theshortestbird | Teen Titans Communicator Contact

_{[When she hears the voice she follows the instructions and waits, using Hiccup's or rather "Occupational Hazard's" communicator for Red Robin to answer her call.]}

Red Robin speaking. What's your status?

Hi. This isn't Occupational Hazard. He's busy right now cooking me apology breakfast and nursing a black eye. I'm using his communicator thing because he told me to call you if I wanted to be a part of whatever it is you guys do.

So, yeah.

[What.] Who is this?

His girlfriend. My name's Astrid.

How did he get a black eye?

I punched him in the face.

What did he do?

He snuck around behind my back after sirens with your lot trying to save the city from bad guys. Then he climbed in the window like an intruder.

Of course he's going to get punched in the face. He's lucky I didn't knock him unconscious with my axe.

So, you punched one of my teammates in the face, you carry around an axe that you might or might not kill people with, and you want to join my team?

So you're telling me if someone jumped through your window in the middle of the night and you didn't know who they were you wouldn't punch them in the face?

Seriously?

Hiccup deserved it.

Not punch them in the face, no. There are other ways to handle that kind of thing.

Why do you want to join, really?

Not where we're from.

I want to join because I want to do something. If I don't, I'm going to explode. Also there's no way I'm letting Hiccup run around in the Darkness, leaving me behind. I'm not having it.

So I'm joining. _{[There...really doesn't seem like there's room for discussion on this point.]}

If you join, that's not up to you. That's up to me. So if you want to be a part of this thing, fix the attitude. We already have plenty of people who want to kill us, and we don't need someone we're supposed to trust beat us up. [There's no discussion on this point, either.]

If you think you can handle that, meet me down by the SERO docks. If you really want to help, then I hope to see you there. But it's not going to come without some work.

Fine, I'll meet you there. I can handle it.

Also, fill those out, whether ICly or OOCly, and consider Astrid part of the Teen Titans!

Name: Astrid Hofferson
Hero Name: The Pillager
Power/Ability: Breathes fire and is fire resistant (it won't burn her) - still dormant right now though.
Weapon(s): Axe
Martial Arts Training: Is very athletic and flexible. Can do a decent amount of jumps, rolls and flips. Not actual martial arts though. Packs a good punch.
Computer Skills: None.
First Aid Training: Can set bones, bandage things...but you probably don't want her using her medic skills on you unless you want to go back to Viking times.

I'm so sorry I didn't come to the mission or call or anything. So sorry. I'm okay, though!

Sugar Plum? Thank god, you're sure you're okay? What happened?

Yeah, I'm fine! It's not really a big deal, not anymore. I just wanted to apologize for missing it.

It's okay. I was worried, but I understand. I just... I'm glad we didn't lose you.

Oh, you shouldn't worry too much about that! I'm pretty tough, you know.

I do know. But I worry about everyone. It's what being on a team means.

In that case, thank you for being concerned about me.

But you're feeling okay now? Everything's back to normal?

Yes! Everything is fine now. What about you? How was everything yesterday?

Good. I'm okay, we're all okay, a few bruises and broken bones, here and there, but nothing too bad.

Anything you need me to heal?

I think we'll be okay? But if you want to come in and ask everyone, you know we wouldn't say no.

[It's been a couple of months since their discussion, but Layla eventually decided to take him up on his offer. She doesn't sound as confident as she'd like to on the phone, mostly because it's not a call she ever pictured herself making until one day she decided to do just that.]

Um...hi. It's Layla. Not sure if you remember me, but you told me I could join you and help people. If the offer's still open, I'm interested.

[He's glad she called. He really is.]

Hey Layla, Red Robin here. The offer's still open, of course. Sending you the address to come to now. [Address sent]

[She doesn't take too long to get there, although she doesn't run, either. Layla Delacroix doesn't do sweat unless it's necessary.]

Hi.

Hey. [He grins, wearing his usual costume.]

So, are you sure you want to join? Just to double check.

I'm sure. I've heard of enough people getting away with horrible crimes here just because of their affiliations...and I understand why you do the vigilante thing, now. There are some good cops - like Seras. But there's obviously some who aren't so good or there'd be more cases going to trial against the companies.

[In the most recent case, she'd comforted a bride to be who was cancelling her appointment at Alice's boutique on account of not being sure if the groom to be would pull through after some very questionable SERO research experimentation had been performed on him. He thought he was just donating blood and bone marrow for a new experimental medical procedure when he signed those forms.]

