1° }} VIDEO, id: Mick Rory

[pyrogue]

[ Heat Wave turns on the video, wearing his signature costume, and tries to smile a little. ]

This is convenient, isn’t it? It's like having a support group for people stolen to an alternate universe. At least that's something. [ He wonders if it’s really a good idea, though. Mixing criminals, civilians and superheroes seems like a surefire way to get things heated. But he figures it's better than nothing.

Mick got here yesterday and has been figuring out his bearings. He’s less in shock now, so he might as well introduce himself. There’s also something he wants to address, especially given some of the folks he’s noticed merchandise for around. Just in case. ]

My name’s Mick Rory. They call me Heat Wave. I’m a hero. [ It almost sounds, very slightly, like he’s trying to convince himself when he says that. ]

I know I wasn’t always, so I wanted to make it clear. Save us all a headache. [ Pause. ] If you don’t know what I’m talking about, don’t worry about it. Just remember I’m one of the good guys.

[ Not sure what else to say, he’s about to turn off the camera when he remembers something important. ]

The pamphlet said Registration included health care – anyone know if that covers therapy?

Comments

[restingstitchface]

I see, I see.

Let's talk like this, then. Not everybody is up to talking face-to-face and that's fine. I understand these things. So do you like to take your time when discussing these things? Or is it just that being expected to talk fast scares you? Performance issues, perhaps?

[pyrogue]

You're interested in what scares me? I never would have guessed.

[restingstitchface]

[Hmm.]

I see you know where I've devoted my time.

Fascinating. You've heard of me before, then?

[pyrogue]

I have. Never really worked in Gotham, but we used to at least keep tabs.

[restingstitchface]

And it seems you're keeping tabs now. I hope that doesn't become a regular occurrence.

[pyrogue]

I wasn't the one who brought you up, just saying.

[restingstitchface]

Yes, I know.

Ms. Quinzel is lacking in manners, I dare say. She will be admonished, I assure you.

[itistolaugh]

ill admonish ur face in

[restingstitchface]

Will you really? I assume that you'll butcher such an attempt as much as you've butchered your spelling?

[itistolaugh]

im not organizing your damn library

[restingstitchface]

The experience will be good for you.

[itistolaugh]

no

[restingstitchface]

Your blithe manner is hardly endearing, Harley.

[pyrogue]

[ He'd be an asshole if he let that slide, right? Why is this happening ]

Nobody needs to be admonished. And that better not be a euphemism for something worse.

[restingstitchface]

If it was a euphemism for something worse, I assure you that I would hardly be declaring my intent publicly. What I shall be doing is requiring her to organize my extensive library. That should teach her some discipline.

[Organize the library of a biblophile? Ha, good luck.]

[pyrogue]

You really don't have to make her do anything, you know.

[ He'd try a little harder, but from what he can see of their conversation, she can handle herself. ]

[restingstitchface]

Don't I? And why would that be?

[pyrogue]

She can talk about whoever she wants.

[restingstitchface]

Of course she can. But who she talks about differs from one minute to the next. She really is quite indecisive.

[pyrogue]

Fine, I don't care, just don't use this all as an excuse.

[ He's Done. He is 100% Done with Gotham. ]

[restingstitchface]

Of course I won't.

I don't lose my cool. So try not to lose yours, hmm?

[pyrogue]

[ Lose his cool. Cute. ]

Don't be afraid, I won't.

[itistolaugh]

are you defending me thats hilarious

[pyrogue]

Okay, I won't.

[ See the tag re: Crane re: Done with Gotham. He's out. ]

PRIVATE

[itistolaugh]

its very heroic of you but

[ Actually, better switch this to PRIVATE, so Crane doesn't have another tantrum ]

im more than capable of dealing with crane
like seriously all hes gonna do is send me a sassy text and be kind of a butthead for a couple days