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thoughtformed2013-07-23 03:10 pm
sciencewhizard) wrote in thoughtformed2013-07-23 03:10 pm
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So I can't say I exactly get it- but just cause we're fictional doesn't mean we're not real, right? Stupid question. We're here. We're real.
What I mean is- and I can never exactly wrap my head around it - should've probably sent a letter in to that one comic writer about it - but it's like fiction is this third place between "reality" and "unreality," right?
Or does anyone know that one author with the idea that all universes are really just fiction written by someone else? Kinda has me worried for some of those fanfic 'verses.
And it's not like "real life" back home was any less strange than fiction. I mean, geeze- we had aliens flying about keeping us safe.
Oh, and yeah- the name's Wally West. Guess it's nice to make all of your fictional acquaintances.
What I mean is- and I can never exactly wrap my head around it - should've probably sent a letter in to that one comic writer about it - but it's like fiction is this third place between "reality" and "unreality," right?
Or does anyone know that one author with the idea that all universes are really just fiction written by someone else? Kinda has me worried for some of those fanfic 'verses.
And it's not like "real life" back home was any less strange than fiction. I mean, geeze- we had aliens flying about keeping us safe.
Oh, and yeah- the name's Wally West. Guess it's nice to make all of your fictional acquaintances.
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Wow- four. Meanwhile, from what I heard, it's just me after Barry.
[ Hm... ]
So how's the new family?
warning: info dump, cw: bats
Dude.
Bruce. Family. I think you can get your first idea right there. Complicated.
[Dick swallowed heavily, then his hand squeezed the speedster's.]
The Robin after me. The - the Joker killed him. And then he was, basically, resurrected. A Lazarus Pit was involved. But Jason isn't... exactly easy to talk with, and those things are not exactly easy to talk about.
And another Robin was... practically killed, too. I don't...
[Sharp breath.]
Back home, I knew I didn't want to become Batman, I'll - I'll tell you about that, later. Anyway. I'm -
[Yeah, okay. Wally probably could figure the next bit out on his own. If Dick hadn't become Robin, they would have been said. Four kids after him. Two of them killed.]
Anyway. Tim is awesome, and wicked smart, and twenty. He's also been here for a very long time, and this place can be... difficult. And Damian, that's the current Robin...
[Uh.]
He's actually Bruce's son. With Talia al Ghul. And raised by the League. I think he needs an actual family the most. He's like. Ten or eleven.
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Yawn. (Not an actual one, though - he wouldn't be that rude to Dick right now, especially with that hand squeezing his.)
His brow furrowed at the mention of Joker actually getting a Robin. That guy was a psycho and a creep and he- ugh. Did Dick seriously just say Lazarus Pit? Those zombie baths Ra's al Ghul used? ]
Oh, yeah. I talked to Tim for a bit before you showed up. Seems nice. [ And wait- what?
He stopped walking and looked to Dick like his brain was melting out of his ears. ]
Bruce- And Ra's daughter? Had a kid. And they let him become Robin?
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He's really good. But don't get him angry, he'd probably be really vicious.
Anyway. Yeah, I'm big brother to all of them.
[Pause, for the meaning of that one to come through, and his face eases into a bit of a questioning smile. THE ABSURDITY!]
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Dude, if you're anything big, it's a birdbrain, and that's it. Drop the "big" and stick with "brother."
[ He playfully nudges Dick and as if on cue, his stomach rumbles. ]
C'mon, dude. Ice cream's calling.
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[But he laughs, and squeezes Wally's hand again, feeling lighter than he had, realizing Zatanna had disappeared while he'd been inside Corsair.]
Let's go, before you collapse in starvation or something.
[Of course, it's the best ice cream place he takes him to. Hands down. He opens the door for him, then smirks.]
Knock yourself out, watch out for that bainfreeze, you can only do so much with what you have. Butterscotch is pretty good.
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I mean, I wouldn't want to let you down if the situation required that I get you away!
[Yeah, even Dick's salivating at the scent.]
It's hot outside, isn't it.
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If you're that bored, fine. And yeah... so can't wait for winter to come around alrea-
[ A thought crosses his mind as they reach the counter. ]
They're not gonna have us go to school here, y'think?
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They want to integrate us into 'real' society. Of course, we don't get that here.