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Heart Game: Talon

Was it this late when you stepped into the Game Tower...? Now the sky above is dotted with a few scarce stars, occasionally obscured by some light cloud cover drifting by. Most of the night sky has been washed out by the bright lights of the city which, by the way, is spread out far below the rooftop that characters find themselves on. There's a faint buzz on their phones. When checked, the screen shows a Game Notice:

Win Condition:
1. Locate the True Heart
Or
2. Leave a Lasting Mark

The skyscraper towers high above the streets, easily dwarfing any other building in sight. The city is some dozens of stories below, and the sound of the wind rushing by is louder than anything that can be heard from the streets. Occasionally the wail of a siren pierces the distance, but it's easier to spot the lights of an ambulance or police car zipping through the roads than it is to hear them. If you look closely enough, and for long enough, you might notice figures in the distance leaping between buildings, sometimes in pursuit of a siren or with an emergency vehicle trailing in the distance behind them.

The roof itself is expansive—the building must take up the better part of a city block, judging by the space available up here. A helipad (sans any helicopter) takes up the entirety of one side of the roof, complete with what looks like a freight elevator for moving things from the roof further into the building. The elevator itself has a keypad lock on it, but a staircase entrance beside it has no obvious lock in place.

The rest of the rooftop is empty save for a small, hooded figure perched atop one of the parapets along the edge of the roof, feet dangling over open air.

[ OOC NOTES:

1. Powers are on. THIS INCLUDES CANON POWER SETS.
2. Characters may keep any equipment they had on them when entering the heart, but there is a risk it will be taken away during the run. However all equipment taken will be returned when you exit the heart.
3. Significant changes/damage to the heart will reset each time someone new enters an area for the first time. For example, if Bob kills the sentry at the entrance of the heart, the sentry will respawn for Sally when she arrives. This way everyone can experience the different areas.
4. CAVEAT TO THE ABOVE: exceptions made for anyone specifically going through the heart with a partner(s), or anyone who requests to react to damage that's been done. The goal here is to allow everyone to have fun in the heart at the end of the day. ♥ ]

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Boys, boys, you wouldn't be thinking of starting the party without me, now would you?

[ Jason will surely recognize that voice, though its still hard to pin down his exact location. It sounds like he's everywhere at once. ]

[sigh.]

Just stick close to me. Talon got back the memory I had, probably.

But I don't think he knows about the time I beat your fucking face in with a crowbar.

[yeah, he's mad.

which direction looks greenest, flavor text.]

[Griffin falls in step with Jason then - he's not a complete maniac, and clearly Jason has the experience dealing with this nut. It's his show, he's just the backup.]

Lead the way, Red Hood.

[ There's some very regular green mist in the eastern exit, but that pathway is otherwise dark and quiet.

Joker's voice erupts in another peal of laughter ]

Ha ha ha! He may not remember that, but he knows all about what I did to you.

That's bullshit.

Because I don't remember it.

[he's heading east-- and, again, on the lookout for traps. he knows the laughing gas dangers.]

How'd it happen, Jokey? C'mon. Share with the class.

[How do I always end up feeling like a third wheel on these little excursions....... well, at least Griffin isn't a dog this time. He's just listening and following, concerned.]

[ The mist is just swirling about the floor right now; nothing to be concerned about, right? It does seem to be getting thicker though... ]

Lured you out to the desert. You and that traitor mother of yours, wasn't it?

That's not how it happened, that's just the circumstances.

[nothing to be concerned about except--]

Hey.

[back to griffin.]

Be careful.

[Griffin's more concerned about Jason right now?]

Don't let him fuck with your head.

I know there were plenty of these!

[ With that, the roof of the tunnel above them abruptly explodes down on them. It probably isn't going to call a total cave in, but it is still a bunch of rock coming down on their heads; more of a distraction than anything ]

[HE'S GOING TO JUMP BACK, BECAUSE THAT WOULD HURT WORSE THAN AN UPPERCUT-- but also]

Seems like a distraction, Jokey.

Scared to come out and play?

[Griffin's reflexes kick in with a burst of demonic speed, and he somersaults-- twisting in mid-air, kicking himself off the largest of the rocks and landing near Jason. His coat flutters very coolly behind him.]

