Re: Mingling - Loki & open
Damian did not want to be at this charity event but shirking social responsibilities was easier wished for than done. He had no interest in watching his father and Lance be affectionate nor any in making small talk with the guests. (Especially when every single person insisted on talking about Gotham Academy or the new baby.)
Even the theme was objectionable, in all its irony. Apparently pretending to be criminals was somehow entertaining and also far more socially acceptable than actually being criminals. Damian had decided to play it relatively safe, dressing as Arsène Lupin, complete with top hat, monocle, and cloak. Only a few would get the reference but he rather didn't care.
And then he'd spotted his mother in the crowd and quickly headed in the other direction. It was going to be a long night. One parent would be far too preoccupied and the other not nearly distracted enough. Damian finally decided on hovering by the auctions where people could easily be distracted and messing about with his phone.