1st Leap [Video]

[notasidedick]

[You're greeted with a surprisingly happy looking man smiling at the screen. He seems quite fine given the obvious circumstances that he has no idea where he is, why he's there, and that he can't escape. Well, he'll try escaping anyways. It's something he does

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[artemisaim]

[Kate's chilling in her room, pretty much bored, just kind of looking at you, Dick. And yes, she's wearing her costume. Minus the sunglasses and scarf]

Sorry to say that you don't. Unless of course you consider a shiny metal collar and being trapped in a lab in space to be prizes. Which most people don't but you never know.

[notasidedick]

That's the best prize. Fashionable accessories and our own room. [He's being sarcastic, but when you say it like that, it almost seems like a prize.] I don't think I could have asked for a better prize.

[artemisaim]

Oh yes. Clearly this place is better than any five star hotel could ever be.

I wasn't joking before, by the way. This place is called the Facility and it is literally a lab in outer space. Just so you know.

[notasidedick]

This isn't exactly five start hotel quality.

[He shakes his head lightly.]

I think I grasped that part. But it's nice to be thoroughly informed more then not told at all.

[artemisaim]

Hotels have better food. Everything's been explained to you though? I'm probably not the best choice to do that since I haven't been here very long.

[notasidedick]

I was sent that lovely packet, so I'm sure I can figure it out. I know two people who can fill me in if I need to know though. [Although it was more like them fighting then being informed properly.]

[artemisaim]

Well, good. So there are people from your home world here? That would make things easier. I'm not sure how much help I'll be but, if you need anything, feel free to ask.

I'm Kate, by the way.

[notasidedick]

I really wish they weren't here...apparently they've been here for awhile. [He looks a little guilty for that.]

The help is appreciated, thanks.

Hi Kate, you can just call me Dick.

[artemisaim]

We all wish we weren't here and we all have people we wish weren't here either. Don't worry about it.

No problem.

It's nice to meet you, Dick. Even under the circumstances.

[notasidedick]

I rather be here instead of them if it was possible. [Self sacrificing fool.]

It's always a pleasure to meet people, even in the worst situations. And who knows, maybe it's better to meet people in bad situations. Stronger bonds perhaps.

[artemisaim]

Too bad none of us have that choice.

You're pretty optimistic for someone who just found out he's trapped in a lab in space. I have to say, it's kind of admirable. I thought I was one of the only ones who didn't freak out after ending up here.

[notasidedick]

I've been trained not to freak out. [Or he's just weird in the head. Your choice.] But I guess I've been through some odd enough situations that I feel like I've gone through everything. [Oh boy the things that will happen here. He can surely add it to his list of weird shit that has happened to him in his life.]

[artemisaim]

Same here. I guess when you deal with aliens, mutants, superhumans and gods, something like this doesn't seem like such a big deal. It sucks, of course, but freaking out really won't help anything. At least not in my experience.

[notasidedick]

...Hahahha. [Oh. This sounds like his life. You know, dating aliens. Fighting mutants and superhumans. Fighting alongside mutants and superhumans.] Going through things like that, sounds like you've gone through everything. If only that were the case though. I get the feeling I won't be looking forward to being here, as much as I want to.

[artemisaim]

It does, doesn't it? I really doubt that's the case. And yeah, you get that impression after a while. I mean, I haven't been through anything too horrible yet but I've heard it happens. Just so you know what you're up against.

[notasidedick]

[He's going to refrain from telling you too much for now. As much as he'd like to share stories, his Bat paranoia about identities is kicking in. Damn it Bruce.] I can handle it. Regardless of what it is. I have no choice but to do so anyways.