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Man-Bat's got some feelings about the unholy union between @red-hemlock and @themckaytriarchy uniting against him. :(

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Foiled again! Man-Bat chitters angrily as he backs away from the window, accepting defeat for now before flapping off into the night. The threat of the broom can only keep him at bay for so long however - he'll be back for another go to find the thing he knows is in there!

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Are you on the naughty or nice list?

"Oh come on, I'm still on the naughty list? I guess I shouldn't be surprised, that formula did cause a lot of problems..."

There's a lot of excited chittering as Man-Bat goes absolutely batshit, bouncing onto and off the walls in anticipation of treats. Good boys and girls got yummy things at this time of year, didn't they? He could hardly wait!

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Man-Bat is on the prowl tonight but people can rest easy - the flying hunter's target isn't some lone straggler or somebody without any company this holiday but cranberry sauce. A mess of crimson jelly painted the immense bat's chops and dribbled down his chin to which he licked clean with his long tongue, the sweet scent of the fruity sauce appealing to him far more than that of roasted meat and vegetables.

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Arkham Knight Man-Bat lab

Worked on by Martin Teichmann and Rob Holehouse

Photos from Rob’s art station

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She watches him run, low to the ground and... bizarre in a way that would almost be adorable if the motherfucker didn't keep landing his villainous ass in her apartment. "GET OUT!" she bellows, and this time, she swings one of those "white lady chic" cinnamon brooms at him.

It's useless, but it smells festive.

"Out!"

He scurries to safety as far as he can get away from this malicious woman but he's trapped again, walls on all sides preventing Man-Bat from escaping into the night. Not only is she loud but she's carrying another one of those hard sticks, a long thing made for beating that hurts and, if anything, is worse than the one she used to hit him last time. “▅▅▄▄▃▃▂▂!!!” WHACK! Man-Bat squeaks as her aim strikes true, sweet burning scent of something peppery hitting his nose harder than the bristles of her weapon. She shouts again, clearly wanting him gone but he's hard-pressed to leave, instinct bringing back to this location once again. W̶H̷A̶C̶K̵!̷!̸! That smell...! Man-Bat chitters, no longer striking back with his wings as the burning scent assaults his senses again. This fight is lost and, low to the ground, scurry-hops his way past the fearocious female, doing his best to avoid another stinging whack of her broom.

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I could watch for ever

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Going to bat for vintage bats.

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why do the bats make blood bubbles ?

Her question takes him by surprise but Kirk quickly breaks out into a smile, genuinely delighted by Dewey's inquisitive response. Not everybody had the grace to actually ask questions instead of grimacing in disgust upon seeing a simple act of nature, her thoughtful query immediately becoming something he found endearing in the younger woman. "Well you see, it's not intentional that vampire bats blow those bubbles after feeding? Each night these little creatures drink approximately two tablespoons of blood and given their size, that's half their body weight in a single meal. Imagine how bloated you might feel after drinking half your weight in water!" He couldn't help but chuckle at the thought. Dewey looked like she barely weighed a thing, her appearance slender and frail-looking. Nonetheless she had nerves of steel, not looking at all afraid or put out by the footage of vampire bats gorging themselves on a horse's neck. "It may seem greedy of them to drink so much in one sitting but blood is nutritionally scarce so the bats have to drink a lot comparative to their body size in order to survive another night. Blood is high in iron and water but little else, therefore bats drink so much because they can't go longer than two days without sustenance. Fortunately as a species, vampire bats are very social creatures so a bat whose hunt was unsuccessful can ask her friends for blood to which they'll share, so long as they know their efforts will be recipriocated in the future." The urge to delve into scientific detail was tempting but Kirk tries to keep it on the straight and narrow. Dewey had asked about blood bubbles, not a deluge about their feeding habits or the complexity of their social structure and hierachy, altruism and ways of social bonding. Best not tell her that bats urinate while feeding to lighten the load!

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Common Vampire Bat gifset for anon!

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Do you want to get married again?

"Ah, no. That's - um, a bit too soon to think about considering I've only recently, uh, seperated from my wife..." Kirk swallows, blinking rapidly as he averts his gaze. A bit too soon? More like a lot too soon and his feelings would remain that way indefinitely even if by some miracle he managed to find another to love as much as he still loved Francine. You don't deserve it, not when you never appreciated what you had until it was too late.

