FLASHBACK - Emblem's holiday Blues

When: Back in the Future just before Titans North was created.
Open to who: Any old titan who knew the old Emblem
Where: Emblem's Apartment

I thought I'd do a bit of Christmas with Emblem, but evil Emblem isn't much of a Christmas guy. This also works out a bit more of Emblem's history between the GEII and titand North, one ofthe parts skipped inbetween TTRPG1-old and TTRPG2.

It also serves as an example for others. I hope you all enjoy the old Emblem!

Yohoho...Merry Christmas!
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It was getting dark, and the first stars were showing on this crispy night. T'was the night before Christmas, and Emblem was in his apartment, on the top floor, with a clear view on the Titan Tower. It was surprisingly warm for this time of day, and Emblem had opened his balcony door. He heard his fireplace crisp with joy as it burned the tender wooden slabs he had put in there. He loved the different type of warmth it gave. Emblem himself was doing what he loved to do when he felt a bit calm.

Emblem was seen sitting in his long blue robe, with his long white hair hanging over his shoulder. By his side lay a selection of instruments and several bottles, but he would only have eye for one particular instrument. His trumpet. He would sit back on his relaxing chair, looking over the sea with the big T, and play a tune on his beloved instrument.

With the moon showing it's face and sun setting, Emblem felt tranquil to a listening crowd of stars. Soon, he would move from his beloved apartment and go to Titans North.

Before all of this would happen, there were things he had to do. It had only been a short time since he had been released from Arkham Asylum, and his mind was only restoring slowly from the blows it got in there. In the Asylum, he had met a few of the most interesting individuals ever. Dr. Freeze and The Joker being the two he fascinated most. However, Emblem had a bit of the Holiday Blues. Or so he called it.

Emblem didn't have time for the Holiday Blues! He was back home, he was stronger then ever, and while he might be a bit mentally tired, he was home. Home sweet warm cuddly home. Protected by Cyborg's special cloaking device, and fashioned as he wanted it. A room for research with Undernet access, a living room with a big TV and sound system around it, a big wooden table for eating, some comfy chairs and couches, a fireplace with huge rug in front of it (where Krious took a nap on once). Emblem's kitchen was big and had everything he needed, even if he could make the fires going himself, and of course, a mini bar with his favorite drinks and a cozy bedroom with the biggest bed he had ever seen.

But he didn't have time because he was going to enjoy the evening, and then fire up the stoves. He felt like cooking again, and when he did, he would make something really special. A Night-Before-Christmas-Dinner. For the occasion, he invited all the old Titans. Mainly Krious and Simca as guests of honor, but everyone knew he had plenty of supplies, and everyone he knew was welcome.

''Oh warm evening, warm up once more before darkness falls, and let me create the blissful tunes of trumpet blues before I create the fumes of a good dinner.''

With that, Emblem picked up the Trumpet, put it to his (yet) unshaven mouth, and started to play. Clear blues music spread through the air as he sat in his comfy relaxing chair, with his feet on the railing of his balcony. The door to his warm apartment was open and the fridge was full...