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[mashooq]

( at first, there is just the slow and consistent sound of steel scraping against the earth in a mechanical fashion. then, after a moment, a woman’s voice begins speaking. she sounds calm, composed, her accent only a trace of a lilt on some words. it’s fairly hard to pick up the annoyance that would be visible on her face if this wasn’t audio. )It

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Text; encrypted; addressed from J

[under_thehood]

No, it doesn't. [Also hi not!mommy.]

permathat;

[mashooq]

( oh hey baby. )

I didn't think it would, for you.

But then, there are different levels of dedication.

Re: permathat;

[under_thehood]

You know I'll do what's necessary, what he can't do.

Let's meet. Are you still at the baseball diamond?

[mashooq]

Of course.

And I am. I would never say no to your company.

offline; 1/3 I think

[kingofrooks]

[ Speak of the devil and he comes. It seems to apply to the devil's daughter as well.

A beat, two, and he listens to the transmission again. He voice has not changed. Why does he expect it to? ]

[kingofrooks]

[ He is already calculating. Damian. (If your mother wants you back--)

Jason. Jason, already here.

He knows that the peace and equilibrium was too good to last. No- no, he doesn't. He should have. ]

text;

[kingofrooks]

It would be difficult, wouldn't it? For you.

[ He tests the waters. ]

permatext;

[mashooq]

Most things are difficult. But I like to think nothing would change things so much.

( she is imagining his reaction, and enjoying the image greatly. )

[video]

[he_is_wild]

[He thinks he recognizes the voice. Is it that bus driver who can turn into a rock golem? Yeah, this seems about right.]

Didn't change a thing.

[Because Batman is here]

Also, howdy! Didn't know you were a Newcomer. Welcome to the Network, toots!

permavoice;

[mashooq]

No, I can't imagine it would.

( a beat. )

The welcome would be more appreciated if there was a little more respect behind it.

1/2

[he_is_wild]

There was plenty of respect there, lady! Don't talk to me like that or next time I see ya, I'll shove you out of the bus and laugh when you turn into a boulder in the middle of a busy intersection!

2

[he_is_wild]

Ooh, actually that sounds fun, I might do it anyway.

[cowboy_newsie]

I'll tell you mine if you tell me yours.

[mashooq]

If you're bargaining, then you should give some indication that what you're offering is worth it.

[cowboy_newsie]

Oh, it is, darlin', believe me. Actually, me whole life story is, I oughta sell it sometime.

[mashooq]

Really. I hope you do, in that case.

And as for the question, mine hasn't changed since being here. So. Your turn.

reaction; 1/2

[terminates]

[ ...well. This is unexpected. The phrase 'fitting yet ironic' also comes to mind, but that's neither here nor there. ]

audio; encrypted

[terminates]

[ Might as well be polite. ]

Adapt.

and permathat;

[mashooq]

( politeness will get you everywhere, mr. wilson. )

Ah, but adapt your path to fit your original intentions? Or shift those intentions entirely?

likewise;

[terminates]

[ He's a generous asshole, what can he say? ]

Both.

[ A touch contradictory, Slade? We think so. ]