usedacrobatics: (this time)
Dick Grayson ([personal profile] usedacrobatics) wrote2013-03-19 09:31 pm

ROBIN √ 001 √ 3-19-13

[The gear snaps on after falling out of the bag. Heard in the background is the sound of a Pokeball releasing its occupant, and wings flapping. The Pokemon, a Taillow, nudges the Pokegear towards the edge of—yes, it’s a roof. The bag was tossed up on to the roof of Mom’s house, the gear and Pokeball were jostled by the impact, and they are now both looking over the edge at a boy dressed in a red and black bodysuit, with a yellow and black cape. He’s climbing out of the bedroom window. The Taillow focuses the camera on the “R” logo on the kid’s chest. It looks important!]

Ooookay. Definitely not in Kansas anymore. Kansas would be so good right about now.

[He edges a little further out, seating himself on the windowsill, back towards the outside, and sizing up the roof. He catches sight of the bird holding the camera and grins, the eye lenses of his domino mask widening to reflect slight surprise. He doesn’t realize that it’s recording yet.]

Me not being in Kansas anymore must make you Toto, huh? Or Dinah. Birds holding cameras seem a bit more Wonderland than Oz, but I’m not the expert. So long as you’re not Cheshire, I think we can work with it, though.

[He looks back up at the roof, still grinning. He grips the edge with both hands, and pulls himself up with a grunt, and mutters:]

Since when does this require effort?

[Another grunt of exertion, and Robin forces his body upwards into a handstand, trying to balance on the edge of a sloped roof, before turning a quick tumble into a crouch.
It… doesn’t work that way. His legs are wobbling slightly, and when he tries to swing into the tumble, his balance shifts and he topples over with a brief yell of shock.

In the opposite direction.

Off the roof.

Shocked yell out of the way, Robin begins trying to grip something, anything on the wall while the Taillow squawks in distress and drops the camera. The Pokegear rights itself on the ground just in time to see the bird grasp the Boy Wonder’s cape.
It slows his descent, but the weight is too much for a small, level 5 Taillow and the two crash into the ground, Robin groaning as his knees absorb the impact. He gives the bird a pained, but grateful look.]


Well, you have Superman’s color scheme down. We can work on the rescuing thing.

[He flops over, lying on his side. Taillow uses his wings to shade his eyes from the sun, and Robin gently strokes the bird’s breast. Annoyed:]

I cannot believe I just fell off a roof. Nobody saw that, right? I just fell off a roof.
Batman would kill me if he knew I actually fell off a roof. I mean, there goes my reputation. Say nothing of the mystique. A roof. Not even a big roof. It’s only two stories—and—

[He notices the Pokegear Taillow dropped. It’s lit up.]

Why is that thing—

[Click!]
usedwatergun: (K » Bathing; Relaxed)

[personal profile] usedwatergun 2013-04-17 06:34 am (UTC)(link)
Sounds like a deal to me. [So, now that that's all settled, and now that Jet is on his way-- might as well pass the time being useful.] Has anyone told you about the deal at the breeding center yet? New arrivals get a free egg. They usually know pretty good moves, and they offer Ponyta, if you want a Pokemon that can help with traveling.
starspangledavenger: (I think you made that up)

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[personal profile] starspangledavenger 2013-04-17 06:54 am (UTC)(link)
I think I would have questioned a lot more had the last year been different. I'm sure you'll figure out a way to cope. Maybe dissect everything into logical details.
the_whitequeen: (follow the stars)

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[personal profile] the_whitequeen 2013-04-17 07:53 am (UTC)(link)
I had friends who did. They were very proud of their achievements.

[ Did because most of them weren't here anymore. ]

I always watch, just to let them know that someone is there.
punchandkiss: (I...uhm...)

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[personal profile] punchandkiss 2013-04-17 04:03 pm (UTC)(link)
Uh. Well ours aren't. They're just big animals.

I mean they shoot fire, but it's not magic fire or anything.
staystraught: (best birthday)

[personal profile] staystraught 2013-04-17 08:19 pm (UTC)(link)
Clearly, you all need to start coordinating your welcome committee. So do I need to take advantage of that in person?
timelymaid: art by <user name=strovi site=tumblr.com> (= then i was like! explaining.)

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[personal profile] timelymaid 2013-04-19 11:43 pm (UTC)(link)
Several months, but I've also been taking a non-linear route at times, and I travel at the speed of my friends.
cakelover: (✿ happy happy joy joy! cake!!)

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[personal profile] cakelover 2013-04-20 12:00 am (UTC)(link)
I think that's very admirable! Ah, I didn't get your name! I'm Mitsukuni Haninozuka, but most people call me Honey.
staystraught: (can't touch this)

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[personal profile] staystraught 2013-04-20 08:44 am (UTC)(link)
Logical details that add up to an illogical whole. Whoa-kay.

