Robin cursing as he rushes to the scene of the crime where a young man talked down to Gotham PD. Demanding they find his stolen date before the mood get's killed.
Robin has no time to focus on the mans stupidity. He has an arch nemesis it o find because as much as he initially assumed the worst, he knows Quinn has changed for the better. This was the one time he was secretly relieved to be proven wrong, and the one time he doesn't want to be right.
What made that guy so important she had to force an audience? What was so secretive she couldn't turn to either the Sirens or the Bats?
Damian plans on getting to the bottom of it.
Danny blinked wondering if he heard right, but yup. He heard some nepo baby talking on his phone about how he keeps forgetting to feed his puppy.
In his stupor the guy winked at him.
Danny smiled back at the guy. The kind of smile that would make even Sam take 3 steps back. Danny will have fun, but it would be at someone else's expense. Not that the guy knew about his smile.
He turned back towards the energy drinks, picking one up to read the label and setting it back. He repeats this two more times before someone coughs behind him.
The asshole is there. His shoulders hunch down as he scratches his cheek. Conveniently available to help Danny pick a drink like some 'nice guy'.
And just like a 'nice guy' he drools at Danny's obliviousness. His eyes turn downright predatory when Danny asks for a hotel recommendation. Danny blushes when the guy offers his penthouse but insists he would only feel comfortable visiting after a nice date.
They talk for a few more minutes before Danny leaves.
He may be new in town but he also has family.
Aunt Pammie who his mom hand't heard from a long time but was relieved to come into contact once more. Her wife scared him a bit with her sorta circus aesthetic, but they were both held hostages and brainwashed by clowns so it's just the left over trauma.
She becomes his fave when she offers to help with his plan. Make the guy take him out on a date, get 'kidnapped' by Harley, and then break into the guys apartment to steal his puppy.
Nothing could wrong until he comes face to face with a bat.
They must make for an interesting sight, him hand feeding the puppy bundled in his jacket while Harley rubs chili powder in the guys hanging clothes.
"Baby Bat! Oh uh, this isn't my room. I must have sleep walked." She hides the chili powder but the jig is up.
Robin crosses his arms as he glares at them from under his mask. The intense stare Danny feels can only be a glare. He can breath again when the mask turns to Harley.
"This is the one instance I would love to be proven wrong." He stays silent as he watches them. The katana on his hand is pointed down but could easily be pointed at them in any moment.
Danny moves to stand in front of her. He doesn't think he'll need to use his powers but he reaches behind to hold her hand. Just in case. His heart almost breaks when the puppy begins to while at the loss of food.
"I am sorry Mr. Robin sir. I asked my aunt to help me rescue this puppy."
Robin looks him over from head to toe.
He blushes knowing his current outfit reveals more than he usually does, but he need the guy to ogle him because his face would show what he really feels. It was only the thought of helping that puppy that made Danny cover up his anger when the wine came out on their 'date'.
"I heard the owner of this apartment boast about maybe feeding his puppy if he doesn't forget again since he locked 'it' in the guest bathroom to sleep. I couldn't let this sweet girl suffer so I asked my aunt to help me out but we were mad and shouldn't prank him so I am very sorry and won't do anymore than what we;ve alreadydonesopleaseletmyauntgohome!" He doesn't realize he closed his eyes until Harley starts laughing.
"Baby bat meet Danny, Danny meet Baby bat." She keeps hold of his hand as she waves with her other. "He's a good kid and he already has a puppy so maybe we should all split and catch up after the new baby has a chance to recover and take a bubble bath."
It's not a suggestion, but Robin just tsks as he sheathe ships katana.
"Fine, I assume you left no prints." He opens the door waiting for them to follow.
Harley scoffs. "What do you take me fore an armature? Of course we left no prints. Just rehomed some bathroom stuff to the kitchen and moved furniture a few inches."
They follow along as he inspects the kitchen. Robin sees what they saw. Alcohol and expired food. The scowl on his face makes him want to apologize before remembering this isn't his fridge.
Danny continues feeding the puppy as he watches the two work in tandem. "Should I help with anything?"
Robin's head snaps up. "No, we just finished."
He nods as he watches Robin unlock the front door.
His heart flutters at the almost blood thirsty grin on Robin's face as he leaves the door slightly open. He downright swoons when Robin carries him down the fire escape. Sure it was more the puppies sake than his, but he didn't say anything about the smell.
The odd trio walks a few blocks before going their separate ways.
Harley teases, "You two are so cute."
The blush he held back has breached containment. he can feel even his ears heat up as he tries to deny his attraction to the local hero.
"Let me see what he gave you and I'll even convince your auntie to let you date him. C'mon Danny boy, you need to give me something so I can prep Red for the new in laws."
He talks quietly because of the puppy in his arms. Poor girl finally slept with a full belly and some warmth. "There is nothing to be cute about. It's just a business card to a local 24 hour vet."
"Awww, is Danny boy disappointed?" She throws an arm around his elbow. Too short to comfortably reach his shoulder.
"Not really. Heroes connected to civilians always get in trouble so no thanks." Had he not been a teen hero, Danny would have said yes. Instead his experience has given him understanding.
He can see his answer disappoints his aunt.
"You're killing me smalls. Not even a kiss to thank your hero for carrying you down all those floors?"
"We can get him a fruit basket when he check in. Him being your parole officer and all." The tables are now turned. He can't enter the vets office look like a tomato.
She whisper shouts at him. "Hey! It was for a good cause and even he knew it."
They continue bickering as they walk towards the vets office. The good mood disappears as they find his aunt waiting for them in her pajamas.
"I am so happy to see you two bonding, but why did I have to hear about it from a little Birdy instead of you?" The plants rattle as she taps her foot. "Well?"
Harley was unable to talk them out of being grounded but she was allowing the puppy to stay as long as the hyenas got along. She was not allowing private meetings between him and the sprout.
Danny felt there was nothing to worry about until the sprout in question came to visit. In his civies with a pastry box in one hand and s gift basket full of toys and treats in the other.
He pointedly avoids looking at his aunts while exchanging numbers with Damian.
This whole trip was unexpected but he was happy to find more family, rescue a new friend he couldn't wait to introduce to Cujo, and maybe get a boyfriend out of it.
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