Chapter 81 Chapter 81 [VIP]
So the situation now is, Killer Croc is outside the window, Robin is in front of the window, and Megan is standing in the living room in a daze.
Killer Croc roared, "Get out! Kid!" But the narrow window obviously couldn't accommodate his huge body, and he couldn't just destroy Megan's house without caring about anything. He even couldn't make too much noise, otherwise it would attract more attention.
Robin seemed startled by him and took a few steps towards Megan, while Killer Croc leaned over, his vertical pupils looking in through the window were completely cold, and he grinned with sharp, cone-like teeth, obviously in an angry state.
He watched Robin approach Megan. She was completely off guard and hadn't figured out the situation yet, looking back and forth between them. "Waylon, Robin?"
"Yeah!" Robin replied cheerfully. He was actually quite good at reading the atmosphere. He knew the big guy respected the kid's wishes and could control his temper from causing trouble. So he knew who to approach. "Can I stay with you for a while?"
The previous Robin's evaluation among Arkham Criminals was: cheerful and cheerful, and likes to tell jokes.
This time Robin is good at observing people's words and expressions, and he thinks Megan is an easy child to deal with.
Megan had never faced such a situation before and didn't know how to react. After a while, she took a few steps back and looked at Robin with a bit of rejection in her eyes. But before her emotions emerged, she heard Robin ask, "Although I deliberately listened to your conversation, but..."
Robin looked at Megan, a smile on his face. "I can keep you safe and take you for a night run! Can we be friends, Megan?"
The child still tilted his head, so she asked, "So how long will it take for you to come see me?"
Her social awkwardness forced her to accept and respond to certain set conversations. The first person to directly say "I'm your friend" was Bain. Later, they became good friends and even shared each other's stuffed bears. She looked so easy to fool, which surprised Robin, but he smiled and said, "I'll be there on time at 8:30 tomorrow night!"
Swinging the small cape behind him, Robin turned around and made a weird face at Killer Croc. He also learned how Megan addressed the big guy, "Okay Waylon, you see, we are friends now, and we have an agreement." And Robin is a man who keeps his promises.
Killer Croc stared at him scrutinizingly for a long time, and then said in a low voice: "You know what I'm going to say, kid. You're a smart man."
Robin was not afraid in his sight, but he couldn't hide the pride on his face, and he had the unique high spirits of a young man, "Of course I know! Besides, I'm Robin!" Don't underestimate him, and don't underestimate Batman.
But Killer Croc is not worried about how Robin will treat Megan. He believes that Robin's character, taught by Batman, who has had many interactions with him and upholds the principle of non-killing, will certainly not be too bad. But what if Robin tells Batman about Megan's existence?
Once the intuitive detective vigilante notices the suspicious points, he may follow the clues to find the Joker, which will cause a big chaos. This is not good news for Megan and will only have a bad impact on her.
Killer Croc certainly wasn't worried about the Joker, but he was concerned about Megan. She was still too young to protect herself, and as for her spiritual world...
She is still taking medicine. The small pills she takes every day are specially made by the Joker. Scarecrow said privately that there is something wrong with that thing. Megan's mental state and daily activities are completely supported by the pills. Once she loses the medicine, she will soon return to her previous state, or even worse than then. After all, most mental drugs have side effects, and once they are stopped, they will cause serious withdrawal reactions.
But he just let out a deep breath. He knew that talking too much would lead to mistakes, and the best way to keep a secret was to keep his mouth shut and not try to attract attention.
Killer Croc said, "Let me wait and see." He left.
Now there were only two children left, Robin and Megan. He looked at the child who was obviously younger than him and greeted him in a cheerful and lively tone: "We are friends. Why don't you introduce yourself? I don't even know your full name." They had met once, but Jason knew Megan, but Robin didn't. Moreover, he didn't know the connection between this child and Killer Croc, so he would not expose this matter.
He was very familiar, but in fact he paid great attention to social distance. He did not move around in the small building, let alone play with the children. He just showed obvious curiosity about her and tried to get closer to her.
If he hadn't become Robin yet, he definitely wouldn't care about this. After all, he was starving to death, so he couldn't become a street kid. Then he resorted to petty thefts to make a living. But now with Batman's guidance, he tried to become "better." And now, because of Killer Croc's attitude, he also learned to respect Megan's wishes. The reason is -
He, 'Robin', doesn't want to be looked down upon!
