Shopping his worst Nightmare !
Shopping her worst Nightmare !
He grunted as he put his hands in his right pocket this was something that he was always dreading the day that he had found out he had a daughter and that was going clothes shopping. But worst of all this was going shopping for a dress for a special occasion that she did not even want to go to in the first place and now that he was thinking about ithe did not want her to go either.
Clothes so many clothes he had already been forced by Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn into shopping for them and worst of carrying their bags for them as they went to each and every single shop on the one day for hours.
He had never been so tired or so bored and angry in his entire life at that moment as it was hell and was something that he made a vow to himself that he would never do again.
Not to mention when they had forced him on their opinions on how their outfits looked and exactly what he thought of how they looked. And he had actually said what he had thought on how they looked something that he had been trying not to focus on so that he could do his job as Batman without any unnecessary complications.
After being tricked into go in the first place and agreeing to the whole situation in the first place he was now regretting this decision. But he knew Ronnie and he knew that he could not give a last minute notice since the invitation of going to the occasion in the first place.
He just smiled and tried to seem pleasant as if he was going to enjoy this.
Shopping was one of many versions of Hell.
Now they both were here in the most expensive shop in the whole of Gotham City and he was not looking forward to how much this was going to cost him.
But most of all looking at some of the dresses with the neckline and lack of one he was not liking any of this at all. And this appeared to be the only clothing shop that was least revealing of out of all shops and this was the reason it was the most expensive.
He wanted something that was Classic andsophisticated yet Traditional for her and now he was thinking about types of dresses the thought of this was making his head hurt.
He looked at the Debutante Ball part of the store all he could see was black and white in that part of the store, that it almost looked like a wedding something that he knew that she was far too young for.
Too many dresses taking over the department for the eye to see.
" So where would you like to start ? " said Bruce.
He turned to his side to see that she was not there but the other end of the shop with males chatting with her and he could see the flirting coming from miles away.
He grunted and walked forward to his prey to get them away from his cub.
" Did you just fart? " said a teen boy.
" No " said Shinichi confused.
" Because you just blew me away " said the teen boy.
" You are standing under an air vent, that is probably were the air was coming from and possibly the sound that you were thinking. But I do not smell anything that you must be confused about, although your breath does kind of smell unpleasant " said Shinichi.
She saw him slightly stumble as he was leaning on the rack.
" Are you alright ? " said Shinichi concerned.
He hit his head hard on the metal bar.
" Yeah, everything is ok but my dignity " he said snapping at her and walked away moodily.
She was not sure what had just happened but before she could utter another word someone was tapping on her shoulder and she automatically turned around to see who it was.
" Pardon me, but what pickup line works best with you? " said another teen.
She automatically thinking of Kaito and smiled as she giggled saying it.
" Hello, I'm a thief, and I'm here to steal your heart. I a pick up line that my boyfriend used on me and that girl I see checking you out would just like you to say 'Hi' that always works as well and just ask to go for a cup of coffee, since that is what she is drinking and is almost done as well " said Shinichi.
She turned around not seeing him frowning at the whole situation and he then looked at the other girl who was smiling and he sheepishly smiled back at her.
" Thanks " he muttered as he walked away.
She took a second to breathe and then walk forward to see an older man approach her.
" Is your Dad an astronaut? Because someone took the stars from the sky and put them in your eyes " said the man.
She frowned at the question as she could see Bruce now approaching.
" No her Father is a very influential and successful Business man " said Bruce.
He approached and put his arm around her as he smiled.
" Oh I see looks like I did not stand a chance not even from the start it seems looks and money can buy you anything " said the man angrily.
He was getting fed up with this.
" I think you are mistaken because my daughter is not for sale and for the latter she is a High School Girl and you might want to look for someone more you age than someone that is more than old enough to be your own child " said Bruce.
The man looked shocked and speechless.
" Well, well I don't suppose you have any older sisters ? " He said looking at Shinichi.
" Or that you have any older daughters that no one knows about. I have seen your handy work and it looks simply stunning and could only get better " said the man to Bruce.
He was looking Shinichi up and down so Bruce pulled her aside so that she could not be seen in a protective manner.
