http://im-not-a-bot.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] im-not-a-bot.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] capeandcowllogs2009-11-01 07:34 pm

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WHO: Cyborg and ANY OTHER TITANS LOL
WHERE: Titans Tower
WHEN: Today
WARNINGS: Not that I can think of right now.
SUMMARY: The usually-upbeat Cyborg is feeling a little down. Maybe it's because his friends are some crazy alternate-universe version of themselves and they don't recognize him.
FORMAT: Started in paragraph, anything goes cause I'm lazy.


Cyborg looked down at the flashing red light on his arm display. Battery Power: 15% flashed at him from the tiny indicator screen. He tossed the communicator that he'd gotten from the strange computer when he first arrived to a table, and sat down on a nearby couch, spreading his arms over the back and leaning back in it, staring up at the ceiling. What a day, he thought to himself as he contemplated his new surroundings.

He'd been aware that there were other universes and dimensions (having been sucked into Raven's mind once, and then learning later about some other planes), but he hadn't counted on them having alternate versions of his friends. And the fact that none of them had really recognized him at first....well, it was disheartening. The Raven here had tried, but despite her kindness, it still wasn't the same.

He'd been separated from the other Titans before, of course, but he'd never felt so alone.

And he needed power, or else he was going to black out again, and after the zombies appearing right when he arrived, who knew what problems that could cause?

[identity profile] goddamnrobin.livejournal.com 2009-11-02 12:44 am (UTC)(link)
[He's coming back to the Tower after the zombies went away late in the evening, and he's not feeling like going out to patrol as usual at all but he needs to. So. Changing first, getting a refill on the batarangs, and then he'll be ready to go.

Except that there's someone new sitting on one of their couches. Dick stops a few meters away and stares. What does this bring it up to? Three new guys in less than a week?

He sighs and crosses his arms.] So, who are you supposed to be?

[identity profile] goddamnrobin.livejournal.com 2009-11-02 12:55 am (UTC)(link)
[Aw man, he feels so crappy every time he meets someone who supposedly know him. It's always just weird telling anyone that nope, they're wrong, he's not whoever they think he is.

He sighs and presses his lips together.]

I am Robin. But I can't say I know who you are.

[identity profile] goddamnrobin.livejournal.com 2009-11-02 01:02 am (UTC)(link)
So are we talking about the first Robin, here? On your team?

[And after a beat.] Man, does this mean you also know my name?

[identity profile] goddamnrobin.livejournal.com 2009-11-02 01:07 am (UTC)(link)
[This is good, really, because the general comparison will not be based on a 'I knew you back home' basis since they have no way to know if Cyborg really worked with any of his alternates.]

Just go with the assumption we're not the same person then. It'll make things easier.

So. D'you know anyone here? From your own universe, I mean?

[identity profile] goddamnrobin.livejournal.com 2009-11-02 01:22 am (UTC)(link)
[He's going over the different people here that are from different universes.]

So are you from Jericho's universe? I don't think there's any villain here from Batman's universe -- not that we know of, anyway. And Deathstroke is from Jericho's.

[identity profile] goddamnrobin.livejournal.com 2009-11-02 01:29 am (UTC)(link)
[...So maybe Dick's not that good at keeping a straight face right now.]

Yeah. Him. He's called Deathstroke in the other Robin's universe but -- the crazy demon fire powers match with the name. [B|]

If that's the guy you were told was here... well it's true.

[identity profile] goddamnrobin.livejournal.com 2009-11-02 01:40 am (UTC)(link)
[It's not the first time a meta does something to a piece of furniture around here, no need to look apologetic. That doesn't mean Dick isn't rolling his eyes at Cyborg.]

He... moved his interest to the other Robin here. S'not my story to tell but you'll probably hear about it.

No one around here likes him, you won't be alone trying to get a punch in.

[identity profile] goddamnrobin.livejournal.com 2009-11-02 01:57 am (UTC)(link)
[He's grateful for the change of subject.]

You'd have to try it out, but the technology's not compatible with much of anything else. It's made so it's pretty much impossible to duplicate, too.

[identity profile] goddamnrobin.livejournal.com 2009-11-02 02:35 pm (UTC)(link)
The thing's pretty hard to break -- haven't tried it but it's still in one piece after a year and I haven't been gentle on it.

[He shrugs.] Anyway, I've got patrol, I was just passing by for a minute.

[identity profile] darkprophecies.livejournal.com 2009-11-02 12:53 am (UTC)(link)
[ She had noticed him sitting there during her rush between the pool to her bedroom - she could have just teleported, sure, but sometimes she just preferred walking. It was normal. With soaked hair and a white robe wrapped over the swimsuit she wore underneath, she snuck into the kitchen behind him, busying herself for a couple of minutes.

