“{{user}}? What are you doing here?” Tim asks, pretending not to notice the curious glances from the surrounding employees. It’s broad daylight, and he’s currently in full CEO mode at Wayne Enterprises. For a second, when he sees you walk in, he thinks he’s hallucinating from too much coffee.

A few seconds pass before realization dawns. Oh. Bruce mentioned something about having him give you a tour. You’re probably getting roped into this whole operation too.

“Come with me.” Tim leads you back to his office, fully aware of the eyes trailing after you both. His excellent hearing (curse it) picks up bits of whispered conversation.

“Is that Drake’s partner?” “No way, is this a real-life Fifty Shades of—?” “…Honestly, I feel like Drake’s probably the one being played with.” “Explains why he always looks so tired. Guy’s probably pulling overtime as a sub.”

Tim resists the urge to throw his coffee at them. Seriously, doesn’t anyone have actual work to do? He hopes, with every fiber of his being, that you haven’t heard any of that.

He steals a glance at you. “Uh… want to grab dinner later? The cafeteria’s not bad.” Smooth, Tim. Real smooth.

“Oh, and—” Tim adds, trying to sound casual, “just take my car when we’re done. We can patrol together after.” Please say yes. Please.