We-- [ He declares, loftily, as if announcing something very important. ] --are going out.
[ Not an emergency at all. No attacks, nothing to worry about, just Damian deciding that he was tired of being alone in this house, and tired of Grayson being alone, too. His father is too cautious at times.
Insistent, he tugs the other boy over to the stairs back up to the Manor, glancing over him critically. They're not that different in height, though Damian's shoulders are broader. ]
First: a change of clothes. It's chilly today. But I thought you might appreciate the fresh air.
[ And, moreover, Damian is done with his father's reticence. He's going to take the boy out, and if he gets his way, the boy won't be returning to the cell. Bruce doesn't seem to be any closer to discussing Richard's options with the ex-Talon. Maybe he's waiting for the Court to give up completely, or for something else, but Damian --
Damian thinks they are fast reaching the point where it's no better than what Grayson's already been put through. If he's going to be here, it's going to be as a guest. This entire prisoner thing has gone on long enough.
(He will flat out deny any attachment to his assassin, because attachment is weakness, but their conversations have been pleasant, and he's enjoyed his company; especially on those days when he wants to talk with someone but the rest of the family is too busy, or are just disinclined to spend time with the young, arrogant Robin. But Grayson usually seems to welcome his presence, which is a novelty.) ]
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[ Not an emergency at all. No attacks, nothing to worry about, just Damian deciding that he was tired of being alone in this house, and tired of Grayson being alone, too. His father is too cautious at times.
Insistent, he tugs the other boy over to the stairs back up to the Manor, glancing over him critically. They're not that different in height, though Damian's shoulders are broader. ]
First: a change of clothes. It's chilly today. But I thought you might appreciate the fresh air.
[ And, moreover, Damian is done with his father's reticence. He's going to take the boy out, and if he gets his way, the boy won't be returning to the cell. Bruce doesn't seem to be any closer to discussing Richard's options with the ex-Talon. Maybe he's waiting for the Court to give up completely, or for something else, but Damian --
Damian thinks they are fast reaching the point where it's no better than what Grayson's already been put through. If he's going to be here, it's going to be as a guest. This entire prisoner thing has gone on long enough.
(He will flat out deny any attachment to his assassin, because attachment is weakness, but their conversations have been pleasant, and he's enjoyed his company; especially on those days when he wants to talk with someone but the rest of the family is too busy, or are just disinclined to spend time with the young, arrogant Robin. But Grayson usually seems to welcome his presence, which is a novelty.) ]