Escape From Gotham City

[uncommon_sensei]

The trek out of hell takes longer than one might expect. All those twists and turns, and the natives aren't exactly reliable for directions. Shiva, Dragon, and Tim Drake have hauled themselves out of the infernal realms, though, with no further interference from Neron. Then back through Gotham Below - finally emerging from a dark alleyway in the

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[jla_randoms]

When you opponent is faster, be more skillful
When he is stronger, be softer
When he is agry, be centered
No forced strikes; no reckless strikes.
A punch is never wasted.
Punch when you can; do not punch when you cannot.

Trained by the very best in the world, Robin is very familiar with fighting those who are faster and stronger than he. No amount of alien augmentation can take the place of skill and experience.

There is no purpose in matching strength against strength or speed against speed here. Only fools fight on their opponent's terms.

Tally's momentum is turned against him and his incredible strength is leveraged to Robin's advantage. The sniper's very strengths are turned into weaknesses as his smaller and more lithe opponent dances around him, exploiting the slightest of openings and the briefest moments of poor balance.

The fighting staff is used to it's fullest as an extension of Robin's arms, telescoping his blows with an unexpected reach and sweeping Tally Man's legs out from under him. The sniper's infrared visor gets knocked off kilter, impairing Tally's vision until it is cast aside.

The best comes for last however when Robin slaps a concussive micro-charge (normally used to blow out walls) to the sniper's mid-back and rolls away while hitting the detonator. Tally isn't baseline human anymore. 'Bane tactics' are called for here.

"Sorry Tally, but it's your turn to pay the bill."

[jla_blackgate]

The charge goes off, dust kicking up, temporarily obscuring the Tally Man's form. Then a human shape can be seen, shirt torn, pants ripped, but still standing.

"Anti-Life justifies..my..hate."

With that final retort, the Tally Man collapses on his face.

[jla_randoms]

Zip ties get affixed to Tally Man's wrists and ankles and makes sure that the fallen sniper's vital signs are stable.

Habit has Tim going for his communicator to check in, but then he remembers that Shiva and Dragon don't carry comm links.

...but Batman does.

Batman.

Bruce.

....OMG
It suddenly dawns on him that he has no idea how long he;s been gone.

Tim opens his comm channel.

"Batman, this is Robin. Are you receiving me? Oracle? Anybody?"