... the humane society, or even private breeders. Anywhere but a pet shop. At least, that was the plan. It was a plan that went perfectly well until Lian walked past the rats in the cages up against the wall. Despite his best intentions, Tim did return home with a pet. To his great relief, Roy didn’t seem to mind Templeton’s addition to the family. ---------------------------------

...him plot to take Dick in as part of their relationship needed more finesse than "I think we should start fucking Dick too," but Kon wasn't inclined to argue with success. And a day later, with a sleeping Roy to his right, a smiling Tim to his left, and a very exhausted Dick sprawled across all three of their chests, Kon knew that no one could argue that his plotting hadn't been successful.

...red and yellow, and those times are the times when Dick can’t even think, let alone be considerate of her feelings.   It’s the closest he’ll get to the real thing.   5. Sunshine – Keane   Roy knows he has to work hard to protect his Robin. The very nature of their jobs make it all but impossible, but he still feels the need to try.   So every night, regardless of bruises or stitches or...

......" "You're staying a Titan," Dick told her. "No," Lian said morosely. "The Titans deserve better. And pretty soon Harper will be old enough And then they can have a Robin." Dick sighed, wishing Roy hadn't deserted him. "You need the Titans, little bit." "The team comes first," Lian answered. "And the team needs you," Dick told her. "You're the only one who's been actively trained to lead. Tim...

...nodded. "I think I can do this." "I'm sure you can," Dinah said confidently. "And if you mess up, I'm sure Ollie and I can find some Hemlock." ~~~~~~~ "Just think, that could be Harper in 3 years," Roy said cheerfully, taking a bite of his pizza. Connor was right. Pineapple was delightfully. Even more so when you added bacon. "No, our kid will not try to bust our eardrums," Dick said firmly "He...

... Names are very important to the people who raised me in the pre-Ollie period. Unless you don't want it to be a Grayson..." Dick just smiled at him, unable to voice how that made him feel...that Roy thought he was worth his kid's last name being Grayson. "Dick?" Roy asked uncertainly. "What?" Dick asked, throat tight. "If you don't want my kid to have your last name...if you'd rather wait for...

... Uncle Dick,” she said in her little voice, squeezing Dick’s hand. Roy felt him smile against his shoulder, and couldn’t help smiling himself.   “We’ll get it tomorrow, okay, baby?” Roy asked, deciding to ignore Dick for the time being. Reacting to his more bizarre moments only encouraged him, he found. Not worth it in the long run.   “Okay,” Lian agreed cheerfully, already...

...glanced over Roy's shoulder one more time before leaving. Roy sighed. "Sorry," he muttered to Dick as he shut the door. "I'm glad to know you're protected," Dick responded. "I'm too old for that," Roy answered. "So you want to drop the news to the kid, or you want me to?" "What news?" Lian asked. "It's your body," Dick responded sweetly. Roy snorted. "An invaded body," he grumbled. Dick just...

...could probably use one as well, my Lord," Tim pointed out, reaching out to hug his brother tightly for the present. "Between the caning, the spanking, and the piercing...." "But now is your time," Roy told him. "And he seems to enjoy the discomfort?" He glanced at Dick to be sure. "Enjoy your time alone with our master, Timmy," Dick told his little brother, with a gentle kiss to the top of the...

...blue arrow to Dick. "Really? That's pretty sweet," Kon told him. "What's it do?" "It sends you to the Phantom Zone," Dick told him simply. "Do I make myself clear?" "Uh, y-yeah," Kon agreed quickly. Roy couldn't quite hold back the snicker as Dick stood up, shook Kon's hand, and allowed the boys to exit. "Finding something funny, Harper?" "You were worse than Batman was when we were their age...