Robin.

[ The command is sharp, arresting. Dick's walking away, but Damian's not going to let him go. Not like this. His legs are longer than Dick's, and his stride just as determined; reaching out, his hand catches on his shoulder, a third time. ]

Richard. [ Damian struggles with words at the best of times; too blunt, cutting straight to the quick. ] You have always been good enough, in my regard. I'm-- [ Fumbling. It's not exactly right, and it's frustrating, and he wonders if Dick is hearing what he's trying to say at all. ] --today, you and your team held your own on a hostile, alien planet where even the Justice League doesn't dare step foot.

[ Cowards. They could raze Apokolips, eliminate the threat, but they'd rather react than act. ]

I am absurdly proud of you. Always.

[ Even when Dick does dumb, dangerous things. Even when he's disappointed in him, or angry at him, or worried sick over this brash child he's helped to raise. ]

And I will never not be in your corner; not even when it comes to Bruce. Do you understand?