Gotham Never Dies

Dick Grayson | 24 | Batman [Independent ALT. UNIVERSE Roleplay Please read BIO]

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batdyedblue replied to your post: Grayson? Are you—are you alright? [He’s hesitating but it only lasts a moment as he leans into him, one tanned hand reaching up to gently card fingers through messy locks.] I…I apologize. I went too far. Forgive me. You do not have to think about my words.

I should not have reacted that way. I should have put space between us and calmed down first before speaking with you. [He rests his head on Dick’s shoulders, cheek nuzzling slowly.] I was…immature and I am sorry. I love you, Grayson. I truly do.

[He presses the side of his face against Damian’s head, squeezing his eyes closed.] I’m sorry I hurt you. I’m so, so sorry, I— [A hand sneaks up and winds against the back of the boy’s neck, pulling him closer.] I don’t ever want—I won’t ever… I-I love you, too.

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[He presses as close as possible, a shudder going through him. He should not have done what he did and now he regretted it dearly. Damian then gently turns Dick’s head with his hands to face him so they could talk face to face. His bottom lip is quivering but his gaze is firm.] I can’t lose you, Grayson. That is not an option for me. 

[Damian leans forward and presses a chaste kiss onto the older man’s lips.] So please don’t hate me. Enta Habib Alby W Hayaty Ya Habibi. You are my heart and my life, Grayson. 

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[Gentle hands lifted Dick's gaze upward and he examined the face in front of him with a torn, disjointed expression. Damian looked as guilty as he felt, which was ludicrous, because he was the one who had done the damage--cheated and hurt and abused the teenager, someone so precious to him, so vital to his well being. He had damaged him in a way that Dick was sure he would never, ever be able to atone for.

The kiss was quick and Dick's eyes fluttered closed, only opening again to the hum of Damian's Arabic.] ... I could never hate you. I'm so... m'so sorry about what happened, I feel sick, I-- [He slid his palms against the sides of Damian's face and hung his head, a hard frown crinkling his features.] God, I'm sorry, Damian, I-I promise I won't hurt you again, I won't ever hurt you--...

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And then, dance again.

Dick teaching Damian some kind of gypsy dance.

“Bring this foot forward” *pats hip*

“What do I do with this hand?”

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batdyedblue replied to your post: Grayson? Are you—are you alright? [He’s hesitating but it only lasts a moment as he leans into him, one tanned hand reaching up to gently card fingers through messy locks.] I…I apologize. I went too far. Forgive me. You do not have to think about my words.

I should not have reacted that way. I should have put space between us and calmed down first before speaking with you. [He rests his head on Dick’s shoulders, cheek nuzzling slowly.] I was…immature and I am sorry. I love you, Grayson. I truly do.

[He presses the side of his face against Damian's head, squeezing his eyes closed.] I'm sorry I hurt you. I'm so, so sorry, I-- [A hand sneaks up and winds against the back of the boy's neck, pulling him closer.] I don't ever want--I won't ever... I-I love you, too.

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Grayson? Are you--are you alright? [He's hesitating but it only lasts a moment as he leans into him, one tanned hand reaching up to gently card fingers through messy locks.] I...I apologize. I went too far. Forgive me. You do not have to think about my words.

[It took him a moment, but Dick finally leaned into the touch, eyes downcast and avoidant. He circled his arms around the teenager's waist and held him gently, but his muscles were tense, like he wanted to squeeze tighter and wouldn't let himself.] ... Why are you apologizing? I'm the one that--

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Blackfire couldn’t help but laugh. “Are you serious? You can’t be serious.” She scoffed and gave him a blank stare. “I call it like I see it. Don’t take me giving you a compliment to heart…Got it? Besides…If you are still interested in my sister—gross— and are still the biggest goody goody on the planet…Our problems are far from over.”  

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“It may please you to know that Kory and I aren’t together anymore,” He started, throwing her a smile. “But we are still friends. As for being the biggest goody-goody? I’ve probably slipped down a few rankings on that list.”

A small shrug. “But there’s no harm in trying, right?”

