maskormenace | 2nd Dungeon | Video (Backdated to Feb 3rd)

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2nd Dungeon | Video (Backdated to Feb 3rd)

(The video clicks on, and Maps appears to be...reading? From an actual book? Possibly, but then again for those who know Maps or have talked with her at least once...it can't be a regular school book. ~~It isn't.~~)

So, I almost had to come up with a 500-word essay on the dangers of lying about our neighbors from across the ocean 'cause I tried to explain to my teacher that I'd been abducted by the Russian mafia who had ties to aliens at one point but cut those ties before they went ahead with their plan to capture me and a lot of us imPorts.

Thankfully, a few others were able to convince my teacher that I was telling the truth so instead I just have to write a report on my experiences in outer space. (Which ended in Antarctica.) I have until the day after Valentine's Day, or the day after President's Day; whichever comes first.

(A beat, then she blinks.) Does it count if you explain that you found time to play a game of 'I Spy' while trapped in a giant cell with tons of other people with hardly any room to move around and had to survive on astronaut food?

(This is Maps' way of dealing with the situation at large that had occurred too recently for her and as she stated, a lot of imPorts.)

Basically, if this was back home it'd just be another random day in Gotham. No, really - it would be! The only thing that was missing was the Bat-signal shining in the skies above the city.

...Scratch that. It'd be the Bat-signal and lots and lots of police sirens, 'cause they're always busy around other parts of the city. Also, since I did have that weird space station adventure with everyone I didn't get fired from my job as a delivery girl! I just have to make sure to be extra fast with my pizza deliveries.

(Peej, you should definitely find time to teach Maps when it comes to utilizing her speed. She grins a bit before the video finally clicks off.)

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I wish it wasn't real, it'd make a good story. [his tone is dry, but, really - stories are safe. stories do not involve people he knows. stories are...distant.]

And you could always ask them what counts.

Who would you choose to be your protagonist? (Maps loves a good story too; she could come up with a few on the fly, and has had to on occasion.)

Hmm...I could, couldn't I? It's not like it's due right away, right? I have a couple weeks to get it done.

Oh, probably some young person able to bounce back from that kind of thing. Old enough where they're not naive, but still able to keep going.

And in my experience, teachers like it when you ask questions like that. It shows you're interested in doing the work well, not just...well. Doing the work.

Hmm...that's true, as long as they don't make it too boring.

What about the bad guy? Can't have a main hero without a villain.

Well- let's say one of the guards. One of the guards really has it out for them - but let's say another actually ends up as one of the hero's greatest allies. That way we have some good conflict to work with.

Ooh...you'd make a fantastic storyteller, and a teacher I'd pay attention to! (Not that Maps doesn't pay attention to her teachers now, but...there are certain ones she approves of and the others...?)

Lucky for you, I am a teacher, though- a most of my students were a little older than you, I think. But I'm flattered.

So, does that make you a high school teacher? I'd probably get you in a couple years then! Back home, I was starting out as a first-year at the Academy!

Right now, yes - of a sort - but back in San Fransokyo I taught at a college. [~~up until he burned a building down, hell of a way to hand in his resignation~~]

In San...Fransokyo? Don't you mean San Francisco?

Ah, you're from one of those worlds. No, I meant San Fransokyo, as in after-the-immigrant-population-helped-rebuild-after-the-Earthquake-they-renamed-the-city-in-their-honor. I'm curious as to who fixed it up in other worlds.

Wish I knew, but I haven't studied that part of history yet. If it ever comes up here, I'll be sure to let you know!

Oh, so that's what happened?! No one told me aliens were involved too, that makes way more sense!

[ He covers his mouth with his sleeve for a moment, staring forward thoughtfully. Then: ]

What was space like?

(Maps was actually kidding; there weren't really aliens involved!)

They were just trying to remain secretive and stuff by letting the Russians handle things. They weren't even gonna probe us!

(A beat, then...) Pretty cramped. They kept us all in one room and only fed us astronaut food the whole time.

[ But how can anyone know for sure...?? ]

Aw man, that never happens! I can't believe I missed it!

[ The extent to which he finds this a major bummer is clear on his face, but then he stares forward a bit vacantly as he thinks about the other part of what she said. Slowly, he nods once. ]

Ah, did you get to see any stars up close, though? How was the view?! You should write about that!

Hmm...not really. We weren't in one of the areas that had windows, and the view was pretty gray. Gray walls, gray bars, gray ceilings...the only thing that wasn't gray were the clothes on our backs!

