"The buddy system," Tim repeats with an emphatic nod. He's relieved that someone else suggested it first. It just makes sense, to not leave people alone. Preferably, the pairings will work out to be previously existing allegiances so they're not forcing odd, reluctant partnerships on anyone. Like Damian and anyone not used to wearing a bat symbol or carrying a lasso. Tim's not even sure that he would be a good buddy for the kid. Too much history. "If we have an uneven number, I'll volunteer to be solo. I can look after myself."
He would rather have everyone else safe, until they split off into smaller groups. Tim is wary of supplying the full list of people that he's looking for. Bruce and Diana can probably be safely left out. Diana collected a group of young Tributes that needed protecting, and Tim is more than happy to leave her to that. They can't turn into a pack of 20. Bruce would wander off, hopefully, because Tim cannot stomach the man getting killed for one of them again. It's like he doesn't want to admit that they need Batman out of the Arena to change what happens in it. No, it's not like that: that's exactly what it is. Damn him.
Eponine and Howard - Tim has made promises to Howard about them, and he doesn't intend on letting him down. "Howard and Eponine. She doesn't know me; she's his girlfriend. We've got a standing agreement to not attack each other or our friends. Also, Barbara. You'd like her. She's a cute redhead."
Sorry, Babs. You're getting talked up and matchmade. Anything to keep Punchy from bringing up Steph again. "And she's a gymnast, man. We're talking flex. i. ble." Tim hopes he's right about there not being a hell. He's screwed for sure, now, if there is.
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He would rather have everyone else safe, until they split off into smaller groups. Tim is wary of supplying the full list of people that he's looking for. Bruce and Diana can probably be safely left out. Diana collected a group of young Tributes that needed protecting, and Tim is more than happy to leave her to that. They can't turn into a pack of 20. Bruce would wander off, hopefully, because Tim cannot stomach the man getting killed for one of them again. It's like he doesn't want to admit that they need Batman out of the Arena to change what happens in it. No, it's not like that: that's exactly what it is. Damn him.
Eponine and Howard - Tim has made promises to Howard about them, and he doesn't intend on letting him down. "Howard and Eponine. She doesn't know me; she's his girlfriend. We've got a standing agreement to not attack each other or our friends. Also, Barbara. You'd like her. She's a cute redhead."
Sorry, Babs. You're getting talked up and matchmade. Anything to keep Punchy from bringing up Steph again. "And she's a gymnast, man. We're talking flex. i. ble." Tim hopes he's right about there not being a hell. He's screwed for sure, now, if there is.