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Log 6868
Date of Scene:	12 March 2019
Location:	Unknown
Synopsis:	Summary needed
Cast of Characters:	Dragon, Robin (Wayne)

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Dragon has posed:
The Sky outside was frightening. A rather dark looking thunderstorm, a heavy rainfall falling over the city. Not an uncommon sight in New York, but...there is yet a serene place.

Dragon's Dojo.

The Grandmaster himself appears to be sipping on tea while surrounded by some light incense. setting it down, he closes his eyes in meditation. But of course...lately, his meditation time is prime time for people to visit the Dragon.

And he, always willing to listen.

Robin (Wayne) has posed:
     Damian landed outside the dojo, the large red batdragon Goliath in tow. Following the ball, Damian needed to make a getaway from his father, and the other influences. He raps on the door, instead of allowing himself to enter.

  The boy was dressed in what seemed like armor, like Batman wore in the field. Though this was embellished with red in areas, and a silver stylized skull over a helmet, tucked in his arm. The rain dropped over his face, his normally standing hair keeled over with the added weight of water on its strands. Goliath seemed the same, his red fur dripping and droopy with water weight.

Dragon has posed:
Richard hears the door be rapped upon, and thus....he simply rises to his feet, hands clasping behind his back, he extends a hand to open the door, and is perhaps slightly...

Is surprised the right word?

Nevertheless, he looks upon Damian. "Young Damian. I wonder what makes you want to wait in the rain rather than use your abilities." yes, he also notices his pet.

"I see you also brought a friend. Nevertheless, stop waiting in the rain. Come in, come in, and make yourself warm. Tea?"

Robin (Wayne) has posed:
     The boy steps in, while Goliath shakes the rain off himself before entering. Damian doesn't seem phased by the water, it was a small token to bear on his journey, even in the cold.

  "Please." He answers in regards to the offer of tea. "This is Goliath, my oldest friend and protector." He says, handing the helmet to Goliath, who puts it in one of many bags on his giant body. Upon further inspection, Damian was carrying two pistols, one on each thigh, and Goliath had a bow and quiver stored on his trunk, but there was no aggression on Damian, he came in peace. "Since you may hear from my brothers, or father, I have gone on a journey." His way of saying he ran away.

Dragon has posed:
Richard approaches the Tea pot, apparently either not threatened by the pair, or too old to really question true intentions. Regardless, he returns to Damian, giving him a cup of Oolong, a favorite of Richard's. At the introduction, Richard lifts his eyes to Goliath. "A pleasure to meet you." then back to Damian. "I can tell. If you wish, come and sit, and tell me what troubles your spirit."

Dragon can feel it radiating off the young boy.

Must be Goliath. But, Dragon takes a seat, and offers Damian to sit in front of him, so they can speak in a comfortable environment. Standing is uncomfortable.

Robin (Wayne) has posed:
     Goliath gives the grandmaster a contented SNORF, satisfied that this man posed no threat to Damian and he was now the content creature he normally was.

  Damian took the cup in his gloved hands, sipping the wonderful elixir, oolong was also a favorite of Damian's. He takes a seat on his knees, and sips at the tea. "Father wanted me to open up to him, and I did, everything I had done that I was not proud of since coming to Gotham. He said I didn't deserve to be Robin. I showed him trust I had never showed before...caused myself more pain. So, I decided I needed time, time away from him, and the others. From the Titans and the influences my mother out in place to keep me her eventual plan."

Dragon has posed:
Richard rests one hand on his knee, and the other holds his tea, sitting cross-legged, he does't seem to mind Goliath's snorf, but instead keeps his eyes on Damian. "I see." the Grandmaster sighs very gently. "Your father...is someone who compromises none. Regardless, to make such a turn around as you have, for better or for worse, is what many would call miraculous." Dragon simply makes a very simple observation.

"In fact, in many way,s you are much like him. I know of your mother. I have faced her twice before. You have my sympathy, though iti s unneeded."

Robin (Wayne) has posed:
     Damian tuts his tongue as Dragon comments on his father's stubbornness. "You know what I was before?" He asks, surprised, he always thought he had been the League's big secret.

  Goliath sits down and eventually lies on his stomach, snorting as Dragon mentions Talia, someone who the creature feared as a whelp, and no longer. The Dragon seemed intelligent enough, at least understanding language as talked to him.

  "As a child, I heard mention of two people more adept in martial arts than I, one was Lady Shiva, the other: yourself." Combat prowess was indeed a good gage for Damian, that and intelligence.

Dragon has posed:
Richard nods. "I do." The Grandmaster has many resources, despite his humble appearance, and has never hesitated to use them, especially when knowledge should be heeded. Nevertheless, when he hears the name of Lady Shiva, Richard seems to actually close his eyes.

The name has meaning.

"I have not heard that name in some time. I trained her, and she is perhaps the best fighter I have ever faced. But she took only the fight with her, and not the mind. It is the reason why she is never satisfied in her battle. In the end, her spirit will crumble."

But then he shakes his head. "Regardless, I am honored to be considered as such." but he allows Damian to continue.

Robin (Wayne) has posed:
     Damian takes another sip of tea before continuing. "I've done many things in my fifteen years. Raised to be the best assassin the League ever created. Before I can continue on my path, I have to figure out things, free from those with an ulterior motive on who they want me to become." He doubts he will ever be free from the rage he feels so easily, but he was still so quick to violence, even to those he didn't need to be defensive against. "The path will be long, but would you allow this dojo to be the first stop along the way?"

Dragon has posed:
Richard seems to listen very carefully. This was not easy for Damian to do...it's not easy for anyone to do, but he nods softly as he hears the request. It's genuine, and The Dragon can pick out liars like a toxic weed from a field. "Indeed, your path will be long...dare I say unforgiving. But, my doors are open to all, even you. I will allow this." he looks then to Goliath. "and him as well."

Robin (Wayne) has posed:
     Looking to Goliath, Damian gives a small smile, all of his kit took up a good amount on Damian, but not so much on Goliath. "Thank you." He comments, he of course also thought it was a good way to learn forms from the Grandmaster, but this was just a first step to redeeming Robin. Even if the boy didn't realize it was what he was doing. "I expect you need things done around here. I expect to earn my way."