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Email: live.infamy[at]gmail[dot]com
AIM: to boldly trek
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Current Characters: ...I lied on my Lisa application since it's a direct CP of the first one. I'm... too lazy to repost it so I'm just telling you here. CURRENTLY I PLAY JAMES T. KIRK AND THAT'S IT.

Character: Bruce Wayne
Fandom: Batman
Character Notes:
History:
When Bruce was only a child, he watched a two-bit pickpocket murder his parents right in front of his eyes. He inherited billions of dollars in real estate investments in Gotham City as well as the ever-growing and top-notch technologies company, Wayne Enterprises. Despite all of this, he never got over the trauma, and as he grew older and found that the man was never brought to justice, it bred within him anger and hate for the immoral as well as a desperate need for justice to be done. Deciding that no one else would rise to the challenge, he decides to take the stand. He confronts the man responsible for his parents' murders, but the man claims to know nothing about them.

In an effort to uncover more about the criminal mind and understand why the man (Joe Chill) would act in such a way, he began to travel the world. He is detained in a Bhutanese prison for theft and is encouraged to join and elite group of vigilantes called the League of Shadows. Bruce accepts and is taken into the mountains where he endures near-impossible training amongst men who should be classified as ninjas under the supervision of Ra's al Ghul. It is here that he overcomes his childhood fear of bats. However, the League of Shadows had malicious intents to use Bruce to destroy Gotham. When they send him on a mission to do so, he purposefully blows it and destroys the training center and kills Ra's al Ghul with it. He saves his mentor, Henri Ducard, and leaves him in a nearby village.

He returns to a corrupted Gotham City and with Rachel Dawes, Lucius Fox and Jim Gordon's help, he takes control of Wayne Enterprises, obtains his batmobile and batsuit, and sets to work on removing the corrupt control. In the process, he encounters Scarecrow, Dr. Jonathan Crane, a specialist in hallucinogenic drugs who subdues Batman. He overcomes Crane and gets him locked in Arkham Asylum, only to have the League of Shadows attack Gotham, burning down Wayne Manor and releasing Crane in the process. Bruce, of course, defeated the League of Shadows (led by his ex-mentor, Henri Ducard, who reveals himself to be the real Ra's al Ghul) and Batman becomes a public hero. The cost of this heroism, however, is that Rachel can't be with him as long as he is needed as Batman.

She begins to date the new District Attorney, Harvey Dent, and Bruce immediately starts up the competition. The Joker, together with the mob, repeatedly attempts to kill Rachel and Harvey; they succeed in killing the commissioner and a judge. After some back and forth between the Joker and Batman resulting in Bruce trusting Harvey Dent as a force of good for Gotham, the Joker ties both Rachel Dawes and Harvey Dent to explosives and makes Batman choose. He goes for Harvey, and the police force tries to save Rachel but doesn't make it in time. Harvey blames himself, Batman and the police force for Rachel, his fiancé's, death and becomes enraged. He didn't escape the incident unscathed, turning into Two Face and joining up with the Joker to confront Batman.

Of course, Batman defeats them both, leaving Joker to be taken to jail and leaving Harvey for what appears to be dead. Of course, he takes the fall for it because if the people of Gotham found out that Harvey were corrupted, it would negate all of the progress he had made as DA. Batman accepts the roll of the villain, claiming that he is the one who went bad, killing 5 police officers in the process. Commissioner Gordon grudgingly accepts this solution and destroys the bat signal atop the police station.
Personality:
Bruce Wayne is an arrogant billionaire and a superficial, irresponsible, ignorant playboy. At least, that is what he likes to make himself out to be. In all actuality, Bruce has layer upon layer of depth to him. After his parents' murderer was allowed to walk free, he gained an overbearing sense of justice--and an equally strong desire for revenge. Together, they would be enough to drive a normal man insane, but Bruce Wayne is no ordinary man. He focuses these emotions into one goal--preventing hurt and bringing retribution for those he could not prevent. A genius, he realizes that in his position there is only so much he can do. So, he develops an alternate identity where he can funnel all of those too-powerful emotions. He creates the Batman and goes to dish out the reward criminals deserve, aiding the police in their capture.

