Vandalism and Birds

Shawn Tsang. Defacer. Semi-selective.

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“Believe me, I get that.” She hadn’t even had time to paint since she and Dick got back from that crazy adventure. She’d say good times but it really wasn’t. “I think you’d be good at it though. If you like, the youth center I work at has a small art studio you can use. We barely have enough supplies thanks to funding but we can certainly lend you the space.”

“Oh trust me, you really don’t.” She laughed a little, no need to go into detail about what she did at night as a costumed vigilante.

“That, actually sounds nice, I wouldn’t mind getting a chance to crack open a sketch book and do some drawing again. Do you guys offer life drawing classes?”

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“That’d be nice but we’re a youth center with very little funding. I couldn’t get life drawing classes if I sold my soul.” Which was entirely true. “But it’s quiet when there aren’t classes going on. I sometimes use it when no one else is around.”

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“It’s… fine.”  Damian trailed off, remembering the reason why he was here in the first place.  “Grayson and Pennyworth told me that I should talk to you… or something.”  

“Oh?” Dick hadn’t told her to expect a visit. “What about? My ears are open.” At least they were past the yelling. Thank God for small miracles?

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so we’re gonna ignore how that break up happened right? because FFFuuuUUUCK THAT

I don’t mind them breaking up but that was a stupid reason

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“I’d love one.” Shawn let her show her whatever pages she wanted, knowing how personal a sketchbook could be to people. “These are really good, have you thought about going into illustrating?”

“Thought about it a bit, though personally I’ve been considering a career in fashion design, problem is my life has been going on one big insane roller coaster I haven’t really had time to focus on design work.”

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“Believe me, I get that.” She hadn’t even had time to paint since she and Dick got back from that crazy adventure. She’d say good times but it really wasn’t. “I think you’d be good at it though. If you like, the youth center I work at has a small art studio you can use. We barely have enough supplies thanks to funding but we can certainly lend you the space.”

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“WHAT GIVES YOU THE RIGHT TO COMMENT ON MY UPBRINGING?!”  Damian snapped, raising his voice to levels that would even make Black Canary wince.  If there was ever a surefire way to anger Batman’s biological son, bringing up his bloody childhood was that way.  It wasn’t even something Damian was comfortable talking to Dick about, much less Dick’s girlfriend.  

“You’re right, I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have said that.” She had been hoping it would give them at least a sliver of common ground, but it hadn’t been her place. “Listen, Robin. You don’t have to like me. You don’t even have to trust me. But you need to trust Dick and his judgement.” Still, she refused to raise her voice or change from her calm tone.

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“None other.” Good thing it was a wall set aside for street art by the owner, otherwise she’d be hearing about it from Dick later. “You have any work up there?”

“’fraid not.” She shrugged, pulling out a sketch book.”I’ve always been better with pencils and pens, want a look?”

Andi’s book mostly contains various life drawing sketches and figure drawings, but there are a few pages which are clearly random doodles of super heroes, particularly Venom and Mania, and a few pages of bleak gothic poetic art. “I’m Andi.”

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“I’d love one.” Shawn let her show her whatever pages she wanted, knowing how personal a sketchbook could be to people. “These are really good, have you thought about going into illustrating?”

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“I don’t believe you for a second, given your criminal history.”  Damian responded, doubting all of Shawn’s claims.  He may trust Grayson, but he has never trusted Grayson’s judgement in romance, among other things.  

“You know, rumor is it that you don’t have a great past either, Robin. Some of us are just wanting a chance at redemption and a normal life.” She said gently, careful not to raise her voice. She was getting better at this thanks to her job. In fact Robin reminded her of some of the kids she worked with. He reminded her of herself too. Lots of anger, and unsure where to direct it.

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“There exists a phenomenon known as ‘too much information’.”  Damian responded, wincing at Shawn’s “better than friendly” comment regarding Grayson.  “Regardless, I am ninety five percent positive that you still have a plan to ruin Grayson’s life somehow.”  He continued, narrowing his gaze.

Right. No joking with this kid. “Believe me, the last thing I want to do is ruin Dick’s life. I love him, I don’t want to hurt him or give him any reason to leave.” Their occasional arguments aside...she really had to work on that temper of hers but she hoped she was getting better.

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“Right back at ya, kid.”

“Heh, thanks, had to cut and dye it myself.”

“That your handiwork on the wall there?”

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“None other.” Good thing it was a wall set aside for street art by the owner, otherwise she’d be hearing about it from Dick later. “You have any work up there?”

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like this for a starter

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“ ‘not anymore’?  Implying that it was once your plan to ruin Grayson’s life? “  Damian interrogated, trying to protect his older brother.  If helicopter parents were a thing, then Damian was a helicopter sibling, protecting Dick from everyone he deemed to be a threat.

“You forgot the part where my first run in with Dick landed me in juvie. But that’s water under the bridge. We’re a lot better than friendly now, nothing to worry about.” She reassured him, resisting the urge to ruffle his hair.

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“Not normally one for handing out complements, but I like what you did with your hair.”

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“Right back at ya, kid.”

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Damian was always close with Dick Grayson.  From their time as Batman and Robin, to their recent team up, the two just… clicked.  The same cannot be said for the company Grayson keeps, however.  

“What’s your plan with Grayson?”

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Aw. Cute. Dick had told her his baby brother might get a tad bit possessive. “Don’t worry boy blunder, I’m not some evil villainous trying to ruin Dick’s life. At least not anymore.”

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"Um, hi. How long have you been standing there?"

“Long enough to hear at least half the argument. Are you alright?”

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