8130/Robin's Tail

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Robin's Tail
Date of Scene: 01 July 2019
Location: South Hinkley, Old Gotham
Synopsis: Stephanie follows Damian in an impromptu shadowing exercise, only to find him... jazzercising
Cast of Characters: Robin (Wayne), Spoiler




Robin (Wayne) has posed:
It is a standard Saturday, no real schools in session or much going on this Gotham morning. Damian is at the Bat-Computer again though he is moving a bit slower then usual re-reading things more then he usuall does as well as it had now been six days since he has last slept. He knew it would be on him soon, but continued to work pushing past the distractions of lack of sleep to continue his work, and that is until an alert goes off on his phone. Outwardly he would just frown, and brood at the phone though he would immeditly get up at that point to move to a specific part of the cave. He glances around a little though maybe not enough as he pulls out a small bag, looks in it, and nods moving quickly out of the Cave, but the normal way out and not dressed as Robin.

It doesn't take him long to find the keys to the sports cars, and though he only had a permit he decided to take one anyway as it did help to have the Wayne name at times. At this point he doesn't look around again, only gets in the Bently starting it up, and taking it out. He would not be speeding, as he isn't in a rush, and wants to avoid police pulling him over, so would not be difficult to follow as he drives down the Gotham streets. The traffic outside isn't horrible, but it is there though he just drives with it other then darting through it like he would if he were Robin.

Spoiler has posed:
Stephanie is on her way to the Batcave for more training. With not being able to afford tuition for summer classes, and in dire need of money to be able to take classes come fall, Stephanie had been spending her time job hunting and training incessantly. Tim's offer of a spot in his souvenir business had solved the worst of her money troubles. And so Stephanie replaced coming up to speed on what Tim needed her for, but continued the hard training.

The beautiful sports car turns a corner way in the distance. Far enough it would be tough to make out who the blond is on the old motorcycle. Seeing a chance to put some trailing skills to the test against a skilled opponent, Stephanie keeps her distance until another vehicle gets between them, letting her pull up a little closer. She has a helmet on hiding her blond hair, and a light jacket as well. No chance to change her appearance while on the bike, she instead focuses on keeping an eye on the car while avoiding anything that would draw notice her.

Robin (Wayne) has posed:
Damian does not see her, maybe it is lack of sleep or maybe she is doing better then she though, but either way he totally misses the lady following behind him as he drives. He only stops once, at some fast food place to get a large cup of coffee, and though he gets a loot of "Awww.. Look he is acting so adult" he says nothing to them pulling away again with a frown on his face. It was Damian she could see that now, and he still had that stern yet judgemental look that he usually had though when the window rolls up his face is hidden behind darkened windows.

When he pulls away again it looks like he might lead her around Gotham, just slowly driving through the traffic, though before he pulls off to go to a highway he turns the other way leading to a small gym that looks old, and a while not run down definetly gives the impression of Mall Gym as he pulls in to the parking lot, and stops. It would be easy to see him get out of the car with a small bag in his hand, he stops looking around though doesn't see her again before he turns and walks towards the gym locking the car behind him. That is where he disapears into, as from the outside it might be hard to spot him. The place has zero security, only a blond looking lady at a desk that seems very happy to see him. It might looks like nothing, but then the boy turns, and she would see one thing she prob not of seen before, Damian is also smiling, and talking like a normal person, though he turns heading further inside breaking sight as mentioned before.

Spoiler has posed:
Stephanie Brown was just planning how to manage things on the highway. Not as much movement of cars back and forth to help keep attention from her. Thinking ahead of the different exits and the streets they exit out onto, planning ahead for how far back she could remain and still catch up-

Oh. He turns away from the highway instead. Stephanie coasts to a stop in a parking spot around a corner where she can just see him in the gym's parking lot. When Damian goes inside she watches the exchange. He disappears into the back as Stephanie looks over the building.

She goes around the side where a retractable ladder with a cage around it allows access to the roof. Meant to be pulled down by a hook on a pole, which she doesn't have, Stephanie glances around to make sure no one is about and then sprints at the wall. The former gymnast pushes off the wall with a foot, bounding up it to grasp the ladder and pull herself up. Soon she's on the roof and picking the lock on a door there which lets her slip down into the building.

