Prometheus

[goodfellow]

When Robin called Prometheus, his words were a little slurred. "Hey baby," he managed. "Can you come to the club? I've lost a lot of blood and I need someone to stay with me and make sure I don't die."

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[goodfellow]

Robin had taken the opportunity to go into the bathroom and splash water on his face, and then put his shirt and shoes back on.

He sat back on the couch and smiled at Prometheus. "You should't be so nice to me when I do stupid things," he said. "How will I learn?"

[pecked_by_birds]

"I fear if you were going to learn you'd have done so centuries ago," the titan tutted, though his tone was light.

Filling a plate, he passed it over before filling his own.

"Besides, I'm too old to be bothered with teaching. I'm well past retirement, don't you think?"

[goodfellow]

"That's why I gave up on virgins," Robin quipped, and took a bite.

[pecked_by_birds]

"Gave up or got bored?" the titan countered mildly, sitting down and starting to eat. "Not to be a nag, petal, but you do seem to be lacking direction of late. Perhaps you need a project."

[goodfellow]

"The club is doing better than ever," Robin pointed out.

[pecked_by_birds]

"You clearly need more than the club, pet. Why not open a second? This one practically runs itself at this point, doesn't it?"

[goodfellow]

Robin knew Prometheus was right. The issue was that the club was doing so well that it wasn't challenging him. He was bored.

"Another club," he murmured. "Maybe something slightly different."

[pecked_by_birds]

"Something niche or more exclusive?" the titan suggested as he scooped up some noodles with his chopsticks.

[goodfellow]

"Well, of course... the first thing that came to mind was formalizing the back room at Saturnalia. The sex club scene in London leaves a bit to be desired." He offered Prometheus a sheepish smile. "That probably wasn't what you had in mind."

[pecked_by_birds]

"I had nothing in mind, petal. Do what brings you joy," the titan said between bites.

[goodfellow]

Robin sighed contently. "You're perfect," he said.

Then after another bite, tilted his head thoughtfully and asked, "Out of curiosity... is there anything I could do to make you jealous?"

[pecked_by_birds]

"My brother," Prometheus replied simply and honestly. "But you have better taste than that."

[goodfellow]

Robin couldn't help but laugh at that. "Literally the only thing he has going for him is his good lucks," he teased. And then leaned over and kissed Prometheus' cheek. "It's good to know there's some boundary. I promise you I will certainly not cross it."

[pecked_by_birds]

The titan offered a hint of a smile at the kiss.

"Thank you."

[goodfellow]

"Can we go home now?" Robin asked, feeling better now that he had some food in him. "When you're so nice to me I just want to rip your clothes off."

[pecked_by_birds]

"Yes, alright. Do you mind if we stop by my shop first? I was up in the apartment painting when you rang. I don't want my paints to dry out," The titan replied, starting to tidy away dinner. "Also, I'd rather you didn't rip this shirt," he teased.

[goodfellow]

"Whatever you like," Robin said. "I'm the one who disrupted your evening."

[pecked_by_birds]

The titan tutted. "That you did. I was quite enjoying my evening. A little music and a fresh set of oils to brush over a new canvas."

[goodfellow]

"What are you painting?" Robin asked as he got to his feet and stretched like a cat.

[pecked_by_birds]

"I'm not sure," the titan admitted. "It's a place I don't fully remember. I know it. I can see the handcrafted oak bedframe, the moss green blanket and off-white walls, but- I can't place it. It was home once, I think. It's full of books and papers, so surely it was home- But I can't recall when or where."

[goodfellow]

"If it feels unfinished it's probably because I should be in it," Robin said. "Let's go!"

[pecked_by_birds]

The titan hummed, tidying the last of the mess before picking up his coat and following the puck out into the club.

"I walked," he said once they were outside, starting up the street. "You don't mind, do you?" he added, offering his arm.

[goodfellow]

"I do not," said Robin, and took his arm. "I'm feeling okay now."

[pecked_by_birds]

"You look better, more colour to you now," Prometheus noted as they walked. "...Dare I ask that you consider taking a break from fucking vampires?"

[goodfellow]

"I hadn't fucked a vampire in a really long time..." Robin argued. Pause. "Until last week. But point taken."