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[Not unlike a previously posted video, this is being recorded from the floor. A quiet female curse rings out, then bare, sinewy feet scuttle past while some rummaging goes on in the distance.

Finally, the feet return, and a form stoops low to join them--Anne,, in yoga gear, waving brightly at the camera before she sheds her hoodie and straightens again.

A bare foot moves, and kicks a wadded up t-shirt into the frame. There's a moment of silent inaction...

Then Anne plants her hands on the ground and kicks gracefully up into a handstand. Her breathing is carefully measured and controlled, and her movements are slow--not with caution, but with casual grace as she balances on one hand and reaches for the shirt, unhurriedly moving it into place in front of her.

Once it's set, she plants both hands again and steps forward: one hand, then the other, into the armholes of her shirt, then steps back again, the shirt coming with her. Once she's balanced against the wall again, she uses one hand to tug the collar over her head before she kicks back down, crouches, and straightens as she reaches for the phone while the t-shirt falls neatly into place.

She's a little out of breath, and grinning by the end of it.]

Okay! That was fun. I was challenged to do that, so...hmm, I suppose I should challenge a few people myself?

[She pouts thoughtfully, rolling her eyes upwards in silent contemplation.]

I...challenge...Tandy Bowen, Evie Grimhilde...Bruce Wayne...aaaaaand...Tony Stark.

[She smiles brightly, the picture of cheerful innocence. Butter would not melt in her mouth.]

Can't wait to see your videos, my darlings!

[Blowing a kiss at the camera, she finally dissolves into giggles before the video ends.]

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What on Earth did I just witness?

[ She sounds fascinated, don't worry. She doesn't understand what's going on, but it does seem like a lot of fun. ]

Hmmm? Challenge video!

[She pauses to smooth a couple tendrils of hair down at her temples, still pleasantly winded.]

It's an internet thing back home. You do something silly yet entertaining, and challenge other people to do it. Like putting on a t-shirt upside down...sometimes it benefits a good cause, like if you're challenged and you don't do it, you have to make a sizable donation to charity, but mostly it's just for the giggles.

And bragging rights. Bragging rights are the most fun.

And I have to challenge others to do this, too?

Yes. Well, again: not required, but bragging rights. You can't lord it over your friends and loved ones unless you challenge them!

Yeahhhhh....no.

[ Tandy smirks a little in amusement, shaking her head. ]

I'll put on a shirt the old fashioned regular way, thanks.

Awww, come on! If you try it, I’ll reward you with brownies...

[ Now that's just mean... ]

...What kind of brownies exactly? Like with chocolate icing too?

[ Hmm. ]

So it has to be the handstand thing?

She makes the absolute best brownies I've ever had.

[ Gwen is Not A Helper! ]

I really only have one person I can challenge...

[ She's really considering it now. ]

I can do those, I can do no frosting with nuts--I can even do them with a wonderful hazelnut frosting that an ex girlfriend taught me to make. You'll never eat peanut butter with your sweets again.

Yep! Handstand. Come on, I'm sure you can manage it with that gorgeous dancer's body of yours--I am in deadly envy of your shoulders, missy.

I'm not really a peanut butter kind of person but the hazelnut sounds good. Still, I think I will stick with chocolate.

[ A small smile. ]

You have a good eye. I mean, picking up on the dancer bit.

Chocolate it is! All you can handle.

Good eye? Oh pfft, not really. My baby sister CJ is a dancer, and I stripped my way through college.

[You know. Like you do.]

[ Ah well, she has nothing bad to say about that. People do what they need to and what they want. ]

No wonder the challenge was easy for you then.

What kind of dancer is your sister?

You should see me on the pole...or maybe not. It's been years.

CJ? She prefers modern dance, but she does know a little ballroom and ballet as well. You'd love my sister, she has a mouth on her. She's much prettier than I am, too--shorter, gorgeous dark hair, not too many curves...built like a panther, that girl.

So getting back on the pole is not like getting back on the bike? Or whatever?

She sounds pretty. Not sure what it means to be built like a panther though? Strong and fast?

You can't be serious.

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Completely! It’s not REQUIRED, of course.

But if you don’t do it, I get to assume you CAN’T, and I’ll be insufferably smug for the rest of time.

Really, it’ll be terribly ugly. I’m not fit to live with when I’m gloating. ;P

Assume all you'd like then.

[ Really, he doesn't want to show off the scars that riddle his body. Just in case. The Bat is out now, so he has to be careful about certain things. Even if it makes him a prude. ]

Then it's a good thing we don't live together, Ms. Forsythe.

You can't see it, but I'm absolutely doing an obnoxious happy dance right now.

And you may not live with me, but you most certainly have to deal with me. Did I mention I bake? Perhaps I need to send you some cupcakes with frosting letters that spell out "Suck It" with a little flower exclamation point.

On the plus side? I'm an EXCELLENT baker.

I'm not one for social media challenges. Let alone social media in general.

That would require you to know where I'm staying. And, I might be moving soon.

[ Oh god, did he just give her the idea to make cupcakes as moving-in present? ]

[...yes, Bruce. Yes you did.]

Well, now I need an address when it happens. And if you try to duck me, sir, I WILL find you and I WILL feed you sugary confections to lord my superior dexterity over you.

I mean, I get it: no social media. But also? Gloating.

I'm an experienced hunter. I'll do it, buster.

[ Shit. ]

I'll make sure to keep the residence private. [ Teasing, of course. He's sure she'd find her way over. ]

Can't say I've been hunted down by a pretty woman in a while.

Trust me, Bruce: you’ve never been hunted by a woman like me before.

[...she should probably clarify what she means.

She hesitates...then pockets her phone with a mischievous little smile.

Nah. Showing is always more fun than telling.]

Oh that was simply wonderful! I've never seen anything like that before! You're so graceful! Just like a mountain lion!

Thank you, sweetie! I'm more wolf than lion, but I get the vibe. You're such a darling.

You seem like you'd be pretty graceful, too! I could teach you something like that, if you'd be interested.

Oh, well, I try to be. I don't know that I could manage something like that though! I've never even tried it before!

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