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Post by Mr.Silver on Sept 26, 2020 16:15:34 GMT -5
"I don't believe that to be the case." Alfred corrected Chris on his assessment. "Based on your previous scuffle and my interaction with that ruffian, he does not come across as one to shy away from a battle, even if it is Master Bruce. I would wager everything that I own that this was a plan inspired by Ra's Al Ghul himself."
"That makes sense." Carrie agreed after thinking about it for a moment. Ra's wants Bruce and this could be a way to lure him in. "But what about the impostor? Does the league have anyone that can shape shift with enough accuracy to even fool Commissioner Gordon?"
"Yes. If memory serves, there are two possible options. One is Clayface and the other is Everyman. We have data on both in the computer." Alfred responded.
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Post by jedibloo on Sept 26, 2020 22:56:22 GMT -5
"Good. But in order to confirm one of these two, we need to check on that surveillance." Wicz suggests. "If anything, this will provide evidence to to back up Bruce's innocence."
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Post by Mr.Silver on Sept 27, 2020 14:52:06 GMT -5
"Good. But in order to confirm one of these two, we need to check on that surveillance." Wicz suggests. "If anything, this will provide evidence to to back up Bruce's innocence."
"It's worth a try. Perhaps these computers can find something that the GCPD missed." Alfred didn't feel confident about the surveillance footage revealing anything, especially assuming that the League is good about covering their tracks but he knew these young Rangers long enough to know that they're much more receptive after they've tried what they want to try.
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Post by venomizer on Sept 28, 2020 0:18:32 GMT -5
"Lets pull up their files first, we never faced them so we need to see what we are working with." Chris says as he walks over to the batcomputer "Alright, First is Clayface AKA Matt Hagan. Former actor gone rogue." Chris continued to read on. "Says here that he was known as the "Man of a Million Faces". Was involved in car accident that left his face disfigured. Enter Rolan Daggett. Industrialist. Created a new face cream on the premise that it could restore Hagen's face on the exchange that Hagen do illegal work. Hagen agreed. Hagen became addicted to the cream and started going nuts. He wanted more cream Daggett caught Hagen and basically drowned Hagen in the stuff. Needless to say the cream altered his body cell thus transforming him into Clayface. He can transform into anyone or anything his mind decides on, plus him being an actor makes it hard for people to tell who from who due to those acting chops. Can also swallow people into him and seperate himself as well. The guy is basically a transformable human/clay weapon." Chris said as he then pulled up Everyman's files.
"Here's Everyman. Hannibal Bates. Meta-human. Just as deadly. Apparently he got his shapeshifting powers when that particle accelerator blew back in Central City. He can transform into anyone he chooses but needs a physical touch to do it. Once gained its all fair in love and war. Can mimic them to a tee except he has a flaw. He can't mimic any abilities or powers or special abilities or even memories from the person he touched. Relies it all on acting. Like for instance say if bruce was left handed. Bates wouldn't know any of that or bruce's fighting skills for that matter. However he can fend for himself." Chris said after he backed away from the computer.
"So ClayFace and EveryMan. The only way we'd be able to tell who it is is from that surveillance footage and knowing Bruce he probably has a back door into GCPD." Chris said before looking at Alfred as if asking for permission to look deeper.
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Post by Mr.Silver on Sept 28, 2020 2:05:42 GMT -5
Alfred nodded, reluctantly allowing Chris to look deeper. He was almost positive that the surveillance alone would not have anything to exonerate Bruce but went along with it for now just to get this out of the way.
***
Back at GCPD, Bruce remained in the interrogation room. The silence was deafening but he had a pretty good feeling that he was being watched carefully via the camera inside. As he waited, the lights went out. The room was in total darkness for a moment and when the lights came back on, Bruce had visitors.
"I must say Detective, prison doesn't suit you."
"Ra's....." Bruce growled, confirming his suspicions as to who was actually behind him being framed. He looked up and saw that the cameras were disabled. "You went through all of this trouble to frame me for murder. This isn't like you."
"On the contrary, Bruce." Ra's smirked. "I am merely showing you the light. Bruce Wayne is your real mask. It is an albatross around your neck. You could walk out of this police station easily either by force or by simply admitting to Commissioner Gordon that you are Batman... or the Black Ranger, whichever you prefer."
"You wouldn't go through all of this just to expose my secret identities."
"Very perceptive, Bruce. You know why I am here. Ascend to the throne, take on the mantle of Ra's Al Ghul and this can all go away."
"The answer is no." Bruce spoke as he locked eyes on Ra's with a determined stare.
"I see. You either must truly have faith in those young Rangers of yours to save the day. Perhaps I'd be concerned if it was Dick Grayson or Barbara Gordon on the case. I would really be concerned if it was Tim Drake but I am aware of how that story ended."
"Enough!" Bruce snapped, letting Ra's affect him when he hit that sore spot regarding Tim. "When I escape, I will come for you and I will end this."
"I'm looking forward to see you try." The lights went off again and when they came back on, the camera was functional and Bruce was alone in the room as if nothing ever happened.