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“You and Starfire? Broke up? I never thought I would hear that in my life…Ever.” The comment he made about his goodness ranking made Blackfire begin to question  if she was really even talking to the same Robin. She even thought that she could be dreaming, but her herself knows that people change…or just find new ways to lie to themselves.  “I must say….I’m finding that really hard to believe.” 

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Her surprise pulled a short laugh from the man, and he faked a solemn nod. “I guess it does sound pretty weird. We were really crazy about each other back then.” He rests his hands against his hips and sways back on the heels of his boots, considering her suspicion. “Oh, don’t get me wrong—I’m still shooting for first. I get cranky when I don’t get the biggest goody-goody trophy for my mantel.”

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Blackfire wanted to make a gagging sound at the mention of him and Starfire being so crazy about each other. She honestly did not know what there was to love about her annoying and talkative sister. Then again…It seems like she because quite something when she is older. Placing her hands on her hips, her lips formed a smirk as she stared at him. “Well maybe I should show you what you are missing out on…The possibilities are endless of course.”

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He releases a short laugh and rolls his eyes toward the ceiling in response to her reaction. "Oh come on, Star's not that bad." The two sisters got along like oil and water, but part of Dick still wished they could have worked things out. He knew what a wasted opportunity felt like when it came to relationships with siblings.

"Possibilities?" He asks, quirking an eyebrow. "What'd you mean?"

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Blackfire couldn’t help but laugh. “Are you serious? You can’t be serious.” She scoffed and gave him a blank stare. “I call it like I see it. Don’t take me giving you a compliment to heart…Got it? Besides…If you are still interested in my sister—gross— and are still the biggest goody goody on the planet…Our problems are far from over.”  

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“It may please you to know that Kory and I aren’t together anymore,” He started, throwing her a smile. “But we are still friends. As for being the biggest goody-goody? I’ve probably slipped down a few rankings on that list.”

A small shrug. “But there’s no harm in trying, right?”

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“You and Starfire? Broke up? I never thought I would hear that in my life…Ever.” The comment he made about his goodness ranking made Blackfire begin to question  if she was really even talking to the same Robin. She even thought that she could be dreaming, but her herself knows that people change…or just find new ways to lie to themselves.  “I must say….I’m finding that really hard to believe.” 

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Her surprise pulled a short laugh from the man, and he faked a solemn nod. "I guess it does sound pretty weird. We were really crazy about each other back then." He rests his hands against his hips and sways back on the heels of his boots, considering her suspicion. "Oh, don't get me wrong--I'm still shooting for first. I get cranky when I don't get the biggest goody-goody trophy for my mantel."

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[He blinks, not sure if he recognizes her or not.] Hey, kiddo. What’re you doing out at this time of night?

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“This time of…” Lucinda repeated to herself, narrowing her eyes slightly before tilting her head at the other “looking for something to do. Name’s Lucinda Grayson. What do people call you?”

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[He pauses.] You don’t say.

I’m Dick. Dick Grayson. Looks like we already have something in common. [Laughs lightly.]

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She eyed him over curiously before blinking “you look different where I’m from Dickiebird” she said hesitantly.

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[He blinks, raising his eyebrows.] Oh, so you  know a different version of me?

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“Well… Well, thank you.” He says, flashing her an appreciative smile. “This does help. I’ll keep them on my desk.” He runs a finger over the lily petals, then glances back at the woman. “You’re lovely, by the way. Truly.”

A small blush registered over her cheeks and she played with the ends of her red curls. “Thank you kindly, sir, for such sweet words.” Her gaze was shy in a way but she didn’t down cast it either, brown eyes shining. “I’m Innocent Virtue, but most call me Lucinda, tis a pleasure to meet you, sir.”

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Her real name comes as no surprise to him, given her gentle exterior; he returns her smile with one of his own. “Pleasure’s all my, Lucinda. I’m Richard Grayson.”

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“How are you today, Mr. Richard Grayson?” Lucinda asked, more comfortable now. He was quite kind so she shouldn’t feel cautious anymore, yes? She was curious as she usually was resting a hand on her basket as she looked at him.

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"I've been better," He admits with a small smile, twirling the flowers in his hand. "So, I guess your presents here came just in time."

