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The Nightly Veil
The water tower is one of the many lofty locations in Gotham where he can see the skyline unobstructed. Even though he knows the East End is well protected, he's never stopped making it a part of his routine. There's too much history here, both personal and criminal. He also knows there's a better than even chance he'll run into Selina ( Read more... ) -
Great Expectations
Leslie never missed an opportunity to drag him outside into the sunlight. When they were done with their conversation inside, she held true to form. Like always, she stopped to smell the roses on the way to the steps and encouraged him to do the same. In another couple weeks, they'd be gone. Summer had been short and fall was fast approaching ( Read more... ) -
Cold
He can't shake the cold.
It's irritating. And annoying.
It's been days since Selina pulled him into the car and drove him "home". Was there really such a thing in this place? Every fiber of his being said no. -
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Sentimentality is rarely a luxury he allows himself while clothed in the guise of nightmarish creation. This is not a day however that can pass without words. Even if those words are all too brief ( Read more... ) -
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Parents concerned for the health of their children will often order and adamantly attempt to enforce a seemingly simple task. Simple, however, it is not. Both mind and body must agree to participate. Without one, the other fails. Neither benefit. Rest is ever elusive ( Read more... ) -
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There's twenty feet of roof ahead of him.
Teen feet.
Five.
The platform comes to an end. His boot finds the edge.
The cape and cowl of darkest night takes to the midnight skies.
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Another time. Another place. Frighteningly familiar in sight, sound, and smell. There is excitement present as the back exit of the theater swings open and a carefree boy bursts forth. His parents are close behind. There are no worries, no concerns. This is home. This is Gotham ( Read more... ) -
Weakness
Bed rest doesn't force the instincts to wane. The brain remembers. The body however must be retrained. The heavy bag has been subjected to harder hits, withstood more aggressive beatings. First steps however must be taken in moderation. He practices form. Speed and intensity will return in their own time ( Read more... ) -
Questions Old and New
The incident reports took some time to shift through. Weeks and sometimes months of information packed into a standardized format. They've given birth to a number of questions. Questions whose answers can't be found within the confines of the file. Raw data does not address personal intent or motivation ( Read more... ) -
Compromise
It's a rare moment in the Wayne Manor when the master of the house goes unwatched. Now is one of those moments. With a bathrobe wrapped around him, he lounges in the bedside chair. Coffee and a newspaper would make his day. Instead he's simply satisfied with being upright. The shower and the shave have made a new man of him.