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Colin Wilkes @colinwilkes.bsky.social · Feb 24

“Try-outs are next Friday so… I’ve got time to practice to be an official member.”

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Colin Wilkes @colinwilkes.bsky.social · Feb 24

“… @ttriumph.bsky.social. Hockey is… pretty fun.”

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Colin Wilkes @colinwilkes.bsky.social · Feb 20

“…Fine. But I’m only doing this cause you asked. Not because I think it’s a good idea,” he jabbed a finger into Damian’s chest, sticking out his tongue in mock-disgust.

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Colin Wilkes @colinwilkes.bsky.social · Feb 20

Colin scanned over Damian face but found only that same desire to care, to help. “Fine. But if it I hate it, I’m dropping out.”

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Colin Wilkes @colinwilkes.bsky.social · Feb 20

“Sports? What, am I supposed to just try them all and see if one of them sticks?” He gave Damian a frown. “You don’t even like sports.”

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Colin Wilkes @colinwilkes.bsky.social · Feb 20

“Dami.

No college is going to accept me. I can’t get scholarships with my grades. So why would I waste time on it?

The city needs Abuse more than it needs Colin.”

BARRY. @backinaflash.bsky.social · Feb 20

"It will!" Damian protested, "I know juggling school and this work is hard. But it's harder when you work at night while trying to maintain your vigilante work too."

He didn't mean to raise his voice at his friend and he offered an apologetic look. "Colin. Think this through."

Colin Wilkes @colinwilkes.bsky.social · Feb 20

“I can do both. It won’t be a problem.” Though, it was a good point.

Colin Wilkes @colinwilkes.bsky.social · Feb 20

“I can do both. It won’t be a problem.” Though, it was a good point.

BARRY. @backinaflash.bsky.social · Feb 20

"If you work and you still want to go on patrol? It'll tire you out quickly."

Colin Wilkes @colinwilkes.bsky.social · Feb 20

“What do you mean drain me?”

Colin Wilkes @colinwilkes.bsky.social · Feb 20

“What do you mean drain me?”

BARRY. @backinaflash.bsky.social · Feb 20

"As Abuse?" he questioned. "You... You sure it won't drain you?"

He tried not to sound too concerned.

Colin Wilkes @colinwilkes.bsky.social · Feb 20

“June.” He offered.

“Does it matter?” But knowing that Damian would keep pressing for answers, he continued, “I’m not good at it. I’m tired of spending my days doing something that I’m going to fail at anyways.

If I drop out, Abuse can get a job as a bouncer or a guard… you know?”

Colin Wilkes @colinwilkes.bsky.social · Feb 20

“June.” He offered.

“Does it matter?” But knowing that Damian would keep pressing for answers, he continued, “I’m not good at it. I’m tired of spending my days doing something that I’m going to fail at anyways.

If I drop out, Abuse can get a job as a bouncer or a guard… you know?”

BARRY. @backinaflash.bsky.social · Feb 20

"That'll be soon, no?" Damian tried to remember. "Why are you planning to drop out?"

Colin Wilkes @colinwilkes.bsky.social · Feb 20

“No, I’m fine. Sleep can wait.” A pause. “I wanted to talk to you about something. Nightwing seemed to think you’d care.

As soon as my birthday hits, I’m dropping out of high school.”

Colin Wilkes @colinwilkes.bsky.social · Feb 20

“No, I’m fine. Sleep can wait.” A pause. “I wanted to talk to you about something. Nightwing seemed to think you’d care.

As soon as my birthday hits, I’m dropping out of high school.”

BARRY. @backinaflash.bsky.social · Feb 20

"You could've just called. I can cover this area for you."

Colin Wilkes @colinwilkes.bsky.social · Feb 20

“Hm? Oh, uh, yeah. Sorry.

Been on patrol the last two nights… not much time for sleep.”

Colin Wilkes @colinwilkes.bsky.social · Feb 20

“Hm? Oh, uh, yeah. Sorry.

Been on patrol the last two nights… not much time for sleep.”

BARRY. @backinaflash.bsky.social · Feb 20

Sleepy?

Colin Wilkes @colinwilkes.bsky.social · Feb 20

… I just saw a flying monkey.

Colin Wilkes @colinwilkes.bsky.social · Feb 16

She’s got cool hair.

Colin Wilkes @colinwilkes.bsky.social · Feb 8

“House of the Dead 4.”

Arsenal. @an-outsider.bsky.social · Feb 8

Nothing wrong with that. What's your favorite game?

Colin Wilkes @colinwilkes.bsky.social · Feb 8

What’s wrong with that?

Colin Wilkes @colinwilkes.bsky.social · Feb 8

What’s wrong with that?

Arsenal. @an-outsider.bsky.social · Feb 8

Of course you'd say that.

Colin Wilkes @colinwilkes.bsky.social · Feb 8

Arcade.

Colin Wilkes @colinwilkes.bsky.social · Feb 8

Arcade.

Arsenal. @an-outsider.bsky.social · Feb 8

It's been forever since I had a day off, I don't know what I wanna do.

Colin Wilkes @colinwilkes.bsky.social · Feb 5

I try.

Arsenal. @an-outsider.bsky.social · Feb 5

Clever answer, young man.

Colin Wilkes @colinwilkes.bsky.social · Feb 5

Oh.

Uh, probably their houses.

Colin Wilkes @colinwilkes.bsky.social · Feb 5

Oh.

Uh, probably their houses.

Arsenal. @an-outsider.bsky.social · Feb 5

Riiiight. I was talking about location, but your answer was entertaining.

Colin Wilkes @colinwilkes.bsky.social · Feb 5

Hey, you’re the one who got confused about where kids came from.

Colin Wilkes @colinwilkes.bsky.social · Feb 5

Hey, you’re the one who got confused about where kids came from.

Arsenal. @an-outsider.bsky.social · Feb 5

Thank you for the insight.

Colin Wilkes @colinwilkes.bsky.social · Feb 5

Exactly.

I thought that was obvious.

Colin Wilkes @colinwilkes.bsky.social · Feb 5

Exactly.

I thought that was obvious.

Arsenal. @an-outsider.bsky.social · Feb 5

And that stuff produced those kids.

Colin Wilkes @colinwilkes.bsky.social · Feb 5

They do… that stuff.

Colin Wilkes @colinwilkes.bsky.social · Feb 5

They do… that stuff.

Arsenal. @an-outsider.bsky.social · Feb 5

Go on, kid.

Colin Wilkes @colinwilkes.bsky.social · Feb 5

So, when a mommy loves a daddy…

Colin Wilkes @colinwilkes.bsky.social · Feb 5

So, when a mommy loves a daddy…

Arsenal. @an-outsider.bsky.social · Feb 5

So, hey, where do these kids come from? I don't remember seeing them in the Academy?

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Colin Wilkes @colinwilkes.bsky.social · Jan 28

“Y’all are weird.”

Colin Wilkes @colinwilkes.bsky.social · Jan 25

Jeez. Watch out, Gotham.