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lysander had to wonder if this is what it was like to have a father – he had had thoughts like this before when it came to dick, but the man repeatedly proved himself expertly paternal and so incredibly kind to him that he couldn’t believe how much he’d missed out on as a child. was this what he had, indeed, deserved? the way that all children do? did dick even know how much this kindness affected him emotionally, or was he doing the right thing just because? lysander almost didn’t care what the intention was, selfishly, because the attention lovely regardless.

being asked if he would be okay with a hug was wildly important to lysander, and dick in his kindness and wisdom made sure to ask every time it seemed appropriate – it was a combination of the consideration of lysander’s own nervousness and dick’s extreme kindness that made him more likely to accept a hug than not. nodding slowly, lysander carefully wrapped his arms around the older man’s shoulders and sighed shakily. “hugs are… odd.” he said, “not bad, just… k-kind of confusing? a little bit. y-you know, the… the, uh, the closeness.”

Dick knows it’s probably not his place to be so.. fatherly, to act in such a caretaking kind of way with Lysander but he can’t help it. The kid’s been denied that his whole life, being the child of a psychopath. Dick’s not even sure he knows what it’s like and that in itself is heartbreaking. Even when Dick didn’t have parents - he had a home, he had people who cared for him in their own way, and he would be lost without that. He’s not sure it’s his place but.. no matter what, he’s going to be there for Lysander and make sure he knows he’s cared for, knows he’s loved.

“Odd is okay.” Dick assures him gently, wrapping his arms around Lysander gently in a warm, hopefully comforting hug. He doesn’t necessarily need to know why to know Lysander’s not great with physical touch, but he hopes he can help him change that. Hopes that, in some way, careful and gentle touches will help him get used to things like hugs. Maybe even like them. “If it bothers you - we don’t have to. I’m.. used to giving a lot of hugs to my own kids, I guess that’s where it comes from.”

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midnghtr‌:

“Perhaps a little.” Lucas just smirks, only growing wider at the kiss pressed to his cheek. He was a strange man, always aware of that, but never minded what people thought. “You’re going to teach me how to understand teenage lingo?” He teases with a laugh, but it was sweet. “I’d love that.”

“You don’t need to, you know. Kind of already convinced me to go out with you, I think you’re good.” Dick says with a smile, tucking his head in under Lucas’ cheek again. He loves - this, loves this sense of comfort and safety, loves having someone he can just.. hide with, without any worry of needing to live up to some crazy expectation. “Well, I’m gonna try at least. We have to make sure you keep up with kids these days.”

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“i’m not usually a big fan of birthdays,” they began to explain, shrugging their shoulders a little bit. “but your worth it, i-i’ve decided.” lysander’s cheeks coloured a little, but their admission was entirely genuine. birthdays were weird celebrations with too much focus on people and too much noise in general but dick had done so much to make them feel safe that lysander wasn’t anything to be ignored. putting aside any anxieties was worth it for dick. “a-assuming that’s okay, i-i mean.”

smiling, the redhead shrugged. “they’re not too difficult to work out. i-i picked something easy, just in case. it felt like a safe choice.” it was almost teasing, almost light enough to be a bit of banter, but it was still genuine. they had decided to buy something that was easy for dick to look after – they weren’t sure well the other would go at looking after plants, and so something basic and simple seemed like a good starting place. plus, lysander knew they would be an excellent resource for plant health, which meant they would be in contact much more often. “you’re w-welcome. it just felt… right for me t-to, uh, to do.”

“Oh.” Dick says softly, a little surprised and incredibly pleased to hear something like that. The idea that Lysander thinks he’s worth it, that - that he’s happy knowing Dick, that the boy trusts him enough to take part in something he doesn’t usually place a lot of stock in is... sweet, and wonderful. “Of course that’s okay, Lysander. That’s - that’s more than okay.” Dick assures him with a warm smile. “I’m glad you’re here. Glad - you want to be part of this with me.”

He can’t say he’s successfully grown a plant like this - but then, he’s never really tired. Someone takes care of his gardens and it’s as simple as possible, he doesn’t have much in the way of real plants inside. Maybe this can be a new hobby of sorts, and it definitely seems like something he and Lysander can share. “Probably the right move, to be honest. Something I can keep alive with ease is the best thing for an absolute beginner in gardening.” Dick sets the plant down gently, sure to be as careful with it as he can, before turning his attention back to Lysander. “Would you - be okay if I gave you a hug?”

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midnghtr‌:

“Hey now — I needed to know all about how you move and think. It worked, but you impressed me by being way better in person. Video doesn’t so you justice, Grayson.” Lucas says softly which was his crazy way of flirting, but truthfully he thought that he was great. They came a long way, and he was comfortable here. “I don’t know what do the kids say these days? I can’t keep up with Jenny.”

