001 | Dictated

[hellofist]

Uh... Is it- working?

[Okay, those are definitely the letters that make up the word uh but the rest of it is just jumbled up nonsense. Still, Cass is just going to trust this thing is writing down what she's saying.]

I'm- lost. I think. Castle is big. In book room. Um, library. [Come on Cass, use the right names for things.] Could use [help] information. Um... tips? Meeting in person... would be best.

[Nothing happens for a minute, but then Cass remembers the important part about introductions: You have to actually introduce yourself.]

I'm Cassandra. Cain.

[If anyone does go looking for her, they'll find Cass poking through the books and possibly looking at them like she's reading them, but once you're close enough it's clear... she's holding the book upside down. Oops.]

((ooc: Cass can't read, so any written replies might give her trouble. Feel free to find her in the library for in person meetings!)

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Cass.

[dorkwonder]

[Tim's doing his usual browsing the journal network for things of interest, when he comes across a familiar voice. He almost reels in shock when he recognizes who it is; Cassie.

No way. The castle brought Cass here? And she's in the library? His mind is already reeling with possibilities. What time is she from? Is she in her Batgirl suit? What if someone gets to her before him?]

Cass! It's me, Tim. You can contact me privately by saying "Filter, Tim". We're not in Gotham any more, or even our world. If you're in your Batgirl suit, hide until I get to the library. I'll be there soon.

[Sounds like he's moving quickly.]

What's the last thing you remember from Gotham?

Tim.

[hellofist]

[Wow Tim slow down, she just got here and that's a lot to throw at a newbie.]

Filter Tim. [There is that right?]

Not wearing suit. Wouldn't... hide, if I was.

Remember, you didn't want... to be my Robin.

Cass.

[dorkwonder]

There's not many in the castle. It won't take them long to figure out who Batgirl is, if she suddenly appears around the same time as you do

[ogod, ogod. She doesn't know about Steph and so many other things. Tim is trying to sort out in his head what she knows, what she doesn't know, and how he can keep her from learning the terrible truth about Bludhaven.]

It's not that I didn't want to be your Robin, I wanted you to do your own thing. You didn't need me.

Tim.

[hellofist]

[Considering all the times she's taken her cowl off in public, Cass isn't really that bothered by that idea. And she could point out that she didn't want to do her own thing, she didn't want to be alone, but what's the point? That's the past, it's done.]

Where are you? Will- meet halfway.

Action.

[whistles_the_blues]

[Blues doesn't bother responding over the journal and instead heads right for the library. It doesn't take long for him to find her and he tilts his head a bit to the side in confusion as he notices the book is upside down.]

First tip; You're holding that wrong.

[Have a robot in a scarf and sunglasses Cass.]

Action.

[hellofist]

[It's not her first exposure to robots, but this is the first time she's seen one with sunglasses, so that's cool.

Wordlessly, she turns the book so it's right-side up again and then looks back to him. Is that right?]

[whistles_the_blues]

Better.

[He was a little surprised to see a human that couldn't figure out which way a book went. Maybe she was just nervous about the whole magic castle thing? Understandable.]

I imagine that's not the kind of information you're after though.

[hellofist]

[With a shake of her head, she closes the book and puts it back onto the shelf, not really caring that it's out of order and not even put away correctly.]

Nope. Who are you?

Dictated forever

[whichwayyoulean]

Here's a tip for you. Kiss goodbye to any sort of stability or sanity you had in your life before coming here. It's gone now.

Feel free to mourn it. You might want to take a few minutes to do that. I'll be right here.

yes good

[hellofist]

Didn't... have much, of that. So, won't miss it.

Still there?

[whichwayyoulean]

Yep, still here.

Welcome to Paradisa. Good for you on not losing it completely. That's an important first step.

[hellofist]

Thank you. Who are you?

[assassino]

[HE KNOWS THAT NAME :) Sounding pleased:]

Ah, Steph will be delighted to hear this, if you are who I think you are.

[hellofist]

[That tone sounds vaguely familiar but it doesn't do much for her, not when she can't see the body language that goes along with it.

And that name makes her sad for a moment, so she doesn't respond right away. It can't be her Stephanie, hers is dead. Steph is a popular name.]

Probably going to... disappoint, sorry.

[assassino]

Stephanie Brown? Blonde, beautiful, vivacious?

[Stephanie didn't say this chick had a speaking problem, though. Pardon Ezio's heavy Italian accent.]

[hellofist]

[Again there's another long, long pause. That's a perfect description of Steph, even if she Cass has no idea what vivacious means. It's her last name. So-]

How- Where are you? Come to library.

[She has to see him, to see if he's telling the truth. To find out how he could possibly know Stephanie's name.]

dictated;

[heloise]

Cassandra. How stands Troy?

dictated;

[hellofist]

... Who? Don't- know a Troy.

dictated;

[heloise]

[ She giggles briefly. ]

If not Troy, where have you come from?

a bit later;

[luthored]

Cassandra, I'm Lana. Lana Lang. Do you still need any help? Has someone else been able to explain the situation to you?

a bit later;

[hellofist]

[It's mostly been a lot of drama and not a lot of answers, so Cass sounds a bit relieved when she responds.]

Not much, yet. Anything you can tell... would help.

[luthored]

Well, what have you already been told? I don't want to repeat anything you've already been over.

[ Feels bad for newbies forever. GET OUT WHILE YOU CAN... Oh wait you can't. ]

Steph's Room!

[secondchances]

[Steph's lounging about in her room, not really doing much of anything but thinking about what she COULD possibly do. Go bug Tim? Read a book? Go to the gym? A combination?

It's not like she's glued to the journal, nor does she expect any visitors.]

Steph's Room!

[hellofist]

[She's nervous. Scared. Tim's brought her to Steph's room and from what she understands, her best friend is just on the other side of this door. All she has to do is knock.

But she can't. She feels like she's frozen in place and the task of just lifting her hand up and knocking seems impossible. Everything will change once this door opens and that's terrifying. Tim is there with her and when she looks at him, she knows she must look a little helpless. She doesn't ask for help, but she has no doubt he'll know that's what she needs right now.]

[dorkwonder]

[Tim sets aside everything else that is going on inside of his head, so he can offer Cassie some support and comfort. Reaches over to rest a hand on her shoulder, giving it a small squeeze. Seconds later, he drops his hand and brings it over to the door.

Draws a deep breath, before he knocks on the door and calls out to Steph.]

Steph, it's me. [Pauses.] There's someone here to see you.