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[crusades]

[After a few expertly feigned false-starts, Bruce manages to set the communicator to record and the video feed focused on himself. He's a man in his late thirties; the classic tall, dark and handsome. His hair is playfully mussed and the tie to his visibly expensive executive suit is drawn slack enough to reveal a lipstick smear on his neck. He wears the lazy smile of someone who has never had much difficulty having a good time.

All in all, it's a thoroughly convincing charade.]

I must have overindulged on the bubbly because I don't remember the Big Apple ever having its own border control. Is that a new initiative?

What's more, it would appear that I've mislaid my butler. He has my appointment book, but I fear I'm long past expected at a Community Health Center ribbon-cutting in Gotham.

I'd be loathe to flake on such a worthy cause, so would someone be a dear and call for a car? You can be my plus-one.

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permavid

[crusades]

I don't know, is it? Glad that I could oblige if it is.

[symmachy]

What is your name, again?

[crusades]

I wasn't aware that I had given it yet.

Bruce. Charmed, Ms...?

[symmachy]

It's a pleasure, Bruce. I am Scathach. Scatty, if you prefer.

[crusades]

Curious name. Which do you prefer?

[symmachy]

It's Celtic. And for you, Scatty.

[crusades]

Made a good impression, have I?

[symmachy]

Color me charmed.

[crusades]

I suppose it would be terribly forward of me to suggest we meet over drinks sometime.

[symmachy]

I don't so much mind your forwardness.

[crusades]

A thoroughly refreshing attitude.

[symmachy]

I'm glad you think so.