“Trying to flatter me, Trent? You should know by now it takes more than that.” He says with a small grin, leaning up a little to press a kiss to Lucas’ cheek. He’s gotten used to the somewhat different way Lucas flirts. Once you get used to it, it’s actually quite sweet, the way Lucas sees him, the way the man treats him. “I’m sure you do okay. I can teach you a few things if you want.”

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“Hey! Up here -” Dick waves from the rooftop a couple of stories up to get the woman’s attention before he leaps easily down onto the fire-escape on the first floor. He vaults effortlessly over the railing and flips through the air before landing on both feet with ease. “Sorry - I just wanted to make sure we didn’t miss anything up there so I started a little early. Should we get to painting?”

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midnghtr‌:

“Remember when I watched every possibly video available of you fighting? I still think you’re remarkable — even now that I’ve gotten to know you up close and personal” Lucas admits as he leans in closer to his boyfriend as he speaks, resting his head over the other’s. “We can do that — FaceTime them since that’s hip now.”

“You know, if I didn’t know any better I’d almost say you had a little thing for me all the way back then. Watching every video of me fighting? C’mon.” Dick says with a soft chuckle, though he really is touched by Lucas’ words. The two of them have come a long way really, their relationship has changed so much but.. Dick can’t help but feel as though he’s more comfortable now than he’s been in a long time. “Did you just say ‘hip’? I swear sometimes you sound older than me.”

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midnghtr‌:

“I could try, but I know you always get your way when you put your mind to something.” Lucas admits with a laugh, but doesn’t mind what they do even if it was staying in bed — they both deserved it. “I’m okay with that. You have me all day, we can stay right here if you want too.” He promises as he wraps an arm around Dick, pulling him closer against him.

“You’ve done a pretty good job getting to know me, huh?” Dick says with a soft chuckle, curling closer and tucking his head under Lucas’ chin. He’s fine, of course - there’s nothing physically wrong with him, he’s healthy and he’s safe he’s just tired. Right now, being with Lucas - somewhere he feels safe - is just about all he wants. Just for a little while. “Might check on the kids later on.” Dick says softly, taking a slow, deep breath. “Aside from that, though - kinda just wanna stay here.” 

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“Hey - could you hand me that paintbrush?” Dick asks with a smile, gesturing towards the spare paintbrush sitting on top of the tin. He doesn’t mind spending a day or two trying to pull Paragon back together. “Sorry - mine kinda slipped into the gutter, I figure using a clean one is probably the better way to go here.”

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midnghtr‌:

“I wouldn’t have let you go to work otherwise.” Lucas teases, although truthfully he knows that he would never force Dick to do anything, but after the day they had he doesn’t think going to work is a wise choice. “I’m not going in either, I can’t deal with bartending tonight.” He says while rubbing his eyes. “I’ll stay the night sure — I’m not going anywhere. Jenny is with Apollo so I’m all yours.”

“Like you could stop me.” Dick says with a weak chuckle, not that it matters. He wants nothing more than to stay with Lucas right now, to hide out in bed and just.. take some time for himself for once. If there’s one thing Dick’s learned over the years, it’s that pushing himself when he’s worn out like this helps no one. “Well now we’re just going to spend the entire day at home. I hope you know that. There’s no way I’m letting you out of this place now.” He looks up at Lucas, raising an eyebrow. “You sure you’re okay with that?”

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they couldn’t remember the last time they had celebrated a birthday properly. anybody’s, not just their own. it was nice to have an opportunity to buy something nice and get excited about something so innocent. lysander didn’t really know if dick celebrated his birthday too much, but the redhead couldn’t just let the day come and go without acknowledging it at all.

“it’s kind of simple,” they began, pulling the little plant from behind their back. “it’s maybe a little predictable of, uh, of me. but i chose something easy to look after! a-and it’s in a sweet l-little pot.”

Dick is sure the gift itself is going to be great, but it’s the thought behind it that really touches his heart. The fact that Lysander went to such trouble to remember his birthday, to come and see him, to bring him a gift is all so wonderfully sweet and touching that Dick can’t help but feel a little overwhelmed with emotions. In a wonderful way, of course.

“Oh, wow -” Dick says softly, a smile on his face as he reaches a hand out to take the plant. He can tell this is a gift from the heart, and that in itself makes it a wonderful gift. Something Dick can have in his home to remind him of the boy. “It’s adorable. You’re gonna have to give me some tips on how best to take care of it, but - I’ll do my best.” He takes the plant, taking a closer look at it for a moment before he meets Lysander’s eyes, resisting the urge to hug the kid. “Thank you, Lysander. Really.”

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mariwing‌:

“ papá ! “  she knew he was close the moment she heard his VOICE ( she had a great memory when it came to voices , sometimes she could even recognize someone by their scent ). “ what are you doing here ? “ she let roo lead her to her dad. she had thought about leaving the room she was assigned to and make herself proud but in the end she decided AGAINST it.

