THIRD ENTRY [VIDEO]

[keepsthemsafe]

[Post This Shane is sitting in a common room. Serious.

It's worth noting that he's wearing a uniform. A sheriff uniform. He went out and got drunk see, so he's trying to just figure things out. Those of you who might pass by, if you're in the neighborhood will note he reeks of alcohol.]

How many of you are actual law enforcement professionals, former, retired, here for rehabilitation or whatever. No disrespect t'anybody who's workin' outside the law for justice. Lord knows I earned my stripes on a wing and a prayer but...

[Megamind got to him.

He never thought he'd actually be doing this. It feels so weird. He'd left this, the idea of law and order behind but oh god he needs normalacy, he needs people that aren't blue with giant heads that think he's an animal. Ever seen the Matrix where Neo realizes just how screwed he is and he throws up? Shane is close to that.]

I'm curious.


And t'those of you not here for rehabilitation who happen to hold these particular credentials and are...wardens... I would like to speak with you. Privately.


[Private, triple locked to Batman.]


...Bruce Wayne? Billionare Bruce Wayne? [It's a shot in the dark]

[and then he continues]

Comments

[keepsthemsafe]

He was?

[his first instinct is to make a joke but this is...this is heartening. It's good]

Don't suppose it'd be reasonable to ask for different accom-

Nah that's dumb.

[He raises a hand to his temple and drops it]

So I won't get t'know why 'm here until I get assigned a warden? How long does that take?

[batmanschmatman]

Anywhere from a few weeks to a couple months. There's not really a schedule. Pairings happen on the 15th and 30th of every month.

[keepsthemsafe]

...No set hierarchy or rules but there's a specific day that happens?

...This ever drive you nuts?

[batmanschmatman]

You get used to it.

[keepsthemsafe]

I don't suppose I could convince you to give me back my service revolver if that's the case?

[batmanschmatman]

Sorry pal, that's up for your warden to decide, not me.

[keepsthemsafe]

...If I get into an altercation here? If someone gets into an altercation here?

It'll pretty much go down like what happened with me?

[batmanschmatman]

It's far from an ideal system, but no offense, no one knows if they can trust you. We had a guy show up pretending to be a frail, elderly man who needed help, and he murdered two people who went to help him. Once you've got a warden, they'll have your file and be able to decide if you should have access to a weapon.

[keepsthemsafe]

[Shane just...stares] Jesus.

...I ain't some rabid dog. [He sounds annoyed] How do I prove that without a warden?

Or do I just...wait.

[batmanschmatman]

I'm afraid you're going to have to wait.

[keepsthemsafe]

[Shane looks pained]

...All right.

All right. I can do that.

[No he can't. He's cracking and anyone can see it]