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1st Resurrection. Voice.

You know, there are easier ways to get a guy's attention. I know I'm not the easiest guy to get a hold of, but you could try the old fashioned way, and put something up on the sky. Leave a message on a wall, or anything that doesn't include zapping me into space.

Don't get me wrong. I appreciate you saving my ass and all, but I don't do the whole "space travel" thing any more. Though something tells me you're not going to take "no" for an answer, are you?

[Spam.]

[Jason blathers away into the device he discovered, hoping it grabs the attention of whoever is responsible for him being here. Maybe it will distract them and keep them from collecting him right away. In the meantime, he's making his way through the different floors of the Barge, trying to gather anything he can turn into a weapon and gain some information on his current whereabouts.]

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[Barbara hasn't left her room much, since the Overlook. She hasn't talked with many people. It's easier than ever to keep her distance.

But she's sweaty and aching and tired and dammit, sometimes you just need a good swim.

So she slid into a bathing suit, wrapped her legs, pulled on some sweats, and headed out to the pool.

She didn't expect to find Jason on the deck. Her hands skid to a stop on her wheels, mouth falling open.]

Jay?

[Today has been one of the strangest and craziest days of his life, which is saying something given all of the things he's been through.

It's also been one of best days of his life because he was reunited with someone he thought he lost; someone who understood what he was going through.

Jason's on the way back to his room, head filled with countless thoughts, when he hears a familiar voice speak his name.

A grin quickly finds its way on his lips and he moves over to her.]

I'll be damned, the whole family here in some shape or form, isn't it?

[She can't help but stare, even as a smile tugs at her lips. This is different than the network; he's here, right in front of her.

Jason Todd. Robin. Tall and strong and alive.

Her voice cracks a little.]

It is now.

[Her words get a small smile out of him. Out of everyone he met back in his days as Robin, Babs was one of his favorites. He always wished they would have gotten to spend more time together, maybe they can now.]

Going for a swim? I could use some unwinding if you want company.

[A hard swallow, and she nods.]

Yeah. [She nods towards the upper levels.] I can let you in, if you're an Inmate.

[The Jason she talked to before probably would be, but she doesn't want to assume.]

"If" I'm a Inmate? That's cute, I think we both know the answer to that.

[Smirks at her and begins to head towards the upper levels.]

Apparently I've been brought here because I've made poor life choices and the Admiral thinks I deserve a second chance. I can already tell debating morality with the Admiral would be a waste of time.

[Barbara smirks back wryly as she goes with him.] Debating anything with the Admiral is a waste of time, unless you like cookies.

I do like cookies. [Studies her as the two of them move towards the pool.]

I'm guessing by your reaction, you're from before I return to the land of the living, huh?

[A strained, crooked smile.]

That obvious, huh?

I - there was a network glitch, a while back, let us talk to people outside the Barge. I got to talk to - some version of you, anyway.

So it's - I knew. And in theory... [He was always part of her deal.]

But it's different. Seeing you.

Just a little. I heard I was here before, about a year and a half ago for a few months.

[Slips his hands inside of his pockets as he walks along. It's strange to think that he's been here before but he can't remember any of it. Although at this point, it shouldn't surprise him. With the way this place has worked so far, the stranger something seems, the more plausible it is that it's happened or will happen.]]

Good seeing you again too, and I get to see you in a bathing suit. It might be my lucky day after all.

[She's smirking again, but it's a warmer expression.]

Down, little bird.

Didn't anyone ever tell you that robins are birds of prey, baby? I can't help myself.

[Jason gives her an appreciative glance. Dick being so taken with her never surprised him.]

Don't make me clip your wings. [This is - it's fun, bantering with him like this. Fun in a way that makes her chest ache.]

As a Warden, shouldn't you be encouraging and supportive to little ol' lost me? Maybe teach me a new thing or two.

I'll lend you some books.

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