So I decided I want to join.

That's one of the problems we try to... not quite fix, but work on. It takes time, we can't expect to change how everything is in a week. But we try. And we have a good time with it; it's like a family, with us. You'll never work alone.

[He held out a tablet.] I need you to fill this out. Think you can walk and do it? I'll show you around.

[Filling out the application while walking is pretty easy for her. She's coordinated like that. Layla makes a face when she realizes that she didn't think of a hero name.]

...if I don't like the hero name I picked, I can change it later, right?

Yeah, you can. But not too much later, and not too many changes. There's a lot that needs to be calibrated especially for you, so. [He'll take that from her when she's done.]

Welcome Rush or Blur. Let me know soon? For now, I'm going to go with Rush, okay? We can always change that later, but I like Rush. [He smiles.]

Welcome to the Titans. [He palms open the door, and walked into a big room. Most of it was taken over in the corner by a couple of TVs, couches, and other living room type things. There was a section to the right that was set up as first aid. But the biggest thing was the computer system. It took up the whole back wall with a huge screen, and a giant keyboard. There were colors lit up on the screen, some with names, some without.]

A little messy right now, but not too shabby.

Rush is fine.

[She hadn't known what to expect - all this is such a new concept for her. She knows she wants to help and that's about it. At least she knows she can be useful, and that Robin knows what he's doing.]

Not bad - a few throw pillows here and a few curtains there is all you really need. Nice computer, by the way.

Well, if you want to add anything, you don't even have to ask. [He nods, giving a grin as he goes over to the computer.]

This is where Warbler works; he's not here right now, but this lets us see everything we need to in the city. Call up the people we need, see how everyone's doing. [He pointed to two names.] They're on patrol right now, so all of their vitals are up, just in case something happens to one of them.

[She peers curiously at the computer set up. It's fairly advanced, but it makes more sense to work on a top notch system than a basic system bought on clearance.]

So...is there real-time monitoring of where they are, or do they have to check in for us to know that? Also, is there, like...an archive of known criminals in the Port?

Real time monitoring. There's a chip in the comms, but you'll get a chip in your costume, too, so we can talk to each other through it. [Among other bugs that are never mentioned.]

And there is an archive, here... [He pulls it up, a list of names and faces for the ten most wanted in the port, as well as any he has personally flagged.]

So, do I make my own costume or do we have someone who's good at sewing who can help with that, or what?

[Wow, the Teen Titans almost seem to have things better organized than the police force. She'd almost want Seras to join, too, if it wasn't for the fact that she understands the importance of having a reliable police contact or two.]

I was thinking I should probably have some place on my costume to store a couple of things. A bottle of SPF 85 sunblock in case of sunlight and sometimes I put medical blood in a flask.

You can make your own, or we have someone to help. It's really up to you, it's usually better if you come up with an idea of what you want? Maybe get a design in mind, and then give it to me. I'll give it to our guy, and he'll make it up.

[Tim learned from the best on how to do that. And yeah, they are definitely more organized. Definitely. He gives a nod.]

Might I suggest a utility belt? [He gestures down to his own.] This thing is a life saver. Literally.

That's probably a good idea. I'll have to come up with a suitably attractive design for my costume.

[She'll even wear flats, because breaking a heel while out patrolling would be terribly inconvenient.]

I'm sure whatever you come up with will be great. Just remember the basics; protective armor over the vulnerable parts, only use a cape if you know how to use a cape, and when you pick colors... bright colors will get you noticed, dark will help you blend in.

[Barbara wore heels when she fought. Tim had worn heels when he was undercover. It's not that bad!]

Name: Layla Delacroix
Hero Name: Rush, or maybe Blur. I haven't decided on that part yet.
Power/Ability: Vampire powers, especially speed and hypnosis. I can also sober drunk people up with a bite. I'm pretty strong, but not bench press a car strong.
Weapon(s): None
Martial Arts Training: None
Computer Skills: Computer literate enough to set up a home network and fix normal computer problems. Not a hacker.
First Aid Training: ...I know how to help people who are lightheaded from blood loss. Does that count?

Teen Titans Communicator Contact

BACKDATED TO THE MORNING AFTER ASTRID PUNCHES HICCUP'S FACE... July 3rd I think?

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