case 09 | team Damian | mayhem and madness

[bratbeyond.livejournal.com]

[Returning to Garden after the Ottoman Empire had been a blessing. Damian'd been able to get his bearings, focus on getting his school life back into gear, and maybe being grateful that Garden was actually somewhat modern and... not as bad as he made it out to be.

So when he feels that time hiccup and that dizzy feeling again? Damian can't help feeling ill--especially moreso when he stares at his surroundings. A fancy party? Immediately, he rushes to the window - ignoring the fancy suit he's in - and presses his hands to the windows. Neo-Gotham. It'd be ridiculous to mistake it for anywhere else.

... And there's his family at a table near Mr. Wayne and McGinnis. All of these people are familiar and yet not--Hajie, his kid sister, seems older than when he last saw her. Did Time Compression lie about "bringing you back to the moment in which you came?" Sure seems like it.]

This wasn't the homecoming I expected.

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[monkingaround.livejournal.com]

[Despite being able to hold his own in his absence, Aang is glad to see Damian return as Robin. He's been out of practice; normally, he only fights one enemy at a time at Garden.

When he sees Crazy Quilt make his way toward the exit, he quickly raises another rock wall in front of the doorway. He's not sure how long it will last, but it'll buy them some time. Then he joins Robin in chasing after the man and his hostage.]

Thanks, Robin. [This and an embarrassingly goofy smile is all he manages in response to Robin's compliment. Even though he's the Avatar and Damian is his best friend now, Robin is just so cool.]

[bratbeyond.livejournal.com]

[Thanks to Aang's sudden wall from nowhere, Crazy Quilt runs straight into it---and his doctor hostage safely escapes in the mayhem. Robin's especially grateful for that; metas often don't help with crimefighting in Neo-Gotham.]

Wouldn't say it if I didn't mean it. [doesn't even bother to look at another minion as he effortlessly beats him down] I'd say this is abnormal, but for this city... it's actually pretty normal.

[monkingaround.livejournal.com]

[Aang is currently trying to fling people away with airbending before they get a chance to attack, but that doesn't seem to keep them down for long.] I don't understand; why is this even happening?

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Because it's Neo-Gotham. [Now that Aang mentions it, though... Damian supposes it's a little weird for other worlds.] The crime here's through the roof--and that's when we're around to stop it.

[Aaand there goes Crazy Quilt shooting beams of light at them! Robin curses, immediately using a table as a shield. Batman immediately intercepts them and with the help of yet another meta - who happens to be Robin's brother - tackle Crazy Quilt's rainbow spectrum head-on. Robin watches them for a moment, peering on top of his table.]

... They've got the zift. I think we should probably go outside and handle the rest.

[monkingaround.livejournal.com]

[Aang doesn't have time to respond before they're attacked again. He sure is getting a lot of use out his earthbending today.]

Sounds like a good idea.

[bratbeyond.livejournal.com]

[Totally jumping out that window and chasing the rest of the mooks via rooftop hopping! Except, of course, he waits to make sure Aang's still with him.] Can you keep up? I know it's different from Garden!

[For one thing, criminals didn't descend on Garden every single night.]

[monkingaround.livejournal.com]

[Aang follows him faithfully. And--whoa. This place is really different from his world. He pauses for a moment to take in the city.]

Wow. This place is amazing. [All the lights! The cars! And how dark it all is.]

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[Oh! Right! Robin can't help grinning as he pauses for a second and glances around them.] Well, it is Neo-Gotham. After we get these freaks tied up, I can show you around.

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[Aang can't help grinning as well, incredibly excited to be here.] Then let's hurry up! I can't wait.

[bratbeyond.livejournal.com]

[Already on it! Damian easily jumps from one roof to another, knocking a couple of minions out with some grenade gas. Before they're really aware of it, he's tied them to a trusty lamppost.

... The other two, he's left for Aang to handle. In the meantime, he really can't help admiring his handiwork.] I think that's the best I've done so far.

[monkingaround.livejournal.com]

[Following Damian across the roofs is easy with the help of some airbending. He fights with the goons for a minute or so before finally attempting to secure them to the roof with earthbending. But when he tries, all that happens is some pebbles floating up to hit their arms and legs.]

This isn't earth?!

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It's mostly metal.

[Wait, so Aang can't use his powers on steel? That's a new one! Don't mind Robin gassing the thugs out so that Aang can use his powers with... some ease.] You can't... what, shoot them with the mighty power of steel?

[monkingaround.livejournal.com]

I can't bend metal yet. Only my friend Toph can. [Aang glances down at the defeated pile of bodies, rubbing the back of his neck awkwardly.] Sorry I messed up.

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[Robin shakes his head, offering the weakest hint of a smile] You didn't know. I can't yell at you for that.

... Most buildings in this city're made of metal and glass, though I think the bricks're earth.

[monkingaround.livejournal.com]

Guess I'll have to use the other types of bending.

[He looks around, once again admiring the view.] All of this is metal? This is so weird.

[bratbeyond.livejournal.com]

Your airbending should be fine, considering I've gotten by without powers.

[He nods, gesturing towards some of the landmarks] Human progress'll do that. I think it's pretty schway, but I've only been here for a few years.

[monkingaround.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I'll be fine.

Was the place you lived before different?