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Cyrus Murphy, a schizophrenic pyromaniac released from Arkham Asylum two months prior. Tonight he held up in a warehouse with a woman gagged and tied to a post. The pentagrams, candles, gasoline, and cultist robes was probably a bad thing. Batwoman already alerted GCPD, but it would take them at least 10min to get there. She perched on the roof top of a building across the street, waiting for him to move just a little closer. He appeared to be reciting something from a aged book, one that looked strangely familiar. But there was no time for that now, Cyrus moved to the window to grab the container of gas. Now was her chance, Batwoman jumped and her cape plumed out into the familiar winged shape. She smashed into the window boots first and ran right into Cyrus. Moments later both of them flew out the 3rd story window in a ball of fire. Thank goodness it was winter because their landing was greeted by a pile of cold icy snow that did a decent job of dousing the flames. With Cyrus incapacitated Batwoman zoomed off on the Batpod before the authorities arrived. Back at her base, Kate applied generous amounts of aloe on her burns. Good thing she decided to fireproof the cape and wig. It wasn't long until her grandmother called. Surprising, she didn't think old people could stay up this late. "Katherine dear, you will attend the Wayne wedding tomorrow won't you? He's a friend of the family and you should be there." "Actually grandma, I was gonna-" Kate looked the the mannequin that stored her Bat-suit. It was burned, torn, ripped, and had a bullet lodged somewhere in it. "Yeah grandma, I'll be there." "Oh good. I have a lovely dress picked out for you, assuming you didn't put on any weight..." "Grandma, I have clothes." "Yes, but I'm talking about proper clothes dear. Something fit for a proper young lady. A proper young _single_ lady. All of Gotham's finest and richest bachelors will be there dear. You need need to make a good impression." Kate rolled her eyes, her grandma was always trying to set her up. After Kate left the military, her grandmother took it as an opportunity to make a proper lady out of her. "Don't worry, don't worry. I promise I'll wear something nice. I'll see you tomorrow, bye." Truth be told, this was just thing Kate needed. A moment to let Batwoman rest and work on herself.


He's not a hero. He's a watchful protector, a growling guardian, a bark knight. 

> Yeah, I'm going to wait for the timeskip as well! Ditto

> ...we can get started in the IC tomorrow! HYPE! 

I don't wanna spam but this is just too cute <3 

> Well, Kyle *did* say that there could be no bromance but he did not specify anything about a homance! Hazaar! Don't temp me. Once those doors are open, there's no turning back :3 

> That's more sisterly love than homance. Yeah. So its the girl version of a bromance. Isn't that what we're talking about?

> A girl on girl bromance? Is that even physically possible? Oh wait, this is an anime-based RP... never mind. hehehehe 

 _"Names have power. You fear mine. I want hers. And at least one of you is going to tell me."_ **Name:** Kate Kane **Alias:** Batwoman **Age:** 25 **Occupation:** trust fund baby **Skills & Abilities** - advance military training - firearms - hand to hand combat - interrogation - stealth **Equipment** - standard bat-gear (glide cape, batarangs, grapple gun, etc.) - Batpod **Personality and History** **Twice Born Daughter: ** Jacob and Gabi Kane had twins, Beth and Kate. Although, Kate would claim she's older albeit only by a few seconds. The two were identical in appearance, even their parents having a hard time telling them apart sometimes. But their personalities couldn't be more different. Beth was sweet and shy, while Kate was intense and hyper. The two always stuck together, inseparable since birth. Kate would often act as Beth's protector, since her meekness made her an easy target for bullies. In fact it seemed like Kate was always getting in a fight for one reason or another. But on their 6th birthday Kate failed to protect her sister. Her family was kidnapped by an unknown organization and held hostage. It is believed terrorists were after her father for military secrets. Kate's mother and sister were killed during the incident. **Dishonorably Discharged: ** When she became of age Kate enlisted in the military like her parents. Unfortunately she never got to serve. She was discharged after it came to light that she had a relationship with another woman. When questioned she didn't deny anything, she refused to lie. She spent the next few months of her life lost in a daze. Her whole life she thought she would enlist and fight for something worth fighting for. Suddenly her clear vision of the future was engulfed in shadows. And it didn't help that her father wasn't so accepting of the situation. It wasn't all bad tho, her "uncles" (her dad's army buddies who helped raise her ever since her mother died) all offered her comfort and acceptance. **Donning the Uniform: ** During her dark days, Kate spent too much time and money on booze and in clubs. But one night in particular she decided to check out a club located in the dirtier side of Gotham, the side she rarely if ever visited. Before she even reached the club she saw someone getting mugged. The loser wannabe criminal with a knife didn't last long against her fashionable boots. She ended up stopping 3 attacks that night. It opened her eyes to the chaos and fear that has razed Gotham. Using her numerous military contacts, notably her "uncles", she spent the next two years traveling abroad and training. When she returned she was ready for war. She took on the symbol of the bat because she saw it as a uniform, to let people know she was one of the good guys. Kate never asked for permission from Batman, and she didn't care if she had it. Getting funds wasn't difficult since the Kane family owned the half of Gotham that the Waynes didn't. **The Batwoman: ** Batwoman is the black sheep of the Bat-family, if you can even consider her a member. She is really only a bat in name and mask. Unlike other Bat-family members Batwoman wasn't inspired by Batman. The uniform was chosen so the cops knew not to shoot her and so the people knew they could trust her. Kate isn't in the loop with the rest of the Bat-family either. She doesn't have access to the cave, she doesn't know any of their identities, she's only met a few of them in person. All her gear and equipment are her own, she's a completely independent agent. Batman and her have an understanding. They're on the same side but try to stay out of each others' way, which can be difficult sometimes considering Batwoman's extreme methods. Kate is a soldier, and sometimes in war lives are lost. Her time spent as Batwoman has been hard and lonely. Being estranged from her father, her only immediate family, hasn't been easy. She had no one to rely on but herself, both in crime fighting and in life. **Character Impressions** - Dick Grayson: _Must be hard having a name like Dick._ - Tandem: _Note to self: EMP batarangs._ - Barbra Gordon: _The commissioner's daughter? Its a shame what happened to her..._ - Oracle: _I don't trust anyone that has access to my search history._ - Stephanie Brown: _She's a sweet girl, but a bit of a creampuff haha._ - Batgirl: _Is it true what they say about her and Supergirl? Wait, there's more than one Batgirl?_ - Tim Drake: _Tim who?_ - Red Robin: _He named himself after a restaurant?_ - Damian Wayne: _Bruce Wayne's kid? What about him?_ - Robin: _Kid, isn't it early for Halloween?_ - Cassandra Cain: _Who?_ - Blackbat: _You're telling me that isn't Batgirl?_ - Jason Todd: _Dunno him._ - Red Hood: _I guess Red Hood sounds better than Red Helmet._ - Catwoman: _meowwwww!_ **Story Arc** The war on crime has been wearing Kate down. There's only so much she can do alone. For once in her life she is reconsidering her own stubbornness. Maybe she should be nicer to the Bat-family whose name she stole. And maybe she should set Batwoman aside and work on Kate and all her perfect relationships. She never did call that cute waitress she met the other night. Maybe go back to college perhaps? But little does she know there are people out there more interested in Kate than Batwoman. **Extra** - Favorite drink is red wine. - She wears a wig as part of her disguise. Even the World's Greatest Detective fell for it the first time.