12 - Video

[bodilesswarrior]

[Barbara looks exhausted, but if anything, the light in her eyes is fiercer than ever. She was thrown some curve balls, sure, but nothing that could crush her.

She's becoming inured to trauma, she thinks. She's not sure how to feel about that.

Her voice is a bit dull when she speaks, thick with deep weariness and deeper aches, but it's steady.]

If you know me at all, please check in.

[The worst part, really, was what she couldn't see. She hadn't contacted anybody, save her hijack of Iris' call, and it ate at her, what the people she loved might be facing.

She needs to know they're all right.]

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[theantiaya]

[The overgeneralization of audience, combined withe the tinge of desperation in such a request...her curiosity was piqued. So much had happened during this Port. So many things beyond her control, when she was supposed to have overcome Emotion in favor of Absolute Control.]

Why?

['What happened?']

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[bodilesswarrior]

[Her eyes widen, slightly. She hasn't spoken to Aya since she came back - since she changed.

But if she's here, that means she can change back. She ought to help with that, if she can.]

I'm worried. That happens, when you care about people.

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[fuckingvisions]

Still kicking.

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[bodilesswarrior]

[A smile spreads across her face, warm and fond.]

Glad to hear it.

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[megamind]

I'm a little bit laid up, but Merlin's dropping by so I should be mobile enough to get to the engine room and back.

[ and he sounds fucking exhausted but honestly, who isn't right now? ]

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[bodilesswarrior]

[Barbara's expression is the picture of reluctant concern.]

You sure? I can take your shift for a bit.

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[ichoosefight]

I'm fine, I'm okay. [ There's definite relief in her voice, though it's clouded by exhaustion and, well, lingering nausea. ]

So's everyone I was with. Have you heard from Cass?

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[bodilesswarrior]

Thank God.

And no, not yet. [She doesn't bother to disguise the naked worry in her voice, not with Steph.] She's probably ignoring her own injuries and checking on everyone else.

[dalekemperor]

[Bear with him, he hasn't had a reason to ask this question in literally thousands of years. He's going to flounder through it a bit, but he knows it's A Thing People Do.]

[And... maybe he is actually concerned. Maybe.]

Will you... be... all right?

[bodilesswarrior]

[She's touched, and it shows.]

I will, Davros, thank you. [She's got some new scars, physical and otherwise, but the day she can't handle that is the day she dies.]

How about you?

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[most_feared]

I'm good.

You sound like you need to take it easy.

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[bodilesswarrior]

Probably. Never been very good at that, though.

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[silvestris]

Who were you out with?

[She hasn't heard from Bruce yet. It's...nerve wracking.]

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[bodilesswarrior]

Iris, Deadpool and Davros. You?

[wecanavenge]

[Feel like a superhero, Babs. It's clearly the best way to cope.]

I'm here. Are you okay?

[bodilesswarrior]

[Her smile is faintly surprised, and more than a bit touched.]

I will be. How about you?

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[logistical]

I am unharmed. Yourself?

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[bodilesswarrior]

Nothing serious.

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[deadliestviper]

Not dead yet.

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[bodilesswarrior]

[Her eyes widen, slightly, before she smiles.] Good.

Do you need anything?

[timesbureaucrat]

So, you and Iris survived.

[It's his way of both checking in and saying that he was concerned without having to actually come out and say he was concerned.]

[textjack]

[routemistress]

davros too. sry to disappoint XD

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[theonlyresponse]

[He doesn't bother looking at the network, he's checking on everyone in person.

Knock knock, Babs.]

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[bodilesswarrior]

[Barbara is lying down on the control room's couch. Fortunately, she's finally rigged her door to open remotely, so she just has to sit up and push a button.

When she sees Bruce, her smile is immediate; warm and relieved.]

Hey, you.

[itstopped]

I'm here. Will I see you tomorrow? [He sounds similarly dull; almost toneless, in fact.]

[bodilesswarrior]

You will. [She hates to think she has something in common with Megamind, but - she needs to work.]

You need anything?

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[routemistress]

ilu <3 <3

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[bodilesswarrior]

I love you too. [They've been through hell. Barbara almost lost her. She's not going to hesitate anymore.

How are you?

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[surfaceshine]

Like, biblically, or?

[Dean, like everyone else, sounds tired but he's trying to make the most out of it all.]

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[bodilesswarrior]

[Her lips quirk. She's not too tired to be amused.]

That would narrow the field a bit too much.