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[stayfightgive]

[ There is a singular purpose behind posting this message: offering help with the current situation, and in doing so, finding out who can fight and who needs protection.

The video starts with a shot of a woman dressed in armor, with a sword at her side. She appears comfortable in said armor, as well as being very comfortable with her weapon of choice. She purposefully picked a neutral place with nothing remarkable in the background for this first message to the network at large.

Depending on the reception it garners, she may very well be making more. ]

Hello.

[ It's only an introductory statement, but she's just getting started. ]

Something is very wrong here, from the curfew to the feeling that the streets are not safe. And there are the ice statues to consider.

I have also heard talk about the Unseen and the threat they represent. I don't know what I can do against them, but there must be something that can still be done.

What has been done before? Surely all options have not been exhausted.

[ She pauses for a moment to clear her throat. ]

And even if it turns out that there is nothing, if there is anything that I can do, even if it is as simple as providing any one of you with an extra set of eyes- I am prepared to make that offer.

[ Never mind that she's barely gotten settled and that she hardly knows anyone. These seem like dangerous times, however, and she knows she can't remain idle. ]

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[menarebrave]

You brought the sword.

[stayfightgive]

[ The arrival of this particular message definitely causes her to raise her eyebrows. If she didn't know that a certain person who was rather fond of lurking in the shadows and behind a curtain of subtlety was here, this message might raise more alarm bells.

Still, she feels that some prudence is called for. Prudence, or perhaps a little light tease. ]

Should I not have? I could have left it at home, hanging in its place above my bed.

[ That isn't where she keeps it, in case he wonders. ]

[menarebrave]

[ If he felt the need to share the identity then he would. For now, certain people know who the Batman is. They know when he speaks and might even see him more in person. This, however, is done as a stage. Just to show the other heroes in their now shared reality that he's aware they're there and will talk if he feels the need. ]

The lasso and the shield came with you as well?

[stayfightgive]

[ She understands why he wouldn't feel that way, because it's how she feels as well. She could have addressed whoever was listening as herself, Diana Prince, or rather, the persona she presents to the world, but she isn't quite ready to dive in so completely. ]

No, only the sword. I suppose I'll have to find a way to manage with what I have.

[ Read: she's very confident she'll manage just fine, shield or no shield. She'll miss her lasso, but she supposes she can't have everything. ]

[menarebrave]

That shield came in handy the last time I saw you in action.
We'll need to make sure you're prepared.

[ He's really wishing he had the Cave from home. Materials, supplies. It'd make all this easier. ]

[stayfightgive]

I can't think of a time when it didn't come in handy.
Am I not always prepared? I'll find a replacement for my shield, and if I can't, then I'll learn to compensate without it.

[ Yes, she's aware that not everyone can always be prepared, not even her, but she'll try her best. It's all anyone can do. ]

[menarebrave]

We'll find a shield for you.
Even if we have to make it.

[ Don't you tempt him. ]

[stayfightgive]

I appreciate the consideration, but surely there are other things to focus on.
I can manage without a shield.

[ And she won't have it said that she distracted him. ]

[menarebrave]

Outfitting ourselves to fight any known threats is something that is worth focusing on.
Manage. Are you optimal without it?

[ Too late, his brain is already going. ]

[stayfightgive]

You won't hear any disagreement from me.
Of course I am. I have trained to deal with all situations.

[ Well, all situations that can be predicted, anyway. But Diana's training, and Amazon training in general, is nothing to be sniffed at. And his brain had better not go too far. ]

[menarebrave]

It sounds like we should test strength once this crisis is taken care of.

[ Specs and size of the shield? It's all going into that. He can't do much for runes or magical blessings from Gods, but, he can make her a shield that's insanely durable! ]

[stayfightgive]

I can see the wheels in your mind turning. Of course now is not the time to talk about this, but I can't help but wonder how you intend to do this.

[ What materials is he going to use? Does he have a way to even craft a shield? She has more questions and evidently not enough time to ask them. ]

[menarebrave]

Impressive considering this is a text message.

I'll find a way.

[stayfightgive]

Yes, I suppose it is. One of my many talents.

I don't doubt it, but I do hope you'll keep me informed.

[menarebrave]

I will. I'll be in touch.