Evan Durlin (brotherkeeper) wrote in dc_nextgen,
@ 2012-05-02 21:26:00

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Getting Some Air (Open to Gothamites)
He told Ezra that he was going outside for some air. In Durlin-talk that meant standing on a rooftop overlooking the city. He was in his standard gear, mask on his face. No reason to get cocky in this city. While he wasn't as behind this hero-thing as Ezra was, they were actually accomplishing stuff. Surprisingly enough they weren't being constantly harassed by the Bat-Family. Which could mean they either didn't believe the Durlins were much of a problem or were planning something quick and definitive in response. ..sometimes it sucked being paranoid all the time. He might as well actually take the time to enjoy the night-air.

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	cantkeepmeout 2012-05-06 10:44 pm UTC (link)
	"Which means if it ever comes to it we don't need to worry about keeping him conscious for any information. He won't have any and my Vietnamese is limited to basic threats." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	brotherkeeper 2012-05-06 10:53 pm UTC (link)
	"Which usually doesn't work on these guys to begin with," Evan agrees. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2012-05-06 10:56 pm UTC (link)
	"It's easier to skip that step," he agrees and hands back the binoculars. "How long were you following this guy tonight?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	brotherkeeper 2012-05-06 11:10 pm UTC (link)
	Damn. "About an hour. Somebody representing the parent group is rumored to be in town today. I stress the word, rumor, though. The information was a little sketchy, but I didn't want to take a chance and miss him." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2012-05-06 11:20 pm UTC (link)
	"Fair enough. Same thing brought me. Let's hope it pans out or we get at least something from this." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	brotherkeeper 2012-05-06 11:30 pm UTC (link)
	"Who needs sleep?" he asked rhetorically. Okay, maybe the guy wasn't so bad. He catches a glint of red down the street. "We got another car." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2012-05-06 11:43 pm UTC (link)
	Although Robin takes that first statement quite literally if one looked at how much sleep he usually got. "Wonderful, we've got a full blown party here." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	brotherkeeper 2012-05-06 11:56 pm UTC (link)
	"Looks like it's some hookers and their pimp. I'd say that's heavy evidence that our guy is coming." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2012-05-07 12:00 am UTC (link)
	"Could be. But you'd be surprised how often those slightly lower on the totem pole like to splurge on pay day. If our main course comes it should be soon. Only thing going for him is punctuality." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	brotherkeeper 2012-05-07 12:06 am UTC (link)
	Evan suddenly thought about how long ago the last time he had a date. Been a long damn time. "Fair enough." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2012-05-07 12:21 am UTC (link)
	Thomas isn't one to talk, he'd never had a purely 'normal' relationship ever. Secret IDs saw to that. Suddenly a slow grin spreads, "I see the main course came after all." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	brotherkeeper 2012-05-07 12:37 am UTC (link)
	He allows something close to a half-smirk. "Nice suit. Dumbass ever hear of subtlety? I feel insulted he thinks he can be that loud in my brother and I's neighborhood." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2012-05-07 12:42 am UTC (link)
	"You didn't see the pink crocodile shoes he had before. Hard to beat someone up when you're too busy laughing." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	brotherkeeper 2012-05-07 01:05 am UTC (link)
	"Geez," Evan mutters. "Well, you come into Gotham like that you're either a moron or a psychotic." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2012-05-07 01:31 am UTC (link)
	"I think he thought to be a big shot in Gotham you needed to be...eccentric." He can see where the guy may have gotten that impression, but it wasn't one he personally agreed with. Gotham didn't need more of them. Although as eccentric went, pink crocodile shoes was pretty tame, if garish. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	brotherkeeper 2012-05-07 02:13 pm UTC (link)
	Evan just shakes his head at the thought. "With the big fish here, should we move?" Yes he still resented the Bat-dominion in Gotham, but Robin was the more experienced crime fighter so it didn't hurt to defer to his opinion. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2012-05-08 12:13 am UTC (link)
	Robin doesn't turn away from watching the man, but gives a brief nod. "Let's go." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	brotherkeeper 2012-05-08 04:46 pm UTC (link)
	"Alright then," Evan double checks his impact rounds. "Ready." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2012-05-08 07:45 pm UTC (link)
	Thomas may not like guns but he isn't so intensely against them as Batman was. At least this guy wasn't using normal bullets. Robin glances back at Evan to indicate he's going, then disappears into the shadows, aiming to catch them by surprise. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	brotherkeeper 2012-05-08 09:49 pm UTC (link)
	Evan follows closely after him. Again, not the acrobat Ezra was, but his was agile and fleet of feet enough to stay close. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2012-05-08 10:09 pm UTC (link)
	Once he gets a better angle, batarangs come flying out of the darkness to unarm any mooks with guns. Then Robin himself dives off the roof and into the fray. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	brotherkeeper 2012-05-08 10:13 pm UTC (link)
	Evan doesn't employ the guns straight away for risk of sound, so instead he moves in quick and starts landing quick, rapid strikes to the now-unarmed guards. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

cantkeepmeout
2012-05-08 10:18 pm UTC (link)

Normally he might have stayed in the shadows longer but he doesn't know too well how the other guy fights. And crimefighting is his job, so he should be the one to draw attention to himself and take more of the risk.

Once some of the guards are down he goes straight for the enforcer. Because taking him down in front of his boss always sent a message, and had the bonus of being awfully satisfying.

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	brotherkeeper 2012-05-08 10:29 pm UTC (link)
	Of the brothers, Evan was definitely the brawler. While he knew elements of more refined martial arts, he preferred a much more smash-mouth style. Put 'em down quick and hard, but keep a few conscious. Tommy Do sees Robin out of the corner of his eye and moves to defend his boss. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2012-05-08 10:50 pm UTC (link)
	He pretends that his target is the boss, but really he wants to send a message. First step is to trash Tommy. First shot he takes is aimed to dislocate the man's shoulder, the next is a leg sweep to bring him down. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)