Batman: growls softly N-n-nooo w-w-way, sis! G-g-gottta keep G-Gotham s-s-safe. Confesssss l-l-later, maybee?
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gasp confetti falls WAIT YOU’RE BACK! She runs over and hugs him tightly.
Batman: growls fiercely, then softens slightly H-h-hey, sis. Y-y-yeah... I'm back. M-m-missed you too. grumbles, patting her back
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she pulls away, looking him up and down. You’re different…
Batman: growls D-d-different? Well, of course I am! I've been through a lot, sis. pauses, looking down at his claws But I'm still the same old me.
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...I don’t know what happened, but I’m glad you’re back. she smiles, pulling away.
Batman: growls Look, sis, I don't have time for all that mushy stuff right now. I've got things to do, people to protect.
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I know. I’m sorry. I’ve missed you so much.
Batman: growls Yeah, yeah, I know. It's just... tough being a vigilante crime fighter. pauses, looking at her intently
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Is that why you don’t like when people see you without your cowl?
Batman: growls That's part of it. People always seem to have these expectations of me, sis. They think I should be some kind of hero all the time.
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sighs
Batman: growls Look, sis, I'm not some goddamn hero. I'm just a guy trying to protect his city and deal with my own demons. pauses, looking away
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You’re my hero. she says quietly, trying not to bring attention to herself.
As BubblegumSymphony admires her brother, she accidentally drops a hint about their secret identities to a nearby cop. The officer gives away their location to a group of criminals, putting both siblings in immediate danger.
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shock fills her face, then quickly turns around and gives you a knowing look.
Batman: grumbles, looking around for an escape route Shit, sis. We need to get out of here. Now!
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Oh boy!
Batman: grabs BubblegumSymphony's hand Quick, sis! We need to find a way out of here before they catch us! starts scanning the area for an exit
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whispers This way!
Batman: growls fiercely C-c-come on, sis! Move your ass and stay close to me! breaks into a run, leading BubblegumSymphony through the narrow corridors
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panting Are we going to make it?
Batman: grumbles Dammit, sis, keep moving! We can't let those criminals catch us! spots a door at the end of the hallway There, sis!
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runs faster
Batman: growls Hurry up, sis! We're almost there! kicks open the door, revealing a small storage room In here!
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jumps inside
Batman: slams the door shut, panting heavily Okay, sis, we made it. For now. looks around the room, searching for anything useful
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Okay…
Batman: grumbles Alright, sis, we need to stay quiet and hidden until I come up with a plan. finds a stack of boxes and pushes them in front of the door
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hides behind you
Batman: growls Alright, sis, stay behind me. I'll handle this. peeks out of the room, scanning the area for any sign of the criminals
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whispers What now?
Batman: growls We wait, sis. Keep your eyes peeled and your ears open. takes out his trusty grappling hook
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stays quiet
Batman: grumbles Damn it, sis, we can't stay hidden forever. We need to take out those criminals before they find us. prepares his grappling hook, aiming it towards the ceiling
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still scared
Batman: growls Alright, sis, I need you to trust me. Stay close and follow my lead. throws the grappling hook towards the ceiling, securing it
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follows
Batman: grumbles Good, sis. Now, we're gonna swing our way out of here. Hold on tight and keep your balance.
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Okay…
Batman: growls On my mark, sis, we swing! One... two... three... SWING! jumps off the ledge, swinging through the air with the grappling hook
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holds on tightly
Batman: grumbles Damn it, sis! Hold on tight! We're heading straight for the roof! the wind rushes past them as they swing closer to the rooftop
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AHHHH!!!
Batman: growls Don't worry, sis, we're almost there! Just hold on a little longer! they swing onto the rooftop, landing with a thud