Day 4 | Video | "Just Because" Day is a real thing I swear

[exceptfebruary]

August 26, 2016. Just because. [ He doesn't elaborate on what that means.

Calendar Man is standing his loosely fitted civvies in his place, the only thing visible is a large wall covered with several hand-drawn calendars, each year a long column with the months as the rows. Julian is standing in front of 2016, the last one, to his left is 2015, then 2014 and so on. Several dates are marked upon it, alongside names of imPorts who have told him which day they were imported. ]

I am working on a project with Dr. Hermann Gottlieb. We're looking for patterns in port-in dates.

[ He is careful to mention the mathematician because there is one thing that man can do for him: credibility. Certain people (cough, Spider-Man, cough cough) have refused to give him the data he wants based on the mere fact that he is a supervillain. Julian can't stand that.

He's hoping to make a good impression on his parole officer as well. She can be tricky. ]

I need all of you to tell me the exact date you were imported. Day, Month, Year. If necessary, an approximation will do. [ The face he makes indicates this is not the preferred option. ] But tell me if it is. Additionally, any dates in which you were ported out and later returned. Particularly if there was a significant jump in time.

[ He pauses. This next bit doesn't have to do with the project so much as his personal interest. ] The date it was in your world when you left would also be helpful. Even if your calendar doesn't match this one.

Finally. If you are interested in assisting with the project, do tell. We're looking for more.

That is all. Good day.

(( OOC: if you don't feel like threading at the moment but feel your character would give said date feel free to leave it in the comments and let me know in the header! ))

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[catchacold]

I was in the time stream when I got here, how helpful is that?

[He is hoping: Not at all.]

perma both those

[exceptfebruary]

[ He frowns, not amused. ]

Then the day you arrived here will do.

[ His curiosity gets the better of him, however. ] The time stream. Time travel or accident? Do expand.

u so lazy

[catchacold]

Fifth of June.

[He tilts his head to the side, trying to decide how to even explain that, not to mention deciding how much he'd even want to explain.]

Purposeful. I was holding on to something the so called Time Masters use to watch and manipulate timelines.

well, yes

[exceptfebruary]

This year? Sunday, June 5th, 2016. No major holidays. [ He makes a note on his wall. ]

The Time Masters. Interesting. [ Lightly: ] You have a story to tell.

[catchacold]

Three days after my 44th birthday though.

[He doesn't really believe dates play much of a role here, but whatever. He can roll with a gimmick.]

Oh yeah. My memoirs are coming out any day now. I'm guessing you like keeping track of time?

[exceptfebruary]

June 2nd? He makes another note. To Julian's credit, he seems completely unfazed by the man's age.

And your name is –– [ he checks the network ID. ] -- Leonard Snart. [ The name sounds familiar. It takes him a moment to place it. He never met the man, but he is rather infamous. He raises his eyebrows. ] ...Captain Cold?

I am the Calendar Man. It is what I do.

[ When he's not riding on top of giant monster Uncle Sams, that is. ]

[catchacold]

M-hm. Now you know, you better get me something good for next year. I like diamonds.

[He tilts his head to the side, thinking. Could this man be from where he's from? Things have been crazy lately, he's heard of a Clock King, but Calendar Man? He doesn't know.]

That'd be me. I saw you on Independence Day. Quite the celebration.

[exceptfebruary]

Diamonds. Ice. Of course.

[ Mr. Freeze likes diamonds too. There's something almost comforting about a theme. He can understand a gimmick.

Since this is private, and the man confirmed himself to be a rogue, Julian doesn't even attempt to hide the pride in his voice. ]

Independence Day was quite good, wasn't it? Excellent turnout.

[catchacold]

I thought you'd catch on.

[Commitment to a theme, he can appreciate that as well. However, he's clearly not taking it as far as this guy.

He wonders if anyone takes it as far as this guy, outside of the Trickster back where he's from.]

It was a good show. Makes me wonder though, do you ever get away with anything?

[exceptfebruary]

I do. [ Lies. Well, he can if he's being subtle. But that happens rarely. ]

However. The point is the act of the theft, not the spoils.

[catchacold]

So it's not about the score at all?

[Interesting perspective. Not really his style, but interesting.]

Must keep you on a tight budget.

[exceptfebruary]

It's about the date. The score matters, but not as much.

True. While the monsters are cheap, my funds have been running low.

[catchacold]

The monsters are tied to your powers, I am guessing?

[Since he didn't think Abe Lincoln just got up and started smashing people if only someone asked him politely enough when his birthday was.]

I made some profit during your last outing. It made for a good distraction and I was at the museum...

[exceptfebruary]

Correct.

[ Though he doesn't elaborate. ]

I'll be polite and not ask for a cut. This time.

[catchacold]

Because I took advantage of an opportunity?

You'd not get one.

[Just to clear the fronts here. However...]

If you want one, it'd need more collaboration.

[exceptfebruary]

More scheduling, as it were. You may have to be patient.

[catchacold]

Scheduling, you? Shocker.

If there's anything you want, subtly but with style, you know where to find me.

[exceptfebruary]

Of course. I'll keep in touch.

[catchacold]

Cool.