2nd Night | Video

[aboveand]

[When the video clicks on, Terry can be seen sitting on a couch with Ace sitting beside him, the large dog's head in Terry's lap. The teen is trying his best to maintain his composure, but the worry all over his face is clear.]

I know this is probably a long shot, but does anyone know Matt McGinnis? Could... anyone tell me if he's gone?

[Of course, Terry already knows the truth, that his little brother went home in the two months he apparently missed here, but he doesn't want to believe it.

There's a pause as Terry absently scratches the Great Dane's chin.]

...Probably not the best way to start a video after a two month disappearance, huh? My name's Terry McGinnis, and this here's Ace. We got here about a year ago, and due to some "porter glitch" or something, we've been gone for the past two months apparently. So uh, hi again, I guess.

[Several emotions cycle through his face before Terry plasters on a weak smile.]

If anyone has any good ideas for a distraction right now, I could really use it.

Comments

[aboveand]

I see you still haven't bought one.

[Yeah he's not about to turn this off to make you happy, Bruce.]

...The Hall? What-- [The light bulb goes off.] Wait, you actually got that off the ground?

Of course you did. You're you.

[the_caped_crusader]

I have a few more projects I'm working on, but that can wait for now. In the meantime, make yourself useful and pick up some food on your way over here.

[aboveand]

If you want me to be your delivery boy, Mr. Wayne, I expect to get paid for it.

[the_caped_crusader]

You already have a job, McGinnis. Let's concentrate on that one, for now.

[aboveand]

You don't pay me for that one, either.

Unless you're talking about my job at Brrrrilliant Bootique, which, wait, you don't pay me for that either.

[Some people like money, Bruce!]

[the_caped_crusader]

It's pro bono work. But I'm sure the boutique would be happy to give you full time if you're unsatisfied with the arrangement.

[aboveand]

I don't work full time because I go to school!

You have no idea how real people live, do you?

[Okay this started out as gentle teasing but has spiraled into a complete derailment of the conversation. Man, Terry forgets how rich Bruce is sometimes.]

[the_caped_crusader]

Forget it. I'll pick up the food myself. Goodbye, Terry.

[Jesus, kid. Seems like he's not the only Batman who needs to learn to take a joke.]

video; > action;

[aboveand]

[Try being poor for one day, Bruce.

With a groan, Terry gets off the couch.]

Don't get your tights in a twist, we're coming. Give us a half hour.

[He turns off the video feed and swings by the least greasy fast food he can think of on the way to the hall. Now fully in costume, he holds up the bags of food as he comes closer.]

Nice digs.