Raven laughed so hard throughout dinner that her cheeks hurt from smiling so much, even though it was greasy diner food. Dick nevertheless treated her like a princess, offering his arm as they walked in. She drank greedily of the giant vanilla shake that they split and eagerly dug into the pile of fries on the table. After living off of cheap ramen and canned veggies, it tasted heavenly and she told him as such. He laughed and flagged down a waiter for more fries in response. As with most best friends when they're separated things may start of at surface level but it was like their interaction was merely put on pause and years animosity and a horrible team breakup hadn't come between them. It was just like old times. She giggled endlessly and Dick laughed that loud hooting laugh that made her grin like a fool. Even the limo ride back seemed to zoom by.

Raven's excitement didn't end even as they returned. She sipped more champagne as she took a good look around the apartment- er, penthouse. It really was a nice place, very modern with lots of large windows that permitted a 360 degree view of the city's glistening lights. The light rustle of papers didn't phase her. In fact, she was so busy taking in the sight of the city that she failed to noice Dick making his way over to her. It really was something, this was supposedly one of the worst cities and yet it had its beauty, especially at night. There was a certain beauty in darkness. She nearly dropped her glass as a memory came flooding back to her.

"Did you fall asleep again?" Raven asked with a slight hint of amusement in her voice.

Robin let out a loud yawn. "Yup. Sorry Raven. I've been so tired lately and I'm finally relaxed. I guess I'm a little too relaxed." He let out a little laugh.

Raven joined in as both attempted to stifle their laughter so that they didn't wake up the rest of the Titans. It was already around one in the morning and they were coming off of a fight with Plasmus. Raven had offered to teach Robin meditation in order to help him wind down from late night battles so the two were sitting on her bed overlooking the glistening water of the bay as they softly chanted in the candlelight. Robin took in a deep breath of the lavender and cedar wood scent that seemed to permanently linger in Raven's room. "Your room is really easy to relax in Raven."

She raised a brow at him. "Really? That's odd because when Cyborg and Beast Boy took that unscheduled trip into my head, you wouldn't dare set a foot in here. Actually, you looked downright terrified."

"I didn't want to invade your privacy Raven. I mean, yeah, I'd come in if you were in trouble, but I'll admit its nice being here with you now. Your room is really calming."

"Calming? Really? Most people think its creepy."

Robin shook his head. "Its very conducive to sleep and relaxation in here. Yes, its dark and I could see how people would perceive it as creepy, but there's a certain…beauty in the darkness." He yawned again. "And it definitely relaxes me." He said.

Raven couldn't help the yawn that escaped her. "Me too." They laughed again as Robin stood up off of her bed. Raven gently levitated herself back to the ground. "Y'know Robin, maybe if your room didn't look so much like a detective's office, it'd be more comfortable and you'd be able to sleep easier." She followed him to the door. "Even your mentor separated his bedroom from his office and despite the fact that he had an image to maintain it probably worked out for the better." Ever since Raven had been in his mind, Raven knew all about his past with Batman, but they had a silent pact that she would merely call him Robin's "mentor" so as not to reveal anything.

"Yeah that's true." Robin acknowledged. "Same time tomorrow? Well, maybe same time we agreed on before Plasmus attacked?"

"Sure." Raven agreed. "Goodnight Robin."

"Goodnight Raven."

Raven was snapped back to the present as Dick walked up to her. "Here's your check." He said handing it to her.

Raven took the thin piece of paper from him with her freshly manicured nails. Her heart skipped a beat. "Dick this is for $100,000." Part of her wanted to say that he actually didn't owe her anything as the bargain had not been completed; she had been anxious about it since they agreed to meet, but now she was just glad that it turned out to be Dick. Strangely though, a small emptiness filled her heart at that thought.

"I know. Keep it."

"We only agreed on $50,000."

"I know."

"Dick I can't accept this. Its not right." Raven let out quietly.

"Raven, its fine. Take it. My only stipulation is that I see you again soon." He smiled as her face lit up. "When are your boards?"

"In a couple months." Her smile brightened.

"How about tomorrow then? Are you busy?"

"I have to study." Raven said trying not to let sadness in her voice, but she wasn't sure how well she did with that.

Dick sent her a knowing look. "So? You gotta take a break sometime. Pick you up at say...three?"

She grinned at that. "Sounds good." Raven made to reach for the door knob, but before she could leave Dick stepped towards her. He wrapped his arms around her and she immediately responded hugging him tight.

It seemed as though the hug lasted forever. "I've really missed you Raven." He whispered, hugging her tighter.

"I've missed you too…Dick." Why did she almost call him Robin?

Right as they separated, Dick quickly placed a kiss on her cheek. She didn't have long to ponder it though as the elevator dinged. "Goodnight Raven."

She carefully stepped back into the elevator, unsure of what had just happened or if it was even real. "Goodnight." She let out. Raven felt lighter than air and better than she'd had in years. She grabbed her chest and it felt as though her heart was about to explode. The air felt lighter and most of the strain of life felt relieved if only for a few moments. The tests she agonized over, the paranoia with which she checked her bank account, the worry about staying unrecognizable, all of it lessened; the elevator dropped her off to a posh lobby. She hadn't even took notice of how luxurious it was last time as she was too nervous.

"Miss Roth?" Alfred was standing outside the same Mercedes holding the door open for her.

"Thank you." Raven said hastily, hoping he didn't see the blush beginning to bloom on her cheeks. She spotted his shadow in the top floor as the car pulled away. "Goodnight Robin." She whispered to herself.