Raven sat in her room in titan tower, crossed her legs and levitating above the bed. The room was darkened and the tomes she had to read neatly arranged. The entire room had a dark color theme from dark red, purple to black, it would be considered bleak by most people's standards. She had three books rotating around her as she read the books occasionally stopping and turning the pages as she read. There was a low rap at the door that was not sure who it was. "I'm meditating, please allow me the time." She said holding for a moment to listen for a response. The rap came again, a pleading rap on acknowledgement. Raven gave a moment for her annoyance to dissipate. She laid the books down with her powers and got to the door. Her usual leotard and cloak, her hood down however. She went to open the door and it slide open to reveal her teammate and fellow titan, Starfire. The girls orange skin glistened and had her entire body look gorgeous. Her usual uniform replaced with a large pink shirt and plaid green pants. Her Green eyes were puffy and she had tears running down her face. Raven was confused and curious lacking context to the situation. "Star, are you okay?"
"Friend- Raven…." She tried to finish but she simply shook her head no, crying harder. Raven motioned for Starfire to come in and sit on the bed. She complied.
"Alright." Raven started and grabbed her hand. "I need you to breath deeply a few times and relax." Starfire took a few deep breaths and stopped for a moment. She rubbed her eyes and huffed out a breath. She allowed for her relaxed persona to take over for herself. However, she had lost her bubble and her smile. Raven was hoping she could fix this somehow but she was unsure how.
"It's over." Starfire had another tear run down her face as she was trying to remain composed. Raven sat back for a moment trying to think what could make Starfire this upset and contemplating her response. Starfire suddenly blurted out, "Robin and I. He did the breaking up with me." Raven was shocked and she wasn't sure what to do with her. Before she cold react, Raven grabbed Starfire in a tight embrace. Raven could feel the cloak getting wet as Star sobbed into it. She patted the back of her head and Starfire eventually allowed her crying to subside. She threw herself back onto the bed as the she rested. Raven sat there in silence for at thirty minutes with her unsure what to say or do.
"Hey Starfire." Raven said suddenly, making Star swivel her head to star at the purple haired beauty. "You want some Ice cream? I know a place that is really nice and you can walk in how ever you like. They don't care about appearance." Raven curled the edge of her mouth into a half cocked smile. Starfire nodded her head and the two girls made their way to a cozy place. The walls were a dark wood and the tables were a light wood. That contrasted sharply. It appeared more like a coffee shop than an ice cream shop. "I thought this place was a coffee and tea shop, that's how I found it. I occasionally fly into the city to come here and get a drink or ice cream just to unwind." Raven nods at the man at a the counter and he immediately starts to make a scoop ice cream. Starfire looks at the menu attempting to make sense of some the words she hadn't encountered and had trouble with. "Want me to order for you?"
"Yes, please." Starfire nodded and laid her head on Raven's shoulder. "Thank you." Raven looks at the barista.
"Can I also have a triple scoop Rainbow?" The man simply nods at her as he begins. He is a large individual tall and round. His forearms are littered with tattoos and he appears to be an expert in the ice cream industry. He has a black T-shirt with light khaki jeans on. He quickly finishes what they ask for. They grab a table in the back of the place and get each examines what the other has. "Its Black licorice." Raven says reading Starfire's mind. "It is a really good if you want to try some. Starfire nods and leans over to lick off a small portion of the ice cream.
"It is bitter, but it is also sweet." Starfire ponders for a moment of whether she likes it or not. She then inhales the first bite of hers and immediately breaks into a smile. Raven smiles at the Redhead glad to see that her attitude is partially restored and she is in better spirits.
"Do you like it?" Raven looks at her trying to gauge her response better.
"I love it. Would you like some?" Starfire smiles at her friend.
"Yes please. Thank you." Raven takes a bite and immediately it is too sweet and overpowers her senses. She smiles through the discomfort but is okay with it after a few seconds. She nods at starfire, "I think I'll stick with mi-"
"I would like to talk about what happened now if that would please you, Raven." Starfire looks extremely determined to want to discuss the new developments.
"Of course, Starfire." Starfire then goes off to explain the how that she and Robin had grown apart in their time together and that there were things that Starfire was not willing to do that Robin wanted. Inevitably, they decided that they were too different and should remain as friends and teammates. This was hard for her, but Robin seemed more unaffected by it then she did. She had loved him and it hurt. Raven didn't know how to respond or what to say about what happened. "I'm so sorry."
"It was not your fault, Friend- Raven." She tilted her head back as she finished her cone of ice cream. "You are a good friend."
"Nah, I just like you." She smiles and Starfire just nods. "We should get going." Starfire and Raven grab their things and begin to head out the door. Starfire steps out the door and before Raven can leave the barista speaks up.
"You two make a cute couple." The burly man nods and relaxes.
"We aren't together." Raven fires back. He just scoofs.
"Okay, that a shame. They would be nice if yall were though. One hell of a power couple." The man laughs. Raven's annoyance is visible.
"I don't swing that way, Mick." He laughs harder.
"Everyone likes everyone, there's a spectrum. Everyone has someone they wouldn't be straight for." He puts his hand pointing at starfire. "I would bet that she is yours."
"Alright, I'll sleep on it." Raven says huffing her way out of the store. Starfire looks at Raven curiously.
"Are you alright?" Starfire looks genuinely concerned.
"Yeah, Mick was being a jerk." Raven states bluntly.
"Shall we fight him for honor?" Starfire's eyes and hands begin to glow green.
"No, No, let's just go home." And like that The two girls call it a night as they head to Titan tower.
"Thank you, Friend-Raven."
