[ Lips thinning, nostrils widening as he huffs, eyebrows drawing sharply down over squinted eyes. The hand that Dick knocks away curls, clenches into a fist. ]
Are you honestly asking why I'd bother to come save your life?
[ He thinks Alfred is taking an awfully long time to come back, that the man's waiting for something, but Damian doesn't understand what. Why, in the span of a few short years, has his Robin become this biting, prickly little creature?
He remembers energy, excitement. Chatter in his ear and laughter on the wind. Richard's never been sunshine and roses, but he wasn't this.
Dick doesn't get away that easy. He steps forward, following to bully his way into his sight again. His voice is low with frustration, a scowl pulling at his lips. ]
We are family-- [ God save him from teenagers. ] --and I am your brother. Whether you like it or not, I'm always going to be there to drag your ass out of the frying pan.
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[ Lips thinning, nostrils widening as he huffs, eyebrows drawing sharply down over squinted eyes. The hand that Dick knocks away curls, clenches into a fist. ]
Are you honestly asking why I'd bother to come save your life?
[ He thinks Alfred is taking an awfully long time to come back, that the man's waiting for something, but Damian doesn't understand what. Why, in the span of a few short years, has his Robin become this biting, prickly little creature?
He remembers energy, excitement. Chatter in his ear and laughter on the wind. Richard's never been sunshine and roses, but he wasn't this.
Dick doesn't get away that easy. He steps forward, following to bully his way into his sight again. His voice is low with frustration, a scowl pulling at his lips. ]
We are family-- [ God save him from teenagers. ] --and I am your brother. Whether you like it or not, I'm always going to be there to drag your ass out of the frying pan.