[It's nearly two hours after her shift is over that Nancy drops her off at Steve's. At this point she mostly feels numb, but she's also exhausted. She won't keep it from Steve because she can't, especially not with Hopper involved now, but she's not about to start filling him in while Max is around either. Jesus, like that kid has anything else she needs to worry about. Neither does Steve, really. None of them need this.
She'd had more than one unpleasant encounter with Dash Montague, but she hadn't seen him since he'd graduated over a year ago until he'd turned up at the store a couple weeks ago for the first time. And then again today. She raked a hand through her hair as she used her keys and let herself into the Harrington mansion, drawing in a breath and pasting a smile on her face as she spotted Steve and Max on the sofa side by side, Max's wheelchair across the room.]
[Steve had spent his day off tending to Max and her needs. He's also been cleaning up a few rooms around the house for Eddie. Steve hasn't approached the metalhead just yet about the offer, he hasn't told Max either but it's an option.
Robin being two hours late doesn't go unnoticed but Steve figured maybe Robin chose to pick up a few extra hours or she just needed some alone time.
Steve offers up a small smile himself as Robin enters. ]
[He informs her softly. It doesn't take Steve long to notice that something seems a bit off with Robin. He doesn't want to pry, especially with Max still in the room. ]
[She'd figured they already ate. But she nods at that, shifting her gaze to look at the redhead. She was wearing her headphones around her neck the way she did most of the time anymore. Not that anyone could blame her.]
[She hates not being able to see. Picking up on people's nonverbal cues has been a long-standing thing she's relied on and now she can't. But she can still sense that something's wrong. Robin's voice is more subdued than usual. Maybe she'd had a long day like she said, or maybe there's something else going on. She wishes she could see because she's sure she'd be able to differentiate if she could see her.
She shifts a little on the couch. She was getting better at being able to walk a few steps, but it also took a lot of energy and she was tired.]
Think you could help me back to my chair? I think I kinda want to lie down for a bit before dinner if that's okay.
[She glances up at him when he steps back into the living room.]
Had a little trouble with a visitor at work today. Not Tommy. [She clarifies, knowing exactly where his mind would go.] Someone I used to kinda be friends with. Dash Montague. He was -- in your class. [She doesn't know if Steve will recognize his name, or if they ever interacted. Dash's family was rich, lived in Loch Nora, too. Though if Dash was back living there, she had no idea.]
We were sorta friends? We hung out in a little group for a couple years before I caught on to what a jerk he actually was when he cheated on his girlfriend. And by that I mean, he tried to kiss me, and he wasn't happy when I said no.
[She leans against him almost subconsciously.]
I hadn't seen him til like, two weeks ago when he showed up at the store out of the blue and was pretty insistent he was going try again. He left, but he came back again today and he didn't want to leave and then when he did -- I asked Nancy to bring me back and she sorta insisted Hopper get involved.
[Robin of all people is well aware on Steve's view of cheating in committed relationships. It's a sore spot, a huge trigger and Steve doesn't stand for it.
His body begins to grow tense as Robin explains what Dash had done and how he practically invaded her personal space. ]
[She just really, really hadn't wanted her first kiss to be with a guy. Especially one like Dash.]
He's looking for him. It's - I mean it sucked, but it could've been worse and there's really not much he can do. [It's not like they can arrest a guy for kissing someone against their will. That is not a thing that's realistic. But she's sure Hopper will scare him.]
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Later that evening
[It's nearly two hours after her shift is over that Nancy drops her off at Steve's. At this point she mostly feels numb, but she's also exhausted. She won't keep it from Steve because she can't, especially not with Hopper involved now, but she's not about to start filling him in while Max is around either. Jesus, like that kid has anything else she needs to worry about. Neither does Steve, really. None of them need this.
She'd had more than one unpleasant encounter with Dash Montague, but she hadn't seen him since he'd graduated over a year ago until he'd turned up at the store a couple weeks ago for the first time. And then again today. She raked a hand through her hair as she used her keys and let herself into the Harrington mansion, drawing in a breath and pasting a smile on her face as she spotted Steve and Max on the sofa side by side, Max's wheelchair across the room.]
