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[tolaywaste]

for ben

[His posture says it all: concerned, tense, but not afraid for his own safety. Not afraid at all. He's leaning towards the camera, though, like he can express worry just by being closer.]

Hey, Ben? I'm worried about you. Can you check in with me?

filter: bruce + rorschach + barbara

I'd like to help with Ben. I'm not as good at this as you all are, but point me where you need me and I'm there.

just bruce

Which means you're helping. He's my friend.

for oliver

I need your help with something, if you're willing to give it.

for charles

Check in. Did you hear about Ben?

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[bodilesswarrior]

[A slight grimace.] That doesn't shock me. [She's never spoken to the girl, but she's made note of her, because she makes note of everyone.]

[She nods.] Of course. [A slight smile.] Make sure he knows you're not alone in this. And that he isn't, either, regardless of whether he wants to be.

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[tolaywaste]

I'll tell him. He might not believe me, but I'll tell him until it sticks.

Let me know wha you find out, I'll do the same?

[Later:] Especially if you can figure out who knows about the teeth.

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[bodilesswarrior]

[She smiles, brief and warm. He's a good friend.]

Agreed.

[Her eyebrows arch at the addition.]

That's customary for him, then, taking peoples' teeth? [There's no judgement in her voice; this isn't the time.]

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[tolaywaste]

It is.

[He's fierce, now, protective, even though she's not judgmental.]

I don't know how many people know about it but if we can use that and other things that've come up, we can figure out who's done this.

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[bodilesswarrior]

That'll be a good thing to ask him about. I know he doesn't want you hurt, but - maybe you can tell him that if this person isn't caught, they'll just keep doing this sort of thing unchecked. There's a good chance that if they're targeting him, they'll target people he cares for regardless.

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[tolaywaste]

Yeah, that's true. Mess him up as much as possible, take away his support system.

I just don't understand why they'd target him.