RP with Jason Todd
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[Roxy's been to Wayne Manor a few times now but never when it's been busy, usually it sits at the end of the long drive like a giant cemetery marker. Solitary, silent, and made of stone.
But this evening it's a bustle of activity; valets are parking expensive sports cars, photographers are rushing around taking photos of Gotham's most wealthy and prestigious, and a constant stream of waiters weave in and out of everyone with their trays.
Roxy arrives in the dress she specifically picked out for Jason's enjoyment and almost immediately she's getting a few looks. Whether they are appreciative or disapproving she doesn't bother checking, she's got no reason to impress Gotham's high society because she's not here for them. She's here for her boyfriend.
Who seems to be a little hard to find at the moment and the sheer number of people milling around is causing Roxy to get a little flustered and confused.
A gentle hand touches her shoulder and she looks around to find Alfred, looking as crisp and in control as always and he nods towards the direction of the main ballroom.]
Master Jason is through there Miss Spaulding, I believe him and Master Wayne are speaking to a few of Gotham's newest politicians.
Thanks Alfred, I'll make sure I don't butt in till they finish their conversation.
[She heads into the ballroom towards the center of the room where she finally spots Jason who is indeed standing next to Bruce and a few other men who look deep in a conversation that is probably about as exciting as a root canal. She hangs back, hoping he notices her soon but till then she's happy to admire how good he looks in a suit....]
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Date: 2021-10-03 10:20 pm (UTC)His mentor swears that this is good practice, a part of training, and that it's important for him to be here, but the way this shitty bowtie is suffocating him, he's starting to wonder if he might end up punching Bruce tonight too, just for making him suffer through this circus.
Honestly though? Maybe Bruce is right. If he can get through this, he can get through any kinda torture that any villain piece of shit puts him through. Can that happen now? He'd love to get kidnapped by Penguin right now. He might even pay him to do it.
Once he's done with all these dramatic scenarios in his head, he finally lets his gaze drift off to check out the rest of the guests, wishing Roxy would get here already. He had wanted to go pick her up, but Bruce wanted him to be here- probably in fear of Jason fleeing, and so he sent a car service to get her instead. Any minute now, right? She should be here any minute now to save him from this madness.
And then, like a miracle from the heavens, he spots her, his entire demeanor shifting as his eyes go wide and he mouths "Save me," to her.
did you want to stick with prose or brackets? I'm cool either way.
Date: 2021-10-03 10:47 pm (UTC)Now what would be the best way to interrupt the conversation? She doesn't want to just saunter over and grab Jason as it might be considered rude. Thankfully an opportunity comes by in the form an elderly event reporter who is scolding her assistant on how they need to speak to Mr.Wayne about the evenings plans and details.
"Oh you're looking for Mr.Wayne? He's right over there." She says politely, and then grins as the woman proceeds to break into the serious conversation like only elderly ladies can do. Which is to step directly in front of the politicians while exclaiming, "Bruce! Daaaaaaaaarling!"
Thus leaving Jason fee to escape.
oh sorry haha, i'm not even sure why i switched, i hardly ever do prose lol we can stick to it tho!
Date: 2021-10-03 11:27 pm (UTC)"Holy shit, Rox. I've never been so happy to see anyone in my entire life." He's dead serious, and almost crying out of pure relief.
And maybe it's a lot?? Too much?? But when has Jason ever been anything but Too Much- but he cups her face and kisses her deeply right then and there, prompting a few scandalized comments of "Oh My," around them.
no worries :) prose it is then!
Date: 2021-10-04 02:17 am (UTC)She closes her eyes and kisses him back, not caring that she hears a few shocked gasps around them as well as sees a few bright flashes of someone taking their picture. Will he get scolded by Bruce for such a show of affection later on? Maybe. But it doesn't matter right now, none of it matters when he kisses her like that.
Eventually she pulls away enough to rest her forehead against his.
"Wow! Mmmmm, I'm happy to see you too darlin." She says, smiling at him and wrapping her arms around the back of his neck.
"I'd ask how your nights been so far but I think I can guess."
phone tagging while i'm at work is easier this way too, actually lol
Date: 2021-10-04 02:23 am (UTC)If Bruce says anything, he's probably just jealous (that's what Jason tells himself anyway.)
