Syn wasn't ashamed to admit that she had no idea how to approach Stephanie Brown. She was outgoing, upbeat, headstrong, and energetic—all good qualities; she didn't dislike Stephanie; she was just very busy. Syn had no clue how to get to her. She was so friendly there was no part in her life that she was alone, at least not at the moment she felt appropriate to intrude on.
Thank the Heavens for Cassandra. Here she stood in Cassandra's Studio apartment, ready for a sleepover (her first sleepover).
"Hey, Hey, - oh."
"I hope you don't mind. Cassandra invited me to join. I - "
"Is this my date?" Stephanie asked, dropping her bag. " Oh my god, it is! I'm so excited," she ran around the couch and hugged her eagerly. " This is going to be so much fun".
Energetic.
"I must confess I've never had a sleepover before," Syn said as she sat her on the couch. Cassandra came with drinks.
"We've got so much to do. Snacks, movies, facemasks, and boys or, in your case, fiance."
Energetic indeed.
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Two hours later, Syn found herself sitting on the couch, legs and hands propped up, face mask, and being fed cookies.
" This mask is supposed to moisturize your skin and give it a glow. And Damian will love the color green on your nails." He wouldn't. He wouldn't hate it, but he wouldn't favor it. He always preferred her in red. Or he did? She wasn't going to tell them that.
"The purple and black suit you very well."
"The glittered brings out the mischief in my eyes." Stephanie posed with her fingers next to her eyes. They laughed. " Enough about nails. It's time for boy talk. Tell us about Damian." Stephanie was wiggling her eyebrows and leaning into her. Cassandra saved her personal space by pushing her away with her foot.
"Um, what would you like to know?"
"What was he like when you first got together? Doubt he was romantic."
"When we were first arranged, he did not think I was worthy. But I was not chosen for my worth. My potential is what kept me there." Syn said she looked at nails. " Honestly, he cared very little for me in the beginning. I was just another servant, and I was beneath him like everyone else. Probably deeper...What about you and your relationship? I know you had a relationship with Drake at some point. How did that become?"
Stephanie groaned, throwing her head back. Syn would have thought she said something wrong it not for cassandra giggling. She shoved her face into the nearest pillow for a few seconds. "Damian told you?
"No, it was in Tim and your files."
"Wait, what?!" both girls snapped up, looking at her.
"Well, you dated Robin. All romantic partners are noted, especially the long-term ones and those who know your nightlife. And you became a vigilante yourself as being clue master's daughter; that alone got your own personal file. So far, no relation against your romantic partners has been made. I'm sorry." Syn said, and seeing the emotions that crossed Stephanie's face, she truly felt sorry. Invading one's privacy was never nice.
"You guys know everything." She took note that she was no longer energetic. Sober.
"Do you know about-"
"Yes," she didn't let her finish. She knew what she was talking about. She knew. "Talia, it was around the time of Damian. She was still soft. She got a good home. Talia made sure of it." Steph just nodded, tears gathered in her eyes. She got up and went out the fire escape.
Cass and Syn watched as she sat, shoulder shaking. They left her alone, giving her a moment to weep. When she steps back inside the conversation is forgotten and the tear streams in her mask are ignored.
"What are your plans for the future?" she asked, taking the bowl of grapes Cass offered. " I know you've just bought a house." Cass ignored the scathing glare she was receiving for a sequence pillow, a pretty pillow.
"Honestly, we've been mostly playing it by ear. The goal is marriage, and there are milestones to be made, but in between, there is no true plan."
"Winging it. I like that." Syn noticed how toned down Steph was now but did not mention it.
"Why did you stay? Why didn't you go?" she asked. " He gave you a chance, and you had a chance to escape all this. You left, explored the world, and met new people. Why's you come back? Why didn't you go?"
"I... I traveled, saw all I could, and halfway through it, I realized two things. 1) I was lonely, and 2) Damian never left my mind. I missed him. He was in this, so I came back to it." Syn shrugged.
The night was sober after that. They washed their face, made hot chocolate, and started a legally blonde marathon. The rest of the night was spent watching movies, eating snacks, and laughing the pain away.
Tonight, Syn learned that everything in Stephanie Brown's files was correct. She was outgoing, upbeat, headstrong, and energetic. But she was also soft and kind-hearted. She wasn't as impulsive as most thought her to be. She was smart and quick when thinking about an action. Stephanie Brown was everything they said and so much more.
"Thank you," she sighed to Cass. She just nodded.
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The one thing I hate about Stephanie Browns character is how everyone seems to forget that she had a child. She was pregnant, gave birth, and put her baby up for adoption.
It is very rare that her child is mention in fanon. Which I find sad because it is a big part of her origin story. She got pregnant then started dating Robin who , along side batman, helped her give birth and put them up for adoption.
One would think the Fanfon would expand on it.
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I have a request. If you can recommend a fanfiction that expands or mentions Stephanie Brown's pregnancy and/or child?
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The Arrangement
FanficDamian Wayne x OC!Female Damian Al Ghul Wayne, as a boy he was told he would grow into a promising young man and rule the world and as a ruler he'd need someone to stand by his side. To prepare for this an arrangement was made between the Al Ghul C...
