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( he gives damian a look at that. )

Why?

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I'm wounded.

( obviously. damian twists around, so he's more facing bruce than shinra headquarters. )

Not terribly. But I wasn't able to fend off the Reverse Flash while I was at my best, I won't be able to now if he opts to go for a recognizable target, and I don't want to hinder my healing. Especially if the next mission is anything like the last three.

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( the level of concern there on his face... it's been awhile since the plush incident beneath the tower. )

What happened?

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It was an accident and not one that is worth revisiting.

( the surface scratches to his face were nothing. this is close to nothing; damian's hardly concerned over it. if anything big did happen, he would immediately suit back up to lend a hand. in the meantime, he can use the downtime to rest, and encourage bruce to be less--secluded. )

I'm managing fine on my own.

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( eyeing damian, he's not so sure he believes him, but. he also doesn't seem to be too hindered by whatever injuries he has. still. )

You need to be more careful.

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My ability to weigh risk versus reward of any circumstance is far better than yours.

( he looks mildly offended at bruce telling him to be more careful. as if bruce isn't batman. as if he doesn't walk into the spray of bullets on a daily basis like it's nothing. )

If I could go back in time and repeat the moment it occurred, I would do the same thing, the exact same way, every time. I do not regret my decision. And I am taking care of it.

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( after a long pause of silence, gazing off towards the skyline again, he looks to damian. jaw tight. )

Fine. Is that all you came to tell me?

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No.

( well. yes actually. but now that he's here, )

I'm thirsty, I miss my team, and there is a vampire living on the roof over there.

( with a hand pointing to shinra headquarters.

vincent isn't currently up there, but he often is. )

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( a slow glance over to where damian points, he stares. looks back to damian. then slowly turns to make his way back towards inside. hands in pockets still. )

I have a few things to drink and I'll be sure to string up some garlic.

( that last part is said a little dryly, yeah. )

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He's been there since the buildings appeared. I haven't discerned his intentions yet.

( but damian is pulling himself up to his feet, and moving to let himself into the tower. )

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I'm sure you'll figure it out.

( making sure to leave the door open for damian, he heads back down inside the tower for the penthouse. intending to get damian something to drink since he's thirsty and all. )

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I haven't seen him over there in. . . some time. But I know he is still here. Somewhere.

( he'll find you, rooftop vampire. despite saying he's wounded, damian walks as steadily as he always had as he follows a few steps behind bruce. )

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You sound a little fixated.

( heading for the kitchen once they're in the penthouse, he grabs a couple bottles out of the fridge. water, soda, apple juice. he doesn't stock these for himself. he keeps them in case damian stops by— well. the water is his, sure. but, he sets them out on the counter, letting damian take his pick of what he wants. )

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( he doesn't drink soda frequently, but he does reach for the apple juice. unscrews the lid and like the little gremlin he is - drinks straight from the container. )

We'd been conversing for quite some time. ( just without words. sometimes damian throws a batarang towards him, and the 'vampire' tosses it back harmlessly. it's kept him busy, and the lack of his presence is a little off-putting. )

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This is how you make friends...

( muttered more to himself than to damian as he slowly opens the water for himself and takes a long sip from it, gently leaning there against the counter as he does. )

Are you letting Dick know about this Reverse-Flash business?

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( the domino mask gets slowly peeled off his face and set down on the counter beside the bottle of apple juice. while he - considers how he wants to answer that. )

I told Oracle. The information will be dispensed.

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( hm. )

Are you mad at him about something?

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No.

( his mouth twists into a scowl, one that most would expect to find on bruce's face, not damian's. )

Oracle has the network. There's no need for both of us to tell everyone.

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( another slow sip of his water, he licks over his lips. caps his bottle. )

Then I'm sure he can handle this Reverse Flash business. Since he likely has already.

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( why is his father like this. )

Allen is Father's Flash. Grayson has his own who comes with a multitude of his own problems.

( because we're calling dibs on certain flashes now. )

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Well I don’t have a Flash.

( not yet. he might never. he doesn’t know. )

Besides, you’ve all dealt with speedsters before. I’m sure you already all have an idea on how to handle it.

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Alright.

( damian - agrees easily enough. )

We'll leave Allen to his own devices. He can figure it out. And if Thawne dons Allen's skin and begins massacring everyone - that's his fault.

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Call Superman or your arrogant friend on the farm. I’m sure one of them could handle it just fine.

( it’s said dryly as he puts the water back in the fridge. )

Are you hungry, too?

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The Flash and his enemies aren't my responsibility.

( he's busy enough handling bruce. )

I'm still growing. ( he's always hungry. )

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They’re not mine either.

( that being said, he pulls a can of fruit salad down from the cupboard and grabs a can opener to start opening that up. bruce and cooking is absolutely not a thing and is in everyone’s best interest that it’s not. )