4th Leap | It's Quiet without You

[notasidedick]

[A → Action; 630 Topper Street: Morning][Dick is doing his usual routine. Grabbing the milk from the door and pouring it out before he takes a quick shower and gets ready for work

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[gingerbatgirl]

[She'll just sit down on the porch next to you, not saying anything for a minute before glancing over at you]

So. What's bothering you?

[gingerbatgirl]

I don't blame you. And now spilling coffee all over yourself makes sense. I'm sorry that happened. [She gives his hand another little squeeze. Support is all she can really offer]

[notasidedick]

I'll be okay.

I mean, he's not dead. [Again.] I can live knowing he's probably home protecting Gotham again.

[gingerbatgirl]

Right. Gotham is where he belongs. They're better off with him there.

[notasidedick]

Yeah...we have a lot to do here in the meantime. [He just...has to figure out what that a lot of is.]

[gingerbatgirl]

I guess. [She has no idea] So, would a hug make it any better?

[notasidedick]

A hug would be pretty nice right now. I'd never say no to one.

[gingerbatgirl]

I can handle a hug. [And now you are getting one. She can't give you much else]

[notasidedick]

[He leans against her lightly.] Will you be cooking more often? I have to say, I feel terribly spoiled when you cook you know.

[gingerbatgirl]

[She laughs a little as she rests her head on his shoulder] I guess so. Even though I know you're just sucking up right now, since I know I'm not that great of a cook.

[notasidedick]

I am not. I like your cooking. It isn't like Alfred, who must seriously be born to do everything he does mind you, but it's good.

[gingerbatgirl]

No one can compare to Alfred. It's unfair to expect anyone to. [They need an Alfred....] But thank you for the compliment. I wouldn't want to disappoint my husband. [She's mostly teasing him but it sort of disturbs her how comfortable she actually is with the idea]

[notasidedick]

Good think I'm not expecting that. [He can't help but smile. Something about it makes him happy. This is stupid.] You can't disappoint me. I think.

[gingerbatgirl]

You'd be surprised. [Remember the day she got here and you kissed her on the cheek? Now you're getting one] I guess I don't really mind cooking if it's for you.

[notasidedick]

I'm hoping we get another person to replace the last drone kid though. It's nice having someone kind of familiar in this place. [He's glad he knows Babs and knows Raven.]

[gingerbatgirl]

That kid is creepy. Don't be surprised if you come home one day and it's locked in a closet. [She's not even joking] As long as whoever replaces it isn't a psychopath or something.