132.

[captainshort]

[Slips back into the apartment and shuts the door, looking more than a little apprehensive. Lets out a resigned sigh, then calls out in what would be a nonchalant tone of voice.]

...Hey.

So.

I'm home.

[ooc; Action post to those that would be in Holly's apartment, and a regular entry to everyone else. She's back and probably thinking she owes

Comments

[cal_sitter]

It's good to hear from you.

[cal_sitter]

It's not a pleasant story. Cal isn't taking it well. Robin appears to have returned to his usual, loquacious self.

What about you?

[captainshort]

Well, if there's anything I can do ...

Me? Cross-dimensional time travel and a demon with a sword.

[cal_sitter]

Don't let Cal talk you into calling him Caliban.

Is that a typical hazard of your world?

[captainshort]

I'm sure there's a reason behind that.

No, I'd have to say that was definitely a once in a lifetime sort of deal.

[cal_sitter]

It's a matter of perception.

Good.

[captainshort]

What do you mean?

Private

[cal_sitter]

The curse put Cal in a position of being unable to throw off the influence of something almost as bad as the Auphe.

Private

[captainshort]

From what I've heard of that thing, that's... pretty damn bad.

Private

[cal_sitter]

He needs to be reminded that he's not a monster.

Private

[captainshort]

And I doubt just saying so will really do much, eh?

Private

[cal_sitter]

No, it never does.