Money to a Good Cause - For @robintohood

[doubled_speed]

It's an annual thing of course. There's always some crisis that can justify this whole this. What makes this year special is that for the first time the formerly 'young' Avengers have been deemed old enough to put their names on the list. They're early bird choices, people to get up the blood and attention, which Tommy thinks is so silly.

Of course he should be later in the evening, but there's nothing he can do with that. Tommy knows he's going to go for something good. Bring in the money from some rich socialite who has all sorts of thoughts about just what you can get out of a speedster. Probably didn't help that his uncle had a reputation for how his dates go on these things.

But there he is anyway, smiling as he stands on the stage in this green-black tux that Stark had gotten him, his goggles on as he smiles and winks at the ladies that are throwing in bids.

"Oh come on," he says as another bid comes in, far too low for his dignity. "There are so many perks to a speedster for a night. Have a favorite restaurant you miss? I can get you there. Or pick up delivery."

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[robintohood]

It’s rare for Jason to willingly attend a party that requires wearing a formal suit. But tonight’s party is a special exception. Sure, it was nice of the Avengers to make it charity event but Jason’s primarily there to see if there’s going to be a feeding frenzy while Tommy’s on the auction block.

Dressed in a black suit with red trim on the jacket, Jason snorts and smirks in amusement when Tommy pitches himself again to hike up the bids. Clearly, some more excitement needed to be injected into the crowd.

Jason calmly holds up his paddle and makes a bid that’s nearly twice as much as the last one.

The crowd turns and plenty murmur upon seeing Bruce Wayne’s second scion. Jason Todd, the son who’s much more mysterious than Bruce’s first son and who only recently returned, was making a rare public gesture.

[doubled_speed]

It's a good cause, and that's what Tommy tells himself is the value of pumping up the prices. In truth, it's definitely got to do with pride here. And someone was definitely helping his pride right now.

This? This Tommy could work with.

"Really? People are going to let a ward of Brucie Wayne win? Like he even needs someone to be fast around him. I bet they have a private jet or something!"

Which of course means another bid. And Tommy sends a challenging smirks toward Jason.

[robintohood]

Jason smirks back at Tommy, knowing what he's doing with that "Brucie" taunt. For Jason, the other guests' murmurs are just sounds of more encouragement.

"I could always use another assistant," he says out loud before raising his paddle and calling out another bid.

[doubled_speed]

God it's so hard not to laugh at Jason just calling for an assistant.

"Come on, folks. You hear that? The Wayne Ward wants me to clean his room instead of go on a candlelight walk or show up at some fancy restaurant. It's so cruel. Anyone going to, oh, there it is. Another bid. Thank you so much."

Not that he wants someone other than Jason to win. They could make a Team Assholes style video with Jason and Hood and Tommy, that would be fun.

[robintohood]

"Private jets are boring. Anyone with enough money can get one," Jason retorts. "Why shouldn't I have time with a speedster?"

He then makes another bid that's almost twice as much as the last one.

Though Jason's public persona is not like Brucie Wayne, it's pliable enough for him to pretend to be a little vapid at the right moments.

[doubled_speed]

Well that is just the right thing, and Tommy is content. He's actually verging on to the very edge of what some mid level older Avengers manage. Which is all he needed. He gives Jason a very brief nod, and he just shrugs to the audience.

"Sounds like the guy's almost offering something good. Guess I should let it go. EVen if he's a gothamite."

[robintohood]

Jason laughs at the slight about being a Gothamite. It's their usual good-natured teasing about each other, except in a more public setting.

"Gotham is just as good, if not better than New York," he says. He then calls out another bid, figuring they can pump up the number a little more before Jason fully takes advantage of his family's fortune.

[doubled_speed]

"Okay, guys and gals, you gotta let him win so I can show him a night in New York and show him how wrong he is," Tommy pleads with the crowd. "Let me defend our honor!"

And the other people seem to... at least understand. Or aren't bidding up on Jason anymore at least.

[robintohood]

Jason makes one last bid before the auctioneer closes out.

"Pleasure doing business with all of you," Jason happily says, trying to mimic a little bit of the "Brucie" tone he used to hear growing up.

[doubled_speed]

Tommy offers a bow on stage and then in a blink the suited hero is by Jason.

"You bidding on the next target, or can I get you to cut the check now?"

[robintohood]

Jason grins back at Tommy.

"I can write it up now," he says. "Was only interested in you anyway."

[doubled_speed]

"Oh man, rich boy got the moves," Tommy laughs, offering his arm. "Come on, Jace."

He's actually looking forward to this shit.

[robintohood]

Jason gladly takes Tommy’s arm and starts walking to where he should pay.

“You got any ideas for the evening?” He asks.

[doubled_speed]

"Not really. I mean it's really good that you would donate like this, but you know you don't have to stick around for this."

Because they have plenty of nights on their own already.

[robintohood]

“I know,” Jason replies. “I already did my part and the gossip rags are gonna get their obligatory bit about a Wayne again.”

The gossip columnists were always on the lookout for news about Gotham’s richest family.

[doubled_speed]

"Won't that make them so happy," Tommy laughs. "At least it's for charity?"

Still, he leans in to whisper into Jason's ear.

"Seriously man, I can just give you a lift home. Thanks for keeping me from being embarrassed."

[robintohood]

Jason continues to smile at Tommy and lightly nudges him.

“We don’t have to stick around here but the night is still young,” he whispers back.

[doubled_speed]

They don't, and it is. Which is amusing as all hell to mention.

"You've got a plan then?"

[robintohood]

"Not really. Just wanna have fun while we're in your turf," Jason replies. "What's a way you entertain yourself here?"

[doubled_speed]

"Honestly? I just enjoy the city," he says with a shrug as he guides Jason to the booth.

[robintohood]

“Same. Can’t really imagine myself living anywhere but in a city,” Jason says. “It feels weird if things are too quiet around me.”

When the pair reach the booth, Jason takes out his black Amex credit card to pay.

[doubled_speed]

"I know what you mean," Tommy laughs.

Though when the Amex comes out, he snorts in amusement. Yeah, that's what it's like man.

"What a Wayne."

[robintohood]

“Gotta keep up appearances and all,” Jason smirks while his card is processed. “This doesn’t mean I won’t stop messing with the old man though.”

Like raiding his safehouses or swiping the man’s own Amex card.

[doubled_speed]

That's fair.

"Hope you got that legally," he whispers as he waits. Loves this so damn much. "Shall we get to the whole night out then? I don't want to stay behind to have some Avenger upstage me."

[robintohood]

“That’s the plan,” Jason cheerfully says. He puts away his card and starts for the exit. “Seems like you did good for a first-timer.”