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[crossestheline]

I remember not too long after I came here, someone rambled on and on about "lifers". Since then, not only have the two lifers graduated, but this guy right here has as well.

[Grins. He's finally been delivered his one way ticket out of here.]

Sorry, kiddos. There's no sticking around to play nice for me. There's a lot of work that I want to do in the place I'm going to, that I don't want to leave at the hands of some cosmic being who not only loses control of its ship, but dumps us off in a hellhole.

Graduating here is like drawing straws. Sometimes you luck out like me, find people who actually give a damn about you when you arrive, and get paired up with someone who sees you as a person, not a means to an end. Other people, get yanked around and screwed with constantly. This place needs a serious overhaul. I'd stick around to try and do just that, but I'd also risk losing a literal once in a life time opportunity.

[He can't risk suddenly disappearing or getting reverted back to an Inmate, which would prevent him from leaving with Bruce.]

I'll be around for a few more hours to say my goodbyes. After that, I'm out of here.

[Private to Jean]

Tell your friend I said hey.

[Private to Bruce]

I'm heading to your room.

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[crossestheline]

I've seen the worst Gotham has got to offer and survived through it. This time I plan on surviving through it with my sanity in tact.

[Eyes him for a moment.]

I've heard of people visiting others when they graduate, or telling others to visit them. Whenever you graduate, come and visit. You can see the progress we're making.

[mistconduct]

[He cracks a grin; graduation seems a long, long way off from where he's standing]

You couldn't pay me enough to step foot in Gotham, I'd get my ass kicked. Rookie capes get picked off by the dozen.

[crossestheline]

You're mistaking the Gotham I'm from for the one I'm going to. Bruce killed all of the major villains, after I died. Then the whole damn world got attacked and almost went up in smoke.

[crossestheline]

[In the past, Jason probably would have made another pot shot or two. These days, he sees things more clearly. The two of them haven't exchanged insults with each other in a long time, and Jason of all people gets that someone you care about being in danger can make you do crazy things.]

Same to you. Try and not let this place drive you crazy.

[mistconduct]

[He looks pointedly around them, at the Barge]

Riddler's here and so is Poison Ivy. You think the Barge just claimed them all and is going to send them right back to Gotham?

[crossestheline]

You're not listening. The Bruce here is not from my Earth. I met him when I was traveling the multiverse with Donna, Bob, and Rayner. That's the Earth I am going to.

[mistconduct]

Oh.

Oh. You're going to...that Gotham.


Shit. That's an adjustment.

[ichoosefight]

[ She chuckles, genuinely fondly. Can't think badly of Bruce. Well, not this one anyway. ]

Yeah, you could. You two better take care of each other. Don't make me come over there.

[megamind]

I'll do my best. If you're headed to his world [ no need to specify who 'he' is, right? ] I'll forward over some infomation -- stuff Metrocity did to help aid recovery, shore up infrastructure after Titan's rampage.

He's not a bomb, but... he still did amazing amount of damage. Maybe'll help you organize and get repairs done faster.

private voice;

[dr4gontatt00]

I'm glad you get to go home.

[crossestheline]

You know me. I'm always on my best behavior.

[crossestheline]

Compared to this place? It'll be a breeze.

[mistconduct]

I don't know. The Barge sucks, but it doesn't strike fear in the heart like Gotham does.

private voice;

[crossestheline]

[Mm, delicious guilt.]

Heh, yeah. Me too. I've been done with this place since day one.

[Pauses, thinking about the port.]

How are you holding up?

[crossestheline]

No, the Barge is too busy dropping us off into shit holes like the last place went to. [Shrugs his shoulders.]

Doesn't matter where I go, I adept.

private voice;

[dr4gontatt00]

[Lawl. No need, Jason.

Lisbeth pauses.]

Okay. [It's not exactly a lie. It's just not quite the truth. The worst is still yet to come. But this girl can take anything without breaking.]

[mistconduct]

No, I know. I'm not worried for you. I'm just...fuck, I'm really going to miss you.

private voice;

[crossestheline]

[The situation with Bruce is what's got him feeling guilty.]

That last port might have "helped" me graduate, but the Admiral can still go fuck itself for bringing us there.

[crossestheline]

[Leaving this place is becoming more and more difficult, but he knows he needs to go. Steps over to him, lightly slinging an arm around his shoulder.]

Likewise. The multiverse is a small place, wouldn't surprise me at all if we run into each other again.

[mistconduct]

[Hunching his shoulders, Chris gives a bit of a sad grin, turning the helmet over in his hands]

I guess so. I guess it is.

private voice;

[dr4gontatt00]

[I get it. She doesn't know yet.]

The Admiral stated that he had no intention of going there. That.. Silent Hill was forcing us.

Before this port I would have been inclined to agree that he meant to take us there. Now..

[ichoosefight]

According to the Admiral I guess I have to trust you now.

[deadly_ned]

I have a pie for you. Before you leave.


It's. Tradition.

[theonlyresponse]

We will.

[He turns to face his son.]

There's a lot of work to be done. We have to... talk to Alfred. [And to Dick, but he has no idea how to do that.] I promised Cassandra I would look for her.