( it's harsh, but - intentionally so. and it's true; damian never left the manor, dick is the one who moved on to blüdhaven while damian stayed behind to be robin to bruce's batman. it had been difficult at first; bruce had doubted their ability to work together, damian doubted bruce's ability to believe in him, but - it's not as if damian regrets any of it.
that's not what this is about. nor is it truly about dick and barbara's relationship. it's about dick's scream as the drill shoved its way through his skin. the weight of his body as damian pulled him out of the chair and laid his cloak over him. the blood that had stained his hands, his uniform, as he cried over him. )
We are not having a repeat of what happened in the Labyrinth. I will not listen to you die again. Given your inability to follow directives, banishing you from my presence is my only option.
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( it's harsh, but - intentionally so. and it's true; damian never left the manor, dick is the one who moved on to blüdhaven while damian stayed behind to be robin to bruce's batman. it had been difficult at first; bruce had doubted their ability to work together, damian doubted bruce's ability to believe in him, but - it's not as if damian regrets any of it.
that's not what this is about. nor is it truly about dick and barbara's relationship. it's about dick's scream as the drill shoved its way through his skin. the weight of his body as damian pulled him out of the chair and laid his cloak over him. the blood that had stained his hands, his uniform, as he cried over him. )
We are not having a repeat of what happened in the Labyrinth. I will not listen to you die again. Given your inability to follow directives, banishing you from my presence is my only option.