14953/a First date.

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a First date.
Date of Scene: 18 April 2023
Location: Multiple places in NYC
Synopsis: And a good first date it is.
Cast of Characters: Red Robin, Nikki Hawkins




Red Robin has posed:
Tim Drake has planned the first date with Nikki, and figured it might be a bit easier to go out in NYC where people won't recognize him right off the bat and they can have a more normal date. So, Tim has arrived to pick her up in a rather nice convertable sports car.
Nikki Hawkins has posed:
Nikki slips out of the house and for the first time in likely...ever...she's actually completely clean. There's not a spot of grease or oil or anything akin to work on her - at least when it comes to robotics. She's also wearing a gentle perfume that scents like rainy forests. "Hey Tim! Oh, that's a nice car!"
Red Robin has posed:
Tim Drake has gotten out of the car and moved around to open the door for you "Thanks, Bruce gave it to me for my birthday last year." He says this more as fact than any type of bragging "So, I thought we could do a movie and dinner tonight." He tells her.
Nikki Hawkins has posed:
"Nikki never gets presents on her birthday anymore..." The woman says before biting on her lower lip. Seems she's a bit more conscious of the way she speaks these days. "Nik--I mean--I... uhm...move and dinner sounds nice." Then she offers a smile. "And Squishy will be staying home. Promise."
Red Robin has posed:
Tim Drake smirks a bit and says "I hope Squishy is not to upset being left at home." He tells her. He does make a mental note to make sure she gets a birthday present when it comes around even if they are not dating then.
Nikki Hawkins has posed:
Nikki lets out a giggle and shakes her head. "Squishy will be fine. Nik--I--leave him alone all the time. Especially when going to play at m-my tournaments." She begins to walk towards the car then. "What movie was..are..you thinking about going to see?"
Red Robin has posed:
Tim Drake looks over and says "Well, I thought we would decide together, there are a few choices that sounded pretty good." He names a few for her to see what she finds interesting.
Nikki Hawkins has posed:
Nikki seems to think on it, and then picks one that is likely a not-so-popular choice. Just Nikki doing as Nikki does and going for the odd things in life. "So how have you been since we last saw each other?" The words are a little slow, extra effort in thinking about the correct tenses to use.
Red Robin has posed:
Tim Drake looks over and says "Been good, busy with work a lot, how about you?" He asks as he moves back tot he drivers seat to drive them to the theater.
Nikki Hawkins has posed:
Nikki nods, buckling her seatbelt after climbing into the car. "Been good. Nikki might have a skeleton prototype for her new robot soon... so she's been working too." Watching the city go by as he drives.
Red Robin has posed:
Tim Drake nods his head a bit and says "So, do you drive any vehicles Nikki?" He asks her as they ride along.
Nikki Hawkins has posed:
Nikki shakes her head. "Nikki doesn't have a driver's license. She takes the bus, or a taxi, or just walks."
Red Robin has posed:
Tim Drake nods his head a bit to this and says "Have you ever wanted to learn? Maybe you could get a mopad or something small, that could pull a cart might make gathering stuff easier."
Nikki Hawkins has posed:
Nikki thinks on that a moment. "She'd like to learn, yeah. Small bike and a cart would really be good...Squishy could even ride in the cart!" Another giggle escaping her as she thinks about it.
Red Robin has posed:
Tim Drake nods, a bit and says "I can teach you sometime if you want, I ride motorcycles and such, so I am sure we can find something that goes well for you."
Nikki Hawkins has posed:
"Oh yeah. Nikki would like that a lot." A smile is given to Tim then. "Do you like riding motorcycles?"
Red Robin has posed:
Tim Drake nods, a bit and says "It is a nice thing, the whole freedom of it and all, feeling the road under you more than you do in a car and such.
Nikki Hawkins has posed:
"Sounds kinda scary." Nikki admits, looking out the window as the city passes by. "So are you excited? About the date?"
Red Robin has posed:
Tim Drake nods his head a bit and says "It is good to have good safety gear." He says of the riding and says "I am, hoping it lives up to what you are hoping it will."
Nikki Hawkins has posed:
Nikki shakes her head some. "Nikki isn't sure how dates are supposed to go. Well, she's seen stuff in movies...but movies aren't real life. So can't expect it to go like the movies, right?"
Red Robin has posed:
Tim Drake nods, and says "Well it is true, but are not most of our expectations from movies, books or such in some degree?
