in the shadows | rp thread for work_with_it

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Dark, shadowy streets on the other side of the City from her own apartment

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James Gordon was finishing off a piece of pizza. He'd folded it over so he could walk with it. For once, he had a night off. ...Of course, he knew what that meant. He scanned the skyline as he walked.

Where was she?

Every time he got a night off-- he swore it was every time without fail-- the Huntress appeared with some warning or concern. Just once-- once-- he'd like to get through a night to himself without her showing up. He'd managed to take his mom out to dinner, which was amazing enough, but he knew-- he just knew-- he wouldn't get to make it to a bar

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Dalia laughed. "Maybe with me out of town, your luck will improve, then."

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"Probably will," he replied, chuckling again. "Meanwhile, you'll probably be off causing some sort of international incident..."

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"I'm going with Duela, so it's possible," Dalia said.

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"You are?" James asked, not without some surprise.

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Dalia nodded. "She's gonna show me around France."

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James stared at Dalia briefly. Last time he'd heard her sister mentioned, it had been in a much less friendly context.

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"She's my sister," Dalia said quietly. "One day...my dad and mom are going to be gone and...she's all I'll have left."

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"Long as you can trust her," James said quietly. He wasn't trying to insult Duela. He meant it sincerely, more out of concern, even if it didn't come out entirely right.

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"What, trust her not to get us lost? It's just a vacation," Dalia said. Then more seriously, she added, "She's never done anything to physically harm me, and I don't think she ever would. Or let anyone else, for that matter."

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James nodded. "Just... look after yourself, okay? You'd be nuts to come back here after seeing Europe, but... I'd like you to come back in one piece, okay?"

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"Nice to know someone's concerned for my welfare." Dalia's grin was a bit mischievous.

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James smirked slightly. "Just doing my job."

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"Keep an eye on Andy, will you?" she was suddenly serious again.

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He frowned, telling himself it was just because the conversation was serious again and not because of the actual request. "I will."

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"I should go..." Dalia glanced past him, realizing she was going to have to run herself all the way back home. She didn't want him to take her home. If anyone ever found out about what she'd done...