Ah, what a bummer... that's so sad, everything was gray, the entire thing?! [ That's the WORST. ] That's almost like not even being in space at all! But you're okay now, right?!

Not the entire thing, but...it is a space station, so most of what we saw was gray. (She nods.) Yep! I'm fine. Like I said before, they didn't even try to probe me!

Isn't that strange, though? That's so boring!

[ He tilts his head, considering that for a moment, but then: ]

Hey, you should bring in alien pizza instead! That's way better than a report!

That sounds like a good idea! Problem is, there wasn't time to go look for any alien pizza when we escaped.

[ He thinks about that. ]

Alien-shaped pizza, then? You could put any ingredients you wanted on it!

Still need some help with flying?

I do! Still haven't tried flying beyond the city limits, but with a little hard work I'll be avoiding those birds in no time!

You're not flying into them, are you? We can work on that.

Nope! I get outta their way somehow, but getting the timing down isn't easy. They practically collide into me! I'm lucky to stay airborne.

Birds don't always have the best reaction times. Don't worry, I can show you how to get a handle on that if you're still up for it.

I am! Just let me know when we can meet up, and I'll be there. (She so wanted to add 'in a flash!' but suspected she probably heard that one already.)

Where are you normally? Heropa?

Sounds like a fun city; nope, but I might deliver there someday. I actually live in Maurtia Falls with my BFF Olive! Don't worry - she's from Gotham too, but she's not thrilled with Batman like I am.

[ Yeesh, she's not overly fond of that city. ]

I could stop by there instead. Save you the trip.

You would?! That'd be fantastic, and I can show you around the place! Well...at least most of the places I went to with Olive anyway. Pretty sure the school's off-limits, and I can introduce you to my boss!

Can we take a picture together and then could you sign it for me?

(At least she took a breath in between sentences.)

[ She wonders if the locals are comfortable with her again after she lost her mind and tried to beat up her lookalike months ago there. She caused some damage to infrastructure there... ]

It's been a while... if you know a good place to get hot dogs while I'm there I'm down.

[ A beat. ]

Alright, we can do that, too.

(Well, now they can't meet Maps' boss 'cause she works at a pizza place and if she goes to a hot dog stand she's pretty positive they're sorta her competition...but she responds with an affirmative Mmn! before going on.)

There's a hot dog stand that travels around most of the day but they close up when it gets dark.

(It's probably a good thing Peej can't see Maps right now; the girl's practically jumping up and down almost like she was on a trampoline.)

OMG THANK YOU!

[ She would not blame anyone for not running a twenty-four hour business in Maurtia Falls. ]

Least I can do.

[ This girl has so much energy. ]

How does after school tomorrow work?

(As far as Maps is concerned, if someone were to say the phrase 'just another day in Gotham' in this world, they'd probably replace the city's name with 'Maurtia Falls.'

Olive can barely keep up with her as it is.)

Sure! I'll just tell Olive I'm gonna meet up with my teacher for training.

(Which is kinda the truth, after all.)

Does your friend want to come, too?

Really? She can?! I'll ask her once she gets in!

It's fine with me. The company would be good, right?

Sure! It would be great! I'll let her know about our plans asap.

Sounds good. You can contact me when you have an answer.

The day after Valentine's comes first. [ Which would be enough for him to comment, but there's something else of interest. ]

It's true, every day in Gotham is worthy of note. One does miss it.

That's the 15th...so you'd be correct!

(She blinks a few times, even if the action can't be seen.) Hmm? I usually try to keep track of Christmas, Birthday, Easter and a few other important days, but I guess every day is important to somebody.

I'm always correct. [ At least, as far as dates are concerned. He doesn't really care about being correct about other things, though. ]

Every day is important to everyone, though they don't always appreciate it.

So...you're like a psychic? A real-live one? Holy crap, that's incredible! (It's probably a good thing Maps doesn't know of his alter ego.)

Some days are just downright bad, but there's always someone to help pick you up.

What? No, I'm not a psychic. [ Congratulations Maps, you've successfully confused him. ]

What would you consider a "downright bad" day?

Really? That sucks; I was gonna ask if you could read my mind. (She'd be pleased to know that and curious as to how she did it.)

Hmm...when your brother takes your notes and reads 'em without permission, or when someone you know takes the last piece of pizza that you were gonna go for, and you were right there to grab it, only to be a split second too late...!

An ordinary day. Or an ordinary Wednesday, perhaps. Wednesday is full of woe, after all.

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