First Meeting of the Teen Titans!

[theshortestbird]

Who: Red Robin and anyone who received a text message about the Teen Titans.
When: Saturday, March 24th, 9:00 pm.
Where: A warehouse by the docks in Sector 11.
Summary: Red Robin sent out a recruitment message to other teenagers in the city. Anyone who signed up on the OOC post is invited to the meeting. Sign ups are still open! If you'd like your character to be a part of the Teen Titans, respond to the OOC post!
Warnings: Possible language (considering who's coming) and mentions of violence.

The world we live in is in trouble. The companies are the ones in control of a government that doesn’t want to help its people. Kids are getting picked up off the streets and sold into slavery, and that’s not even the worst thing that could happen. There are superheroes here, like Superman, and Batman. But they can’t be everywhere at once, as hard as they try. They need help, but superheroes can’t ask for help.

We can help. We need to take control back of this island. We need to make sure no one else dies out in the darkness. We have the time, the energy, and the know-how to do all of this.

My name is Red Robin. If you’re interested in fighting against injustice and helping people, then come to Sector 11 on the 24th at 9:00 pm. The first meeting of the Teen Titans will take place there, and all questions will be answered.

If you don’t want to join, no problem. This message will delete itself 30 minutes after being opened, no matter what you decide.

- RR

That was the text that Tim had sent out to everyone he had considered as a potential applicant for the Teen Titans. He knew that it was going to be difficult to start out; he could remember hearing all about the original Titans and their problems, as well as when Young Justice transformed into the next generation of Titans. But while the city had it's superheroes in Superman and Batman, there were so many people out there who wanted to help, but didn't know how to start.

It had taken Tim some time to plan everything. He had made the deal with the warehouse owner; if they could keep people from stealing anything from them, then the Titans could have their own space. That was easy enough to do, of course. The hard part came after, when he had to start transporting equipment into it. It wasn't going to be close to what they had back home, but it had a nice set of computers. A few couches and places to sit, a TV that they could connect to the computers. A little medical spot that had a lot of First Aid kits. It would work, for now.

But the first meeting was going to be down in the bottom half of the warehouse. Large, empty space with a few boxes around; it made for a good meeting spot. That's where he would explain everything, dressed in his Red Robin costume. No one would know who he really was.

ooc: Some ground rules! If someone is wearing a mask, you cannot know who they are. If your character decides not to join the Titans, that's perfectly all right! But they will not be able to tell anyone else where the place is located, nor who was there and what was said. Leave all sabotage efforts for another day, guys. All electronic devices are disabled as soon as you get within twenty feet of the warehouse. No one will be allowed upstairs for right now.

Action tagging is a go! There will be 4 sections for everyone to reply to, and tagging other people is expected, so have fun making some new CR!

Comments

[lockandkeyblade]

[Sora's pretty sociable, and he's not afraid to say hello or converse with the others. But in between conversations, he seems to be in very deep thought. He just might be contemplating a very important decision, one he's in dire need of advice for. Geeze, why is coming up with a superhero name so hard....]

[theshortestbird]

[He's coming over to each person individually, a small smile on his face.] How're you doing?

[lockandkeyblade]

Actually, I'm kind of excited! We've all wanted to do something, we just didn't know what.

The whole secret identity thing's news to me, though... I never had to wear a costume or a mask back home. I just did everything as... me.

[theshortestbird]

I'm glad you're excited. That's the kind of enthusiasm we want. [He smiles.]

I understand. I've found that sometimes it's easier to help someone when they don't have to worry too much about you. So, when you put on a costume, and a mask... they see you as someone who can't get hurt. And they rely on you more because of that. It's safer for everyone.

[lockandkeyblade]

[A nod.] I see what you mean.

I remember back when everybody said something happened to Batman, I didn't believe em back then.

I still don't even now actually. That guy's way too smart for that.

[theshortestbird]

[Inside, his smile curls up and dies, though it's still there on his face. Thank god most of it was hidden by the cowl.]

You're right, he's too smart for anything to happen to him. What you hear isn't always the truth.

[lockandkeyblade]

So it was just a rumor? I knew it was bogus!

I've talked to him over the network, but I've never met the guy in person. He's probably like seven feet tall.

[plum_that_snaps]

Hello! [A friendly smile.] You look a little lost.

