#damian gives dwight from office vibes when it comes to finding out these specific things but going to accept them cux his best friend is bi

[gothamite-rambler]

Damian discloses he knows Tim's secret...

Red Robin and Robin met in an office. Red Robin looked confused as to why they were meeting before patrolling, but Robin emphasized it was urgent.

Red Robin: Um, Robin, why did you want to meet up tonight?

Robin: Had to talk to you about… how do I put this? I’d rather not be rude in this conversation.

Red Robin: You don’t want to be rude? Has hell frozen over?

Robin: Not funny. Be serious, Drake. I was eavesdropping when you were talking to Nightwing earlier, and… are you queer?

Red Robin: What?

Robin: Queer. You prefer the same sex, though what I heard you still like the opposite gender?

Red Robin: I—

Robin: I'm not done talking. I wasn’t expecting you could be both, especially as a man, but if you are, I have questions. What we talk about in private here stays that way. I chose to speak in our hero suits because… I feel more comfortable this way.

Red Robin (raising his eyebrow waiting to speak): …

Robin: You may speak.

Red Robin: Fantastic. Glad you could give me permission. To start, were you listening in on my conversation? B told you to stop doing that!

Robin: He did. Yeah, I don’t always follow that advice. You don’t always follow his rules either.

Red Robin (flustered): D- Don’t bring logic into this! You’re not supposed to eavesdrop! And… This is a lot to take in. I was going to tell you last! Let me calm down.

Red Robin sighed and sat down on the floor. Robin took a seat next to him, crossing his legs in the lotus position. Robin gently patted his brother’s arm.

Robin: I’m… sorry for listening in on your conversation. I overheard you tell Nightwing you weren’t sure how everyone would handle this news. Drake, I don’t understand a lot of romantic things, but I want you to know I… support you and your queerness.

Red Robin: Okay, first of all, stop saying “queer.” You’re not saying it offensively, but it’s kind of weird to hear sometimes.

Red Robin chuckled, lowering his head.

Red Robin: I wasn’t sure how to tell you because we don’t always get along, and you’re kind of an asshole to me most of the time.

Robin nodded without argument.

Red Robin: I’m glad you support me being bisexual. Honestly, you were last on the list, Red Hood owes me sixty bucks because I guessed you had no idea.

Robin: I’m happy you won the bet. It took me a while to find out Batwoman was lesbian, I’m usually slow with this stuff. When I found out you were bisexual I was surprised, but not in a bad way. More admonishing myself for not being able to tell.

Red Robin: That's reassuring to learn. You're not as smart as you think you are.

Robin: Don't act cocky. My reaction to finding out you are also not straight is the same, I wasn’t aware, but it doesn’t change how I see you. You date both genders, that simply means you'll fail at dating with both genders. You’re not harming animals or children or people your age, you’re happy, that’s what matters. I want you to know that we may never get along, but it won't be because of who you date.

Red Robin stared at his brother, tilting his head with a bemused smile, then playfully punched him in the arm.

Red Robin: That… was the most robotic yet sweetest thing you’ve ever said to me. You and Batman both reacted weirdly when I came out, but honestly, I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Robin: Father and I aren’t mushy people. We get straight to the point. You know grandfather isn’t homophobic either, he says he’ll judge people on their other qualities, not who they sleep with.

Red Robin: Ra’s saying that makes sense. Thanks, Robin.

Robin: You’re welcome. Who else have you told?

Red Robin: So far, Batman, Nightwing, Red Hood, and you.

Robin: So, you’d be attracted to Sabrina Carpenter and Nicholas Galitzine? I’ve been listening to her music and watching Red, White & Royal Blue. Both good.

Red Robin laughed, easing any remaining tension.

Red Robin: You picked good options. But don’t forget Taylor Zakhar Perez... I like who I like, personality-wise.

Robin: Since turning bi, you’ve realized you should date for personality over the messy way you used to do it.

Red Robin: It’s not turning. I’m not a werewolf. Nice dig at my dating history, you're not wrong either. I haven't told... Spoiler yet. Think she'll be mad?

Robin: Did you dump her due to being bi?

Red Robin (laughing): No, we just weren't compatible. Dating isn't any easier though. Don't make a snide comment.

Robin (smiling proudly): Red Robin, I told you your sexual preference wouldn’t change how I see you. I can mock you and support you at the same time. After all, you’re my brother.

Red Robin: Thanks, bro. Any other questions you want to ask?

Robin (pulling out a notepad): Yes. When did you first know you were bisexual?

Red Robin: I need a minute to answer that properly. Next question.

Robin: Hm. How should I introduce you to strangers?

Red Robin: You never said I was your straight brother when you thought I was straight, keep it that way.

Robin: Great. I can insult you there too. Have you met anyone to date yet? Man or woman?

Red Robin: I’m looking.

Robin: I will fight anyone who rejects or insults you for being part of the LGBTQ. That’s not a question, just a supportive statement. Only I get to tease you, and that will only be because you suck at being a hero.

Red Robin: Thanks, brat. Again I wouldn't have it any other way.