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[The feed crackles to life on the face of what seems to be your typical Southern California girl. Blonde, tan, athletic, perky. A close look at her eys belies a sort of fire there, though. A steely-eyed determination punctuated by the sparkle of promise. She's a stranger in a strange land, sure, but she's also aware that she's not the only one. More than that, she's been chosen. CHOSEN. Not as a tennis champ. Not as a childhood beauty pageant queen. No. She's been chosen as a HERO. The excitement all over her face is hard to miss.]

Hi! I'm Bette. Kane. Bette Kane. Is me. And that could probably have gone a little bit smoother. Some of you might know me as Flamebird. Maybe Hawkfire. Most likely not, though? I'm not, like, as popular as Batgirl.

[She even sounds like your stereotypical SoCal girl. A little Cher Horowitz, a little Elle Woods, a little Summer Roberts. Bright, warm, perky. A slight uptick. The excitement that was on her face a moment ago is shadowed by a little bit of self-doubt, suddenly.]

Actually, is there anyone from home here? I mean, I'm obviously new, but you know. If you've heard of Gotham City, or Metropolis, or Coast City... Drop a hey my way? I mean, even if you're not from back home, say hey. I could use some help getting acclimated. Find the hotspots for food, clothes.

Meting out justice.

You know how it goes. I'm thinking I'll brave the rain and head into the city later, but. A buddy might be nice.

So yeah. ...This doesn't sound like a Tinder or Hooq profile, does it?

[She opens her mouth to say something more and then visibly thinks better of it. Click.]

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[Boy does he look kind of familiar though.]

Dick?

[This is beyond weird. This is the guy she's had a crush on ever since she saw him at her cousin Bruce's place years ago.]

...Yeah, thanks? The identity thing is kind of a...snafu. I thought people went public with that here, being chosen and all. [Heh. Oops.]

How... [So many questions. How was he here? What version of Bette did Dick remember? They went to school together, what?]

I'm sorry. I'm just like super-weirded out right now.

I know, I know. You expected me to be older, right?

[ He looks kind of apologetic, if that helps! ... But it probably doesn't. ]

Has anyone explained the alternate universe thing to you yet?

If by older, you mean around my age? Then yeah. Kind of. Absolutely.

[It might help a little bit? Honestly, she's too confused to tell right now. This is just bizarre for her on too many levels.]

Yeah, I got it from Bruce. Please tell me you're from a world where you know Bruce?

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I know Bruce, yeah. Wait... how do you know Bruce?

Uh. He's my cousin. Where I'm from.

Though I understand that's not the case in different parts of the multiverse.

... Oh. [ That must be rough. He winces a little, sympathy written all over his face. ]

I'm really sorry. Of all the news to get hit with on day one... But, uh, if it helps, the one here didn't know me, either. Not that that makes your situation any better, but there's someone in your corner, at least.

[ A baby someone! But still. ]

It's been news all over the place. My other cousin, Kate, had been here for awhile...but she's not here anymore either. At least, that's what I was told.

[There's a brief, surprised pause. Back home, Dick had always been someone that Bette had eyed from afar. A crush, seen at those all-too-rare family gatherings in Gotham, where she had chanced to be present. This wasn't him, obviously. This one was younger. But still. It felt nice to not be completely dismissed by him for once. Funny how a lack of history could change interactions.]

That actually means a lot to me, Dick. Thank you.

How is it with you and Bruce, here? Have you guys managed to get close at all?

Oh! I knew Kate. She left a while ago, but... well, people come back sometimes. Maybe she'll show up again?

[ He smiles, encouragingly. It seems like more people leave and stay gone, but there's nothing wrong with giving someone hope. ]

That's... it's complicated. [ As things with Bruce always are. This more than most. ] You probably don't want to hear about all that.

I'd like that. Not that I need her to survive or anything, but you know. Sometimes you just want your loved ones around?

[Then again, this could be what Bette needs to spread her proverbial wings and fly again.]

Well, if you ever want to talk about it, I'm all ears. Not gonna go rat you out or anything to him. I might have a big mouth sometimes, but I'm not that kinda gossipy girl.

I get that. Trust me. This place is a lot easier if you have someone else around.

Speaking of which, if you have any questions about this place? Or just need a tour guide? I've been here for two years now.

That's...a long time.

[And now she's wondering if this is permanently going to be her new home.]

Honestly, I'm lost. Like, lost-in-the-woods-can't-find-the-yellow-brick-road lost. Any help would be so appreciated, Dick.

Well, for starters, Dorothy, the clicking your heels three times hack? Totally doesn't work. Believe me, I've tried.

Damn. I guess trying to walk through a looking glass doesn't...actually, considering Mirror Master back home, maybe that's a joke I shouldn't be making.

[ Yeah, that's a wince. But he's still grinning, so hey! ]

Careful, you'll summon him.

Exactly what we need after Crane.

More villains.

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