Parlor tricks really the best you can do?

[ That voice sounds closer than ever, and there's the sound of footsteps to accompany them now.

Also, that green gas has been spread throughout the air in light of the explosion. Jay might be alright with his mask on, but how's Griffin going to hold out against some good old Joker-produced laughing gas? Telling exactly who is friend and who is foe is going to get pretty tricky! ]

Now now, give me some credit! A good showman always primes the audience first.

Griffin, get back.

[he has no memory of ever really getting laughing gassed, but also, he knows gas is one of the Joker's favorite tricks. And he's not about to let some mystery gas get to him.

also he's just going to aim for shooting the joker in the fucking face.

no pretenses. no cold blooded revenge that felt only partly about him.

just, he needs to die.]

[Griffin's hand goes to his sword immediately, but-- it's hard not to breathe in any of this green crap in such a confined space. He starts to cough, but that quickly turns... to laughter...]

Hahaha, that's funny... You think I can't take care of myself...? Eheh.

[The telltale motorcycle rumble of his sword roars from behind Jason, and suddenly there's fire-- flames, all along the blade as it swings for his head.]

[ The smoke whirls around the path of the bullet, but there's no corresponding grunt of pain. It's almost as if Joker dissolved into the smoke itself to dodge the shot entirely. ]

Hee hee! Looks like your friend has got some other plans.

[they need to get out of there. but he's... extremely angry. Practically seeing red. just, he wants to rip the joker limb from limb-- because he knows this is bullshit.

and he's reaching into his utility belt and pulling out one dose of... something.

he kicks off the needle cap and grabs griffin's arm, pulling taut, and injecting him with the anti-toxin.]

Fuck you, Joker.

[he can be a sensible boy, and push Griffin further away from the gas, after the injection.]

[Griffin staggers back, sword still in hand but... the anti-toxin and gas were at war in his system, burning. He still couldn't stop giggling, but some clarity of mind was starting to trickle back.

Hoarse, he wheezes,]

Ehehehee-- W-what the fuck...?! hah... he-hee

Spoil sport!

[ All the humor is gone from his voice; he sounds enraged now. Like a child throwing a tantrum, but with all the menace and power behind it to actually do damage. ]

You are ruining the show before it's even begun!

You think I'd be stupid enough to not carry shit to counteract you?

[but he's going to keep pushing Griffin further away. he doesn't remember exactly how the anti-toxin works. he knows enough to know they need to leave, because the Joker has bullshit plot armor.]

Every time you win, it relies on surprise.

Talon might not remember that, but I sure as fuck do.

[Yeah, he gets it, get out of here. Hopefully without tripping any new traps, too. A few more coughs, and he's back to his usual form - and scowling, now.]

Shit-- I could've killed you...

[ Joker's voice is echoing behind them as they make their escape down the tunnel, but it doesn't sound like he's following them. ]

You haven't even seen what I've prepared!

[ Then...well. The Joker may not be following them directly, but something sure is coming. Several somethings, judging by the sound of many feet rushing towards them. Jay and Griffin had better come up with a plan quick, or get moving now. ]

[yeah. he's going to suggest getting gone]

Go.

[they need to take off. now.

he's going to be heading back towards that trap door! And dragging Griffin with him, if he has to.]

[Don't have to tell him twice. Griffin runs, but not before casting his own insurance policy]

Hold'em off!

[A wave of energy comes off him as his Feint peels out of him - only this time, it doesn't look like Griffin's double. It's a full fledged demon, curved horns and all, armed with a katana.

It dashes into the darkness, summoning swords that fire off all around him as it slashes, cuts, and tears through whatever forces are coming for them. Won't last forever, but it'll give them a head start.]

[ The forces that are coming after them are: a butler, and five separate, highly experienced vigilantes who are each unfortunately heavily under the influence of the Joker's laugh gas.

Nightwing and another of the heart's Red Hoods peel off to meet the Feint as it rushes at them, trying to buy enough time for the rest of them to slip by. Hood goes first, opening with gunfire at the Feint's feet to trip him up while Nightwing flips over his head, launching feet first at the Feint's head ]

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