Robin (Wayne) has posed:
As she is sneaking in Damian is in the changing room opening his bag. It had a little cash in it, a schedule, and a leotard which he changed into. It didn't take him long to change of course, and he heads to a specific room just walking like it is the normal thing to do. Outside Steph would realize the lock to the door has been broken from the looks of it a while as she can just open the door, and enter though when she does she might realize how busy it is in there.

People are mostly walking around wearing what looks to be work out clothing, and going about their own buisness. If spotted she would not stick out, as no-one is really looking for someone. Down the hall to her right she would hear a bit of music playing low, and Damian talking. "Are you all ready.. I am going to kill you today!" though the tone doesn't fit the words. It sounds jovial, almost light hearted. The music picks up again louder, and it sounds like some generic music of more of a beat of it is heard the the words as there is a door that is blocking the way further it has a small window in it.

Spoiler has posed:
Stephanie leaves her helmet on the roof, and pulls off her jacket to carry in one arm to change up her colors from what she was wearing on the bike. She leaves on her sunglasses though and undoes her hair from its ponytail, bringing it all over to one side and then gathering it there in a style she never wears. The best she can do for now, she moves into the building.

Walking with just enough of a purposeful enough stride to seem she belongs there and knows where she's going, Stephanie hears Damian's voice. She walks on that direction, passing the door as she glances in through the window briefly to get a glimpse of what is going on inside. Once past, she'll stop to tie her shoe and then edge back over nearer when no one is around to get a better look.

Robin (Wayne) has posed:
Somethings once seen can not be unseen, and this might be one of those things. As she edges in for a look she would see the boy that nearly hurt her arm in practice, the same one that almost killed those eight people without being seen standing in what looks to be a yellow, and black leotard infront of a class of ladies. The age varies from 20 on up to 60 as they all seem to be trying to follow his lead. Infront of the class is Damian he is currently swinging his hands up sliding over then down again counting out loud quickly to the people so they can follow along. Is it dancing, is it excersise, no as she looks in she would see behind him a sign 'Advanced Jazzercise class' as Damian has moved to a crouch slide forward, step back, slide forward moving his arms with the motion to make it smooth.

He doesn't see her, but she would hear a mans voice behind her. "Class isn't full if ya want to go in." it is a man that is also wearing a leotard though his foot is in a cast. He didn't try to sneak up on her or nothing so maybe she heard him coming, as he is using crutches to move around. "Believe it or not that is a Wayne in there.. Never thought the rich could move like that, but he is doing a great job." he seems happy about it smiling as he looks in not wanting to disturb the class.

Spoiler has posed:
Stephanie is biting down her lips at first to keep from showing too much reaction to the sight. It's really not enough though. "Is that right?" she says, her voice trembling with the desire to laugh. "It is really... interesting," she says. "I'm going to have to consider taking that in the future," she tells the man, smiling to him.

"So what did you do to your foot?" she asks him while she slips her phone out of her pocket. She can text, dial, turn on the camera by touch without looking at the phone, another part of her training. And she turns on the video camera and then turns back to hold the phone up a bit to capture what is going on, while keeping her face out of sight just to be safe. "I'll just get a clip of it, maybe get my friend to join me," she says to the man.

Robin (Wayne) has posed:
The man smiles, though he stands infront of the window when he sees the camera. "I am sorry miss, but there are a lot of influencal people in there.. I can't let you take any photos. Though I am glad to hear you are intrested. He doesn't seem to be talking about Damian though, as Steph would reconize if she knew them the rich wifes, daughters, of many of the people that make Gotham work. Inside Damian has put his hands on his knees to move his head in small circles giving some of the older people a rest from the excesise part by doing a less impactful move.

Outside the man smiles at her just being a friendly person, "Oh this thing.." he points at his foot, "I tore something trying to get away from being mugged." he shakes his head, "I thought it was the end for me, but Batman saved me. I thought we were going to have to stop the class as we don't really have the money to hire someone else." he turns to look through the window again, "Next day he shows up.. offers to teach my classes for free. Can you believe it.. Who does that?" he shakes his head, "That boy must be a saint."

Spoiler has posed:
Stephanie puts her phone away as she gives the man an understanding expression. "Of course," she agrees of the people's privacy. Though she does look in, watching that adorable little head circling move for awhile before the blue eyes drift back over to the man.

