video } where it's covered in all the colored lights where the runaways are runnin' the night

[adultwonder]

[Dick gives a half smile and a little wave to the camera. To those who know him well, he looks a little flustered. But this has been a weird week]

Hey, everyone. Dick Grayson, here, I'm a new guy. And I've got a question. Is there any way to practice or tamp down a power that’s… kind of passive?

[There’s a light growling sound, Dick turns and raises a hand.]

Just a minute! [He looks back at the camera.] This is just getting a little--

[Before he can finish his sentence, there’s another growl and a blur of sandy colored fur tackles Dick. A very large blur of sandy colored fur. It is, in fact, a lion. But he’s not trying to hurt Dick. He’s just licking his face and looking very happy with himself. Dick laughs and rubs the lion’s face, then looks upside-down at the camera.]

This is the second time Chewie’s escaped from the zoo and followed me home. I’m pretty sure the neighbors are gonna start complaining soon. So, any thoughts?

[Sorry residents of Nonah #004, this is happening in your living room.]

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[bodilesswarrior]

[She appreciates it. Her Dick probably would, but - he's earned that. She has to keep reminding herself that this is a different man. She doesn't even know what his relationship with his Barbara (his Batgirl, still?) is like.]

This Harley may not have left yet. I'm not sure where in the timeline she's actually from. [It's on her to do list.] Him either, really.

I just know it's after he shot me and murdered Sara. [And, of course, murdered Jason. But that didn't happen in his universe, and it isn't her story to tell.]

[adultwonder]

[Dick goes quiet. His voice is low and rough when he finally responds.]

Wow, Babs. I'm... I mean, sorry doesn't really feel like enough.

[bodilesswarrior]

Promise me it won't make you reckless. [There's a note of fear in the stern determination. She'd warned Tim off entirely, but she knows Dick can hold his own, if it comes down to it. If he's careful.]

I don't know what kind of abilities the Porter gave them. I don't know what their plans are. We've got the Scarecrow, too, from a different Gotham.

[adultwonder]

When am I ever reckless?

[Frequently, but he doesn't want to admit it. Or cut off the potential for future decisions that are terrible.]

Have they done anything here?

[bodilesswarrior]

You can't be that different. [Both wryly sceptical and deeply loving.]

Well, I'm pretty sure Harley stole that elephant. But aside from that, they're being subtle. [She could talk to him about the kryptonite, but somehow she doubts that will make him less reckless.]

[adultwonder]

[He smiles back, not trying to deny it since... yeah, maybe he's a little reckless. But then her words sober him.]

Subtle. Doubt that's gonna last long.

[bodilesswarrior]

Yeah, I'm waiting for the clown shoe to drop. [It will be a relief. Aside from the probable pile of bodies.]

[adultwonder]

Guess it's hard to hold onto a criminal record from another universe.

[No matter how horrible that criminal record is.]

But the minute he does anything, we'll be on him.

[bodilesswarrior]

There are people who could take advantage of the fresh start. [Not Joker. Harley, maybe, but she's clearly not in that place right now.]

On the bright side, this isn't his turf, and most of you aren't the Bats he knows.

[adultwonder]

And I'd be shocked if he had enough subtleties for it to matter he's not the Joker we know.

[bodilesswarrior]

[After a moment, quietly - ] Trust me, there are wounds this one can't exploit, with you.