TALON

Beneath the Alan Wayne Trust Building, in the sanctuary of the 
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Torches light the dark chamber, providing just enough light to see by, but not enough to see much else. Thomas Marsh, the youngest member of the Talons, kneels before 12 thrones. Fear does not resonate within him, rather intense loyalty. Thomas keeps his head lowered, bowed in respect. The arm bearing the gauntlet of the owl supports his kneeling frame while the right is draped over his knee.

Stepping out of the shadows come the 12 ruling members of the Court of Owls, their faces hidden by the white masks. The first to address Thomas was a man, speaking from the center of the half circle. Though his face was hidden, he was tall, and had blond hair. His frame was lean, almost skeletal were it not for the wiry muscles hanging from his slender body. 

"Thomas Marsh, our youngest Talon, we, the Court, have called you here for a reason." The man spoke, his voice carrying an absolute note of authority. From his tone, it was clear that although there were 12 leading members, he was the one in command. "You have heard, no doubt, of the band of teenaged vigilantes known as the Teen Titans. They are based on an isle just off the coast of Gotham. The Court charges you with infiltrating their team and protecting our interests. To that end, we authorize you to speak FOR the Court in limited circumstances. Be wary of Nightwing, however. The Court has dealt with Richard Grayson before, and he may not trust you at first."

The man finished speaking and it was a full 5 seconds before Thomas looked up. By that time. They were already gone. Rising from his position on the ground, Thomas pulled the cowl of the Talon over his head, disappearing into the inky shadows of the dark.

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It was later when he reached the island, coming upon the T-shaped tower hidden beneath the holographic generators. Talon had mulled over the Court's warning against Richard Grayson, and had decided to tackle him first. Slipping into the tower via the maintenance shaft, he skulked around for hours until he found an armored girl in the Lobby. It was here that he stepped out of the maintenance section, and into the light. "Do not be alarmed, my lady, but there is someone here I seek."