the trials and tribulations of maps mizoguchi

“But I’m already a student at Gotham Academy! And I don’t think my parents would want me to transfer. But I could totally use this as like… volunteer hours!!“

𝐈, 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐨.@inragingsteel.bsky.social · 8mo ago

"... Sweetie, you're more fit to be a student."

“Weeeeell… I’m 14, but I’ve got lots of experience!”

𝐈, 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐨.@inragingsteel.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Legitimately stunned. "How old are you dear?"

Do you guys need a mapmaker?

𝐈, 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐨.@inragingsteel.bsky.social · 8mo ago

We are always hiring at the academy, please don't default to mercenary work.

“Oh! Good! You’re alive. You looked kinda dead there.”

𝔸𝕧𝕖𝕟𝕘𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕊𝕠𝕟@lastkingofatlantis.bsky.social · 10mo ago

"Yes, young lady...?"

Crouches down and gently pokes his head with a stick.

𝔸𝕧𝕖𝕟𝕘𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕊𝕠𝕟@lastkingofatlantis.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Ooooh, really? You don’t seem so sure.

Where ya going?

BEST. HOLIDAY. EVER!!!

“No no no I totally think she’s cool! And you’re sooo right!! I just didn’t think you took to superheroes that much, Mr. Wayne.” She giggled. “Do you study them or something?”

BRUCE WAYNE.@gothamshadow.bsky.social · 12mo ago

"What, you mean you don't think she's cool?" he laughs. How should Bruce Wayne answer this? "I heard she's smart. Very good at solving puzzles. And... she always stands her ground."

“Wait, really?” Maps perks up with interest. “How come?”

BRUCE WAYNE.@gothamshadow.bsky.social · 12mo ago

"I have seen his insignia with yellow accent in it... But if you find that color combination better, why not go as Batgirl? Between you and me, I think she's cooler than Batman."

“That’s truuue… I was thinking it might look nice for Batman though if you do the logo in yellow? Since yellow and purple are complimentary colors… oh WAIT! THAT’S why Batgirl’s costume looks like that!! Ahah, I guess I’d look like her, huh? Any other colors might look too weird for a bat suit…”

BRUCE WAYNE.@gothamshadow.bsky.social · 12mo ago

"Hm? What about purple?" That one was unexpected. He still took his time to think about it regardless. "That's the Spoiler's color, isn't it? I've never seen Batman in purple. You'd be the first one."

// I can’t believe I almost missed this oh my god. WE’RE SO BACK

Brenden Fletcher@brendenfletcher.bsky.social · last yr.

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“I think it’s a GREAT idea! It would offset the yellow REALLY well!!” She excitedly jotted a few things down, then looked up to ask… “What about purple?”

BRUCE WAYNE.@gothamshadow.bsky.social · 12mo ago

"Hm.. My business is pretty expansive, Miss Mizoguchi. And I like to keep up with the trends. I heard blue is a defining color this year. What do you think? Batman in blue?"

“Woah!! That’s a lot of places. Do you travel a lot?”

Angelica 'ᜆᜒᜄᜒᜇ᜔ ᜎᜒᜎ᜔ᜌ᜔' Ontiveros(HW)@fangsandedges.bsky.social · 12mo ago

From the Philippines. Although I am currently residing in Manhattan. But for now, I am in the foggy & cold city of Baguio.

“Ohhh, that makes sense. Where are you from?”

Angelica 'ᜆᜒᜄᜒᜇ᜔ ᜎᜒᜎ᜔ᜌ᜔' Ontiveros(HW)@fangsandedges.bsky.social · 12mo ago

Um.. It's not really a huge thing in my country, though.

“No? Why not?”

Angelica 'ᜆᜒᜄᜒᜇ᜔ ᜎᜒᜎ᜔ᜌ᜔' Ontiveros(HW)@fangsandedges.bsky.social · 12mo ago

Not really, honestly.

“It’s almost Halloween!!! Aren’t you excited?!”

Her eyes lit up at the advice. She quickly fumbled slipping one shoulder of her backpack off and grasping a well loved notebook and pencil inside, quickly jotting down his ideas. “Add… a clasp…” “OOH!” She looked back up at him. “Blue! Now THERE’S an idea! How d’you know so much about fashion?”

BRUCE WAYNE.@gothamshadow.bsky.social · last yr.

"The whole day?" the apologetic smile turned into an amused one. "I hope the material is comfortable enough for you to wear in class. Make sure you can unclasp the cape easily too." He seemed to be taking the question seriously. "Some blue, maybe?" he suggested.

“You bet it is!!” She beamed. “SO glad they let us wear costumes, even if it’s only on one day of the year. The other people dressing as Batman will have trouble topping ME.” She smirked proudly. “Have any suggestions, Mr. Wayne? Should I go all black? Or maybe some grey?”

BRUCE WAYNE.@gothamshadow.bsky.social · last yr.

"My apologies, Miss Mizoguchi," he offered an apologetic smile. It was a habit, he didn't mean to surprise her. "I was only dropping by, so there's no need for a big announcement. Is it for the Halloween event? The costume, I mean."

She leapt ten feet into the air. “AAH!” She took a breath and rubbed the back of her head nervously. “Hahah, sorry Mr. Wayne. Didn’t see you. Usually there’s an announcement when you’re visiting the Academy.”

BRUCE WAYNE.@gothamshadow.bsky.social · last yr.

"Oh? That's interesting."

“Gotta work on my Halloween costume! …..NO I’m not gonna be a Robin again this year! …I’m gonna be Batman.”

“Oh, this? I’m workin’ on a coloring page of Killer Croc. Heh.”

// just happy stimmed for the sole reason of batman being cool…… maps mizoguchi is slowly coming back to me

“Imagine being a hologram! You wouldn’t be able to get hurt! But then again, you wouldn’t be able to touch anything. What a payoff, huh?”

Maps sat down at a table outside with a breakfast tray. “Mmm. This school’s waffle bar is DIVINE.”

Maps looked up at you with wide eyes. "Woah."