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Wish Fulfillment Meme
(AKA a slightly different AU meme)

ROLL IT OR DON'T WHATEVER
THIS IS NOW AN ALTERNATE REALITY
(Disclaimer: Characters don't actually have to be aware anything's different and it probably works better if they're not anyway, this is wish fulfillment right here)

SUPERHERO WORLD: Put on your capes and keep your undies on the outside kids, it's time to save the world. Only those with the coolest names and the least crappy powers can survive in a world that doesn't understand. And something about responsibility I guess.
PIRATE WORLD: Because a whole meme dedicated to pirates isn't enough, it's never enough, never. Swash those buckles and put Errol Flynn to shame.
COWBOY WORLD: More lawless outlaws and people who don't need no stinkin' badges. Just make sure you're not the kind who wears flamboyant pink or you might mess up the timeline.
ROCK STAR WORLD: Sex, drugs, and stupid-looking outfits. From Gaga to Mercury to Richards to Jones, these proud innovators of the musical world (and other guys who played music I guess) pioneer new ways to look ridiculous and still get laid all the time. CATCH A PIECE OF THAT MAGIC AND BECOME A JUKE BOX HERO.
ROBOT WORLD: I don't even know anymore I'm just throwing this in here for the hell of it. You're robots. I guess do whatever robots do when they're not fantasizing about calculators.
DETECTIVE WORLD: Hard-boiled flatfoots chase crooked criminals in the black-and-white streets of a vaguely early 1900's America because that's the only place that ever had hard-boiled detectives, shut up, it's historical fact.
POTPOURRI WORLD: ROBOT COWBOY ROCK STARS. WHO ARE ALSO DINOSAURS.

I rescind the apology I was going to give for this meme because robot cowboy rock star dinosaurs.

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[She's waiting for him to start giggling with glee.]

Isn't she the same age as the Mayor's daughter? They look pretty similar, too.

[Give it a few minutes. He just might.]

You got it.

Interesting.

Think that could have anything to do with why the poor girl looked more frightened than normal?

Like it was some sort of warning aimed specifically at her, the mayor, and anyone else who tries to cross the gang? I'd say it'd shake up anyone.

More than just that.

If there a chance she knows this girl...the one who was kidnapped...not to mention could easily be mistaken for her...[Trails off, wanting to see if he makes the connection]

So you're thinking that he just screwed up?

It'd be one heck of a coincidence otherwise.

The question is: which end did he screw up on?

That's the question.

Why don't we ask dear old Leopold ourselves?

You know where to find him?

Oh, you're good.

I try.

Our next destination is a nice, swanky penthouse uptown. A refreshing change of pace, wouldn't you say?

I could kiss you.

[She's already up and heading for the door]

Since when do street guys live in penthouses?

[Doesn't respond to the first part because there's no response that won't be awkward, heh.]

Since he-- drumroll please-- started dating the second-in-charge's daughter. It's actually her penthouse.

Which means we need to gear up and be really, really careful.

[Especially since it was one of those things that had sort of just come out; if she stopped and thought about what'd she said, she probably wouldn't be looking so calm right then.]

Suddenly, it all makes sense.

When are we ever not careful?

...don't answer that. Just tell me if I should get the pistols out of the closet for this one.

[He thinks]

...No guns. We don't want this to turn nasty. Just make sure to have a spell or two ready.

Always.

[It was getting late in the day, and while the humidity was still thick, the sun wasn't nearly as strong in beating down on them. Small favors, really.]

[She rehearsed a few spells in her mind on the way over, ready to immobilize or disarm at a moment's notice. People often wondered why Robin had taken her on as a partner when she lacked experience. Anyone who crossed her soon found out.]

[Well, people also wondered why a thirteen-year-old would be a detective. But once he dug up some dirt on them or solved a huge case, they ate their words. Part of him likes being underestimated, actually. It makes their shocked faces even funnier.

He takes the elevator to the tenth floor. He walks along and stops at room 1003. Gestures at Zatanna. "Let's listen in and see if anything's going on inside."]

[She gives a silent nod, putting her ear against the door.]

[After a moment, whispers:] I don't hear anything.

[He nods.] Stay on guard.

[He stands up straighter and suddenly speaks in a voice that sounds gravely and rough. Completely unlike his own.] Leo, open up! It's Gio.