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There's a pensive nod from the Dark Knight, whether Ted is looking or not; it doesn't seem to matter particularly. He does grunt a simple, quiet little affirmation though, thoughtful. It might leave one with the impression that his inquiry was more than simple small-talk or passing curiousity, or the first thing that popped into his mind in the attempt to make Ted jump or lose bladder control. Of course, Wildcat already knows Batman's seldom got time to waste with useless questions.
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"Do you still see all the old bouts?" The voice comes from behind Ted. Not threateningly close, though any line of sight is threateningly close when one recognizes the voice; but not for Wildcat. "Or are you planning tomorrow's?" The words are calm, if intoned in that ever-intense, focused depth of the Batman's 'stage' voice. It carries even if whispered, in this quiet space. The Dark Knight doesn't look at Grant, but rather studies the same spotlighted ring that his onetime mentor and longtime ally focuses on so intently.
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The Detective is hard to see in the shadows, even following the voice. His cape seems to swallow him up, and then meld with the darkness where he all too casually lurks in the upper bleachers. "We need to talk." Sometimes, the World's Greatest Detective is the World's Tersest Master of the Obvious.
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There's no start of surprise from the former Heavyweight Champ, but a swig of his beer instead. "Little bit of both," Ted says casually before lifting his feet and sitting up to polish off the bottle and place the empty in with its fellows. "Mostly running through some of the lessons plans for the kids tomorrow."
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The Champ leans forward and puts his elbows on his knees, similarly continuing to watch the ring instead of looking around at the Dark Knight behind him, though a slight half smirk plays at the edge of his lips. "So talk, then." Despite the curtness, there's no sting to the words; just getting to business.
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There's just a pensive nod from the Dark Knight, whether Ted is looking or not; it doesn't seem to matter particularly. He does grunt a simple, quiet little affirmation though, thoughtful. It might leave one with the impression that his inquiry was more than simple small-talk or passing curiosity, or the first thing that popped into his mind in the attempt to make Ted jump or lose bladder control. Of course, Wildcat already knows Batman's seldom got time to waste with useless questions.
  
 
For that matter, neither does the bruiser. The Batman smiles a bit, in the shadows, despite the gravity of his news. "Weapons are coming into Gotham. Advanced weapons. I intercepted one shipment at the docks." That was also already intercepted once before he intercepted it. It's complicated. He gets right into it the simple way, instead. "Cutting edge military gear. A team outfitted to the gills tried to take out a bent businessman. Micah Gibraldi." There's a dossier offered over from within his cape, as the Dark Knight moves through the shadows to Ted. "Amateurs don't tend to float that kind of bankroll." The Bat's analysis of the attempt. "But I have reason to think it's tied to a much bigger player."
 
For that matter, neither does the bruiser. The Batman smiles a bit, in the shadows, despite the gravity of his news. "Weapons are coming into Gotham. Advanced weapons. I intercepted one shipment at the docks." That was also already intercepted once before he intercepted it. It's complicated. He gets right into it the simple way, instead. "Cutting edge military gear. A team outfitted to the gills tried to take out a bent businessman. Micah Gibraldi." There's a dossier offered over from within his cape, as the Dark Knight moves through the shadows to Ted. "Amateurs don't tend to float that kind of bankroll." The Bat's analysis of the attempt. "But I have reason to think it's tied to a much bigger player."
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Batman's nod is similarly somber, singular, and steadfast; he's sure. The Caped Crusader's gaze tracks Wildcat as the heavyweight legend walks the ringside, considering the further question. Not so much looking for an answer, but deciding how to word the parts of the answer he gives. Some facts would just ruin Ted's fun, and the Dark Knight knows it.
 
Batman's nod is similarly somber, singular, and steadfast; he's sure. The Caped Crusader's gaze tracks Wildcat as the heavyweight legend walks the ringside, considering the further question. Not so much looking for an answer, but deciding how to word the parts of the answer he gives. Some facts would just ruin Ted's fun, and the Dark Knight knows it.
  
"She also knows how -not- to kill. To an extent; her style is specialized, honed to a hard edge. No mercy in it. Quick and brutal is necessary, but you could teach her to cut loose without rupturing internals." Barring a concussion or five for repeat offenders, at least, right? "I could tell you specifics. Where her strengths and weaknesses lie..." how if one doesn't see them, they've already lost to her... "But you'll see for yourself quickly enough." Yes, the Bat seems bemused by this fact, even as he amends, "Let's just say I want you to teach her to be an irresistable force, -and- an immovable object."
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"She also knows how -not- to kill. To an extent; her style is specialized, honed to a hard edge. No mercy in it. Quick and brutal is necessary, but you could teach her to cut loose without rupturing internals." Barring a concussion or five for repeat offenders, at least, right? "I could tell you specifics. Where her strengths and weaknesses lie..." how if one doesn't see them, they've already lost to her... "But you'll see for yourself quickly enough." Yes, the Bat seems bemused by this fact, even as he amends, "Let's just say I want you to teach her to be an irresistible force, -and- an immovable object."
  
  

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