The man just smiled pleasantly and put his hands in his pockets.
" I think it would be best that you leave immediately before security gets wind of what you are flirting with underage girls " said Bruce calmly.
The man stared at him with fury in his eyes for moment.
" So, they have to be the correct age is what you are saying and I better not make the mistake of doing this again " said the man as if he was almost thanking him.
And then he walked away with his hands in his pockets and whistling as his followed a pair of long legs he could see.
" Jackass " muttered Bruce.
He turned around to see that his daughter was already gone after doing another disappearing act, something that he was really getting tired of her doing it.
He looked around and he was quickly able to find her only to see other lurking and watching over her. He glared at each and every single one of them scaring them and frightening them from looking in her direction and going nearby her.
" Would you mind telling me the next time you decide to go wondering away without even notifying me " said Bruce.
Shinichi did not even glance in his direction as she could see his shadow and was annoyed by the way he was talking to her. She just rolled her eyes and barely looked through the dresses that were on the rack not caring what one that she would have to wear. More on the fact that she hated that she would have to wear one and attend the stupid event in the first place.
" I thought you were rather too busy, you now talking to your peers " said Shinichi.
She moved onto the second rack of dresses going through them without really looking just looking for one that was actually her size.
" Shinichi what the hell have I done or said that would give you the impression that I would be ..." said Bruce.
Shinichi pointed to a group of young ladies not much older than her that were giggling and looking in his direction as they were flirting from afar.
" I thought all Playboys were friends " said Shinichi dully.
That one stung.
She stopped going through the dresses and found one that was her size.
" Here I found one that is my size so that is the mission accomplished for today's task " said Shinichi.
She turned around to see that he was not looking happy.
" It is too revealing for my taste " said Bruce looking at it.
She sighed.
" Well that is the exact size I am. so you can go hunt down one you seem appropriate for me to wear " said Shinichi.
She handed him the dress over.
" You really want a male, me your Father to buy you a dress without you even looking at it first or even trying it on, is what you are saying " said Bruce.
" That is exactly what I am how I am not particularly insecure or care what I will be wearing. And this will be the one and only time that this ever happens " said Shinichi.
" You need to try the dress on I do not want to come back here again because it is not the right size " said Bruce starting to argue with her.
She sighed it was obvious he was not going to let her go any time soon.
" Then I will alter it or have it altered if you do not wish for me to do it, even though I can. Or I could always bring it back by myself, since I am old enough to going shopping by myself since I am sixteen and not six and I will not get lost wandering off " said Shinichi.
" Shinichi I am not going to argue with you over this " said Bruce.
" Great then pick a dress, any dress and I will come back when you find one that you like seeing..." said Shinichi.
" I am not going to let you go off alone seeing how there was a break out from Arkham just a couple of days ago " said Bruce.
" There is always a break out Bruce " said Shinichi.
Didn't he know it
" You need to stop calling me that " said Bruce without thinking.
Her jaw dropped as she clenched it.
" No way in hell am I ever calling you That " said Shinichi neutrally.
This was all because he could not agree on the stupid dress.
" Nor will I force you to do so. But maybe one day you will be comfortable enough to call me that. But I have to respect your decision and I will not push you to make that decision for you but I am hoping that just maybe one of these days you will " said Bruce.
There was a moment of hatred and silence in the air.
" Brucie " called out a female voice.
Shinichi turned around to see who it was but did not recognize this red headed woman that was now waving at her for some reason.
" Brucie there you two are " she said.
Shinichi was more confused than ever.
" Do I know you ? " said Shinichi.
The woman looked puzzled as she looked at her and looked as if she was insulted as if she was a person that was and is supposed to be remembered.
" I thought white was not your colour ? " said Veronica.
Now she was more confused than ever until she realized what had actually happened.
" You met Kaitou Kid disguised as me. I have actually never met you before, I am sorry for the misunderstanding " said Shinichi.
The stranger blinked and took several seconds to realize what had happened.
" Oh, right that is why you are much prettier than the last time I saw you and that dress was just god awful so out dated and just like that awful outfit that that loathsome thief actually wears. It should be the fashion police that should be called and not the actual police someone really needs to give that thief some fashion tips and tell him it is the twenty-first century " said Veronica.
