Drift Fleet: IC Inbox

[everydayhero]

[A catch-all for privately contacting Hiro outside of posts on the network.]

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[everydayhero]

[He shakes his head.]

No, you never told me.

[It's an invitation for him to tell more. He likes learning about Tim.]

[detectivewonder]

I think... we're kind of in the same line of work.

And I don't mean robotics or mechanical engineering.

[everydayhero]

[STARRY EYES.]

You fight crime?!

[excited whispers. Hiro, stop being a dork, you fight crime.]

obviously I went to bed and am asleep

[detectivewonder]

You don't need to whisper, we're probably monitored 24/7 by our implants.

me too we're great at this

[everydayhero]

Well yeah, but you didn't tell me right away, so I didn't think you'd want the rest of the crew to know.

[detectivewonder]

Cass and Steph showed up in costume, so I think I can safely assume my cover is blown.

[everydayhero]

... Well, that does put a damper on the whole "secret identity" thing.

[detectivewonder]

It's cool. So does a 24/7 monitor on your nervous system that can upload knowledge or alter your memories.

[everydayhero]

That is... very true. [Hiro rubs the back of his neck.]

So what did you go by in your world?

[detectivewonder]

Robin.

[everydayhero]

... Robin? Really? Like the small, unassuming bird?

[detectivewonder]

It was part of my job to be bright and distracting. I was the junior partner in the team.

[everydayhero]

Oh, you were the sidekick.

[Might be teasing. Definitely teasing.]

[detectivewonder]

... At first, maybe.

[everydayhero]

How long did it take you to rank up? Or is that a work in progress?

[detectivewonder]

Not that I need to defend myself on the subject, but I've had jurisdiction over a city of my own for the better part of a year. And -

[He pauses. He can't go into the rest without going back to... death, as a subject.]

Let's just say it's complicated.

[everydayhero]

[holding a hand up]

Say no more. You've got a dark, mysterious past, and I haven't unlocked it yet.

[detectivewonder]

... I think what bothers me most about that statement is that it's actually true.

[everydayhero]

[congratulations, tim, you have made him laugh.]

Could you be any more cliche?

[detectivewonder]

Believe me: yes.

[everydayhero]

[Little more laughter, shaking his head.]

Hey... Thanks, Tim. I really appreciate this.

[detectivewonder]

Hey. After last month, you're the Chewie to my Han. I've got your back.

[everydayhero]

[Look at him just beaming away.]

Good to know the feeling's mutual. Just don't... ever tell Tadashi about the illegal runs.

[detectivewonder]

Hey, I wouldn't want my big brother to know, either.

[everydayhero]

I'll keep your secret if it ever comes to that.