Megan stood there, clasping her hands together, acting unfamiliar with this boy who was not much older than her, but they were friends, so she was now conflicted. Finally, she said slowly, "Megan Damon." It was a name Robin remembered very clearly. When he saw her at that time, he thought someone wanted to abandon a child in the middle of winter, so he walked forward.
She responded, and Robin leaped over to her side. "Oh, I'm Robin! I guess you've heard of me?"
As long as they started talking, Robin was confident that he could make them familiar with each other quickly. In fact, this was one of his survival skills. Even though Megan was a little different...her difference was that sometimes her reactions seemed 'strange' and slow compared to other children. Maybe she was sick?
Robin's initial understanding of mental illness came from Arkham in the news reports. It was hard to say whether the asylum was built solidly or not. In any case, there were always mentally ill criminals escaping from it, but they would always be sent back to that place. No matter which "famous" madman escaped, or an unknown person, their experiences were the same and repetitive.
However, when he was taught by Batman and learned about more types of mental illnesses through reading books, he could make judgments about criminals and other people with a lower accuracy rate but with some basis and tendency. This is also a necessary skill for Robin.
After Megan nodded, he asked again, "Can I see your toys?"
The topic changed quickly, and then the two of them stood in front of the toy shelf. Robin looked at them all carefully, turned his head to look at Megan, and blinked behind the domino mask, "You like teddy bears!"
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Robin didn't stay here for long because he deserted his patrol. Of course, he also asked Penny to pay attention to any crime that occurred. As long as he was notified, he would respond immediately.
But he had only recently taken over as Robin, and his training time was not as long as that of the first generation Robin. His patrol missions were relatively easy, and there had not been many historical crimes along the route.
The old man in the Batcave was very considerate of his feelings after becoming Robin. He knew that the little bird was also obsessed with the feeling of flying over Gotham, just like his partner, mentor, father, and even the previous young man. They were all people who were willing to dedicate themselves to this city.
Robin didn't connect to the communication channel again until he returned to the patrol route. Penny didn't ask him what he had done, but only handed over part of the information. Batman had also been warned in advance not to be too harsh on a young boy. This was not a matter of principle, nor was it a manifestation of his lack of responsibility or disobedience.
After Robin returned, he did not mention Killer Croc and Megan. He knew what Batman thought of the former, that he was an atavistic monster with super powers, but he could control his power and was quite intelligent. Although he looked horrible, he would take in homeless or persecuted teenagers in the sewers.
As for the latter? Robin only saw Killer Croc taking care of her. Perhaps it was just another instance of him being overly kind, but it was a bit too thoughtful. He even took her running to exercise, and this was a child who might be sick.
I can't confirm the danger level of the other party yet, but there's a high possibility that they pose no threat—
Even if she gets along well with Killer Croc, it's not a reason for her to be wary or monitored. Robin doesn't act rashly, and he won't judge others at will, so he wants to get to know her first.
Yes, it was just an accident that the cautious Robin climbed through the window into Megan's house.
The next night, at 8:30, Robin knocked on the window. Before he could respond, he opened it and saw Megan looking at him. He waved at her, "Come on!"
Robin was a man of his words. After coming in through the window, he stretched his body, raised his hands, punched, and kicked high, and said in a very lively and cheerful voice: "I went back and tried it yesterday. I can definitely carry you." Of course, he tried it secretly, using a sandbag to test his weight. Although his physical data was being tested and modified at any time, he still had to confirm it in person to be safe.
When Megan came over, he squatted slightly and looked back, "Are you ready to go?"
Megan was still a little reserved, but she still managed to get on his back. As soon as she wrapped her arms around his neck, Robin leaped up and bounced back to square one. Yesterday, he'd tried to overestimate Megan's weight, trying not to look awful. What if she, too, possessed superpowers? Then, considering practical and scientific considerations, he'd lowered his estimate. But when he got her on his back, he realized she was far too light.
But he didn't say anything about it because Megan looked like a loved child, and the small details in the house, such as the furnishings, the placement of items, and the cleanliness, could reveal a lot. Robin didn't ask her if she was a picky eater, which was too presumptuous.
But Robin put Megan down again, put an in-ear headset on her, and said, "I'm going to enter my communication channel later. If you want to talk, press the headset first. Or when there is no incident that requires my dispatch, I will exit the channel and talk to you again."
He waited until Megan nodded before carrying her on his back. Climbing through a window was a small task that didn't require a grappling gun, but he closed the window before climbing out.
Robin took her and ran a few dozen meters first. After confirming that bringing his friends along would not affect his own movements, he used the grappling gun to take them to a higher place, and then he started parkour.
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