Robin,
Well thanks for the movie. Sorry if I hurt your hand. I didn't think it would be that unsettling.
Oh and thanks for saving me from that hat Star tried to make me wear. Was it just me or was it decorated with beanie babies?
Raven
Raven,
Nah, no problem. I was probably squeezing your hand as much as you were squeezing mine. "Unsettling" . . . that's the understatement of the year.
Uh, I think it was, sadly enough . . . personally, I'd rather wear that than the Rainbow Brite shirt she gave me . . . she will eventually wonder why I haven't worn it.
. . . maybe we could go for pizza or something next week . . . or in a couple days . . . or tomorrow?
ROBIN
Robin,
If you were squeezing my hand, I didn't notice. I thought for sure your fingers were going to fall off.
Rainbow Brite? I thought it was aliens or something.
Pizza tomorrow? Okay, where?
Raven
Raven,
Well, they considered it at a few particular scary scenes, but they survived.
No, trust me. It's Rainbow Brite. And it's neon pink. I mean, come on. We really need to teach her that some colors are just not . . . manly.
Um . . . you know, probably the Pizza Hut we . . . scratch that, how about the Pizza Factory on seventy-second? It's usually not as crowded, that way we wouldn't have to wait for an hour to get seated. I mean, unless you want to go to Pizza Hut, cause that's fine too . . .
Gah, you choose.
ROBIN
Robin,
Sorry about your hand.
Manly? Since when is pink not manly? I mean purple is, why not pink?
Uh, Pizza Hut works.
Raven
Raven,
No problem, I've had worse.
Hmm . . . yeah you have a point there. Pink is very manly. In fact, I should wear the shirt when we go for pizza.
Oh uh ok then. That works.
ROBIN
Robin,
I'm still sorry. I probably shouldn't have taken you up on your offer.
Um . . . please don't. I don't think you really would but that would be mortifying. If you wear that, I'll bring the beanie baby hat.
If you want to go somewhere else that's fine with me. We can go to Dominoes for all I care. We could eat on the roof or whatever, but if we did that we'd probably be invaded by Cyborg who'd take the food.
Raven
Raven,
Offers are extended for the purpose of being accepted. It's not like you broke anything, so really, don't worry about it.
I would sooner die than put it on in the privacy of my own room, so do you really think I would wear it in public? I guess sarcasm really doesn't transfer well on paper. Oh, you should wear the hat! It looks so adorable on you!
Hmm . . . -closes eyes and jabs finger at phone book- Ahah! Dominoes it is!
ROBIN
Robin,
All right, if you're sure . . . as long as nothing is broken.
Oh, but why won't you wear it? You'd look so nice. If you wear it, I'll cart the hat.
All right, lunch or dinner?
Raven
Raven,
Well actually, one of them has developed this nasty swelling, all bruised and purple . . .
Hmm, this sounds like a dare. All right then, dark enchantress, if you wear the hat I"ll wear the shirt. Oh, and no ditching after the first few minutes; it has to remain FIRMLY on your head as long as my shirt is on. Deal?
Lunch . . . dinner . . . there might be fewer witnesses if we went at noon, but then again, there might be more . . . so who knows.
ROBIN
Robin,
I'm sorry. :( I can fix that for you.
Okay, I hold with my suggestion. You and Rainbow Brite, me and Beanie Baby hat. See you there . . .
Witnesses? OK how interesting. Like who?
Raven
Raven,
Doesn't hurt much, so you know you don't have to if you don't want.
All right, it's a date. No pictures, though. I don't want any physical evidence.
A witness is generally defined as a person who saw a certain occurrence take place and can testify to it. So basically anyone that's in Dominoes when we go. And, uh, I don't know about you, but I don't particularly want to run into Cy and BB looking like a gender-confused individual.
ROBIN
Robin,
Well I'll take care of it when I see you. Where have you been all day anyway?
No pictures of me in the beanie baby hat, I definitely agree with you.
Well I doubt Cy and BB will be there. They usually eat elsewhere so you may not have to worry. You could always go without your mask, no way they'd recognize you then. ;)
Raven
Raven,
All right, that works. Well um, I've been . . . well I've been in the basement, cleaning and stuff, you know.
Too bad . . . that would be great blackmail . . . but I'm sure you'd get a picture of me, too, so it doesn't really work out.
Cy and BB are notorious for turning up when they're not wanted. I can just see them somehowshowing up, and they will laugh me off the face of the Earth.
Nice try . . . if I did they would think you were friends with a gay.
ROBIN
Robin,
Cleaning out some of Slade's things perhaps? You really should, you know.
I don't mind being friends with a gay, besides would they recognize me?
Raven
Raven,
Yeah . . . well they didn't quite make it to the trash can, but I thought about chucking them out. That's progress, right?
I hate to burst your bubble, but you are a bit noticeable. I don't think they could see you and not know it.
Do you really want me to not wear my mask?
ROBIN
Robin,
That's definitely progress. I'm proud of you.
