06-23-2017, 01:33 PM
The two crusaders kept to the streets now, not wanting to exhaust themselves too much. For now, both red coat and black cowl trudged on, not having much to say. Despite Dante's insistence, they made no effort to obtain a vehicle like that pair of powerhouses- Batman believed firmly it would attract too much unwarranted attention.
How far anyone could get in a reclaimed car would be limited nonetheless, considering the poor conditions this metropolis was left in. The lighting throughout the streets was inconsistent, and it seemed like a coin toss as to whether any given electrical device was working or not. Thoughts circulated around about what could've happened to turn this island into a deserted resort, but nothing could be laid certain. The only thing that anyone could confirm to be working were the Safehouses and everything in them. And, of course, the various airborne and stealth cameras for Syntech to spy on every nook of the island.
Eventually, the detective pulled out his tablet again. In their escape from the last drop point, Batman had led the way down a detour, in hopes of shaking off potential pursuit. By the time he had confirmed a lack of anyone trying to follow them, the duo had been led a bit off-course from where Dante had intended to go. The most direct route now would take them longer to go through- and who knows how long that would take, what with the Omniverse's bizarre rules.
The dark knight's musing were interrupted by a low growl. He looked immediately to Tony, who only offered a weak stare in response. "Sorry. Craving food," the devil hunter apologized, then went on to elaborate, "Real food, not this packaged garbage. I tried raiding a hotel earlier, didn't have anything."
Shoving aside the ethical concerns of looting, Batman chose instead to probe further about the matter. "I find it hard to believe you didn't find anything," he said, deliberately provoking further response.
"Just water. Checked the fridges and everything," Dante explained, really trying to be genuine. The detective seemed to buy it, mentally ticking off another strange fact in the circumstances of this island.
"Let's make for that safe house again, then," the vigilante compromised, "We can eat some more, and reset our collars while we're at it. It's a new day, after all." Tony agreed with a mere nod, the two of them continuing to plod on.
How far anyone could get in a reclaimed car would be limited nonetheless, considering the poor conditions this metropolis was left in. The lighting throughout the streets was inconsistent, and it seemed like a coin toss as to whether any given electrical device was working or not. Thoughts circulated around about what could've happened to turn this island into a deserted resort, but nothing could be laid certain. The only thing that anyone could confirm to be working were the Safehouses and everything in them. And, of course, the various airborne and stealth cameras for Syntech to spy on every nook of the island.
Eventually, the detective pulled out his tablet again. In their escape from the last drop point, Batman had led the way down a detour, in hopes of shaking off potential pursuit. By the time he had confirmed a lack of anyone trying to follow them, the duo had been led a bit off-course from where Dante had intended to go. The most direct route now would take them longer to go through- and who knows how long that would take, what with the Omniverse's bizarre rules.
The dark knight's musing were interrupted by a low growl. He looked immediately to Tony, who only offered a weak stare in response. "Sorry. Craving food," the devil hunter apologized, then went on to elaborate, "Real food, not this packaged garbage. I tried raiding a hotel earlier, didn't have anything."
Shoving aside the ethical concerns of looting, Batman chose instead to probe further about the matter. "I find it hard to believe you didn't find anything," he said, deliberately provoking further response.
"Just water. Checked the fridges and everything," Dante explained, really trying to be genuine. The detective seemed to buy it, mentally ticking off another strange fact in the circumstances of this island.
"Let's make for that safe house again, then," the vigilante compromised, "We can eat some more, and reset our collars while we're at it. It's a new day, after all." Tony agreed with a mere nod, the two of them continuing to plod on.
Quote:Batman and Dante moving to C5 from C4.