[lockandkeyblade]

[He blinks, looking up to face the young woman.]

Kind of! I'm trying to figure out what to do for a hero name! I'm supposed to have one by the end of the meeting, but I haven't got a clue what makes a good one.

[plum_that_snaps]

Oh, well... I think it has to do with what you want others to know about why you're fighting, or how— like, I want to bring justice to evil, but I don't want to... you know, become evil doing it, I want to... [She's getting progressively more embarrassed. This all sounds so childish.] stay pure, like the color white, and so— White Justice. [She shrugs and gives Sora a look that says, "I hope that helped?"]

[lockandkeyblade]

White Justice... [He gapes.] Now that's a superhero name!

And I never thought about it like that. I guess your hero name really does say a whole lot about you, doesn't it?

[He scratches his head uncertainly. That makes it even harder!]

[plum_that_snaps]

I suppose it doesn't have to! It could just be a name you like.

[But she'll try to help if she can:] Why do you want to join this group? Is there something important you're fighting for? Or— maybe something special about the way you fight!

[summing_it_up]

[Because it is. Hiccup, on the other hand, just lingers on the side. He does comment on the situation, though.]

Ssso. Have you decided what you're gonna do in this group?

[lockandkeyblade]

[Oh hello there, unassuming looking viking. He blinks.]

'What I'm gonna do'? You mean like... who do I wanna work with, or if I'm gonna join or...?

[summing_it_up]

[He waves a hand, letting it drop against his side with a shrug.]

The whole...joining thing. Yeah. Are you going to, or did you already, y'know, join.

[lockandkeyblade]

[oh no. You've got Sora going, hiccup.] I definitely wanna join! I mean... haven't you ever wanted to do something about all these bad guys running around the city and felt like you couldn't?

[Sora's coming from a universe where he's operated outside of laws and rules of the worlds. 'Do not meddle' guideline aside, he's never had to answer to any real consequences in the Land of Dragons, or Wonderland. If it's for the good of the world or for his friends, then rules are pretty much out the window.]

This superhero stuff is exactly what this city needs! Don't you think?

[summing_it_up]

Ah. I don't think I ever really thought of it that way...

[He's only been here for two months now. Sora helps stir the thought up.]

I guess it would make sense to have more people going around to help out since everything's...different here.

[madeinoblivion]

Oh.

[Figures. What was a team of superheros without the Hero of Light himself. Joe tries not to catch his eye during the meeting, stewing with a quiet resentment.

So much for thinking he was going to be a part of something different and unique. Unlike all the other keybearers.

But eventually, grudgingly, he shuffles up to Sora after some of the other kids have dispersed.

He's in dark mode, it seems, and wearing a blindfold like Riku's- with eyeholes cut out.]

So. You're in on this too, huh.

[lockandkeyblade]

[Sora doesn't expect to see the other at the meeting, but when Joe trails over to him, the first word out of his mouth is almost his name.]

J- [Luckily the blindfold reminds him to stop.] Uh- Hey...

Yeah. I got the text too.

You decided whether you wanna join or not?

[madeinoblivion]

Yep. I'm joining.

[The nod is firm, decisive- and his arms are crossed in what might come across as a challenge, his stance strong.]

I quit the dumb DJ gig, so my nights are free, and this is the best thing going for making a difference now.

[lockandkeyblade]

[He gapes. He'd always thought that his job at the club was really important to him. He's always been there, all the way back since Sora first got to the port.]

You quit?! Are you serious?!

[madeinoblivion]

Yeah. I'm totally done with it. [He flips his eyes up in a dismissive roll, as if chucking the whole thing- long term commitment and all, as forcefully aside as possible. It's a put-on sense of boastfulness which says... well, to one who's known Riku all his younger life, that Joe may be trying to steer firmly away from any of his own lingering doubts]

Let's face it, Sam was holding me back from doing anything that mattered.

[motioned]

[Once she catches sight of him, she can't help but smile and wander over. Of course a person as kind as him would be here.]

Hey, Sora!

[lockandkeyblade]

Ahiru! [His grin widens, and he makes his way over to her too.] I didn't know you wanted to join the Teen Titans too.

[motioned]

Well, I wasn't really sure until I came here! But it seems like a really good opportunity.