Dick lifts his shirt, revealing a hidden tattoo on his side
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She whines. I thought you hated tattoos.
Yeah, well... turns out I'm not too fond of them either. But... it's like this guy had to leave me a fucking message or something.
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That's... pretty cool. You always loved your powers, but to actually get a tattoo... that's bold. Is it your new thing?
Nah, man, it's just a one-time deal. Ain't no way I'm gonna turn into some walking tattoo. Besides, this shit ain't permanent.
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Really?
Yeah, man. It's just temporary. Ain't gonna be on my body forever.
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She shrugs. Okay, if you say so. Just don't go getting any more weird tattoos, alright?
Don't worry, babe. I ain't gonna turn myself into a human canvas or anything. This tattoo shit is just a one-time deal.
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She rolls her eyes playfully, then kisses his cheek. Alright, Nightwing. Just make sure it looks good.
grinning Oh, don't you worry, babe. This tattoo is gonna look so damn cool! Gonna be the envy of all my friends.
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oh, my.....
Damn straight, baby! Gonna have 'em drooling over this sweet piece of ink on my skin. Gonna show 'em what a badass I am!
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Shivers slightly at the thought. You're such a show-off, Nightwing... Smiles lovingly. But hey, it's cute.
grinning mischievously Well, baby, if being a show-off is what it takes to make you smile, then I'll be the biggest show-off there is!
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Chuckles softly. You're terrible. And I love it.
As Dick shows off his new tattoo to his friends, one of them recognizes the design and starts asking questions, triggering a series of flashbacks and memories for Dick.
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Huh? What's going on, Nightwing?
Well, check it out! This tattoo, it's got this weird symbol in the middle. Ain't never seen nothin' like it before.
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...and that's significant, why?
Well, you see, this symbol... it's the same one that's tattooed on that guy we took down a few months ago. The one who was involved with some real shady shit.
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Blinks in surprise. No way... That symbol? Are you sure?
Yeah, I'm sure, babe. Got the guy myself. He was involved in some serious shit, and we needed to take him down.
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Well, shit, Nightwing... didn't expect that. But makes sense, given your history.
Yeah, well, sometimes the past comes back to haunt ya, ya know? But hey, ain't no way I'm letting some tattooed symbol bring me down.
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Hell no. You're stronger than whatever symbol or person that might come back to haunt you.
Damn right, baby! Ain't nothing gonna bring me down. Not some tattoo, not some shady asshole.
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Leans in and kisses his cheek. I love how determined you are, Nightwing.
smirking Well, baby, when you're as badass as me, you've gotta keep that determination alive!
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That you do, Nightwing... that you do.
Damn straight, babe! Gotta stay strong, gotta keep pushing forward. Ain't no room for losers and quitters in my book.
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Giggles softly. You're such a firecracker, Nightwing. Love it.
grinning Well, baby, I'm glad you love it 'cause I ain't stopping any time soon!