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No matter how much Man-Bat may like you, he's still very much a wild animal at heart and capable of turning on even his best friend should they stand between him and food or worse, between him and Francine. She is the only person he refuses to harm under any circumstance, making it wise to tread carefully whenever his ex-wife is involved.

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Beads of sweat roll down the scientist's face as he carefully squeezes a single drop of fluid into the bubbling mixture, praying that his shaking fingers don't accidentally add any more liquid than is necessary. Fortunately Kirk's hands prove steady, the singular droplet changing the seething concoction before him from a deep vermillion to a rich and vibrant blood-red. Finally, after months of literal blood, sweat and tears, he might have just cracked the solution! The smile of pure elation spreading across his face is as bright as the overhead lights beaming down on the laboratory workstation, Kirk's blue eyes almost feverish with desire as he leans back to admire his handiwork. A refined version of his original cure, hopefully this time without the addictive properties that made the first batch so very dangerous, along with it's unexpectedly transformative nature... Still, as dangerous as that first cure had been, it had permanently improved Kirk's hearing, turning him from a near-deaf man into one that could still hear, somewhat. Pale hands continued to tremble, reaching up to rub between tired eyes - they were dry and sore, as well as his throat having spent the majority of the afternoon (and most of the evening) pouring his heart and soul into completing the final steps of his cure. He'd been so close, so caught up in his research that he didn't realize it had already gone past one in the morning and his stomach rumbled, clearly grumpy at having been neglected for so long. Maybe he should rest first, eat and drink something before taking the solution on an empty stomach. Packing up his equipment, Kirk left the solution where it was to cool, dimming the lights before heading to his makeshift kitchen. The laboratory might not have been as well-fitted as his home but it held everything he needed, from water to food and even a couch in which to crash. Pouring himself a glass of water, Kirk downed it greedily, biting into a juicy apple before he stopped chewing, ears pricked. There was the faintest sound of movement somewhere close by, light footsteps on brick and metal. Kirk gulped, swallowing his mouthful of apple. There shouldn't have been anybody anywhere near here, it was right next to Ace Chemicals and the area was desolate at this time of night, surely. He held his breath, footsteps no longer quite so light, almost as if they were... Staggering? Soft thumps, a slump, feet dragging. This was no burglar or intruder, Kirk's senses on edge as he realized the sounded were right by his window. Had they been attracted by the light he'd switched on? Without thinking he moved, dropping the apple as he threw open the blinders, only to see-

"Nightwing? Are you - you're, you're... not alright, are you?"

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Isabel Allende, The House of the Spirits

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How evil are you (from 0 to 100 percent)?

"96% evil? What..? No, but... that's so high?" Kirk mumbles. He's crestfallen.

See? Man-Bat was innocent of these heinious accusations all along! Well, mostly innocent. FREE HIM. Tagged ByStolen from: @draggeddowntothedark and @the-blackened-doveTagging: Whoever would like to do this??

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YOU HAVE JUST DIED.

↳ what loot items do you drop?

Kirk Langstrom has dropped:

Vial Of Bat Serum. "An experimental substance Kirk has spent years developing in hopes of curing deafness. The liquid within is a deep blood-red and glitters ominously, inviting whoever holds it to swallow what's inside..." (Legendary)

Golden Wedding Ring. "A simple wedding band made of gold. Though it hasn't been worn for quite some time, it still retains a loving warmth." (Rare)

Thick Notebook. "A leather-bound booklet full of messy scribbles detailing complicated notes regarding his research. The handwriting is as unintelligible as what he's written, the increasing sloppiness showcasing how it's owner's mind was deteriorating over time." (Rare)

Leather Wallet. "A sturdy wallet containing a series of cards. Included is a photo of his ex-wife Francine Langstrom, back when they were still a happy couple. The photo is worn and dog-eared, as though it was taken out and held often."(Uncommon)

Lab Coat. "Just your everyday white labcoat. There is brown fur in the pockets and spots of blood staining the fabric. Smells unpleasant..." (Common)

Grocery Receipt. "A recent purchase for groceries. It seems all he bought was... fruit?" (Common)

Tagged byStolen from:@gnarledbite (♡) Tagging: whoever wants to do this???

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