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[learnedtosmile]

[Well, here goes nothing. He's been reading the network pretty religiously the past few days, and he's talked to a couple of people, but this is his first venture to post to it himself. He's got a pretty simple request, though.]

I'm looking for Tyke. I was told she could help me get a position with the security team.

My name's John Blake. No references, but I have over five years' experience with the Gotham City Police Department, if that means anything.

Thanks in advance.

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[jurisimpudent]

[They're not going to be getting any police officers, was it, Tyke.]

Were you a patrol officer? A detective?

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[learnedtosmile]

Few years as a beat cop, then detective.

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[jurisimpudent]

Then there's no question you'll be of use. We're sorely in need of those with police experience.

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[kicktomorrow]

[Right after she posted about being a drug addict. Great. At least he can see she's quitting.

Also: Gotham?]

Gotham where?

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[learnedtosmile]

[Don't worry Jane, he's a sympathetic cop. Besides, he didn't work narcotics.]

Gotham City, New Jersey. United States, Earth? [He already knows sometimes you gotta be really specific in this place.]

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[kicktomorrow]

[Jesse is going to flip his shit. Jane smiles unseen.]

Right, that Gotham.

Good of you to sign up for security.

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[cons]

[ w h a t. we're going to skim right on by the fact that he's from Gotham and focus on the fact that-- ]

you're a cop?

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[learnedtosmile]

[Does that bother you? It should only bother you if you're planning to do criminal things!]

Yes. I can't be the only one here. [Actually he knows he's not, he met Captain Stacy.]

[not here]

[dirtyword]

[ Don't think for a second he isn't watching this particular conversation with interest. ]

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[watashinonamaewa]

[ There's someone she hadn't heard from in a few days. She hadn't found any more information for Blake but she was pleased to see that he had figured out how to use the device. ]

Blake. This is Cibo.

I will try to help you find Tyke if she does not contact you. I am also looking for someone so I may join the science department. It may be possible that I come across someone who will know her.

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[learnedtosmile]

Hey, Cibo. [He appreciates the familiar, er, text. Even if she's still a little strange to him.]

That'd be great, hopefully we can get settled quickly. I like to keep busy.

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[puppydogeyes]

I'm Tyke. [A slight upward tip of her chin in greeting.] It means a lot. We need more experience like that. [Yeah, yeah, shut up Edgeworth.]

You mind showing me your face? [Because she'll take his experience as honest, but there's no references. She's only got her gut to go off.]

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[learnedtosmile]

Just to let you know, I've been told I look like... some other people.

[With that, he flips on the video function, and gives her a nod.]

[ video ]

[hostage]

[Why's it always typing with you guys?]

No face to the name, Johnny?

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[learnedtosmile]

[Because. :|]

Is there a reason you need to see what I look like?

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[majestyofthethrone]

Where's Gotham?

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[learnedtosmile]

New Jersey. United States.

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[felinely]

Making friends I see.

[learnedtosmile]

[Well this is interesting. Who are you? What do you want from him?]

Playing sneaky, I see.

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[500men]

[Someone is also looking for work, but someone also has to accept that there's someone here who..he did not expect.

A lot of someones.

So he needs an ally and this blake kid seems like the right person for the job. There is Gwen Always Gwen, but with Peter here and Gwen here..]

Security Team? Let me know how the intake process goes.

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[learnedtosmile]

[And see, this is why Blake has no family and almost never lets anyone get close to him. Emotional attachments are hard.] Sounds like there's not much of one. Could use some more cops.

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[superswank]

They just let you sign on, just like that?

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[learnedtosmile]

Guess so. For now, at least.

Let's face it, if I can't handle the job, that's on me.

[anonymous text]

[notmydiagnosis]

[ Gotham? Well, colour Crane interested. ]

Gotham City?

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[learnedtosmile]

[Sorry, second anonymous person, you're getting a bit of annoyance since this is about the fourth time he's having to explain.]

Yes, Gotham City, not New York. It's in New Jersey. United States, Earth. Yes, it's real.