1000 paper cranes for you
WHO: origamiguardian & sibyllant
WHERE: the BoP office building
WHEN: after the Joker killed people :(
WARNINGS: I don't think so.
SUMMARY: Maggie was attacked by the Joker shortly before he revealed himself on the network. Oracle is concerned, and asks her to come in for some tests, and to discuss what information she has.
FORMAT: anything you like!
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WHERE: the BoP office building
WHEN: after the Joker killed people :(
WARNINGS: I don't think so.
SUMMARY: Maggie was attacked by the Joker shortly before he revealed himself on the network. Oracle is concerned, and asks her to come in for some tests, and to discuss what information she has.
FORMAT: anything you like!
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"I... you're probably right." Maggie rubbed the back of her head. "I..." She reddened again. "If that's the case, maybe you could do me a favor? See..." She looked away, still red, then back at Barbara. "I can't help but buy books. I spend all my money on them. Or library fines, or... whatever. It takes all the willpower I have to remember to buy food, or clothes. Which is mostly underwear. I think it's sort of a side effect of my powers... But it's also just something... it's just... it's just a part of me." Maggie chewed on her lip. "I've been staying at the MAC precisely because it's free. If I need to rent somewhere... do you think you could set up an account for me, with the money you're paying me for the Hundred case and whatever work I do, that just went straight to rent? If I don't have to look at it, I don't think I'd withdraw from it for books."
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It also reminded her how long it had been since she'd read a book, not wholesale devoured an e-version directly into her brain. While she was determined not to turn into a machine, it was certainly tempting, some days. She thought Maggie must enjoy reading the same way, so they were rather alike.
"Absolutely. I can help you look, too. It's the least I could do after rousting you from your apartment."
The doctor interrupted politely, having come back with a tray of vials and a needle. "Do you prefer your right or left arm?"
"I'm glad to hear you've been working with Cassie," Babs continued. "I ought to fit in a training session myself." She sighed, which was self-directed. Not enough hours in a day.
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Maggie sat in the phlebotomy chair and looked up at Dr. Sadhwani. "It... doesn't really matter. Left, I guess." Maggie remained obedient and passive to the doctor, the moment the needle entered her arm not even registering in the slightest on her face. She sat and talked as blood was drawn.
"If I move in temporarily, I could help," Maggie said, always wanting to be of service to the people who were helpful to her. "What's your combat style?"
((This is a dumb question, but does Maggie know Oracle's real name? I know they met, but I don't know if she actually introduced herself))
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"Escrima," she answered, reaching beneath the arm rests and pulling out the hidden sticks to show Maggie. The corners of her eyes crinkled in amusement as she added, "Obviously it's about the limit of what I can do, but I find it a comfort. That's what I was going to do to that hacker, but he never came close enough. Luckily, you and Zatanna showed up."
The doctor took a couple small vials, and shook Maggie's hand. "Thanks for being a good patient," she said with a smile. She then moved to the other side of the room, where the lab area was, setting up the machine to test the samples.
"So I'd enjoy having a partner. Practicing with Cass is always a good workout, but too long a session and my arms go numb." Babs made a soft huff of amusement.
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"I'd be honored to train with you. I could throw some of my familiars at you if you wanted something different."
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