Yeah, I'm noticeable, but who really cares? That's one reason I'll never be able to do anything but be a super hero.
Well, I'd like to see you without your mask, but if it makes you uncomfortable then it isn't that important. If you trust me and you don't think it's too dangerous (because people might figure it out) then it would be cool.
Raven
Raven,
Was that sarcasm, or were you being sincere?
I don't care, I mean I don't mind, I was just pointing out that they would recognize you. But it's a lot easier for you to go undercover than say Beast Boy and Cyborg.
I guess you guys think that it would be easy for me to just be normal? Well, this might sound strange, but I think it's just as hard for me to take off my mask as it would be for you to hide your gemstone . . . I don't know, I guess I just feel sort of . . . exposed without it. I do trust you, I really do . . . and I guess there's really not much of a chance that anyone will recognize me, or at least not connect me to Robin.
I'll just . . . I have to think about it, ok?
ROBIN
Robin,
Uh, yeah . . . sorta sarcastic.
There's actually a greater chance then you'd think. I mean how hard would it be to see that I'm hanging out with a spiky black-haired boy. Oh wonder who that is?
It's cool either way. It was mostly a joke . . . the mask's cool. I think everyone will be wearing them one day.
Raven
Raven,
I figured. Didn't your mother ever tell you that honesty is the best policy?
Well, the Titans would most likely recognize me . . . well Cyborg probably would, I don't know about BB and Star. They'd probably dismiss any suspicion with the fact that I would never be caught dead without my mask.
LOL wouldn't that be great. A perfect world . . .
All right then, the mask stays. Hope you won't be too disappointed.
ROBIN
Robin,
So, tomorrow, embarrassing clothing. Pizza place, you and me. Got it. You'll be the tall, dark STRANGER with the Rainbow Brite T-shirt and a mask.
Raven
Raven,
And you'll be the adorably pale little girl with the beanie baby hat. Got it.
ROBIN
I'm all alone, there's no one here besiiiide me! Just Dusty...no Rusty...-sobs- review response...here we go...
Cherry Jade: Thanks, I'm glad you like it...and Rusty's glad too I'm sure.
Al the Pirate: Well that's more or less what she is...at least in our opinion. Intriguing idea.
Mina: I doubt anyone could call it that. I'm glad you liked it...and we were trying to keep the Star bashing to a minimum...hope it doesn't offend. I found one at my Hot Topic, so I'm happy now. LOL yes neither am I.
teentitansdreamer92: Thanks, and sorry it was written in advance. Later on we'll break out of the letter format though.
azarathangel: Hi...and I'm sure Rusty would say hi too if she was here. Thanks, and yes later on it will break out of the letter format. In fact, next chapter. Thanks.
Tifereth Kantrishakrim: -sniff- Rusty says her keyboard does do that...I always knew I was stupid. LOL Rusty's the one who thought up that...she writes the letters from Raven and I handle Robin's. Thanks so much for reading...I'm sure Rusty would thank you too.
AriesFalcon: Thanks, I'm glad you found it amusing. LOL it's called extreme boredom and lack of sleep. Most of it was written in class...in fact, all of it was. Only got in trouble a few times. Honestly, I don't know...suppose they just leave it somewhere or slip it under eachother's doors...Raven probably sends it with her powers, so her letters always get there faster. LOL too true. No I don't wonder, because I know. LOL oh yes, completely useless. ChubbyBuddy, and I highly recommend What's With Wayne. I have no clue...what kind of fic? Like a Robin tanked up on drugs fic? -raises eyebrow- Well you know I will read it when you write it. You could always search Google...that's how I generally find such things. LOL Rusty's The Brain and I'm Pinky...-cough cough- Yes indeed he is. Cartolina?
YoukaiTenshi: Thanks :)
Niki Dee: Spot on Watson, yes we did. Now I feel really bad...Bad llama! Fanks. LOL yes yes we were...just kidding no we weren't.
Mystyre: Fanks. In Rusty's absence, I suppose I'll just answer the comments directed towards me. Yes, summer is a blessed invention isn't it? Ha! She won't betray me! And you'll never find me otherwise! LOL ok...see I knew I shoulda known who he was. O.o I led you to believe I was calm, sane, and collected? Dang it Slade must've been possessing me again. Darn guy. Yeah, Rusty's great, and we share a lot of things...except of course for the one major difference that she has a brain and I don't. We started a new story...should be quite amusing indeed...first chap's written but it's on Rusty's comp and she can't get on for a while...so yeah, keep an eye out. You will not. -chuckles- But I'm going to have fun watching you try. ;)
Dusty: I miss you Rusty!
Slade: Alone again, -censored-? (what you really think I'd let him tell you my name?)
Dusty: No, NO! Leave me alone! NOOO!
Slade: Don't worry, you won't feel a thing. -grins evilly behind the devilish mask-
Dusty: RUUUUSTY! -chokes, falls silent-
Slade: I'm afraid Dusty is not available at the moment...and I sincerely doubt she'll be talking to you later...or ever again for that matter. You might as well review...itcouldprove amusing.