Nikki Hawkins has posed:
Nikki blinks and then giggles. "Maybe. Cause it's what we see and take in...and she doesn't wanna let Tim down either."
Red Robin has posed:
Tim Drake nods and says "You will not let me down, I have always liked spending time with you Nikki." He offers.
Nikki Hawkins has posed:
Nikki actually blushes at that, and then finds herself at a loss of anything to say so she just smiles and watches out the window for a time, quietly.
Red Robin has posed:
Tim Drake continues to drive, and says "I figure a movie first, that way if we want to talk about it we can at dinner." He offers and pulls into a spot at one of the multi-movie theaters.
Nikki Hawkins has posed:
Nikki nods. "Sounds like a solid plan, Mister Drake!" Saying this with a hint of excitement in her voice. "It's just nice to be out doing something a little different than playing games or working on robots."
Red Robin has posed:
Tim Drake will tap on the screen in the car and hmms bringing up movies "See anything you find interesting?" He will ask her, since he is cool with letting her pick the movie.
Nikki Hawkins has posed:
Nikki blinks and then scrolls through the movies on the screen until she finds one that seems a bit comedy in nature. Something that's likely light-hearted and definitely not horror. "This one looks good." Pointing it out and then looks to Tim with a sort of side eye. "Can Nikki get a slushie?"
Red Robin has posed:
Tim Drake nods his head and says "Of course you can get what ever you want." He tells her. He will type to get the tickets, and then gets out walking over to open the car door for her.
Nikki Hawkins has posed:
Nikki beams a smile, and before she can hop out of the car, Tim is opening the door for her. "Oh. Uhm, thanks..." Stepping out, she smiles to him and then looks over to the theater. "Nikki thinks this'll be super fun! She can't wait for dinner after. Where did Tim think of taking her?"
Red Robin has posed:
Tim Drake hmmms and says "Well, I know of this little Japanese place I thought we could try. It is not a big place, but the food is really good." He tells her. He will take her to see the movie, and makes sure she gets what ever refreshments she wants.
Nikki Hawkins has posed:
Refreshments came in the form of gummy worms and a blue raspberry slushie. All consumed while watching the movie, having laughs and maybe even a cry at one point because even comedies have their dramatic moments. By the time the movie ends and the credits roll, Nikki is all smiles. "That was fun, but Nikki needs to use the restroom...she'll meet you at the exit.." And then...promptly runs off to the facilities due to slushie goodness.
Red Robin has posed:
Tim Drake nods, and will move to wait for her at the exit. He could wait outside the restroom but instead he will make his way to stand near the door. He is tempted to pull his phone out but does not instead looks at the coming attraction posters.
Nikki Hawkins has posed:
Nikki returns, likely just in time for boredom of reading the fifth coming attraction poster settles in. "Okay, Nikki's ready!" Saying this before looking over at the posters herself and then back to Tim.
Red Robin has posed:
Tim Drake nods, and holds the door again for her, as they walk out to the car. He instinctively make sure he is between her and any dangerous looking area. He looks over to her "So, a pretty good movie huh?"
Nikki Hawkins has posed:
Nikki smiles while walking beside Tim, and if she's aware he's taking any sort of protective stance next to her, she doesn't let it on. "Oh yeah. I loved the part where she got that pie to the face after being a bit of a bitch to her family..."
Red Robin has posed:
Tim Drake chuckles and nods his head a bit to this again opening the door for her, before moving to get in. It seems some of Alfred's teaching have paid off.
Nikki Hawkins has posed:
Nikki gets into the car after he opens the door for her and buckles up. "Does this Japanese place sell sushi? Nikki is a fan of the stuff..." Asking this while pulling out her phone to check on a couple messenger apps she has.
Red Robin has posed:
Tim Drake nods, and says "Yea, they have a side specially for Sushi, we can go there and even watch them while they make it." He explains to her. He drives along and after finding a parking spot will again come to open the door for her.
Nikki Hawkins has posed:
Nikki climbs out of the car once more after he's opened the door for her. "Tim is such a nice guy..." Saying this before waiting a moment so he can lead them into the place.
Red Robin has posed:
Tim Drake looks over and says "Well, I have had a few folks who should me the way to act and that helps." He admits. He walks along and when they get inside, the hostess sees Tim and they get taken to the best seat at the sushi bar area when he tells them they will at least start with sushi.
