Fandom: DDADDS
(Trigger Warnings: mentioning of recent surgery (nothing explicit))
(Note: Neither of the writers are Trans. If this is not quite accurate to those who are Trans, we apologize. If this bothers you, please move on to another chapter)
Mary smiled as she led Robert by the arm. "Come on, what's the worst that could happen, Robert? It's not like Dames is an asshole. He's really a sweetheart."
"I dunno, Mary...He's a fuckin' vampire," Robert sighed. "I'm desperate...but not that desperate."
"He isn't a vampire. So what if he dresses a little funny? Besides," she gave him a challenging smirk. "I thought you liked cryptids."
"Oh...fuck you."
"You don't even like women. Plus, if you don't get going now, he'll think he's been stood up."
Robert groaned and got up, leaving to head to the restaurant. Mary grinned after him as he cursed softly, shoving his hands into his pockets.
Damien was sitting at the restaurant, a frown on his face. Mary had said she had set up a date for him...where was he...? He pulled out his phone, texting Lucien. May be home soon. Don't think he's coming.
"Damien?" Robert asked, awkwardly sitting across from him.
Damien lifting his head, standing to greet him. "Yes, and you must be Robert."
Robert smile and awkwardly hugged him before sitting with a nod. "Sorry that I took so long."
Damien's cheeks immediately flushed at the hug. "Not to worry. I have not been here for too long."
"That's good..."
Damien re-took his seat, adjusting to ensure he wasn't sitting on his cloak.
Robert smiled awkwardly. "So...tell me about yourself."
"What do you want to know?"
"Whatever you'll share."
"Well, I do my best to follow the Victorian lifestyle." Damien didn't think mentioning his surgery would be a good plan...even if it had hurt a bit when he was hugged due to the still-healing scars.
"Victorian lifestyle...interesting."
"Yes, it has fascinated me for years."
"What about it?"
"A good number of things. The fashion, some of the values," Damien chuckled. "Lucien still tells me that his classmates think I am a vampire."
"Values...?"
"Their values on courtesy, modesty."
Robert nodded.
"Now, you have a severe advantage over me."
"Oh?"
"I have told you about myself. But I do not know anything about you."
"Well...you can know whatever you'd like."
"Well, then tell me about yourself."
"What specifically do you want to know?"
"Likes, dislikes."
"Um... I like my dog. Betsy."
Damien's eyes lit up at that. "You have a dog?"
Robert nodded. "Yeah..."
"I love dogs."
"You...can come over and see him."
"I would like that."
