GREG CIPES STARTED FOLLOWING ME ON INSTAGRAM!

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"So, where's Vic?"

Gar raised an eyebrow and pulled a face that said 'Really?'

He got up and dragged Dick to the other side of the room. On the floor, Eddie was surrounded by pages of newspaper, working with the pink goop on Vic's face. He had headphones on, and was concentrating deeply on his task. It made sense not to disturb them.

There was a backpack laying on the table, with the zip open and the content half pulled out. A water bottle; chargers; some papers; and a large, leather bound book. Dick couldn't quite see the cover, but knew it was old because of the damage. He really wanted to know what the book was about. Would it really be bad if he just moved the other stuff off the top of it?

Instead, he picked up one of the papers and they both headed back to their own table. 'Just wait 'till he's done, and ask if you can have a look.' He told himself.

Out of the head lines, one in-particular stood out to Garfield.

Scientist Sarah Charles missing.

* In the interview room of Gar's mind *

Gar: Wait... a scientist is missing? Like. Like Vic's dad?

David: Sounds like it.

*The dog starts barking.*

David: Also sounds like he knows something about all of this.

Gar: What are you saying?! Dam dog! Wish I could- …. O.K- DER!

*Gar starts taking off his clothes, and David takes his place in the chair. Then a different voice joins the conversation.*

Voice:{You don't have to do that...}

Gar: {What? Who are you?}

Voice:{You haven't transformed in here, yet, have you?}

Gar: {Wait... Nalia?}

Voice: {Just think about what you want to be and let yourself become it...}

In reality, Gar's body was zoned out and slowly morphing into something furry. He didn't transform completely, and instead stayed in a limbo state for a while before going back to normal. It wasn't surprising to Dick, who was used to the kids unusual behaviour- even when Gar started repeating his name.

"Dick! Dick, Dick Dick Dick Dick Dick Dick! The room! The room! The. 3... something..."

"2 35..."

"Yes! That! It was at S.T.A.R Labs! I-I went through it at S.T.A.R labs! Silas Stone isn't in the morgue! The room tried to take Eddie, too!"

"Wait, what?! Why would it want Eddie?"

"It was. The. The. At the parade. The gun. It was supposed to get me into the room, not kill me. But. But Y -Robin was with me. And in the S.T.A.R lab I was with Superman. And when you get my clothes at hotel! And it was in the room I-I was supposed to being in, here!"

"Woah, slow down; it's hard to keep up with the accent, Gar."

"There is a room that wants me! And it probably took her, too! That Sarah scientist!"

"Breath, Gar." Dick took the lead with some deep breaths, and Gar joined in."I gathered the room is after you. But why are you only telling me now about S.T.A.R labs?"

"Because... I...I... . I was a dog and I didn't remember..."

"It's O.K. We can tell this to the others and they can have a look about; and we can make sure Eddie, and you, aren't left alone. We now have an idea about where Vic's dad and Sarah could be! That's great!"

It was obvious Dick was trying to keep Garfield calm and positive. Maybe a distraction could work?

"So... I wasn't going to tell you yet... but the big bad… dad... has organised a little interview for you and Robin outside of the hospital at lunch."
"Will, will you come too?"
"Yeah, I'll be there. Kinda gotta be... ya know?"

It was such a familiar scene. The little pop up podium with mics on, the reporters with their recording equipment, curious civilians.

Gar and Dick walked out of the door and blinked as the camera flashes started going off.

"How, exactly, do you cope with all the attention?"

"Um... Smile and wave, mostly... Something you, um, haven't quite mastered..."

Suddenly, Dick felt his arm being pulled up. Gar was holding his wrist and shaking, in an attempt to make him wave. Rolling his eyes, he went along with it, until his hand sunk into Gar's and came to rest on the podium.
"See, was that so hard? Oops. They- um, They're on. Um. Hi!" His voice was amplified but also distorted by the mic. "So... I-I guess we're doing some question and answering... Shoot! Oh, but not literally... Already, um, already dealt with that..."

"Why are you in the hospital?"

"Oh... Yeah. I-I had to have some, like, mild... surgery... something... I had glass in my paws, and I morphed... and the glass, well... the, the glass wasn't at the top, any more... and I think I-I burnt myself..."

"You don't sound very sure..."

"Yeah, I'm trying not to-to think about it too much..."

"Why did you run into S.T.A.R labs?"

"Well... I-I can't really talk about it... Police have to do their things..."

"Any comment on why you turned into a leopard?"

"...Hum. Well I said on social media I, like, didn't want to talk about that... But people have been questioning it quite a lot. Um. O.K. So, I was, um, really quite... overwhelmed... by the, um, the whole everything... being shot at... burning building... I guess you guys would normally shout into a-a cushion... or, like, punch a wall? Things that angry, stressed out people do... I get rid of that by, um, by turning into something big... it-it tires me out and calms me down... I just... probably should have warned people..."

He was cut off by the sound of a motor bike. A very familiar person in red and green dismounted the bike and walked towards them.

Dick moved his face away from the mic and chuckled. "Hay, look. It's Robin!"

"Haha, yeah, you're right. Say, you're about the same height as him..."

'Robin' walked over to the podium, ready to give vague answers and stand for photos. He greeted Gar with a fist bump, and Dick with a professional hand shake. Then the questions started up again.

"How did you feel when you turned up and S.T.A.R labs and found your friend had been hurt?"

The Robin actor lowered himself to the mic. "I was worried, obviously; Gar's my friend."

"Why didn't you visit sooner?"

"He has Richard. He doesn't need me to come to hospital every time he gets hurt. If I did that I wouldn't be able to leave."

And so, it continued. No one from the group of reporters stood out, until a rotund man with long, ginger hair pushed his way to the front.

Gar had met this guy at comicons. At first, it can be endearing to have fans. But soon, some of them become... obsessive... Maybe he could wrap this up and hide back inside. He put his hand by Dicks and tapped out an S.O.S in his palm. But it wasn't quick enough. The man picked his time, cut someone else off and asked his question, loud and accusingly.

"What, exactly, is your relationship with Richard?"

"Oh. Still… still just friends..."

"Then why are you holding his hand for a second time, this interview?"

"I just like holding my friends hands..."

"We don't see either of you with other kids your age... why is that?"

"...um …" That was a bit too personal for Gar's liking. Fortunately, the Robin actor saw Gar was uncomfortable and interjected.

"He's got me. When you're a hero, though, it can be dangerous to get close to people. Richard is either brave or stupid for sticking about..."

"Or- in love. Whatever happened to Jillian Jackson?"

Gar's ears pricked at the name and Dick stepped in.

"Woah! O.K. I'm calling an end to this."

"Why?! Because there's something to hide?!"

"Thank you to those who asked... informative questions... I'll see you about, Robin."

Dick put his back to the crowd and made sure Gar was in front of him, guiding him inside- but the man wasn't done.

"Hay! You can't run from the truth! People will find their answers!" He shouted after them.

The actor interjected, using the hero status to deter the man from trying to approach Gar and Dick any further. "That's enough, sir."

"You need to face what you cause!"

Don't read this part if you want to avoid minor now quite spoilers but could be -


I hope you're managing to keep up with all this o.o How many people do I need to keep track of now?! And we haven't even GOT to Starfire. (curious to know if any of you know who these other characters are who have been introduced. cause I'm on 6 Titans, 1 villain and 3 important side character... )