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Post by venomizer on Sept 28, 2020 2:19:21 GMT -5
"One of the things about having parents that work for WayneTech is that you learn some tricks along the way. Granted, not Bruce Wayne level tricks but they work." Chris said as he was able to tap in to the GCPD's evidence files and pull up the footage for the group to examine as he blew it up on the big screen.
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Post by jedibloo on Sept 28, 2020 4:05:27 GMT -5
"Splendid work, Chris!" Wicz complements his Blue comrade before looking at the footage. While the scene displays what Alfred saying earlier, he begins to notice subtle changes. He can't put a finger on it just yet, but he has to believe the changes has to do with the body language from the impostor.
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Post by Mr.Silver on Sept 28, 2020 22:45:22 GMT -5
Alfred watched as Chris brought up the footage of what the GCPD believed to be Bruce killing that other man. He rubbed the back of his head in disappointment as the footage was worse than he thought. Not only was the impostor a dead ringer for Bruce visually, he had his mannerisms and movements down to a science to a point where if Alfred didn't know any better, he would think that this is Bruce Wayne on this computer screen.
As the footage was being combed through, he was looking to see if there was some sign of a transformation but this fake was excellent at covering his tracks as he vanished into the night with the cameras in the city unable to pick up anything else.
"Bloody Hell!" Alfred slammed his fist onto the top of the adjacent chair. Although he had a feeling that this footage would not yield results, the feeling was a bit different to see the failed attempt first hand. "We must not rest until Master Bruce is brought home." Alfred spoke, already thinking of what to do next to find the fake Bruce and clear the real Bruce's name.
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Post by venomizer on Sept 29, 2020 16:59:20 GMT -5
"C'mon Al, there's gotta be something that Bruce does that makes him unique." Chris said as he wasn't quick to give up on the tape. "Maybe that area has some clues that we can look for with the scanners. If Bruce has faced these guys before, then they can't be all that perfect and with Bruce in the clink. It makes it hard. Bruce trained himself to be a detective..." Chris said as he turned away from the monitor and folded his arms in thougth.
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Post by jedibloo on Sept 30, 2020 3:28:01 GMT -5
"Well based on the time stamp, we should check to a different location prior to that," Wicz suggests after feeling disappointed on the initial review of the video. "I mean that impostor transformed beforehand so maybe it's not that hard to find.... I think."
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Post by Mr.Silver on Oct 1, 2020 16:48:15 GMT -5
"C'mon Al, there's gotta be something that Bruce does that makes him unique." Chris said as he wasn't quick to give up on the tape. "Maybe that area has some clues that we can look for with the scanners. If Bruce has faced these guys before, then they can't be all that perfect and with Bruce in the clink. It makes it hard. Bruce trained himself to be a detective..." Chris said as he turned away from the monitor and folded his arms in thought.
"There's plenty that Master Bruce does in terms of his mannerisms that makes him unique, Master Chris but whomever is serving as his doppleganger is not making any glaring mistakes that can be presented in a court of law." Alfred spoke. He wanted to be wrong about the video but unfortunately he wasn't.
"Well based on the time stamp, we should check to a different location prior to that," Wicz suggests after feeling disappointed on the initial review of the video. "I mean that impostor transformed beforehand so maybe it's not that hard to find.... I think."
"I don't believe that to be the case." Using Bruce's computer, Alfred used the rewind feature before sighing when nothing else came up. "I get that you all want to find Master Bruce and I appreciate your dedication on the matter but it is time to move in a different direction. The video will not clear his name so perhaps searching for clues in the area will aid in determining which criminal is serving as the impostor."
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Post by jedibloo on Oct 3, 2020 1:23:08 GMT -5
"To be honest Alfred, that was my second option," Wicz points out with a subtle smile. "Anyway while we're doing this, we'll also keep a watchful eye on the League. Can't let them distract us from saving Bruce."
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Post by venomizer on Oct 4, 2020 3:15:52 GMT -5
"Thats what I'm afraid of. But it's a risk we have to take. For Bruce's sake at least." Chris said in response to Wicz's statement before he turned his attention to Alfred. "Well we got our plan. Let's learn things. I would assume our best bet is to go with our civilian attire. Might not wanna draw attention." Chris said as he turned around and got coordinates from the batcomputer and jotted them down on a piece of paper.
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Post by Mr.Silver on Oct 5, 2020 1:41:05 GMT -5
"Paper?" We don't have to be completely old school." Carrie lightly teased in an attempt at levity in this nightmare ordeal. She pulled out her cell phone and took a quick photo of the coordinates before sticking the phone back in her pocket. "You're right about everything else though."
Alfred delivered a side eye to Wicz, not believing for a second that was Wicz's second option. "Let us go. I can drive you all to the site of the incident."
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Post by venomizer on Oct 5, 2020 2:12:36 GMT -5
"Look, it was the first thing I thought of." Chris said in response to Carrie's comment before listening to Alfred suggesting that he take them. "Lead the way, Al. I know we don't say it enough but, your pretty cool." Chris said.
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