"You've got no idea," he says, but then he laughs softly, letting his hands fall to her waist. "I mean, I guess you do now. I'm really glad you're here." He stays pressed against her forehead for a moment longer, before he pulls back to get a good look at her. "And looking real fucking amazing, holy shit."
yaaay! :)
Date: 2021-10-04 03:04 am (UTC)"And look at you!...my my my!" She says, smiling up at him. "I know you don't like suits but you look so handsome tonight."
She takes his hand, lacing her fingers through his. "Have you had a drink yet?"
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Date: 2021-10-04 11:16 am (UTC)He doesn't even complain about his suit when she compliments him on it. Instead, she actually gets a smile and a "Thanks, babe."
His fingers lace tight around hers and he glances back towards Bruce who is distracted enough with the reporter right now, so he shakes his head, nodding his head towards the bar. "Not yet. B has been dragging me from one asshole to another."
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Date: 2021-10-04 05:08 pm (UTC)"Sorry I'm a little bit late." She says as they walk through the huge ballroom, "There was an accident downtown and the driver got stuck waiting behind it all. And before you even ask because I know you will, it was just a simple collision. No one was hurt, no nefarious reasons, just two bad drivers."
When they approach the bar she gives his hand a squeeze, "What would you like darlin?"
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Date: 2021-10-10 08:44 pm (UTC)"Damn, it's always something in Gotham. Fuckers need to learn how to drive. Anyways, it's alright. You're here now." And that's all that matters. As they head to the bar, he's just going to walk behind her, just a little bit, so he can check her out some more. "I can't even tell you how much better this dress looks on you than in the photo." Because damn.
He does have to stop staring though, so he shifts his attention to the drinks. "Whiskey. On the rocks." He does slink back just a little after that, in case either the bartender or Bruce try and give him a hard time about it.
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Date: 2021-10-10 09:16 pm (UTC)She throws him a sly smile when he compliments her dress, noticing the way he lingers a bit behind her as they walk. She doesn't mind one bit, she had actually debated wearing smaller panties under the dress but her better judgement prevailed. She's already probably the most scandalously dressed woman at the party and she can only push things so far before Jason might get in trouble with Bruce.
When they reach the bar she notices how he hangs back but luckily for him, Roxy is a pro at handling bartenders. She's all smiles and flirtatious talk so the guy behind the bar doesn't even notice Jason and within seconds she has his whiskey on the rocks and a bourbon sour for herself. She hands him his drink and nods to one of the more quiet areas in the ballroom, "Let's go hide over there so we can get in some alone time before Bruce notices you're gone."
The area she leads him over to is near one of the large windows overlooking the gardens, which have been light up with a hundred small fairy lights which makes it look like some kind of dreamy wonderland garden.
"So I didn't notice any of the guests walking around with black eyes," She teases as she takes a sip of her drink. "Which means you must be behaving yourself so far."
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Date: 2021-10-13 12:49 am (UTC)Not trying to be just like Bruce. Just...
[ he gives a small shrug, because he doesn't know how to explain it. he doesn't want to disappoint his mentor, or have him think he's not cut out for any of this- and it's ridiculous. it's just fundraiser party bullshit. this should be easier than anything, but he feels so out of place here, it's hard. on the streets, fighting? that's where he belongs.
but anyway, he doesn't have to think so hard about that now, what with his beautiful girlfriend in front of him. she really is a pro at this, getting their drinks before any kinda fuss can be made. ]
He'll notice I'm gone soon enough. Maybe I can re-introduce you again?
[ since last time wasn't such a hit. but later. right now he follows her over to the quiet corner near the window, taking a long sip of his drink. Bruce's fancy alcohol sure does taste better than what he was ever used to. ]
So far, yeah. I was bored nearly to death, it was hard to get a fist up.
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Date: 2021-10-13 02:07 am (UTC)It's okay, I know. It's weird being in places like this when you don't come from it.
And sure, I wouldn't mind a proper introduction to Bruce. You know....one where I'm not straddling you and trying to rip your shirt open...
[She says this with a grin as she takes a sip of her own drink, looking up at him over the rim of her glass with a mischievous glint in her eye.]
Which I'm not gonna lie...I might be thinking about doing right now....But! Since you've behaved yourself so far tonight I guess I will as well.
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Date: 2021-10-24 05:12 pm (UTC)[ that's putting it mildly. he's trying to be okay with it, though. this is his life now, and he wants to belong. he doesn't have to be like them, but he doesn't want to be so far on the outside of it either. he wants Bruce to see him here too. ]
Damn, that was pretty hot, though. Gotta admit.