Nikki Hawkins has posed:
"That makes Tim lucky. Nikki hasn't had anyone to show her how to do some things. Her mom and dad tried, but once she found a way in her life they sort of..." Nikki trails off and then shrugs her shoulders before they're led to that really good table and she sits.
Red Robin has posed:
Tim Drake nods, and says "Yea I have been lucky, once my father was killed Bruce took me in and he and Alfred both are really good people. Bruce wants to help the city with the foundations in his mother's name. " He tells her, and soon the Chef comes over to them bows and starts making something for them without asking. Seems Tim rates special service
Nikki Hawkins has posed:
Nikki frowns at that. "Nikki's sorry to hear about Tim's father..." Then listens on about Bruce and Alfred. "Bruce is the one that Tim works for, which means Nikki kinda works for Bruce too? Wayne Enterprises. You work for Bruce Wayne. Nikki looked it up." At one point or another.
Red Robin has posed:
Tim Drake nods his head and says "Yea, Bruce has helped a lot of people and given me a second family. He has taken a couple orphans in trying to help them so they don't have to go through what he did. He had Alfred, but we have Alfred, Bruce and one another as well." The chef brings them food and Tim thanks him in Japanese. "Anything you want in particular tonight Nikki?"
Nikki Hawkins has posed:
Nikki smiles and nods. "That's a nice thing for him to do. It's good to have family. Nikki has a few people she can hang out with...but they're mostly just gamer friends that she's gotten close with." Then the chef serves food and she thanks him as well, but in English. "Nikki likes the spider and dragon rolls...what does Tim like?"
Red Robin has posed:
Tim Drake hmmms and says "Well, I have liked most I have tried, the spicy imitation crab bomb is pretty good, The fried shrimp rolls are good as well. He has done Fugo for us, but that is something He is one of the few I would trust, and need time to prep for.
Nikki Hawkins has posed:
"That's the one that's deadly if it's prepared wrong, yeah?" Nikki asks that while reaching for a piece of sushi with chopsticks expertly handled. "Itadakimasu." Then she eats it in one bite - as sushi is supposed to be eaten.
Red Robin has posed:
Tim Drake nods his head a bit to this and says "Yea, why I will only do it with him fixing it." He explains "So what got you into Sushi."
Nikki Hawkins has posed:
Nikki chews thoughtfully for a moment before swallowing to answer. "We were doing a tournament in Japan. Nikki's learned very little Japanese, but the people she was staying with - cause some of us had to be sponsored and stay with the sponsors - introduced her to it." She explains. "It's good that Nikki likes to try new things..."
Red Robin has posed:
Tim Drake nods and says "So, have you got to go other places besides Japan with the gaming leagues?"
Nikki Hawkins has posed:
Nikki seems to think on it a moment before answering. "England, Germany and Australia. It depends on if she manages to make it to the world tournaments and where the finals are held. Which is usually in whichever country has the most entries. A lot of time it's the US...but sometimes it's other countries. So she has to keep her passport updated, and sometimes that's hard to remember to do. Also visas...visas are weird. Cause if she fills out a work visa she's only allowed to stay so many days. But if she fills out a tourist visa she technically can't work, and some places consider tournaments work if there's a monetary prize." She then flushes a bit and looks down at the table. "Sorry..."
Red Robin has posed:
Tim Drake 's brow raises and says "Why are you Sorry?" He seems a bit confused on this as he sees she having done nothing wrong. The chef continues making them new and neat food.
Nikki Hawkins has posed:
"Cause...I'm rambling...and likely just boring you with the details." Nikki offers and then chuckles. "I just...I really like going to these tournaments...some people wonder if it ever gets old, but it really doesn't. Always new challengers and ways to better yourself, you know?" Plus, it's a focal point which is helping her concentrate.
Red Robin has posed:
Tim Drake nods a bit to her, and says "If it is something that interests you, it it not going to bore me learning more about it. Like I said I mainly only play recreationally, The most I did was one time my guild was in one of the world first races on wow.
Nikki Hawkins has posed:
Nikki beams a little. "Which is fine, some people play games casually. It's how I got started. I just got really good at some games, got offered to enter tournaments and the rest is...sort of history I guess. But one of the first WoW things is pretty cool. Do you still play it at all?"
Red Robin has posed:
Tim Drake nods his head a bit to this and says "Yea, but we only really raid once in a blue moon as a guild any more. Timing to get everyone on at the same time, can be hard. " He does not add that most of his guild members are superheroes which makes finding time harder.