Hey, I'm back.
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Robin being two hours late doesn't go unnoticed but Steve figured maybe Robin chose to pick up a few extra hours or she just needed some alone time.
Steve offers up a small smile himself as Robin enters. ]
Hey.
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I'm gonna grab a bite to eat.
[She's not even a little bit hungry, but it'll give her more time to shake off her nerves and figure out exactly what she's going to say.]
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[He informs her softly. It doesn't take Steve long to notice that something seems a bit off with Robin. He doesn't want to pry, especially with Max still in the room. ]
If you're in the mood.
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[She'd figured they already ate. But she nods at that, shifting her gaze to look at the redhead. She was wearing her headphones around her neck the way she did most of the time anymore. Not that anyone could blame her.]
Yeah, sounds good.
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[Steve had offered to cook them dinner but Max had insisted that they surprise Robin with some delicious Chinese food. ]
Long day?
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[She smiles, but it's faint.]
Yeah. Definitely...long day. How are you guys?
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[Max has made some really great improvements but Steve still doesn't over do it. ]
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She shifts a little on the couch. She was getting better at being able to walk a few steps, but it also took a lot of energy and she was tired.]
Think you could help me back to my chair? I think I kinda want to lie down for a bit before dinner if that's okay.
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Sure.
[It doesn't take Steve long to help Max back in her chair. He lets her walk what she can before he does the rest by helping her back in her chair. ]
I'll get you first thing when dinner arrives, alright?
[He promises as he helps escorts her back to her room and onto the bed. ]
You okay?
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[She lays back against the pillows, nodding at the question.]
Just a little tired, but -- kinda seems like you and Robin needed to talk. [Her expression twists into a frown.] She seems...upset?
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Yeah, yeah she does. If you need me don't be afraid to yell, yeah?
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I will. [She pats his arm.]
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[Steve makes sure that Max is comfortable and has everything she needs before he heads back out to where Robin is curled up on the sofa. ]
Well?
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Had a little trouble with a visitor at work today. Not Tommy. [She clarifies, knowing exactly where his mind would go.] Someone I used to kinda be friends with. Dash Montague. He was -- in your class. [She doesn't know if Steve will recognize his name, or if they ever interacted. Dash's family was rich, lived in Loch Nora, too. Though if Dash was back living there, she had no idea.]
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[Steve moves to take a seat beside Robin, dark eyes settled upon her as he gives his full attention. Steve can say he's heard the name before. ]
He say something to you?
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[She leans against him almost subconsciously.]
I hadn't seen him til like, two weeks ago when he showed up at the store out of the blue and was pretty insistent he was going try again. He left, but he came back again today and he didn't want to leave and then when he did -- I asked Nancy to bring me back and she sorta insisted Hopper get involved.
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[Robin of all people is well aware on Steve's view of cheating in committed relationships. It's a sore spot, a huge trigger and Steve doesn't stand for it.
His body begins to grow tense as Robin explains what Dash had done and how he practically invaded her personal space. ]
Did this asshole do something to you?
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[She draws in a breath and exhales slowly, her own nerves still on edge.]
He kissed me. And then I slapped him.
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[Steve shifts and his eyebrows knit together in concern. He's relieved to hear that Robin actually stood up for herself and wasn't harmed. ]
Did you tell Hopper?
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[She just really, really hadn't wanted her first kiss to be with a guy. Especially one like Dash.]
He's looking for him. It's - I mean it sucked, but it could've been worse and there's really not much he can do. [It's not like they can arrest a guy for kissing someone against their will. That is not a thing that's realistic. But she's sure Hopper will scare him.]
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[Steve's eyes narrow and he's shifting again.]
That asshole is still out there?
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[She shrugs a little, moving to lean back against the couch instead of on Steve when he moves.]
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[Steve was under the impression that maybe Hopper or Nancy had threatened this bastard into leaving Robin alone.
Shit.
Now Steve is getting to his feet.]
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What are you doing?
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