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“Oh, right,” He corrects, answering her ghost of a smile with one of his own. “You’d probably recognize me if the cape was yellow and these were short-shorts.”

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Blackfire’s jaw almost dropped, but she kept herself from overwhelming with shock. “My…my…It’s amazing what those little earth gyms do for you, huh? The cape and shorts look was getting kind of old anyway. This look suits you…I still don’t like you but..It suits you.” 

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Dick lifts his eyebrows, grinning helplessly. He certainly hadn’t expected that kind of answer. “Was that a compliment?” He asks, inclining his head. “Maybe that kind of attitude will help us work past our grudges.”

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Blackfire couldn’t help but laugh. “Are you serious? You can’t be serious.” She scoffed and gave him a blank stare. “I call it like I see it. Don’t take me giving you a compliment to heart…Got it? Besides…If you are still interested in my sister—gross— and are still the biggest goody goody on the planet…Our problems are far from over.”  

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"It may please you to know that Kory and I aren't together anymore," He started, throwing her a smile. "But we are still friends. As for being the biggest goody-goody? I've probably slipped down a few rankings on that list."

A small shrug. "But there's no harm in trying, right?"

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He splays his palms out so she can place the flowers in them without damaging the petals, a small smile softening his features. “Thanks,” He answers, breathing a quite laugh. “Are you just handing these out to people?”

She curtsied politely. “You are very welcome, sir.” She looked up and nodded once more, beaming. “Yes! I always hand out flowers and sweets to people. It makes them happy and feel better.” She replied in a bubbly voice, laughing as well. “And I love to make people feel better!”

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“Well… Well, thank you.” He says, flashing her an appreciative smile. “This does help. I’ll keep them on my desk.” He runs a finger over the lily petals, then glances back at the woman. “You’re lovely, by the way. Truly.”

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A small blush registered over her cheeks and she played with the ends of her red curls. “Thank you kindly, sir, for such sweet words.” Her gaze was shy in a way but she didn’t down cast it either, brown eyes shining. “I’m Innocent Virtue, but most call me Lucinda, tis a pleasure to meet you, sir.”

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Her real name comes as no surprise to him, given her gentle exterior; he returns her smile with one of his own. "Pleasure's all my, Lucinda. I'm Richard Grayson."

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Damian, I'm sorry, shouldn't have, didn't think, love you so, so much, my fault, my fault--and finally the jumble of communication begins to peter out and Dick squeezes his eyes closed against the buzzing in his head. Then, it's Damian's turn to speak. 

His phrasing is a lot clearer, and has a way of striking that leaves Dick crippled after one, swift blow.] No... No, no, no, Damian, you shouldn't have to. It's... it's my fault, and I won't--please don't say that, please.

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…Do you really have to be this chipper already? The night is young and I’m not prepared enough for this, Bats.

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Would you prefer a morose, brooding Batman, then? I guess it would fit the image a little better.

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You’re just kickin out all the quips tonight, aren’t you, Dickie-bird? We should really give you an award. Or free food.

Chinese and smokes sounds perfect right now.

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It’s my thing, Jay.

Hm, I could go for take out, too. [He nods, gesturing for Jason to follow.] Let’s go. 

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// He eyes him in askance before hesitantly following behind, lighting up a cigarette. // ….Right. 

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[A pleased smile flickers across his face when the other man succumbs to his powerful persuasion--or just gets annoyed and indulges him, more like. But, still; mission accomplished.] There's a pretty good take out place right up the street from here. You should really try to quit, you know.

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“Oh, right,” He corrects, answering her ghost of a smile with one of his own. “You’d probably recognize me if the cape was yellow and these were short-shorts.”

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Blackfire’s jaw almost dropped, but she kept herself from overwhelming with shock. “My…my…It’s amazing what those little earth gyms do for you, huh? The cape and shorts look was getting kind of old anyway. This look suits you…I still don’t like you but..It suits you.” 

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Dick lifts his eyebrows, grinning helplessly. He certainly hadn't expected that kind of answer. "Was that a compliment?" He asks, inclining his head. "Maybe that kind of attitude will help us work past our grudges."

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Don't forget to call me k....?