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Going through the zeta, the JL are confused why Batman was letting Shazam go through with them, and they know he was fine with it because first through was Robin, then Nightwing, followed bu Red Hood, then Shazam went in before Batman himself went in, meaning that they were all going to the batcave - or wherever it was - together meaning that, Shazam knows more than he's letting on.
But he knows better than to let the JL know anything they shouldn't, he'll be able to deal with the commotion later, right now he wants to just talk with them, get to know the batkids better than just passing comments that Batman would give, there wasn't many 1-1 times with the two of them so the man hadn't actually talked about them properly, and well, he just saw three of them, might as well get to know them so that he can understand those passing comments better.
"Red. Why are you still awake? I could've sworn I told you to go to sleep." He didn't, he just said that needs sleep, and not to go to sleep, but that he needs it. It was Batman's fault for not using the correct words, he should've been more careful. "No more coffee today then... or tonight either, you're waiting until 6am tomorrow for any type of caffeine." He wasn't going to let himself be fooled by his choice of wording so soon after making a fool of himself.
"Why's Shazam here?" Right, wait, why hadn't he gone back to Billy yet? He knows everyone in the place knows he's Billy?
"Oh, uhm yeah, I wanted to meet you guys." He smiles sheepishly, not too sure what else to do, yelling Shazam and causing thunder and lightning wasn't the most casual thing to do whilst people were conversing, he wasn't going to be rude and interrupt! "Uhm... Shazam."
The thunder and lightning do their thing, sure they knew he was able to transform with a single word, but they hadn't really realized how dramatic the transformation was. They only just now realized why he hadn't done it sooner, and the fact that he mumbles it made sense, he was trying not to be over the top, it was already too much as it was.
"Billy, this is Red Robin, Red Hood, Robin, and Nightwing. The others I don't think are home right now." Batman introduces, each waving at the mention of their respected name. "This is, as you know, Billy Batson, Shazam." Having Billy himself waving to them this time.
"Well I don't care what you fuckers do, I'm going to wash this fucking shit off me and finish reading my book, alone, in my own room." Red Hood huffs, he was respectful despite what most people say, he waits until it's an appropriate time to leave, he makes sure at least someone knows where he is and what hes doing, his siblings get paranoid and he's nice he's not bitchy enough to let them get paranoid he just can't be fucked to deal with crying siblings when they "lose" him.
"Alright, nice meeting you!" Billy calls out, turning to see Robin subtly moving in a way to draw attention to him without out rightly doing so.
"I will also be going to freshen up, it was a pleasure to meet fathers most trusted... acquaintance." By the way Nightwing is smiling, Billy can tell that that is just how Robing is and that was him being nice. So of course Billy was going to let him be himself, he was (probably) raised by Batman, of course he's not going to be "normal", and that's fine.
"How about I show you around and get you situated to clean up baby B?" Nightwing smiles, the fact that he somehow already had a nickname was lost on him, but Batman had made comments on how his eldest was protective of the other Batlings, so maybe he just had paternal instincts? Gotham is a scary place maybe he was just making sure Billy wouldn't get hurt in an unfamiliar and dangerous environment... even though he's only really in the batcave and not going to be wondering out further than here.
"As long as it's not in 'the main house' I think Batman will be fine with it." Billy chimes, Batman could see Nightwing's eyes lighting up at how perfect the kid is, the way that he could understand why he was the first to meet the batfamily and not Superman or Wonder Woman like they assumed.
Nightwing ended up taking him to the emergency wet room, as it was the only one in the cave, it was usually only used for blood (or other bitching stains) as it was the closest to the entrance and was easy to run to, strip and scrub before getting any stains in the manor, that was just a death-wish waiting to happen. So while the floor was stained beyond repair, Billy didn't mind all that much, he was allowed to freshen up.
Turning back into Shazam so that you know, he actually could clean the grime as Billy wasn't dirty, Shazam was. Billy is fortunate enough that he has clean as fuck clothes for his Billy form so that after washing and drying off, all he has to do is say "Shazam" and he's back in a neat and tidy (well as neat and tidy as a 15-year-old boy can be) body. It works amazing for him.
Not being allowed up in the main house, Nightwing goes up to grab games for the two of them to play in the cave, but Nightwing being Nightwing and not knowing anything about Billy, he grabs a full box of games, no wanting to have the boy being bored or confused because of the game selection he brought down.
