Unattainable

[nightstar_13]

[OOC: continues from Thirst for revenge]It's damn cold. Weather man said it will snow this week-end

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Moved Timmy/Damie thread

[shahzadalghul]

Damian froze in midstep, shocked at how intelligent this Oliver Twist doppelganger could be. Had he been so transparent? It was unnerving to realize that this one too was actually sharper than he had appeared; it made him angry for underestimating him. Worse, he was actually grateful to hear it confirmed from his enemy that his father did love him. He didn’t know if he believed it, but it was…pleasant to hear. He knew that his father wasn’t small, it was far from it. He was still angry, but he had no wish to kill anyone in the next hour. “Tt,” he said softly. “I know my father loves me. I never had a doubt. ” He would not show weakness. “I suppose I can see this as training. Will we be in the same class?” he asked.

[failing_civics]

Tim made a face. "I didn't consider seeing it as training. Mostly, I think it's just annoying. A lot of the other kids are kind of..." he shrugged a little. Calling them sheep seemed a little mean, and not exactly the greatest way to get Damian excited about school. Even if it was accurate.

Not that school exactly anything to be really excited about.

"I don't think we will be. I'm going to be a few grades ahead of you. But we'll probably see each other around. The school's not that big."

[shahzadalghul]

Damian nodded. "I can imagine they would be rabble," he said, relaxing a bit more. "I have read enough books to know about schools in general. Anything I should know in particular? I imagine you would be...someone who would abreast of vital details. Weak points if we need to escape?" he asked. What if something happened and they were needed? "Ways to skip?"

[failing_civics]

Tim gave him a little grin. "There are always ways to skip. Especially if you're as sneaky as you probably are." Given what little he knows about how Damian was raised, cutting class will be a breeze for him. "The doors aren't even alarmed. The best way to get out is through the gym because it backs up to a little stand of trees, and it's harder to notice you leaving."

[shahzadalghul]

Damian nodded. "Excellent. So this prison is paper," he said, with a satisfied smirk on his face. "I will have to remember that the gym is helpful. What about teachers? Which ones are the most gullible? Which will be problems?" he asked, finally calming down just a bit. "I know Mar'i has been having problems and none seem to notice. I take it most are not very aware?"

[failing_civics]

"I don't know how they are in your grade," he admitted. "My civics teacher seems pretty aware, but my biology class is a joke. I'm pretty sure a bomb could go off, and she still wouldn't notice. The vice principal's a bit of a busy-body, but she's not too hard to avoid."

[shahzadalghul]

Damian nodded. "If need be, a bomb can be made to go off. A stink bomb, as you would call it might be of great use if we needed to escape to help Father. You do know how to make them, right?" he asked. "I am sure I have a copy of the Anarchist's cookbook in my satchel if not, it's best you study it. Comes in useful in a pinch. I really can't imagine I'll have teachers who will estimate my abilities. Looking young has its advantages."

[failing_civics]

Tim blinked in surprise. He hadn't actually been serious about the bomb thing. Damian was... kind of literal. He gave him a wry smile. "I know how to make them. And yeah--being young does lead to some pretty convenient underestimation." So did acting like you were careless, or weren't too bright--that was one of Tim's favorite games, actually.

moving on to the next thread

[shahzadalghul]

Damian nodded as he reached his room. "I suppose this will not be as painful as I first considered," he said, as a thank you. "I had best look up this horror and make my plans."

He almost didn't despite fake Drake. This was a new development.