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[ Bruce takes the time he's alone to get most of their teleportation systems back online. He sweeps the consoles for the security lapse that allowed Amazo to use the teleported unimpeded. He would have to close it and update protocols to keep this from happening again. The main teleporter, however, remains offline.

He's still working when Prime returns, the only evidence of his discomfort a rotation of his shoulder. ]

It's possible. He was already here when I arrived.

[ For how long, Bruce can only guess at since he hasn't had a chance to check security logs just yet. So far he hasn't found anything out of place. Right now he's patching networks, strengthening the screening process to keep this from happening again. ]

Perhaps he isn't working alone, or perhaps this is all a distraction to keep us busy. If his goal was to find how to neutralize the main teleporter in the first place, us blocking its use is as good as him breaking it.

[ Theories, theories...he can think of far too many, knows a bunch of tropes that could apply, but until they have more information, it's all just that: conjectures. ]

You look like you could use a break. I know I'm good, but my heat vision didn't really heal that injury. How about taking five?

[ It's possible. But all Prime gets in the way of an answer is a grunt. ]

I'm fine. I need to finish this.

[ He'll get it looked at when he's back in Gotham. ]

[ Still a much better answer than he usually gets, to be honest. At least the grunt is a form of acknowledgment. ]

Yeah, but what if your injured state compromises your ability to appropriately judge and finish what you are doing? [ Batman doesn't need an extra explosion in his face if the teleporter does explode, and he will probably be just as pissy if he accidentally messes up the security check. ] Come on, what would the Big Blue say about all this?

[ The other Superman, he means. Which is why Prime is going to imitate Clark's voice when he speaks next. It sounds, all things considered, pretty much like the other older self. ]

You're hurt; it's ok to take it easy.

It won't.

[ He's always fine when there's work to be done. He knows how to put things away, how to power through so he doesn't leave any ends loose. ]

If you want to help, send a message to the others.

Okay, if you say so.

[ He's not about to argue with Batman of all people. Primes then looks at the intact computer as if it's about to bite him and then takes a seat in front of it to start typing. ]

You sound very confident that they will believe whatever I tell them, even if it's the truth. They don't exactly trust me. Maybe I should just sign the message as 'Bats'.

[ Bruce glances at Prime before he resumes the security check. ]

I'm giving you temporary credentials. They'll believe you.

[ Or at least be curious enough to come investigate. ]

[ Ohhh neat. He has to resist the urge to give Bruce a thumbs-up. ]

Sweet. Thanks!

[ He will wait for those to be active and then write the message; it reads as follows: ]

Sup, everyone! We got a situation with the teleporters. Due to an unexpected Amazo visit, which has been already handled, they're disabled temporarily until further notice. The Watchtower has been checked to make sure nothing got messed with, but if you see something, say something. You know the drill.

If you desperately need to leave the premises, contact one of your super friends for assistance. Take care, everyone. Cheers!

[ Super professional, he will say so himself. ]

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