I guess I could be like you and just remind myself of how weird my life is. I mean, I'm wearing a mask and a cape.
staystraught: (hello up there)

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[personal profile] staystraught 2013-04-20 09:45 am (UTC)(link)
Really?

I thought the whole being able to produce fire within the body was generally a magical thing.
punchandkiss: (Peeeeeeer.)

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[personal profile] punchandkiss 2013-04-20 09:49 am (UTC)(link)
Not that I know of.
usedwatergun: (♥ » That sounds great!)

[personal profile] usedwatergun 2013-04-20 09:55 pm (UTC)(link)
[That... gives her pause. Huh.]

You know, actually, now that you mention it I'm surprised no one has thought of that before. [And now she's grinning. The "THAT GIVES ME A GREAT IDEA" kind.] Well, anyway, you can just give them a call. Here's the number. [Texting it over as she speaks.] They can deliver it wherever you want, and a lot of the Pokemon they offer know some useful moves, like Fly, Surf, Strength, or Flash.
staystraught: (best birthday)

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[personal profile] staystraught 2013-04-21 12:21 am (UTC)(link)
I guess that makes it my job to present to you only the most riveting, exciting achievements for your entertainment, right?

Can't have you being too whelmed, after all.
staystraught: (bit of a grin)

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[personal profile] staystraught 2013-04-21 12:24 am (UTC)(link)
That makes sense. This place is probably a lot easier to take with a whole group of friends, huh?
starspangledavenger: (I think you made that up)

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[personal profile] starspangledavenger 2013-04-21 09:04 am (UTC)(link)
[yeah, he's reminded of some of the comics he read as a kid] Well, you're really pulling off the superhero look.
timelymaid: art by <user name=strovi site=tumblr.com> (Default)

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[personal profile] timelymaid 2013-04-21 09:31 pm (UTC)(link)
It is! There's also this thing where people occasionally fall into comas. Sometimes they have new memories of home when they wake up, but - the point is that having someone around for you when that happens is generally advised!
the_whitequeen: (and dream of me)

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[personal profile] the_whitequeen 2013-04-23 09:45 am (UTC)(link)
Whelmed? I can't say ... I have ever heard anyone use that word before.

But, I suppose that would be a very nice present indeed, Robin. It seems you might adapt to this world well.
staystraught: (THERE ARE CLUES IN THE SNOW)

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[personal profile] staystraught 2013-04-24 02:13 am (UTC)(link)
[He glances down to brush some dust off his cape, concealing that he's a little put out. "Pulling it off?" Like he doesn't do this naturally? And that's not fair to hold against someone who might not recognize him.]

It might be a goal of mine.
staystraught: (marginally confused)

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[personal profile] staystraught 2013-04-24 12:03 pm (UTC)(link)
Can you do it?

Not here, I mean, but normally.
staystraught: (Default)

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[personal profile] staystraught 2013-04-24 12:03 pm (UTC)(link)
It's the middle ground between "overwhelmed" and "underwhelmed." If you're neither of those, you're just whelmed. I don't know why we have the other two words but not this one.

[He gives a cocky laugh.]

Well, it'd be pretty humiliating if I didn't, now.
staystraught: (brb running)

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[personal profile] staystraught 2013-04-24 12:03 pm (UTC)(link)
[He manages not to shiver, but feels a definite chill up his spine at the thought of being that vulnerable. Needs to be making some local allies, fast.]

I bet! What about food and water? I mean, do you need an IV drip?
staystraught: (outfiltrate this!)

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[personal profile] staystraught 2013-04-24 12:03 pm (UTC)(link)
"Robin" is fine, and please tell me people don't call you "Hon" for short.

That's not really fair to your boyfriend, taking away a potential pet name like that.
staystraught: (this won't be fun for you)

[personal profile] staystraught 2013-04-24 12:04 pm (UTC)(link)
[It would be nice to fly...]

I guess I'll look them up. Is there a time limit?
thewhite_symphony: (pic#3053588)

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[personal profile] thewhite_symphony 2013-04-24 10:25 pm (UTC)(link)
That makes sense. It seems I have learned something new today. Thank you.

[ New kind of vocabulary lesson. Get. ]

I wish you luck then. If you ever need help, you can reach me here anytime. I do not know much about battling, but I am a breeder. I can help you raise your Pokemon.
starspangledavenger: (I think you made that up)

video

[personal profile] starspangledavenger 2013-04-25 02:40 am (UTC)(link)
Well, you achieved it. So, what's your next goal?
staystraught: (mischief grin)

video;

[personal profile] staystraught 2013-04-25 04:43 am (UTC)(link)
[He makes a note to reestablish contact with her somehow, once he's ditched the masked identity. He liked the kind of friendly helpfulness she projected.]

I'll keep that in mind. Thanks.

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