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[heirdom]

[There's the thud of boots on the floor as the Batman walks. He's talking to himself, in a low, displeased voice, unaware of the journal in his pocket:]A strange castle in a strange land, with a blue moon and an unfamiliar geography. Kidnapped by "the castle." Like chess pieces, they're pawns to a castle. But who, then, is the king? It doesn't

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[wornbright]

[ is feeling wonderful today. she helped people and everyone's safe and finally got her laundry done so she's going to head out of the room.

NOTHING CAN RUIN THIS HAPPY MOOD ]

[heirdom]

[Is tall and imposing, and clearly in a bad mood. He eyes her when she comes into his line of sight.

Another one.]

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[wornbright]

[ she doesn't watch where she's going until she nearly bumps into him and accidentally drops the basket ]

Gra-- [ oh wait, you don't say someone's real name when they're in a costume ]

[wornbright]

Batman! [ acts normal since she believes it's grayson ]

[heirdom]

[There's a reaction he didn't expect, though the stutter at the beginning catches him and confuses him. He frowns and picks up her basket with one hand, holding it out to her.]

Yes. Are you alright?

[wornbright]

[ takes the basket and nods ]

I'm fine.

[ wait a second... ]

Should you be out of bed?

[heirdom]

[He's wondering where the fear is. His eyes narrow and he frowns. Like Hell.]

Am I expected to stay in bed?

[wornbright]

[ she's actually beginning to feel a little anxious because the voice is different and the tone... it's a lot colder and imposing than grayson's ]

...Grayson-san?

...you're not him...

[ oh hi... now she's going to take a step back ]

[heirdom]

[That startles him. Actually startles him. While he doesn't seem to have much of a facial reaction, he steps forward and grabs her arm, abruptly, to hold her in place.]

Grayson?

[wornbright]

[ she pulls back to no avail and drops her basket again. why is someone running around in batman's costume? ]

Let go of me!

[heirdom]

[He holds on.]

Answer the question. Why did you call me Grayson?

[wornbright]

[ shakes her head ]

I'm not telling you.

I am going to scream really loud and people have super hearing in this castle. They'll hear me and you'll be in a lot of trouble.

[heirdom]

[This place is crawling with teenage girls and he does not like this. His expression hardens even more, mostly out of frustration, and he grips tighter.]

It's a simple question. How do you know Grayson?

[wornbright]

[ she winces ]

You're hurting me-- he's just a friend!

[heirdom]

[he maintains his grip, though he's not sure if he wants to know what he's asking next.]

Is he here?

[wornbright]

[ a long pause ]

...yes...