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[crackshot]

So. This has been a long couple of days. [The look on his face screams 'I am just so done' so much that he doesn't even have to say it explicitly] Any recommendations for a good bar around Nonah? I got a lot of sorrows to drown and not enough booze to keep me going.

[See, now, he doesn't need deets on what's going down, he gets the gist from the other posts he's checked in on and what his little handy welcome pack told him, he pretty much has that down. As insane that it is. What he doesn't have is a good reliable watering hole and that just isn't right. No man should go days, hours or minutes without one.]

If I spend any more time sober, I might actually start reassessing my life and my choices and I don't have time for that kind of shit. So just help a guy out here. I don't mind if I got to pay a little extra for a good drink but I'm not exactly flushed with cash here so let's not go nuts and send me to like the ritziest place in town. Okay? Reasonable. Prices.

[Wait, he should really clarify here because when it comes to finding a bar, you can never be too specific in your wants.]

Just don't direct me to some dive where they water down the drinks or I will come down on you like the hand of God and smite your ass because seriously, don't waste my time or my money. That shit ain't cute and I will come at you. Sensible suggestions only.

[There's a long pause before he adds:]

While we're on the subject of things I need, I got one more request. I need someone who's good with this thing right here. [He means the device, he even gives it a little shake to just display what he means.] I got a few questions.

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[restingstitchface]

[Nothing like it in any universe. But he'll let Harley fill him in on that.]

Her winters are beautiful. God knows how cold it can be; I've always preferred the fall. But yes. The city as a subject is important to me. It seems dear to you too?

[As a subject. Still, why is Gotham dear to you, hmm?]

[crackshot]

Of course it is. Where you come from is always important, it defines you. And Gotham is a hell of a place to define you.

[He's not saying if you're not saying but he's happy to have a little fun over it.]

Bit of a bat problem but otherwise, not half bad.

[restingstitchface]

[Ah. The Bat problem. He is quiet for a moment.]

Yes. Though any bat needs food. Do you suppose Gotham's can migrate?

[He eyes the ceiling - looks around for security, his brows and ears a little raised. The implication, and therefore the news, is obvious. And he's clearly providing this information to be kind!]

[crackshot]

I wouldn't be shocked if they did.

[Well. That was just what he needed. He isn't entirely sure how to take that so he just tries his best to school his expression and keep his voice neutral.]

I was kind of hoping to have a break from the hungry pests.

[restingstitchface]

[No expression? That's not nice. He gives a shrug; his voice remains calm and polite.]

Well, better bolt your doors and windows. You don't want them nesting where you are. Better safe than sorry.

[crackshot]

I'm not going to get spooked by some stray bats flying around the place. If they wants to come at me, they can come at me. I've gotten good at handling pest problems.

[Still, talking like this? It's inevitably going to get obvious, even if it already kind of is, so he shrugs it off the best he can.]

Any over vermin I should know about?

[restingstitchface]

A couple of birds. There appear to be others, though they're not local.

[Flashes and their rogues are the worst. But heroes are not his business anymore. So he doesn't really care either way.]

[crackshot]

Nothing to stress over, I'm guessing. Just gotta stay on my toes.

[Note to self: don't be obvious when being 'evil'. That is all.]

You got a name I can call you by?

[restingstitchface]

Dr. Jonathan Crane.

[It's not the time to pull on his mask and call himself Scarecrow; that's for their second date.]

What might I call you?

[crackshot]

[oh gee, gotta wonder what's on tap for a third date with Jonathan Crane.]

Floyd Lawton.

[restingstitchface]

[He's totally scared.]

Well, here's to you settling in, Mr. Lawton. And finding your apartment doesn't have any problems with local pests.

[crackshot]

I know how to keep myself and my place safe. I'm going to have no problems.

[And if he does, he'll just throw a potato at them.]