14887/A late dinner.

A late dinner.
Date of Scene:	03 April 2023
Location:	Big Belly Burger, Gravesend
Synopsis:	And a date is made
Cast of Characters:	Red Robin, Nikki Hawkins

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Red Robin has posed:
Tim Drake had been working at the New York office today and had been stuck in his suit all day and into the evening. When he finally got a chance to change back to normal clothes, he decided he wanted something a bit more normal than the fine dinning or room service. So this brings Tim into the Belly Burger, looking about the dinning room and pulling out his phone to make an order via the app.

Nikki Hawkins has posed:
Nikki had been roaming the city after getting done with her latest tournament at a local convention center. She's riding a bit high off of her latest wins, and decides to treat herself to a late night snack. This brings her to Belly Burger. She's been here a few times and a few of the staff know her by appearance. Though she recognizes a face herself as she walks in and gives the familiar man a smile. "Hey Tim. Didn't think you were in town for anything. How are you?"

Red Robin has posed:
Tim Drake looks over and says "Hey, how you doing Nikki? I had meetings all day at the NYC offices of Wayne Tech. We don't do a lot of business there, but sometimes some of the foreign companies feel more comfortable meeting there than in Gotham." He admits "You grabbing some food?"

Nikki Hawkins has posed:
Nikki nods. "I just got done with a HotS tournament, so I'm celebrating with a late dinner." She offers, and then looks to him with his phone. "You getting something to go? Have you been here before? This place is great."

Red Robin has posed:
Tim Drake says, "I hit it on occasion if I am in town and can get some time when I am not having to do VP business. Celebrating? I take it you won? I planned on eatting here, you can tell me about the tournament."

Nikki Hawkins has posed:
Nikki beams a smile and then nods. "Course, if we keep meeting up at places like this, people might actually start thinking we're dating." It's interesting, likely, hearing her be a bit less hyperactive and not talking in the third person. It will likely wear off soon as well, since she's not hyper focused on the game. But it might also linger if she talks about the tournament itself. "Shall we get a booth?"

Red Robin has posed:
Tim Drake nods a bit and says "Well they might more likely if we were in Gotham to be honest, but still possible." He tells her, and will get his food as he heads to find the booth for them

Nikki Hawkins has posed:
Nikki chuckles and then follows him as he moves to grab a booth. While passing a server, they chat briefly and there's a light bit of laughter before she finally joins Tim at his booth. "Do you know anything about Heroes of the Storm?"

Red Robin has posed:
Tim Drake makes a so-so motion with his hand "I was always a bit more into Wow, than it, but have played some for mounts and such."

Nikki Hawkins has posed:
"Oh. That makes sense. Well I main Raynor and I second D.Va and yeah, I won tonight's tournament but it was a very close call. I almost got taken out on the third to last match by someone who builds a really kick ass Sylvanas.." Nikki explains and then smiles. "I've dabbled in WoW some, but I like being able to make money off what I do, ya know? Course this side gig you've got me on with WayneTech ain't too bad."

Red Robin has posed:
Tim Drake nods a bit to this and says "Yea, in wow only way to make real money is to be a bit underhanded. Selling services or gold, and that is frowned upon." He says "I run a guild on Wow, but it is not as active as it was at one time.

Nikki Hawkins has posed:
Nikki nods as her food arrives and she picks up a fry. "Don't get me wrong. It's not like I win every tournament... I've taken some losses. Close calls. Devestating defeats. But...I make enough to live comfortably. It's just...the weirdness in my brain...when all this shuts off. I don't know how to turn it back on again. And it puts me into some sort of survival mode..." She takes a bite of her fry then.

Red Robin has posed:
Tim Drake nods a bit to this and hmmms a bit and says "Mind if I ask ya something and I don't mean to offend, or anything am honestly just curious

Nikki Hawkins has posed:
Nikki tilts her head as she takes another bite of her fry and then sips her drink. "Sure. Ask away. I'm not shy...if being around me at all has shown you in any capacity."

Red Robin has posed:
Tim Drake nods and says "Well am curious have you ever talked to a therapist? I am just curious as you say the weirdness in your brain, at times, you seem very different while still being the same.

Nikki Hawkins has posed:
Nikki nods. "I've been to a couple. One wanted to just toss me into a psych ward and I wouldn't have it. I'd like to find one who is really interested in helping me figure out why I am the way I am. This? This only comes out if..." She pauses, shakes her head. "If I've been focused on something. Like hyperfixated. That happens in the tournaments a lot..."

Red Robin has posed:
Tim Drake says, "I might know someone I can suggest but would need to talk to them a bit first." He admits. "They can be a bit out there at times, but when they are trying to help they are pretty good."

Nikki Hawkins has posed:
Nikki blinks, and then nods. "She thinks it might help..." This much as she actually winces, because being aware of the shift makes this all worse. "If you wouldn't mind trying to set up something like that."

