]

[Still...when Zatanna replies, there's a slightly less-than-enthusiastic tone to her voice. Almost cautious.]

I'm in.

But I would strongly suggest you sweep the place at least twice before the meeting. Just in case.

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[controlledvariable]

[Steph sighs; she saw Zatanna's post, and is well aware that Bruce must have bugged the girl's suite.]

I will, and Robin - mine - has volunteered to help, for all the good it will do.

[She's used to Bruce by now and fully expects bugs to be replaced as quickly as she can find them.]

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[notdreaming]

[ Kara considers ignoring the message at first. She's not a hero, and she doesn't particularly want to be. Sure, she's saved people, but that was just being a good person. They were caught in the crossfire.

But being prepared sounds like a good idea. And honestly, so does meeting other people her age, people with powers and lives that she's curious about. And if it turns out to be too much pressure she can always bail out. Nobody would blame her.

What's the harm, really? ]

Do I have to have a secret identity?

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[controlledvariable]

[Honestly, she wasn't sure whether Kara would respond, so she's glad to see a reply.]

Not at all, there are a few people involved who aren't even from world's with vigilantes, so they're probably not going to have a secret IDs. You can just be yourself.

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[zerotoawesome]

Oh hell freakin' yes! I've been waiting for something like this to happen.

How soon can we have bonding time?

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[controlledvariable]

Glad I could be of service. [she sounds wryly amused.]

Everyone seems to be able to make the set time, so - a week. [she's not sure if "bonding time" is really the right word for it but. whatever.]