[ even the getting caught part, just a little bit. only shitty part was that they couldn't continue. ]
I'd give anything for you to rip this shirt off of me right now. Wonder how many of these fucks would do the same.
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Date: 2021-10-24 06:07 pm (UTC)[She says with a grin and points at a sour looking man who is standing a little ways away from them.]
And that guy there looks like he's trying not to do all three right now.
[She's being silly but she's hoping it will help loosen him up a bit. Although mentioning their first encounter also seems to be helping a bit and she leans over to kiss the spot behind his ear.]
I promise to rip it off you at the end of the evening, once you're done your duty to Bruce.
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Date: 2021-10-27 03:02 pm (UTC)[ he snorts softly, but he does look over at the guy and laughs before practically downing the rest of his drink. ]
At least there's that to look forward to. And the drinks. Grab me another drink?
[ he waves his empty glass in front of himself, giving her a pouty look. ]
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Date: 2021-10-27 06:55 pm (UTC)Okay, but I need a kiss first.
[Once he's done kissing her as payment she tips him a wink and heads back to the bar, which has a bit of a longer line now so as she waits she takes a moment to look around for any other potential rich people they can make fun of to help lighten Jason's mood. There's definitely a lot of suits and important looking people, a little ways away she spots a group of people who she somewhat recognizes from the news as some of Gotham's biggest business tycoons. Except for Bruce of course.
One of them, a woman who Roxy thinks is a big name in real estate and off shore accounts, is talking loudly to a few of the others in the group.]
.... one of the most revealing moments of my life. It was like being in some kind of trance...
[Roxy's brows furrow and she tilts her head to try and listen better. Curious about what the woman is talking about, is she some kind of new age religious type? She didn't think business tycoons were into that.]
... surely it wasn't -
No I swear, it was....so powerful, here I'll introduce you to the man himself. You'll understand better then.
[The woman calls over to a dark haired man who walks steadily over to the group, his back is to Roxy but there's something about the way he moves that seems familiar. A languid stride that instantly makes her feel uneasy. She tries to move a little in line to get a better look at the man who is now talking to the group of business tycoons, his voice so low that Roxy can't hear.
Something doesn't feel right so Roxy gives up her place in line, moving slowly towards the group who seem to be eagerly listening to something the dark haired man is saying and Roxy feels her stomach tighten when the man turns his head slightly in her direction, a sliver of his profile showing and she gasps.]
Oh!
[Her gasp is both from sudden recognition but also when she bumps into someone who is also trying to move through the party, she looks up, surprised and sees that she face to face with Bruce Wayne.]
Oh shit, I'm sorry!
[She says, blushing at the fact that this is her second time meeting Bruce in an unexpected way. She takes a quick look to see if the dark haired man is still there but the group has vanished so she turns her attention back to Bruce, smiling up at him.]
Uh hi!
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Date: 2021-10-29 08:12 pm (UTC)[ a kiss and a drink. he's doing pretty well for himself, considering how shitty he thought this night would be.
and then he hangs back, glancing around to try and spot Bruce. he's still deep in conversation with some rando, so his eyes fall back on Roxy again. seems like a lot of eyes are on her, but it doesn't matter to him. he knows she'll be coming back his way and not theirs.
he furrows his eyebrows when she randomly leaves the line, then follows her line of sight over to the group of women being entertained by some shady looking guy. he starts heading that way to see what's up, but stops in his tracks when Roxy goes crashing back into Bruce. damn, the guy is stealthy, even when just in a suit. shit.
Bruce raises an eyebrow at her language, but there's a faint smile on his lips as well.]
Miss Spaulding. Jason mentioned you'd be joining us. Pleasure to see you again- or meet you, I should say. I don't think we were ever properly introduced.
[ he extends his hand to her, then side eyes Jason as he comes over to them all cool and casual, moving a hand to her back. ]
Hey, B. I was hoping you'd run into each other again. I mean, maybe not actually fucking run into each other, but don't worry, it looked graceful.
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Date: 2021-10-29 09:16 pm (UTC)[She's babbling and she knows it, her cheeks get even redder under Bruce's calm eyes and she feels like a total idiot. Thankfully Jason arrives and the feeling of his hand on her back helps to steady her.
She takes a deep breath and tries again, shaking Bruce's hand and offering him a warm smile.]
It's very nice to meet you Mr. Wayne, I appreciate you letting me attend the event.
[She gives Jason a grateful little smile.]
Graceful huh? You're a liar but I appreciate you trying to cover for me.