Red Robin has posed:
Tim Drake nods, and says "I will talk to the person and see what they say, but know even if nothing changes, I think your a great person and very smart and nice."

Nikki Hawkins has posed:
Nikki smiles. "Thanks Ti--Mister Drake. I really appreciate it." She offers this much and then looks to her food. "Nikki's going to enjoy this!" Wiggling a little before eating on some more fries.

Red Robin has posed:
Tim Drake looks to her and says "We are not at work or some formal situation Tim works fins." He offers and munches some food.

Nikki Hawkins has posed:
"Tim. Right. I think I even called you Tim before...sorry. I'm losing my focus a bit." Cause Nikki now has food, and company, and is just talking about random things. "So, what else is new?"

Red Robin has posed:
Tim Drake looks over and says "Not a lot, got someone who I respect wanting me to look into helping run another organization that I am probably going to do.

Nikki Hawkins has posed:
Nikki smirks. "As if you don't already got a lot on your plate.." She takes a bite of her burger then. "What's the organization?"

Red Robin has posed:
Tim Drake says, "A group who help people. It is still a bit hush hush, so I can not go into real detail sorry."

Nikki Hawkins has posed:
Nikki nods. "S'fine. But I bet all this stuff on your plate makes having a personal life a bit...difficult."

Red Robin has posed:
Tim Drake nods, and says "Well to be honest, I have not had much of one in a while, since my last break up over a year ago." He seems to feel comfortable with talking to her.

Nikki Hawkins has posed:
Nikki blinks. "Oh. I'm...sorry to hear that. I hear breakups can be hard...tho.." She lets out a little laugh while taking another drink. "I don't have much experience in that area. No one wants to date a manic."

Red Robin has posed:
Tim Drake looks over and says "I think might be a bit more, your everyday personality brings out the protector in folks, and they think of ya like a little sister or something.

Nikki Hawkins has posed:
"Yeah, cause Nikki's not mature enough to be anything BUT the little sister. Who gets herself in trouble all the time and seems to be clumsy even tho she's smart." Nikki eats on a few more fries then. "Cause that's how Tim sees Nikki too, right?"

Red Robin has posed:
Tim Drake makes a so-so motion with his hand and says "Yes and no, seeing both sides of you I realize you are more than that, but I will admit, part of me does want to protect you.

Nikki Hawkins has posed:
Nikki blushes a little. "Nikki tries not to let people see both sides. It...makes her feel...weird and vulnerable. Cause she knows how she can be..." Then she smiles. "But she feels safe around Tim, for what that's worth."

Red Robin has posed:
Tim Drake nods a bit to this and says "Well I feel honored you feel you can be yourself totally with me."

Nikki Hawkins has posed:
Nikki smiles. "Always! Tim's been very nice to Nikki.." There's a pause before she's her blunt no-filter self. "Would Tim consider going on a date with Nikki?"

Red Robin has posed:
Tim Drake seemed to read this might be where it was going, but is still a bit surprised. "I think we could do that and see how it went. Mind you I would suggest we not do it in Gotham, to much paparazzi about there.

Nikki Hawkins has posed:
Nikki smiles and nods. "She understands. Tim is a very popular person in Gotham. Nikki can keep Gotham as work place, and New York as fun place. Unless there's business in New York."

Red Robin has posed:
Tim Drake nods his head a bit to this and says "So are you wanting to plan the date or would you rather me do it?

Nikki Hawkins has posed:
"Oh... uh... Can Tim plan it? Nikki wouldn't know what to do...she also knows it's not common for the girl to ask but she got too curious." Nikki admits this and then consumes a bit more of her meal.

Red Robin has posed:
Tim Drake looks to her and says "Well it used to not be so common but now, a lady can ask a guy out as much as the other way around.

Nikki Hawkins has posed:
"Would Tim have asked Nikki out if Nikki didn't ask him out?" She gives a smile even as she asks, hoping this is seen as just a curious question.

Red Robin has posed:
Tim Drake hmms and munches one of his fries, and "I honestly am not sure, if I am being honest, you are attractive physically and mentally, but had thought more of friends, but sometimes that can grow into more, and here it might,

Nikki Hawkins has posed:
Nikki nods. "Nikki looks forward to seeing your doctor friend if they'll meet with her. She also looks forward to seeing Tim again...he's attractive and kind...and never has made fun of Nikki. We like that." Then she giggles. "And he's also nice to Squishy even tho Squishy is a robot..."

Red Robin has posed:
Tim Drake nods his head and says "I try to treat people like I would want to be and I am a fan or Robots and AI, so that does help there.

Nikki Hawkins has posed:
Nikki nods. "Nikki likes that. She does the same." A pause and then she - timidly - reaches across the table to touch and squeeze Tim's closer arm. "Thank you."

Red Robin has posed:
Tim Drake looks to her, and says "There is no need to thank me Nikki, I am sure we both enjoy one another's company.