Good grief

[theboiwonder]

So... I just got off the phone with Batman. The call lasted over an hour but was mostly filled with long awkward silences. If you've never had a conversation with Batman, that's basically all there is -- a lot of not talking. Batman is the master of not-talking. In person it's not so bad because at least you can see him staring a hole through your head while you make yourself look as apologetic as possible. That doesn't quite translate over the phone.

Needless to say he's completely and utterly PO'ed. The quieter he is the angrier you know he is, and that was one quiet phone call. I already knew he'd be disappointed in me, I already knew I'd let him down, but that didn't make it any easier. All I can do is my best and hope that somehow I can redeem myself in his eyes, though I'm not sure that's possible.

He told me not to contact him any longer unless it was an emergency. What does that mean? What's an emergency to him? When you're on your last breath and your body is going cold? If LA has its way that day may be sooner rather than later. Maybe everyone's right, maybe Batman doesn't want me around anymore.

Anyway, I saw this video and it reminded me of Gotham for some reason. I'm really homesick.

Comments

[mr-nygma.livejournal.com]

Did you talk to him about me? What did he say? Does he miss me? He does. I know it.

[but-fearitself.livejournal.com]

Oh Lord, Eddman; y'all best calm down before I start drawing any Freudian conclusions...

[mr-nygma.livejournal.com]

What? What's so wrong with wanting to hear that my number one fan misses me?

[theboiwonder.livejournal.com]

Yes we did talk about you actually, Mr. Nygma. :D

[mr-nygma.livejournal.com]

OH MY GOD TELL ME EVERYTHING NOW!

[theboiwonder.livejournal.com]

Mostly about how you seem the same as you were in Gotham, except maybe more relaxed. But that you're still your same brilliant self of course. :D

[mr-nygma.livejournal.com]

HE SAID I WAS BRILLIANT? BY GOD I AM!

[theboiwonder.livejournal.com]

Ummm, well actually, I did. But he agreed with me... kinda. You know how he is.

[mr-nygma.livejournal.com]

WHAT DO YOU MEAN "KINDA"?! HE EITHER DID OR HE DIDN'T AGREE!

[theboiwonder.livejournal.com]

Well, he just sorta grunted. It sounded more like a "yes I agree" grunt than a "shut up, Robin" grunt, so I'm pretty sure he agreed.

I think you're brilliant!

[mr-nygma.livejournal.com]

Well, I suppose that counts for something.

[but-fearitself.livejournal.com]

Damn, son.

[mr-nygma.livejournal.com]

Put that in your file and smoke it!

[murkypuddle.livejournal.com]

Oh God that video reminded me of some kind of sick Disney/Pixar short.

[theboiwonder.livejournal.com]

It's so well done though.

[murkypuddle.livejournal.com]

Yeah,

but damn, Nightmare fuel.

[thinking-caps.livejournal.com]

Does the man ever finish his film?

[theboiwonder.livejournal.com]

My feeling is "yes."

[thinking-caps.livejournal.com]

This is a wonderful film!

[theboiwonder.livejournal.com]

I think so too. There's something familiar about it, but I just can't quite place my finger on it...

[but-fearitself.livejournal.com]

The Bat is a scary fellow, son, and I know scary. On your own in LA just might be a good thing for you...

Aaaaaand I'd definitely be all for ditching your, uh, tights and justice and punching me... thing. This is my opinion as a medical professional, mind. Tights ain't good for your psyche and getting punched ain't good for my face.

[theboiwonder.livejournal.com]

But I like my costume...

[but-fearitself.livejournal.com]

Well, fine, keep the costume and just quit with the punching me! Jesus Lord!

[ace-0f-knaves.livejournal.com]

He told me not to contact him any longer unless it was an emergency. What does that mean?

Either he broke up with you or he's done with you professionally.

Either way means it's hunting season for Robins, as far as I'm concerned.

[theboiwonder.livejournal.com]

Ummm...... I think this might constitute an emergency! D:

[take-a-spin.livejournal.com]

You know that phone I gave you?

Go ahead and speed-dial "2" if you're so concerned about your personal safety.

[theboiwonder.livejournal.com]

Feels like a trap. What happens if I dial "2"? If it involves that walking sparkler in any way, I'm not interested.

[take-a-spin.livejournal.com]

What did I tell you before? You've become a commodity. I don't want anything happening to you until I'm done with you.

[theboiwonder.livejournal.com]

Actually, if it involves Firefly over there, that could be interesting. I'd like to watch Joker squash him like a bug. If I had to put my bets on one of them I would bet on Joker any day. What makes you think you could protect me from the Clown Prince? I'm curious now.

[ace-0f-knaves.livejournal.com]

Clown Prince

Oooh! I love when people use that one!

[take-a-spin.livejournal.com]

Oh, it's not up to me to protect you--that's up to undisclosed parties related to The House.

[theboiwonder.livejournal.com]

Riiiight. You're not from Gotham so I can appreciate your ignorance on the matter. I've seen Joker at his best and his worst -- which are usually the same moments. As far as I can tell he hasn't even scratched the surface of LA which is rather fortunate for you all.

You go ahead and keep thinking LA is yours and Joker is happy taking a back seat. We'll see how that works out for ya.

[take-a-spin.livejournal.com]

Oh, I know he isn't happy taking a back seat. But a lot of people aren't happy.

And I know all about the Joker's best and worst--I even heard about how he clipped the wings of a birdie just before you.

[pyro-mancer.livejournal.com]

Hunting season sounds like fun!

[theboiwonder.livejournal.com]

That's enough from the peanut-brain gallery!

[pyro-mancer.livejournal.com]

This from the man who is such a big fan of the word "poo."

[theboiwonder.livejournal.com]

Yeah because I used it ONE time. Nice try. Go away.

[pyro-mancer.livejournal.com]

Is the Birdman getting a little hot under the collar? What a shame.

[pyro-mancer.livejournal.com]

Hate to say I told you so... but uh... I told you so.

[take-a-spin.livejournal.com]

Well, I warned you that I'd be sending him evidence if you crossed me. This is nobody's fault but your own.

I'm guessing you tattled on me?

[theboiwonder.livejournal.com]

What was there to "tattle?" You were the one that sent him the freaking tape! I had to explain to him how it happened!