Holiday
"…and a Merry Christmas to you all again! Tonight we bring you news on the latest sightings of Jump City's well-known trouble-makers. It has been reported that Jinx, a member from the Hive, has been seen trying on a nightdress at Dolores's Beauty last night! Witnesses said that she was bargaining for a cheaper price with the salesgirl.
"Mr. Hemmington, father of two, recognized Jinx's unique hairstyle and shouted. At the sound of her name, Jinx had disappeared in a pink flash. But she left behind lots of pink toffee candies, which was confiscated by the policeman and later found to be non-toxic and very delicious. So it seems our trouble-makers do have a heart for children after all! -grins- "
"Now Mike will do a live report on a commotion in the East District."
"Yes, hello, Merry Christmas. This is Mike reporting from the East District. Apparently the disturbance over here is getting more and more chaotic! A gentleman who we believe to be Doctor Light, has been buying Christmas lights from over 20 stores! Witnesses say that the suspected-to-be Doctor Light has been visiting shop after shop, declaring to buy every single box of Christmas lights they have! However, Dr. Light is not breaking any rules, so the police can do nothing but watch! -chuckle- "
"Report over. Now we go back to Jim."
"So we see the trouble-makers of Jump City have indeed been pretty active lately! And what about our five young heroes? The Titans have left Jump City for the holidays. Robin, leader of the Teen Titans, had announced to the press that they were going to Florida for a week for relaxation. And who can blame them? The teens have been working so hard all year! They deserve a break! Besides…!"
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"I know you are there, Titans."
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"Hello? Titans! I'm Slade! The worst criminal in Jump City! I'm going to terrorize the city now!"
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"Stupid...unreliable...electricity-wasting...immature children…"
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"Hello there! This is the Teen Titans' message recording machine, please leave your name and number and the Teen Titans will call you as soon as possible!"
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"…Hello Titans, this is Slade…"
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"Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays…"
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