[Openish] Letting the Days Go By

[purplexing]

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

[robintohood]

[Oh that definitely has his attention now]

It’s got value that’s for sure. What did you find out?

[purplexing]

Data. For something experimental, probably. It's a few decades old.

[robintohood]

The D’Amicos are doing science experiments?

[Under his helmet, Jason raises an eyebrow in surprise. All he’s really heard about them are typical crimes any mob family would get involved with. Drug trafficking, money laundering, embezzlement, all forms of theft. Shady science experiments takes things to a different level]

[purplexing]

Unconfirmed- but no. Technically the Bronze Owls, or more specifically, Halone Reach, Elena's mother. The group was big in the eighties and consisted of normal humans and metas alike up until Halone died and Elena took over, and then it was only a matter of months before the Bronze Owls just vanished in name.

[robintohood]

Gangs get disbanded or absorbed by the bigger dogs all the time. It’s part of how you stay on top. That could be what happened to the Bronze Owls.

[purplexing]

Probably. [Donnie shrugs.] Could also be that things kicked up a notch for Elena when it came to any opinions on metas, but that's just a theory.

Her mom had some kind of personal grudge against Atomite though. She got badly injured trying to take him out herself, and I guess there were complications from that, so she died a couple of years after.

[robintohood]

So she wasn’t just any mobster queen bee. What else do you know about the mom?

[purplexing]

[Donnie pauses again, brow arching as he gives Hood a dry look.]

Wow, I came looking for info from you and here I'm the one dishing. At this rate you're going to owe me.

[robintohood]

[Jason barks out a laugh. Donnie's not wrong about that. This is one of those times when Jason can appreciate someone being a smartass]

Well, I'm flattered you went looking for me.

But anyway, I haven't heard of them doing experiments but it could explain the power-enhancing drugs they sell.

[purplexing]

[The laugh startles him, but Donnie's glad the man isn't annoyed. Pff. See, they get along fine! And here Leo was worried.]

Like I said, I'm not sure if it has to do with anything that might be carried over with Elena's joining the D'Amicos. Drugs might not even factor into it. Any ideas how or where we can get some actual answers?

[robintohood]

[Jason has a good idea of where to start but he's hesitant about sharing that with Donnie. He's not at that level of trust]

How'd you learn about Elena and the Bronze Owls in the first place? How'd you get wrangled into this?

[purplexing]

[The turtle knows the most obvious route is to try to directly get in touch with Elena, but that hardly sounds like a great idea. The easiest thing to do would be to forget about it and let it all be, but he can't do that, his overthink running 4D chess ever since he'd started his research in this timeline.

He blinks, frowning as Red Hood breezes over the question, brow furrowing as he picks up on the unspoken. One save on a battlefield doesn't necessarily mean friends. Donnie's not so subtle about his own mood shift, maybe he should invest in a mask- shrugging as he glances away.]

[faceguy]

[Meanwhile, an interloper makes his way to Donnie and Red Hood’s location.

He’s sticking to the shadows, trying to stay hidden. He wouldn’t want to alert either of them of his presence too early - though sneaking up on a ninja and a bat is hardly easy…]

[robintohood]

[Jason's still mostly focused on Donnie for now but his senses are also still keen on anything that might interrupt or eavesdrop their conversation]

You've come across a case and trying to investigate. Limited as they might be, you're trying to tap into whatever resources you got to learn more. It's not a bad move to take a poke at other scumbags and see what they know but there can't be sumthin' for nuthin'.

[It's a balance Jason's trying to maintain. He does want to know more about the D'Amicos but he can't show his cards to just anyone. Though if Donnie doesn't give up anything, Jason could always tap into Society resources to learn more]

[purplexing]

[...programming an alert for whenever his brother is in the vicinity is in the near future. For the moment however, Donnie isn't thinking to actively check his tracker.

He looks at Red Hood before nodding again, sighing.]

I know. But I figured it wasn't the best idea to draw the wrong sort of attention.

[He'd already had that happen with the Bronze Owls, after all.]

I've already combed through every bit of information I could dig up through less direct means, which is why I was hoping to figure out who I'd possibly be dealing with if I tried going deeper.

[faceguy]

[Sneaky sneaky sneaky closer…

He’s within hearing distance now, crouching behind some dumpsters.]

[robintohood]

Is there more you’re worried about this other than just general concerns for criminals walking around freely?

[Jason doesn’t sense Leo just yet…]

[purplexing]

Unfortunately all I've got is speculation. [He sighs, again.] I don't know that I'm actually... worried, but given the involved parties and the track record, I think it's better to be safe than sorry.

[Donnie lifts his head then, glancing out in Leo's general direction with a frown. Had he seen movement over there? He squints before shifting his attention back to Red Hood.]

I'll answer your earlier questions, but I don't want to be cut out of any further investigation, and if you're going to use my information, then you owe me that much.

[faceguy]

[Pay no attention to any movement behind the dumpster!

Leo wouldn't admit it, but he's secretly annoyed that this is going better for Donnie than it had for him. But more than that, he's worried about this deal being proposed. Donnie investigating the D'Amicos with Red Hood? What's he getting into...?]

[robintohood]

[Hmmm... That slight glance Donnie does puts Jason on alert. Is the other turtle around?]

I got my own assets to protect too.

[The sounds of the Backbreakers' newest chop shop can still be heard in the distance]

Much as I would love to piss off the D'Amicos again, how do I know this little partnership won't backfire on me because of you or the other turtle?

[Jason raises his voice slightly when he says "or the other turtle." He's testing the waters just in case. It might be nothing but his paranoia acting up]

[purplexing]

[Donnie holds back another sigh. He knows it's perfectly reasonable for the guy to be wary about any sort of deals, even if it is frustrating.

He's quiet for a moment as 'the other turtle' is brought up, and he can't help but think about what Leo said with Huvrye's involvement and what had happened then. He'd hate to see his brother get hurt if anything went south.]

....

Fine then. Forget I said anything.

[faceguy]

[Red Hood mentioning “the other turtle” in that tone makes him tense. Does he know Leo is here?

He briefly considers portaling elsewhere, but Donnie’s reply catches him up short. He’s… giving up?

Maybe he’s being more careful than Leo thought. It makes him feel better, even if he’s still irked that Donnie ran off to Backbreaker territory alone.

He shuffles a liiiittle closer and- oops, he nudged a can with his foot, scraping it across the concrete. It doesn’t make a lot of noise - hopefully they think it’s just a rat?]

[robintohood]

[Too late. Before Jason could respond to Donnie, he turns his gaze towards where the noise is]

You alone?

[purplexing]

Yeah.

[Donnie's looking then too, his expression shifting into annoyance as he pulls up his holoscreen.]

...I was supposed to be, anyway.

[faceguy]

[Whoops. He's been had. If Donnie looks at his trackers, it'll be obvious where Leo is.

Guess there's nothing for it. Leo gets up, dusts off his knees, then comes around the dumpster and leans against it. The picture of casual, this guy.]

Oh hey! Imagine running into both of you here.

[What a weird and wild coincidence!]