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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[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.”

[doubled_speed]

Tommy laughs.

"I'm not someone people are as aware of. It's what happens, you know?"

[robintohood]

“Yeah, I think I get it,” Jason says. “Couldn’t let a Team Asshole member be humiliated like that.”

[doubled_speed]

"You're a fan then?" Tommy asks, eyes sparkling behind his goggles.

[robintohood]

“I think I’ve watched a video or two,” Jason jokingly teases.

[doubled_speed]

"Wow, the Wayne is just a little trouble seeker," he laughs as he offers his arm.

[robintohood]

“Don’t know what you’re talking about,” Jason says while taking Tommy’s arm. “I’m still offended by the gossip rags speculating that I’m the ‘bad boy’ of the family.”

[doubled_speed]

"You just bought a night with the bad boy of the Young Avengers. You're not helping your case man. I have this Tiktok channel called Team Assholes. Seriously, maybe to buy someone charming instead."

[robintohood]

“Charming gets boring. A bad boy keeps things exciting,” Jason happily counters.

[doubled_speed]

Tommy laughs, loud. "Come on man, I'm a super hero. I'm not about bad boys."

What a lie.

[robintohood]

“Really?” Jason grins. “I must’ve hanging out and exploding things with a different silver-haired speedster then.”

He then leans closer to Tommy to murmur in his ear.

“He’s pretty great in bed too.”

[doubled_speed]

Tommy grins. Because Jason gets him and what he likes. And then he's looking at Jason like he's half scandalized.

"Really man? Where people could maybe hear you?"

[robintohood]

“Please. As if you actually mind,” Jason smirks mischievously.

[doubled_speed]

Yeah, of course he doesn't. And he doesn't worry about someone hurting Jason if they try and nab him. That will never go their way.

"Maybe I don't want a Wayne hurt on my time?"

[robintohood]

“You make it sound like I’m accident prone,” Jason says. “I’ll have you know I’m as graceful as a swan.”

Or more like a songbird, like a robin even.

[doubled_speed]

"Are you though?"

He grins as he guides them away from the little area where they could pay.

"I'll have to see that."

[robintohood]

"Got any ideas?" Jason teases, following Tommy.

[doubled_speed]

Tommy snorts.

"Dude, I didn't even know you were here tonight. So no, no plans."

[robintohood]

"My hotel room first then so I can get out of this monkey suit," Jason says. "Mind giving me boost?"

[doubled_speed]

Well that sounds like a plan. But he's doing it his way. Which means princess carry.

"Your wish yadda yadda yadda."

[robintohood]

Jason snorts and holds his arms out.

"Your words," he says.

[doubled_speed]

"Which hotel, genius?"

[robintohood]

Jason gives the address of a uptown luxury boutique hotel. It was exactly the kind of place that only served clients of a certain tax bracket.

[doubled_speed]

A certain tax bracket indeed. Between one moment and the other they're outside of the hotel and Tommy smiles.

"This is where the richer half lives?"