The two ended up playing fluxx, Billy hadn't ever played the game before and lost the first two rounds, but after getting used to the way the did get a few wins. The thing about fluxx, is that because the rules are constantly changing, it doesn't get boring, it's never played the same way, like ever.
So when Agent A comes down to the cave and see the both of them sitting at one of the desks engrossed in the game, Nightwing having changed into civvies with a disposable domino mask, to help it feel more comfortable and natural rather than Billy playing with Nightwing in full gear.
"Ah, Billy, would you like to join us for supper? Or would you like me to take you back to your place?" Agent A asks, making his way over to the boys, how late had it gotten!?
"I don't think Batman wants me up in the main house, you know, identities and stuff. I should probably go home anyways." He smiles, Nightwing already on his phone messaging Batman.
"B said it's fine, we'll just wear disposable masks. Although we probably should call your place to let them know you're staying out for fun and not because Shazam stuff." Nightwing perks up, putting his phone back in his pocket, Agent A making his way to the Batcave phone, awaiting to see is Billy would still like to stay or not, in the end it really is his choice.
"Oh uhm, I'll call my dad, you sure it's okay?" Nightwing ruffles his head, giving him what he's learnt to be a smile of adoring at the fact that Billy is in fact a 15-year-old boy. "Okay uhm, I'll call him now." Getting out his phone he makes sure to step a singular step away, a thing most people with common decency do when calling someone. "Hey Vic, can I stay at the Bat-house for dinner? Batman invited me over, and well it's Batman so he already knew my identity like months ago but I only really recently found out, anyways I just wanted to know if it's okay with you. I can come back like almost instantly if you want me home, just asking."
"As long as you're home in time for bed and you keep me updated, you have fun and be safe alright? He lives in Gotham? Make sure you're keeping safe over there." Perking up at this, Agent A makes his way up to the manor to inform the others of the guest staying (Billy) and of their personal preparation for dinner (the masks).
"You're like 100% sure it's okay I stay? I can go home if you need, it's like totally okay, I understand if you want me to go home." Billy starts, Dick leading him up the stairs to the manor, making his way up he's in awe at what he's seeing, he logically knew Batman was wealthy like this, but one really can't ever comprehend the sheer amount of money that one person can have.
"Oh my god it's B's best'est friend in the whole wide world!" A girl comes running up, clinging onto Billy like they were best friends who had been separated and had only just reunited. "Okay, so I'm Spoiler, or well as the others call me Spoils', or 'the best bat'." Which gets a laugh from Nightwing.
"Oh uhm, hi! Nice to meet you, you're the not-kid of Batman's, or is that... what's her name, Black Bat?" He had made note that one of the girls was his, and the other was dating her meaning she was in no way his kid, and he knows better than to assume.
"That's me! Okay see now I love him already! Nobody can get it right!" She laughs, holding onto him and leading him to her girlfriend. "This is the best being in the entire world, Black Bat. Not sure how much B's told you, but she's semi-verbal, so like if you want to listen, I'm your gall, if you want to talk a lot, she's the go to." Seriously, Batman's kids are way different from one another, but they're all nice, and that's really all that matters if he's going to be honest.
"Hi, I'm Billy, Billy Batson, nice to meet you." He smiles, hand out for a handshake, not expecting any form of response, her girlfriend had already so when she does speak up he knows better than to give a shocked reaction, because that'll just make her feel awkward.
"Hi. You're Shazam?" Was all she asked, but again, there's no need for any more words, she got the point across and that's really all that matters.
"I am, although I can't say it without transforming, so that sucks for me." The three of them talk before Agent A calls them over having finished setting up the table. "Thanks again for inviting me to join you all for dinner."
"My stance on the Justice League still stands. But this one can be exempt from it." Robin whistles, having been told not to make those types of comments in front of them... but also just wanting them to know where he stands on Billy.
"Translation for non cyrptids, he likes you." Red Robin smiles, looking over at Billy who they could all tell was confused but was able to hide it enough they had to actually try to tell what he was thinking, because he's been raised not to pry into other peoples conversations, and if he was speaking Bat, then it's not something he needs to know.
"You guys all seem pretty nice too." Billy offers, Agent A side eyeing Batman taking note of the fact that he knows Batman is scheming in his mind ways to be able to adopt him without doing anything illegal. "And this food is like really good, thank you so much for making it Agent A."