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[rhymeswithdeath]

[ The video feed starts, and Stephanie waves. She's sitting on her bed in her "room," smiling through the screen. ]

So, I've been thinking about the whole "space hell" theme this place has going on, and I came to the realization that not everything that happens here is going to be all rainbows and butterflies, obviously.

I mean, this ship is looking more horror sci-fi and less action adventure sci-fi every day. And I kind of like being alive and well, as surprising as that might sound.

[ She pauses, hesitating. ]

What I'm getting at is...would anyone be up for teaching me self-defense?

[ Not that she really needs the help, as self-defense was thoroughly covered in Bat-training.

But if Batgirl wants to go out and about, her alter ego has to be nothing but normal—Stephanie Brown, an average teenage girl with zero space experience, zero fighting experience, and zero spandex experience. ]

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[dirtyword]

There's a few bims and birds that can get you situated, if you haven't already bumped gums with 'em.

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[learnedtosmile]

[Brendan your slang.]

What he means is, there are some people around who might be able to help you out, if you haven't spoken with them already.

You might want to try contacting some of the people on the security team, or possibly gunnery. I believe Jane Shepard has offered to help people with some basic self-defense in the past.

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[dirtyword]

....

[ Really, Blake. Really? ]

I think I can speak just fine, bo.

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[learnedtosmile]

[Yes.]

Your slang can be really confusing for some people.

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[dirtyword]

Not confusing if you actually listen to it, pal.

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[learnedtosmile]

It can take a while to get used to it.

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[dirtyword]

S'fine for everyone else.

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[learnedtosmile]

Trust me, it's not. Has no one ever seriously pointed out that your slang is kind of incomprehensible sometimes?

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[justamobster]

He ain't the one whose mouth is outta line here, pal.

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[learnedtosmile]

[Wait, what? He's just having a conversation with his little facetwin bro, here...]

Do I know you?

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[justamobster]

No, but keep up this "translator" bullshit an' my elbow'll be happy t'say hello to your nose. The kid's got the right t'talk however the hell he wants, yeah?

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[dirtyword]

Nope. [ Because it's not. :| ]

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[learnedtosmile]

Huh. [Blake is genuinely surprised by that, actually.]

Well, a lot of people around here are smart. Context is important.

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[rhymeswithdeath]

[Oh. She knows that voice.

h e h e]

Thanks for the translation and the advice. I'll keep the latter in mind as my quest continues.

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[learnedtosmile]

[All right, fine, you can see his bruised face.]

Sure. I'm John Blake, by the way.

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[rhymeswithdeath]

[It's okay, you're still handsome.]

Stephanie Brown. Nice to meet you.

Are you on the security team?

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[learnedtosmile]

[He's dorky. :|]

Yeah, but self-defense isn't my forte.

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[rhymeswithdeath]

[You should see the other Robins.]

What is your forte?

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[learnedtosmile]

Investigating, I guess. Patterns.

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[rhymeswithdeath]

[After reading John's translation:]

I am still in the process of finding bims and birds to bump gums with, actually.

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[dirtyword]

Got no recommendations?

Shepherd's the doll you're looking for if you want a dame, but she can hold her own. Real cat to go to is Issac.

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[rhymeswithdeath]

Is Isaac a better teacher or is he just better for beginners?

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[dirtyword]

No difference in fighting between gender, doll. Just offers more. Survival in space, that sorta hitch. Dig?

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[rhymeswithdeath]

I do dig, actually. Thanks for the help.

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[dirtyword]

Anytime. Dames should learn to defend themselves.