A plate with a sandwich on it is held over his face, with a slight swaying motion to coax him to take it. ]

[identity profile] darkprophecies.livejournal.com 2009-11-02 01:04 am (UTC)(link)
[ Oh, but he's dealing with an empath, remember. She smiles at the slight wave of confusion she feels, shifting around the couch to sit down beside him, legs tucked just off to the side. ]

Some things transcend dimensions, I suppose. And don't mind the outfit too much, I've just found that swimming helps calm my nerves when I'm stressed. It's the sound of the water, I figure.

[identity profile] darkprophecies.livejournal.com 2009-11-02 01:24 am (UTC)(link)
For the longest time, I wouldn't have been caught dead in this in my world, either. [ She smirks, somewhat delighted that he enjoyed the sandwich. ]

It wasn't until I was cleansed of my father's evil that I began to wear something other than traditional saris or my cloak. And as the years have gone by, I've learned from my teammates, gone outside of my usual comfort zone.

Now here I am.

[identity profile] darkprophecies.livejournal.com 2009-11-02 01:34 am (UTC)(link)
[ She makes a slight face, lifting a hand to turn his chin, and makes direct eye contact with him. ]

It's the outward appearance that confuses people, however just give it a few days, Victor. You have a warm spirit, a loving heart that's obviously there regardless of what dimension you're pulled from. You're the same man, just with a different shell and life experiences.

You're already part of the family.

[identity profile] darkprophecies.livejournal.com 2009-11-02 01:48 am (UTC)(link)
Anytime.

[ But she laughs, pulling her hand back and setting it properly in her lap with the other one. ]

You know, hearing that doesn't surprise me? I always assumed when you'd show up, that the place would get a few major upgrades. Robin has been doing a wonderful job so far, but it's nothing like the things you could come up with, I'm sure.

[identity profile] darkprophecies.livejournal.com 2009-11-02 01:56 am (UTC)(link)
Maybe you could take a look at mine while you're at it? It started to act up, so I haven't even bothered to drive it ever since.

[ But seeing that excitement in him makes her smile a bit more, and her body language visibly eases. ]

Just don't put anything insane on it? Like rockets or anything that wouldn't be in a normal car?

[identity profile] darkprophecies.livejournal.com 2009-11-02 02:10 am (UTC)(link)
No!

[ Despite her plea, it's got a laugh mixed into it. ]

If you're nice I may let you put in a GPS system.

[identity profile] darkprophecies.livejournal.com 2009-11-02 02:22 am (UTC)(link)
You'll have all of those things here in no time, I'm sure.

[ She practically beams at him now, tucking one leg up and setting her chin on her knee. ]

Actually I should probably introduce you to my mentor here. He fights in a suit of armor, and comes close to even your level of understanding in technology and engineering. I've told him all about you.

[identity profile] darkprophecies.livejournal.com 2009-11-02 02:25 am (UTC)(link)
I've watched him work on his suit, I've seen him in action, it's... very similar, if not equal to your abilities. He'll impress you, I'm sure, and vice-versa.

His name is Tony Stark, I currently assist him. I know you two would hit it off.

[identity profile] of-animalia.livejournal.com 2009-11-02 02:41 am (UTC)(link)
Gar was tired. He'd fought zombies and then stayed up late, slept fitfully, and hadn't been able to sleep in. With the City in a zombie-related crisis, among other things going on in life, there was little peaceful sleep to be had. Getting back to the tower, he was running on coffee and the remains of adrenalin.

Almost walking right by the common room, he stopped and did and did a double-take. There, right there, was mini-Vic. Cyborg. His greatest friend's sixteen-year-old, blue, glow-y counterpart.

It was weird, to say the least.

"Uh." He reached up to scratch the back of his head. "Hey. What's up?"

[identity profile] of-animalia.livejournal.com 2009-11-02 03:43 am (UTC)(link)
"It's... Fine. S'great." Yep. He felt awkward. He had no idea how to approach the situation. He must've thought a hundred times that he needed Vic around. He needed somebody that knew him and somebody that he could talk to, but... Here's a Cyborg that was really different. So... What to do? "You know... Apart from the zombies and everything."

Right. "You?"

[identity profile] of-animalia.livejournal.com 2009-11-02 06:14 am (UTC)(link)
At the open statements, Gar could only deliver an awkward stance and expression. He didn't know how to counter immediately. After a moment, he tried, the words not coming easily. "Well. I mean, sure. I'm not going to be a total dick about it. It's just... Vic's an important person to me, so it's just kinda' weird to have a different guy crop up."

It was like a bad joke, really, a 'be careful what you wish for,' but he wasn't going to say that.