"Really? Batman saved you? That's pretty amazing!" she says, keeping her voice down despite the energetic tone. "I've always thought he was a good man. I know sometimes the press coverage can be so negative. People like that risking their lives for others though?" Stephanie says, seeming impressed by the man she's talking about.

She glances back towards the window in the door. "But, good to see there's people helping in whatever way they can," she says, seeming to indicate Damian. "I should probably get going. Glad you were able to find someone to keep the class going," she tells him, touching the man's arm in a friendly way before moving to begin heading back out the way she came.

Robin (Wayne) has posed:
Damian stops, and holds up a hand calling for a five minute break moving to get some water. He adds to the class "Remember Ladies Hydrate!" lowering the music again for a break. Outside though the man nods, "Yea it was scarry seeing him come down like that.. Honestly I thought he would of been taller from the stories but.. you know how people exagerate." and laughs a little. As she moves away he smiles, opening the door "Non-sense come in please." using the door to brace him he tries to lead her in with the crutch. "Damian.. we have a new person that would like to take part." he adds looking in. From inside, Damian is just relaxed drinking some water, though it seems to slip through his grasp actually surprised which does not happen often.

Damian doesn't even look winded all this excersise is nothing to the boy that does nothing but excersise, and he smiles at the man.. "Oh, who is this?" though when he looks at Steph his eyes are that hard piercing look as he has been discovered. In his mind is racing all the excuses he could use, and the cover he was in which wasn't really a cover just him not in the Robin suit, though the thoughts of stabbing, did come. He had not killed anyone in a while, and perhaps Batman would forgive him eventually.

Spoiler has posed:
Stephanie Brown hesitates a moment, and is on the verge of just leaving with an excuse, before she changes her mind. As the man holds the door, Damian will see the blond college girl come inside, pulling off her sunglasses to reveal the vivid blue eyes they are hiding. She walks over to Damian and gives him a friendly smile appropriate for meeting someone the first time.

She keeps her voice down as if to not disturb the members of the class. "I just wanted to say, I heard how you were filling in for this nice man while he's not able to teach his class," Stephanie says, turning to flash the man on crutches a warm smile. "So really nice to see someone giving back to the community like this," she says. There's no smarminess to Stephanie's tone, no restrained giggle in her voice. She sounds... genuine.

"I think it's really great. The kind of thing you should be proud of. I am for you," she tells him. Stephanie looks back to the man who hooked her into coming inside. "But I really need to get going. Just wanted to express my appreciation," she says.

Robin (Wayne) has posed:
Damian nods, and walks over to the two the rest of the class just doing their best to catch their breath as apperently keeping up with Damian is harder then it looks. He doesn't say a word only walks over listening to her until he is right infront of her, "I see someone has been talking." he says smiling to the person with her as he suspected he is he one who told her that information. He holds a hand out, "Name is Damian Wayne, it is just lucky I was coming by this way and saw this guy." he chuckles a bit.

If she takes his hand the grip would be hard, though stop before painfull pulling her in close so he could whisper to her and not be over heard by the person standing next to them.

He says in a calm, flat tone.. "If you tell anyone, I will find you when your sleeping." his face never breaking that smile. He lets go, and leans back again. "That is the secret to good excersise, don't forget it." his tone light, though the don't forget part is a bit clipped.

With that he sighs, and looks at the man with the cast, "Alright enough with the break I think it is time to get back to work." he looks at Steph, giving her a nod though his view is a bit softer now that he said what he needed to say the smile seems to reach his eyes as he talks about the class. He turns, "Alright.. One, Two Three Four.." he adds clapping walking back to his spot to start the class.

The man next to her whispers, "Oh I think he likes you, usually he doesn't let new people in." he grins a bit watching the boy get back to it still when he talks it is that whisper, "And he never likes to touch people.. actually surprised me when he shook your hand." he glances at her, "I guess he has a type." totally misreading the situation.

Spoiler has posed:
Stephanie Brown leans nearer to hear the advice that Damian has to give her. There's no open gloating or grinning. Though her eyes can't quite contain her glee for a few seconds. "So nice to have met you," she tells Damian. "I assure you, I'll never forget," she adds in a warm voice.

She turns back, moving to join the man on crutches, a hand on his shoulder as she holds the door for him. "Do you think? He seems like such a nice young man, doesn't he? So very proper and thoughtful," she tells the man, not seeming to be meant to be overheard as Stephanie and the man pass back outside.