RP with Jason Todd

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[A few days after the depressing text messaging Roxy had with Jason she gets a call from one of the girls she knows from work who tells her that they've been offered to dance for a private after party at the club.

"It's good money Rox, these guys are big tippers to all the girls. Not just the ones up on stage." She tells her, "C'mon it might be fun."

Fun. Sure.
It's something she could use right now, having spent the last two days in a depressive slump over the situation with Jason, so after some consideration she agrees. She loves dancing so it might help break her out of her mood and she definitely could use the cash seeing how she just had to use a good chunk of her savings to buy a new cellphone, but most of all she says yes because there's a part of her that wants to look sexy as fuck and have guys check her out just to spite Jason. He won't be there, seeing how he's not 21, but that doesn't matter. It's the vibe, that badass bitch vibe that she needs right now.
Because otherwise she's just going to sink deeper into heartbreak.

And so, on Saturday night Roxy selects an outfit from her costume closet that she knows is a "fan favorite", throws it and some heels into a bag and heads down to 'The Penthouse' strip club located in downtown Gotham.]

Comments

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[She can see how conflicted he is about talking about his feelings, and it makes her feel sad that he can't see what she sees. That he can't see how wonderful and strong he is. But then again, doesn't she have the same problem? Self worth is such a delicate things and it would seem that both of them had theirs destroyed at a young age.]

Talking can sometimes make you feel better. [She explains softly.] My mom always told me that it's like lancing a boil. But you don't have to, no pressure darlin.

[At the mention of his friend Molly she chuckles, the situation sounding a lot like the one between her friends Bobby and Sarah.]

So this Molly likes girls hrm? If my friend Sarah ever comes to visit me maybe we can go on a double date...

[theotherobin]

Lancing a boil doesn't sound so hot.

[ He's trying to joke now. He doesn't want to get deeper than that. He already feels like he's said a hell of a lot, and it's not really making him feel any better. Maybe eventually it could, but not yet.

Anyway, he'd rather talk about Molly and Roxy's friends. That makes him give a small smile. ]

Yeah, she's into guys too, but guys around here tend to be trash, so she's better off with the girls. What's your friend Sarah like?

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[She chuckles and cuddles up against him, reading his obvious cue that he doesn't want to talk about it anymore. Which is fine, he knows she's here for him if he wants to eventually talk.]

Well no, but you get the metaphor or whatever.

[She raises her head up to look at him curiously.] Oh so she's bisexual. Wow her and Sarah really will get along. Did you two ever hook up?

[When he asks what Sarah is like she smiles.] Sarah is a total badass, but in like a super cool calm and thoughtful way. She's big into politics and environmental stuff. We don't always see eye to eye on stuff so sometimes we argue and when she first came out as bisexual there was some friction between us but that was years ago. We're good now.

[theotherobin]

Yeah. I get it. And... thanks. I know I can talk to you, Rox. I'm just shit at talking.

[ Maybe eventually he'll figure it out? He's already gotten better about it before, but mostly only when it comes to her. ]

Yeah, she is. I guess... I am too? Like, it's kinda whatever with me, you know? Anyway, with Molly. We made out a few times, never anything more than some casual groping. You don't have to worry about it, though. We're just friends.

[ More things that he wasn't exactly going to talk about, but here they are, talking. And now he's wondering how much of his foot he just put in his mouth.]

Why was there friction between you cause of that?

i like that icon, such poofy hair!

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[She raises an eyebrow at him when he admits that he's both bisexual and that him and Molly have fooled around. If he was any of her previous boyfriends she would be feeling pretty jealous and suspicious right about now but as it stands she feels just a slight bubble of it but it passes, he's telling her that they are just friends and unlike her previous boyfriends Jason has been nothing but honest.]

That's cool, how long have you known her for?

[When he asks about the friction between her and Sarah she decides to be just as honest as he is being.]

It was the result of her telling me that she was bisexual by groping me. We were hanging out by the pool, talking about stuff and she grabbed my ass. I hadn't ever really hung out with anyone who was gay so it kind of shocked me. Later on she apologized for it and admitted that she did it because she wanted to push my buttons, which I mean fair. I've done the same thing to her.

[theotherobin]

[ with that eyebrow raised he kind of regrets unloading all of this on her? but, she did say he could, so he is. he's being honest, and honestly it's not even something he really thinks about all that much.

he hopes it's not an issue.]