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Dick needs to move, he needs to be on the go, he can barely keep a single train of thought without jumping onto something entirely unrelated - and he doesn’t like it. When Mari calls out to him though he makes an effort to stop, to sit still as his daughter approaches. “I wanted to make sure you were alright, I needed to come and see you.” He says with a smile, reaching to rest his hands on her shoulders. “How are you doing? Things have been - strange, are you okay?”

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ofdisbelief‌:

@cfdickgrayson said: “Tell me who, and I’ll thank them for it.”

“You sure you want to start thanking your adoring fans? It could set a dangerous precedent.” 

“Very funny.” Dick says with a chuckle, nudging Rhea gently. “You know that’s not what I meant.”

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“I called in for the day.” Dick says quietly, curling in closer against Lucas’ side and pulling the covers up over them both. After a day of... that, whatever the hell that was, Dick doesn’t want to do anything. He feels exhausted, absolutely worn out from whatever that fog had done to him, and while he knows he can’t just avoid this forever.. he can take a few extra hours to recover in bed with his boyfriend, right? “I - kinda hoped you wouldn’t mind staying here with me?” [ @midnghtr ]

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birthdays were an odd experience for lysander. though they liked to celebrate that of others, they hated his own, and often forgot everyone’s – the first person who’s birthday they’d remembered without needing a reminder set for them was dick’s, and in typical lysander fashion, they’d come to the older man a few days late for fear of interrupting something that they might not have been invited to. [ @cfdickgrayson ]

“uh – i hope this isn’t weird.” and maybe it is, maybe it isn’t, but he for once lysander wasn’t sorry about it. holding the small potted plant behind their back, the redhead offered him an almost confident smile. “i got you something. for your b-birthday… and everything.”

Dick hadn’t really expected anyone to make a big deal about his birthday this year. Truth be told he was happy to let it slide by without much attention, really. Still, he can’t help but give Lysander a surprised sort of smile when he approaches, more than a little touched that they went to any lengths to do something for him.

“It’s not weird at all - it’s really sweet of you, actually.” Dick assures him, still smiling as he gestures for Lysander to sit beside him. “Whatever it is, I’m sure I’m gonna love it.”

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obsidiantouch‌:

      the slammed door is the first announcement of jeannie’s presence as she ran into the room,  nicely brushed hair a pipe dream – messed with dirt and apparently a twig (?) – the heavy panting is the second give away as she presses her body up against the closed door.   ‘ you –     you have to help me barricade the door ! ‘ jeannie announced,     a desperate plea to any of the people she’s now apparently decided to lock in the room,   ‘  – he’s coming – god he’s gonna kill all of us. ‘   // @cfdickgrayson​

For a man who can sit on a rooftop for hours at a time on stakeouts, Dick’s having a hell of a time focusing on just about anything right now. His mind is racing, hands are shaking, everything feels like it’s just moving too slowly around him, so when Jeannie appears in a panic, Dick can’t help but struggle to comprehend just what she’s talking about. “Jeannie? What -” Dick blinks a couple of times before stepping over to her, doing his best to focus. “Who’s coming? What’re you talking about - c’mon, you think I’d let anyone kill you?”

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midnghtr‌:

Lucas knows that he didn’t have to do this, and while he doesn’t do these grand gestures often, he thinks it’s important to do them still.  He also recognizes how much of a surprise it is. “Well that’s a relief.” He teases with a grin. “Trust me I’ll be enjoying myself. I get to eat good food, and talk to YOU. Where can I go wrong with something like that?” He also knows that punching robots isn’t very romantic anyway — and not a good date.

Dick can’t deny he’s relieved to know Lucas feels that way. He doesn’t want to make Lucas feel like he needs to change who he is or do anything differently. And for them to go on dates that only one of them enjoy defeats the purpose - but if Lucas is looking forward to this too, it’ll definitely be worth it. “Good. That’s - what it’s all about, you know? Both of us doing something we enjoy and having a good time together. At least - that’s what I want us to do.”

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midnghtr‌:

This was a side to him that Dick might not know yet, and that excites him to show the man more of it. This was a first date, and that often does mean you need to make a good first impression. He’s not really worried, a smile forming on his face at the kiss pressed to his lips. “I hope you’re right. It’s off to a good start at least, that makes me feel good already.” Lucas pulls him in for another kiss.

On the one hand, Dick wants to make sure Lucas knows he doesn’t have to try and be something he’s not, or live up to some non-existent expectation here. On the other hand - when Lucas pulls him in for another kiss that thought takes a backseat for a second while he lets himself just.. savour the moment. “You’re doing all the right things so far.” He murmurs softly as he breaks the kiss, combing his fingers gently through Lucas’ hair. “You know - this is real sweet, and I love the idea of going on a date with you but.. I wanna make sure we do things we both enjoy, you know?”