Despite his sense of justice, he also feels an overwhelming guilt for every enemy he gains that hurts a civilian to get to him. He bears overwhelming guilt especially for Harvey Dent's corruption and Rachel Dawes' death. He tends to fixate on these pains and use them in a self-destructive manner, beating himself up and self-deprecating until he thinks he has no choice but to be Batman, because he has to make up for the crimes he has committed. Because, if he doesn't, he could be just like any other criminal and not some overzealous vigilante.

A major quirk in his personality is how secretive he is. He does not like anyone to get close to him, the only person who knows him completely is Alfred, essentially making his butler the only person he can be entirely comfortable and carefree around. Otherwise, he is on constant guard. It isn't that he fears how others may judge (except in Rachel's case, where he did care what she thought) but rather that they could use such an in against him. If they knew what made him tick, saw beneath his walls, they might be able to get under his skin and pick at his weaknesses.

As Batman, he becomes much stronger as a character. Batman is unafraid to do what has to be done, knowing he will not have to face the consequences for his actions. He is the hero that Gotham needs, not that it wants. He does the dirty work that no one wants to admit needs to be done, all the while keeping a strict moral code.

Emotionally, his strengths lie in his ability to be a constant brick wall. He is going to do what is best for you whether you like it or not, and you WILL like it, because he won't care if you cry and whine because you don't. At least, on the outside he won't. He has incredible coping skills and will stay determined and devote himself entirely to a cause (Batman keeping the streets clean) without distraction. Even when the love of his life and best friend, Rachel Dawes, was killed, he continued pursuing the villains that were plaguing Gotham. He used Rachel's death as a motivation, and did not let it hold him back from seeking justice--just as he used his parents' deaths in the same way.

BUT HE HAS SO MANY PSYCHOLOGICAL ISSUES. Wow, where to begin? His main motivation is life is revenge for his parents' deaths, which leads him to do many things that he as a person is not proud of, but that he can do because he is Batman and they need to be done. He has so many buttons to push, like his guilt over Rachel's death and Harvey's corruption. He has great fear of becoming corrupt like everyone else in Gotham seems to, so any indication toward that is a definite button. He's also very touchy where any of his allies may be threatened because of his actions, or in order to get to him. He's very self-sacrificing for those he cares about and to see them threatened is a failure on his part--and he does not like to accept failure.
Other: I will be restarting Bruce~
Additional Links: Wiki.

First Person (entry type):

Third Person:

...I will never allow Batman to become something that the people of Gotham have to fear.

I've failed this city. I can't become what it needs to rise out of the darkness. If that's what has to happen...

I'm done. No more of this.

I have a bad feeling about this.

[ooc; If you're unsure if you're in the friends filter for Bruce, just ask :) ]

[His voice sounds like it's being ground out.] I'm hesitant to admit that it took me this long to notice, but have you spoken with Chuck, Tony? He left the manor a week or so ago, and I haven't heard from him since. I assumed he'd gone to stay with you, but if you're in Germany, I'm not so sure.

[There's a sharp wincing noise, followed by a seething sigh and a thoughtful tone when he speaks again.] No news from Tim in even longer. Normally it wouldn't be quite to the point of concern, but with the way he was acting last time I did hear from him...

If anyone's seen him, I'd appreciate being informed about it.

[There's a female reporter on the screen, dressed in red and doing her best to look professional. Her voice is grating as she explains,] The following video aired on TVs all around Gotham today as Wayne Enterprises took control of the Gotham Times from the mysterious ShinRa Company. It's rumored that Wayne Enterprises intends to buy ShinRa Company out as a whole, though confirmation has not been received as neither company's publicity representatives could be reached for comment.

[Cut to video feed, outside the construction site that is the Gotham Times building. Bruce Wayne is at the podium speaking, but he can't be heard over the crowd. Rufus ShinRa is standing, dressed sharply in his white suit, off to the right. Chuck Bass is also present, and the news coverage zooms in on him for a moment, while the words 'Who's who on Wall Street: a new heir to the Wayne legacy?' marquee across the screen. It then pans back to Bruce, who is now discussing the importance of a free, unhindered press, and the importance in relation to the first amendment.