Met her when I was around fifteen I guess? We kinda just got in trouble together.

Oh. So you two are okay now?

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[She did warn him that she had issues around jealousy, but she's not about to let it take over their conversation or taint his friendship with Molly. So she smiles and kisses his cheek, her expression turning more playful.]

Two little troublemakers hrm? That's cute. Does she know about you being Robin?

[Roxy nods.]

Yeah we're great now, we've gotten to a point in our friendship where we've both apologized for our shitty past behavior and can just be there for one another.

[theotherobin]

[ she did, but they never did get around to talking about any of that. he doesn't want her to be jealous though, definitely not over Molly. he's pretty sure they could be friends if they ever did meet. ]

No. She doesn't know. Don't think she has any idea.

[ better for her, better for everyone. he's going to have to get used to this whole thing with Roxy knowing. maybe it'll be just fine, but Jason never expects them to be. ]

That's cool. That's good. If she ever comes to Gotham, we could all hang out.

[ he pauses, then circles back because he feels like he needs to with what he knows. ]

So... you're cool with this though? Me, Molly? Just wanna make sure, cause I don't want you thinking things aren't like I'm telling you they are.

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[She's curious if Molly suspects anything, although maybe normal people are less likely to question things like this. Maybe she was just naturally curious of Jason's skills because they reflected some of her own; the way he handles fights, the convenient late nights and disappearances, the way he knows how to escape a sticky situation.

When he mentions all of them hanging out she smiles and nods, a smile that falters a little when he circles back to ask if he's cool with Molly. Damn it, she thought maybe he would just drop it. She pauses and bites at her lower lip.]

Yeah I am, I just....sorry. I didn't mean to act weird, it's cool that you have a good friend like her and it's fine that you fooled around. I just had a momentary blip of jealousy. It's not because I think you're lying about Molly it's just...

[She sighs and looks away from his eyes.]

Just old habits I guess. It's shitty, I'm sorry.

[theotherobin]

[ Jason knows Molly doesn't suspect anything. She's smart and amazing, but Jason's always been kind of an erratic person, and he knows she wouldn't think of him going off to do superhero type shit. Though she did look at him kind of funny when he said Bruce took him in to live at the manor... but didn't judge him for it, because she gets it. She knows what kinda life he's had.

He doesn't mean to make Roxy feel bad about any of this, especially not whatver issues she seems to have, but he wants to be clear about it all too. Roxy finally knows the truth- he doesnt want there to be any more mistrust between them. ]

Hey, it's okay. I get it. You're not acting weird, I just wanted to make sure. We were just kids. It was way at the start of when we got to know each other and a lot of years have gone by since then. She has a girlfriend now and so do I.

[ he reaches out, sliding his fingers along her jaw.]

It's not shitty. I sure as fuck know not to trust anyone either. It's hard.

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[Her lips curve up into a soft smile at the mention of being his girlfriend, and she tilts her head up a little to allow his fingers better access to her jaw and neck.]

I like it when you call me that, it makes me happy.

[She says, looking into his eyes.]

It is. But I trust you Jason.

[Tilting her head up even more she brushes her lips against his softly, one of her hands slipping up his neck to tease the back of his skull with her nails.]

[theotherobin]

[ he does let his fingers continue up along her jaw and then slowly down her neck. of all the things he could ever fuck up, he knows with certainty that being with anyone else but her isn't going to be it. he wouldn't ever do that to Roxy, and he really wants her to know it. ]

Makes me happy too. Makes me the luckiest guy in the world.

[ makes him happy to hear that she trusts him too, because he knows how hard it is. he knows that for people like them it's even harder. he smiles, leaning in to kiss her back, feeling so completely relieved. ]

I want you to be able to, Rox. All the time.

[ i wont let you down, he wants to add to that, but he's less sure about that part. he feels like all his life he's been letting people down. ]

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[She makes a soft purring noise in the back of her throat when he says that she makes him the luckiest guy in the world and moves her body closer to his, pressing her warmth against his as they kiss. Her heart feels so full now compared to a few days ago when she was sure that she would never see him again.]

I trust you.

[She whispers again and moves away from him slightly to pull off the bralette she is wearing, exposing her breasts before she slides up against him again. She's missed him so much and the last 24 hours have been so bizarre that she craves feeling him, his comfort, his warmth.]

Jason...

[She whispers as she softly kisses him.]

Will you make love to me?