Chapter 12 Dinner Party Part 1
Damian's POV

I was having dinner with my father and Brown, who was retelling the encounter we had at the mall earlier in the day.

"Damian, I didn't know that you'd made a friend at school", my father said.

"She's not my friend", I stated. "We just so happen to both prefer to eat lunch in the library."

"Even so, I'm glad that you're talking to someone, Damian", my father said. "Plus, I'm curious to know how she knows Dick and his girlfriend."

"So, can they come over for dinner tomorrow", Brown asked.

"Of course", my father replied. "I'd love to get to know the person who managed to actually get Damian to talk to them."

"Me as well", Alfred added. "Master Damian, do you know what type of foods your friend likes, or if she has any specific dietary preferences?"

"Like I said, she's not my friend, so I don't know those things", I replied.

"Is that so", Alfred asked. "In that case, I'll ask Master Grayson if he knows."

"Thank you for the meal, Alfred", I said, before looking at my father. "May I be excused?"

"You may", my father replied.

"See you later, Damian", Brown said.

Then, I got up, went to my room, and dropped onto my bed in frustration.

I'm not looking forward to tomorrow.

...

It was the next evening, and I was in my room getting ready for the dinner. As I was getting ready, there was a knock at my door.

"Come in", I called out.

Then, Brown came into my room wearing a semi-formal outfit.

"Ooo, you clean up nicely", she said, before smirking. "Trying to impress your friend?"

"She's not my friend", I reminded Brown. "If I must bare attending this event, I may as well dress appropriately for the occasion."

"Whatever you say, Damien", Brown said. "Anyway, Dick called to say that he's here with Starfire, so we should head downstairs."

With that, I went to the entrance with Brown, and sure enough, Dick was there along with Starfire and Raven.

The latter was wearing a simple but somewhat semi-formal outfit. She looked…pretty.

"Hey there, Bruce", Grayson greeted.

"Hello, Dick", my father greeted.

"It's nice to finally meet you, Mr Wayne", Starfire greeted. "I'm Starfire, and this is Raven."

"It's…it's nice to meet you, Sir", Raven greeted nervously.

"There's no need to be so formal", my father reassured. "You can just call me Bruce."

"Oh, okay", Raven said.

Then, Alfred walked into the room.

"Master Grayson", he greeted said person. "It's so nice to have you back at the manor again. It's been far too long."

"Its good to see you, Alfred", Dick greeted.

Them, Alfred turned his attention to the woman.

"It's an honour to meet you two", he greeted. "Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Alfred Pennyworth. I am the head butler of Wayne Manor."

"It's an honour to meet you, Alfred", Starfire greeted. "Dick has told me so much about you."

"I'm glad to hear that", Alfred said.

Then, he turned to look at Raven.

"And you must be Ms Roth", he asked.

"Yes", Raven replied. "I've…I've seen you pick up Damian from school. It's nice to you."

"Likewise", Alfred said, before changing the subject. "Anyway, if everyone is ready to eat, please make your way to the dining room."