Be Interested

"Dude! Have you seen this week's episode?" Wally exclaimed as Dick made his way to the cave's living room.

"Dude! Are you kidding? It's insane. I had my doubts when Filoni announced it, but the return of Darth Maul is so cool!"

"Right! He looks so sick with those spider legs and the overgrown horns. And that voice. Ugh. It's the same guy as Starkiller from those Forced Unleashed games right?"

"Yea man. He's great!"

It was then, Zatanna trotted in with a cup of hot cocoa.

"Hey guys. What'cha dooooin'?"

"Hi Zee! Wally and I were just talking about a show we're watching."

"Oooo what show?"

"Sorry Zatanna, but this would probably bore you," Wally groaned.

"Hang on KF, don't be like that."

"Yea Kid Mouth. I'm hip!" Zatanna stuck her tongue out as Wally rolled his eyes.

"Anyway Zee, Wally and I are talking about the newest episode of 'Star Wars the Clone Wars'. They just brought back Darth Maul! He died way back in the Phantom Menace but now through I guess Force magic he's back!"

Zatanna just stood there, slack jawed. Robin said a bunch of words that she thought she understood individually. But when she pieced them together, she was pretty sure she heard a whole different language.

"Uhh. Darth…..Maul?"

"Yea! Y'know. Palpatine's first apprentice?"

"Palpa…what?"

"Palpatine! Y'know. 'Have you ever heard of the tragedy of Darth Plagueis the Wise'?" Robin imitated in a crackly voice

"The who now?"

"See Rob, told you she wouldn't get it."

"It's ok Zee haha. Not everyone's a Star Wars fan."

"Yo Rob! My insider guy at the comic book store just texted me. They just got the new LEGO set for Anakin's Twilight freighter!"

"Oh sick! Let's go! Bye Zee, we'll catch up later!"

KF and Rob dashed to the nearest Zeta tube as Zatanna just awkwardly waved.

"Uh yea. Later."

As she opened the pantry to look for more marshmallows, an idea hit her.

"Ok, Zatanna, I know what we're gonna do today!"

A week later, M'gann was testing a new recipe for ginger snaps. Zatanna walked out rummaging for a bag of Cheetos.

"Heya Zatanna! Long time no see!"

"What do you mean?"

"Well, for the past week, you've been holed up in your room. Lately after school, you just rush in and lock your door. And you only come out to bring back a quick meal. Are you ok? We're just worried."

"Oh! Yea, no I'm totally fine. I've been uh, expanding my horizons."

"Recognized: Robin B-01"

"Oh Robin! There you are! I've been meaning to ask you something."

"Ok, Zee. Shoot!"

"So how do you feel about Maul's new legs? They're kinda clunky and look like cheap Grievous legs. Although I guess the Nightsisters can only work with so much on Dathomir. Also is it just me or did they nerf Obi-wan? Like sure Maul is extremely pissed off and his brother is an animal, but Obi-wan is a jedi master for crying out loud. Although the team-up with Ventress was neat. I'm glad they kept her from the OG animated series!"

Robin just stood there wide-eyed as Zatanna let out probably the most attractive stream of consciousness he had ever heard.

"Wait. When did you become a Star Wars fan?"

"Uhhh, last week?" Zatanna couldn't help but meekly blush.

"And did you binge like all the movies in this past week?"

"…..and the two Clone Wars series. And I started a few comics," Zee said embarrassed to even look Robin in the sunglasses.

"I saw how into Star Wars you were and I….wanted to get to know that side of you."

It was Robin's turn to blush. As he rubbed the back of his neck, he couldn't hold back a smile.

"Wow. Uh, you didn't have to do that, Zee. I appreciate the gesture, but you aren't forcing yourself to like Star Wars, right?"

"No no! I got totally hooked. The Original Trilogy is great and all, but there's kinda a niche charm to the Prequels."

"Right! Revenge of the Sith is totally underrated!"

"I know! I mean the fight between Anakin and Obi-wan was just…"

*CRUNCH*

The two raven-haired fans froze and looked over at the kitchen counter. The culprit rigidly holding a half-eaten ginger snap.

"Uhh. Don't mind me," M'gann shyly said, "I'm just uh. Going to…wash my hair! Uh feel free to have a cookie!"

Our young couple could only stare as M'gann scampered away.

"So, Zee. You up for a match on Battlefront II?"

"Roger, roger!"