The screen cuts back to the reporter.]

But, one can't help but wonder: Does this takeover have anything to do with the audible threats the Joker has been making against the ShinRa Company and its presence in Gotham? Or, is it rooted more deeply in the unsavory article that the Times printed about Wayne only a few months ago? We'll keep you posted as more information comes in, but for now, I'm Kristie Tedesco and this is Gotham: Tonight. [The video ends. After this point, it's all text in Bruce's journal entry which is only available to those viewing online.]


Not my worst investment. The building could use some work, and paper press needs a boost, but I'm looking forward to ushering in a new era for the Gotham Times including more emphasis on the webnews department. Blogging is fast becoming a viable news source, and I want the people of Gotham to be ahead of the curve.

[ooc; 9 o'clock news in Gotham City, so residents of Bruce's world could have seen it there, but he also posted the video here in his journal for comments. SETINE let me know if having Chuck and Rufus there is kosher.]

Father's Day already? It feels earlier than last year. One of the few holidays that hasn't had its purpose corrupted by capitalism - Hallmark aside. Paying respect to one's father for the things he's done for you is a good sentiment, but confining it to one day has always seemed somewhat absurd to me.

I'll have my phone off for most of the afternoon. Tony; if you're not busy this evening, would you like to go for drinks?

[ooc; A.k.a. I miss my fucking dad you guys suck 8( Brb visiting his grave and trying to rope Tony into some moping time. Surrogate sons feel free to love on papa.]

It was still hard, going on patrol. He wouldn't admit it at the risk of Cuddy putting him back on bedrest, but there was definitely still strain in his abdomen when he went out to deal judgment to the scum of Gotham. He had just gotten back in, looking thoroughly roughed up in the kitchen of his home in the Palisades of Gotham, dressed in pajama pants and a few bandages - mostly on his face from where he'd let his guard down amongst a group of drug dealers. He had a glass of bourbon in front of him and was listening to Alfred talk in his ear about how he should be more careful. With a sigh, he turned to him, taking a drink while he found words.

"I'll be fine, Alfred. I've managed fine thus far. Do me a favor, will you look into rehabilitation clinics and programs in the Palisades area? Something discreet - not for me, I assure you." Alfred smiled. He wasn't going to ask if it was for Bruce, he knew well enough who it was for.

"Something suitable to Mr. Stark's tastes?" This brought a relieved look to Bruce's face.

"If you could." When Alfred was gone, he moved to slump into one of the chairs in the living room, vaguely wondering if he was getting blood on it somewhere. Well, that was what steam cleaning was for.

I have never been so grateful to be in my own bed and I'll be damned if I take it for granted again any time soon.

It's good not to have the Brady Bunch running amok.

Oh, and Chuck? When I said you could have access to my liquor cabinet, I didn't mean you should empty it.

[ooc; All replies voice.]

It had taken three hours, seven stitches, and three vicodin to get Bruce to the state he was in. Sitting upright in bed in his blue-themed bedroom, he has two pillows stacked behind him, the TV across the room on, and a bag of craisins on the bed with him. Wayne Manor is now admitting visitors. But, don't expect him to be too lucid.

Lisa. I. [pained noise, followed by a long pause during which heavy breathing is heard]

I need someone to bring Lisa Cuddy to Wayne Manor. Alfred will let you inside. As soon as possible.

...Shit. [there's a cough, then silence and static]

[ooc; All replies voice.]

No. Something's wrong.

They should have been there. It made sense, the shipments from the pharmaceutical companies, the lax security, the ex-asylum inmate employees. Something is being distributed through food service. That much is sure, but there was nothing at the warehouse they were being shipped to. No toxin, no sign that Ra's or Scarecrow had been anywhere near the place.

[gruff cursing is heard and then the sound of something crashing] I'm missing something. Where are they hiding it?

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I play Eric Northman (vampiresheriff), Bruce Wayne(checkmymobile), Thirteen (drhuntingtons), Poison Ivy (ecologically), Lisa Reisert (nobaybreezes), Hitachiin Hikaru (mischievoustwin), Roxas (duovis), Tifa Lockhart (absolvingly) and Georgina Sparks (sparksparties).