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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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[learnedtosmile]

[Wow, overreaction much? It's got Blake's attention now, though, this strange man who seems so keen to stick up for Brendan.]

He can use whatever language he chooses, I was just pointing out that for some people it's tough to understand him. Trust me when I say I have a lot of personal respect for Mr. Frye, and I'm not insulting him.

Let's not threaten each other with violence, okay? We've already got one man in the brig this week, I don't feel like adding to it.

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[justamobster]

Dunno where you learned respect, pal, but it don't mean makin' fun of how people talk.

Y'know, he told me I might catch some heat for the way I talk, too. Wonder where he got that idea.

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[learnedtosmile]

[Blake doesn't even know how to respond to this.]

...Right.

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[justamobster]

"Right."

That's it? Nothin' t'say for yourself?

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[learnedtosmile]

No, I just can't think of anything to say to your overreaction.

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[justamobster]

Since when's standin' up for a kid who you're puttin' the screws on an overreaction?

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[learnedtosmile]

In my experience, Mr. Frye is more than capable of standing up for himself if he thinks someone's putting the screws on him.

Which I'm not.

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[justamobster]

Not sayin' he can't. That still don't mean callin' you on your bullshit's an overreaction.

Just watch your step, pal.

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[dirtyword]

Easy, cat. Blake's a bull but he's not all bad. Never Buncoe'd no one and isn't a butter and egg man, either.

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[justamobster]

The fuzz, huh? Shoulda figured.

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[dirtyword]

Can't believe I'm defending a cop, but yeah. He's a real boy scout, that one.

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[justamobster]

[ He huffs a sigh. Ladon and cops aren't the best combination. ] Fine, I'll step off.

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[dirtyword]

Hey.

I appreciate it, though, dig? Not really the type of cat that gets people lookin' after his back.

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[justamobster]

You're all right, kid. Someone gives you the shake down, you lemme know. [ He's got your back. :) ]

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[dirtyword]

[ Heh. Yeah--you're alright, too. ]

Likewise.

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[learnedtosmile]

Right. I will.

[Like, he honestly will. He takes threats seriously, even ones that are overreactions.]