Shinichi just smiled politely and nodded.
And before she knew it she was being hugged.
" I am Veronica Vreeland by the way just you can call me Ronnie. And I am here to help you find the perfect dress since Brucie here does not have any sense of style and that is why he either has to have my help or the stylist that I got for him " said Veronica as she nudged at Bruce.
So it actually seemed like he had a friend ?
An actual female friend ?
" So, hand it over Brucie " said Veronica.
Shinichi was confused.
" If you expect me to help you help your daughter find the perfect dress and the perfect look all in one day then you better expect that it will cost a lot of money. And those plastic cards are just itching to be spent on so many other essentials other than a dress because she will need other things as well like her hair done and accessories. Diamonds are a girl's best friend and your daughter is lacking in that department no real diamonds whatsoever I see on her " said Veronica.
All she was seeing right now was another version of her mother and she wanted to run for the hills right now. But that was not an option right now because Bruce had a grip on her shoulder that would seem likely he was not holding her and making her stay still but it was. And Veronica looked like she wanted to take her away and never return her as if she was her own personal Barbie that she would want to dress all of the time.
She could not utter a single word as Bruce just handed his card over.
" Let me guess I am just here to carry the bags " said Bruce chuckling.
" No, I am taking your daughter for the private treatment where she will get a manicure pedicure, waxing and so much more girly stuff to do. Even if she does have soft skin and a little tanning could ever kill her " said Veronica.
" Why Thank You but I prefer my skin natural just the way it is and... " said Shinichi mad.
She was nudged by Bruce who interrupted her and she just scowled back at.
" Natural I suppose that could work and yeah I can see the whole thing work out just fine " said Veronica.
Veronica looked at the dress was holding and was shaking her head at it. While also doing the same as she looked at the others that she had previously looked at ignoring the fact that this was not something that Shinichi wanted or had even neglected to even notice.
" This is not something I want and you should know that " said Shinichi.
" Think of this as your punishment for calling me a Playboy that is disrespectful of you. And you never know you might just have some fun if you lighten up a little and stop sulking like a child " said Bruce.
" You are a Playboy and you are one to talk about sulking. I do not care that you label it as brooding it is still the same time as sulking " said Shinichi.
He was not happy.
" You should have more respect from me than that. Even if you do despise me you have no right in calling me a Playboy since you know more than you are saying and letting on " said Bruce.
She stared at him dully.
" You are a Playboy and nothing is going to change that fact that fact is one you made yourself for yourself " said Shinichi.
" Then find me the evidence that prove these actions otherwise it is just Hearsay " said Bruce challengingly.
Shinichi just smiled.
" Fine then that will be easy even to find the physical evidence of your indiscretions " said Shinichi.
And removed his arm that was still attached from her shoulder.
"You're in Gotham sweetheart you need all the protection that you get so do not even think about sneaking out of here" said Bruce in a rather gravelly voice.
He saw that Veronica was coming and he had to put his act back on quickly so he hugged his daughter and kissed her on the forehead.
He knew her and least of what he had seen and knew how she would react to this knowing that she would not make a scene in such a public area or in front of strangers because she was a child. She did not take tantrums in public and as far as he could tell that she did not even as a toddler or child.
And he was the only thing that actually set her off which he was not pleased with at all not one bit seeing how the only real emotion she could direct to him was mostly anger.
" Ronnie take care of my Little Girl and try not to scare her too much will you " said Bruce.
Yes, he could see the anger in her eyes and it would be something that she was going to be discussing him with him later on. And he could because it seemed that was the only way that she would be willingly talk to him without her being forced into a conversation by someone else making and influencing her to do it.
He would not admit it to anyone but he loved arguing with her.
He was not a Playboy.
He did not understand her anger towards this because he could tell that she did not care about the superficial things like that and there must be more to this than she is letting on and since she was not letting anything on he had to find out what the issue was so they could talk about it.
Emotions and talking about those said emotions was something that he never did and was something he was not used to or would never want to do or do willingly because he did not see the point.
But he was seeing that she was doing the same thing and how it was affecting her and there was no way in hell he was going to let her turn out the same way emotionally likely him.