[Openish] Letting the Days Go By

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Who: Donnie/Othello von Ryan purplexing and open!
What: Oh, you know.
When: Throughout the month
Where: Around Central
Content Warnings: N/A
Notes: Will match tag format!


I. Rest for the Wicked
It certainly isn't the sort of mission he's expecting, and he's a bit disappointed at his tasks, mundane jobs ranging from helping out the staff to doing repairs (okay, he doesn't mind those so much). Maybe you might run into him while he's off on an errand of some kind. And where exactly, might Donnie- or rather Othello von Ryan, be operating? Why, none other than a Society-endorsed group home for 'Reforming Super-Villains'.

Since technically he's enrolled as Othello through school, Donnie keeps to the part, even though he has a feeling certain people are well aware that he's not a human who might look like a male version of April O'Neil from another universe with a penchant for purple. But these people don't need to know that.

Having to sit and listen to old villains talk about 'the good old days' is a toss-up depending on who he's stuck listening to, but either way, once he's got a break or finished up for the day, all he wants is to relax with a cup of coffee. Thankfully there's a pretty good coffee shop down the street, and it's where Donnie slips off and drops his holo-disguise, slumping way down into a seat once he's got his drink and a snack.


II. Hood-n-Seek (Open to Red Hood(s) and potentially a blue turtle)
It's probably inevitable that Donnie decides to go seeking out Red Hood on his own after his conversation with Leo. No need to complicate things, right?

He slips out at night, not an unusual habit, even here in this world. Going about at night is just natural, even if Donnie doesn't do it a whole lot, especially now that he's got school to juggle, but this evening isn't for raiding junkyards or rooftop patrols. Since he did tell Leo he'd try to keep out of sight, he's using it as a good excuse to keep his ninja skills sharp, sticking to the shadows, blending in where he can. He even forgoes using his favored mode of transportation while he slinks around Backbreakers territory. …what was it with people and names like that anyway?

Comments

[faceguy]

[Oh. Well, that definitely explains some things. Why Donnie is so intent on proving he can do it right now, why he didn’t want to tell Leo about his new powers until he had a handle on them.

Sheesh… They really are similar.]

Ah, Dee… I know we- well, I rag on your tech sometimes, but it’s just giving you a hard time, you know?

[Maybe he doesn’t know. Man…]

You’re so smart, and good at fighting, and great at plans when you aren’t defaulting to wanton destruction. And, ya know, you’re Donnie. Even if we were all master wizards we’d still need you.

[They’re Donnie’s dum-dums, of course they need him.]

[purplexing]

[What are brothers for if not to give each other a hard time? Donnie knows, and he's learned to realize where his efforts have been appreciated, even though the sentiment was hardly voiced. But sometimes that overthink starts worrying itself down all the little back-paths he'd usually be able to ignore.]

Hey, wanton destruction is a plan.

[Maybe not one of his better ones. It hadn't particularly gone so well when he'd tried to take down a god, anyway.

He sighs, but it's not out of exasperation. His smile is a tired one, all this emotional stuff always wears him out, but he's relieved they've moved out of the angry stage. It never feels good being mad at any of his brothers for long.]

You're hardly replaced too, you know. So maybe in this one particular instance I was able to get answers out of someone you couldn't, but...you were acting because of what happened to Huvrye. Maybe if I'd known the details, I would've been a little warier too, but when you're in a fight where everything seems to want to kill you, I guess you're more inclined to be friendlier with people on the same general side.

[He shrugs.]

That's...not an excuse though. I guess part of me was kind of glad I was able to have a leg up on you, but then I was reminded about just what sort of people I was potentially going to be dealing with. At first I was willing to ignore it, but... I don't want you getting hurt because I made some stupid mistake.

[faceguy]

[Leo's glad they're past being angry, too - he doesn't like being mad. He doesn't like negative emotions in general, but mad has got to be his least favorite, at least when it's directed at his brothers.

He listens to Donnie's explanation, and he thinks he gets it. And really, he's... not entirely sure Red Hood is all bad. He saw him taking care of that kid that one time, after all. Leo still doesn't think he should be trusted, but he's probably not an active threat. At least as long as they aren't trying to get on his radar.]

Well, I didn't hear all of it... but from what I did hear, you did a good job. [He offers Donnie a more real smile at that. He can admit when his brothers have done well - if he's actually going to be a leader then he needs to be sure to do that.] You got information without giving too much away, and you knew when it was better to call it. I'm impressed.

[He grimaces.] Kinda embarrassing that we were fighting right in front of the guy, though... Then again... [He rubs his chin.] If he thinks we aren't aligned with each other, that may not be such a bad thing. Heck, now that I'm alliance and you're society, it's probably fine if people we don't know think we have some kind of bitter brotherly rivalry going on.

[This plan falls apart since Jason does actually know them in a normal context, of course, but Leo doesn't know that.]

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[It's hardly adult approval, but getting a 'good job' from his brother sits in a nice category not too far from it, especially when it comes unexpected. Donnie's own smile reflects Leo's own, then.]

I was hardly going to give him all my info for free. I think the trade-off was fair enough for what he offered, at least. Better than nothing.

[He laughs a little then, breaking up whatever remained of residual tension.]

True. I don't know how hard they draw lines between guilds but hey, maybe it could be fun to play off of.

[faceguy]

You got some addresses out of it. That's better than we had before.

[Interesting that the Red Hood didn't know anything about the information Donnie had found. Either they really don't want it anymore, or the bosses are keeping their secrets close to the chest. Either way, it's something.]

We could do something big and flashy. Right out of a Lou Jitsu movie.

[With explosions and a sick backing track. ...Actually, maybe he should be worrying about potential property destruction.

...Eh, well, it's probably fine.]

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Indeed. Unsure whether they'll prove fruitful but they're still something to look into. Once I pull up more info about the locations we can figure it out from there.

[Donnie's aware this could all possibly be a pointless exercise, but at the same time, you didn't put such info in a lockbox at a bank without good reason. So really, it depends on the relationship between mother and daughter, as far as he can figure. Not something easily measured, especially given how elusive Red Hood made the D'Amico higher-ups sound.

Things to think about, but at least Donnie's willing to include Leo in whatever steps they take next. That can wait for now. There's more entertaining suggestions here and maybe they're getting a little sidetracked, but Leo's proposal sounds Fun.]

Yesssss! -we can even borrow right off the script of our favorite movies and no one will know! Except 'rator but if he called us on it then that'd mean he'd have to admit he was paying attention during movie nights.

[faceguy]

[He’s happy to be included - but really, as long as he knows what Donnie’s up to, that should be enough. He can’t really make himself stop worrying for Donnie when he does something on his own, but Donnie wants an opportunity to prove himself, to build trust, and Leo wants to give it.

But it’s probably no surprise to anyone who knows them that they’re getting distracted by something more interesting.]

Hah, you’re so right! That would be a win-win for us.

[He’s actually liking this idea more and more, because it sounds silly and fun and would let both of them lean into their more dramatic tendencies.]

Come on, let’s go back. We can plan our performance on the way.

[purplexing]

[Donnie gives a little cackle then, rubbing his hands together eagerly. Oh look, he's already getting into character- wait no.]

Sounds good to me! Let's grab some pizza once we get out of here.