Issue #10

[knockoff_hero]

I'm sorry I had to cancel my shift at the library this morning.

The Scarab apparently crawled out of my back and went into hibernation mode during the night. I grabbed it and and ran out of the room, a bit panicked, and it suddenly reactivated. Had been shut down since midnight, so I knew it was a curse, and checked the Network. Thought it might

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i am so sorry

[batsfrightenme]

Batman? You really think you saw that sociopathic weirdo here?

[knockoff_hero]

Uh...yeah. I mean maybe. Quick glance and all that, but there seemed to be pointy ear-things and a cape.

'Course, the million dollar question is which Batman.

[batsfrightenme]

Which Batman?

[knockoff_hero]

Well, yeah. I mean, different dimensions and all. Like there was a Beast Boy here a while back, but not the one from where my roommate and I are from. So if Batman is here, it might not be the one I know. Of. Know of.

ICoE filter; unhackable

[repeatshimself]

Check and check, dude.

I have electricity and magic? I don't know if it's strong enough to like stop your Scarab thing but I'll try.

ICoE filter; unhackable

[knockoff_hero]

Magic might do it. The Scarab's figured out how to break a few spells, but magic from another world would probably baffle it.

ICoE filter; unhackable

[repeatshimself]

Reality-bender for the win.

On another note, I really, really would prefer if it you and your bug managed not to go evil. Because dude. Some things, not cool, right?

ICoE filter; unhackable

[knockoff_hero]

That's handy.

I just like to cover for all the possibilities. But yeah, not going evil would be, like, the actual plan A.

ICoE filter;

[girlwithabow]

As far as F goes, I know my limits. Plan E and K, I could try and help with.

ICoE filter;

[knockoff_hero]

I'm probably just being paranoid. Hopefully.

What for E? Or maybe you shouldn't tell me...

ICoE filter;

[girlwithabow]

Paranoid is good. Too paranoid is a problem. You're still safe.

Damn right I'm not going to tell you. The best made plans are kept confidential.

ICoE filter;

[knockoff_hero]

I'll try to keep this level, then.

Which is part of the problem of planning against yourself.

[theotokos]

Batman?

[knockoff_hero]

Yeah, Batman. Have you heard of him?

[theotokos]

Wasn't that some kind of cartoon back in the day? I can barely remember it.

[knockoff_hero]

Well, yeah, there have been cartoons based on him. But he's someone I actually know...of...from my world, or at least a Batman.

[ICoE filter/private/unhackable]

[starchilde_lost]

Done and done, Jaime. I won't let you hurt anyone. You realize this goes both ways, right?

...and this is a thought, but maybe we should do some sparring you and me? My powers have changed somewhat since the last time we... fought.

[ICoE filter/private/unhackable]

[knockoff_hero]

Yep. I mean, us all watching out for each other is what makes this place manageable, right?

Also I'm no longer younger than my kid sister. But yeah, we should do that.

[ICoE filter/private/unhackable]

[starchilde_lost]

Exactly.

Any time's during the day is good for me, so if you have a day off coming up we could start small and work up to a real good work-out I bet.

[ICoE filter/private/unhackable]

[knockoff_hero]

Ok, yeah. I work very part-time, so whenever works for you. Tomorrow afternoon maybe...once this stupid book-allergy thing goes away.

Did you get stuck with today's curse?