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( the lead-in is worrisome, but damian doesn't let it show aside from his smile fading. he turns off the gameboy and repocks it. doesn't bother saving it. )

Yes?

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( he's been thinking about this in his time spent in wayne tower... since everything happened in wayne terminal beneath it. it's something he's wanted to bring up, but hasn't been sure how to... if he should, but. he knows he should, especially now with the mention of this reverse-flash having the potential to be a threat along with everything else here, so. )

Just... ( he licks over his lips, takes a second as they keep walking. ) ...if anything happens to me, you know that everything here of mine belongs to you, right?

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Nothing is going to happen to you.

( it's firm. he's already heard grayson's death rattle since their arrival here, he is not looking forward to any potential repeats. damian knows it will happen, eventually; they're all idiots who will jump in front of bullets for one another. damian is guilty of it, too. people come back here, but - )

But everything that belongs to you already belongs to me as well. It has my name on it.

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It’s just to be aware. If anything happens or I end up leaving here unexpectedly… I just wanted to make sure you knew.

( wills don’t exactly seem to be a thing here, so. never mind bruce having never needed to even worry about such a thing. it’s just… different now. for a number of reasons. )

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( you could make an argument for splitting resources between him and bruce's other sons, but both drake and grayson have plenty of resources of their own, and todd doesn't seem to want anything to do with them. cain - is more one of gordon's than one of bruce's. damian would - share resources anyway, to an extent. but. )

If you leave, I will hunt you down.

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I was thinking more if I end up back in Gotham.

( his gotham, he means. though to suddenly disappear from around here on terms of his own... not out of the realm of possibility, depending on his headspace. )

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My statement stands true.

( bruce can't be left by himself. look at him. he's a mess. )

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I know.

( even as he says that, he gives damain's shoulder a pat. )

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( bruce reaches out towards him, and damian - leans into the touch a bit. even if he looks annoyed. )

I will not leave you on your own.

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( he's quiet at that. unsure what to say or how to feel, so. instead, he lifts that hand up from damian's shoulder and gives the crown of his head a bit of a pat. gentle. a means to be reassuring before his hand falls away. )

Let's worry about food first.

( the whole point of going out like this. )

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Our lack of a Ferrari means this walk will take time, Father.

( with a hand raising, to point off in the general direction of the store. )

I can only walk so fast.

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Should I ask Aurora for my nineteen sixty-three Chevrolet Corvette to make it easier?

( it's said a little dryly, but. he has considered possibly bringing something else in alongside the batmobile here. maybe. )

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Have you not gotten the Bugatti yet? Or the Aston Martin?

( why are your cars so old, dad. )

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The Chevy Corvette was my father's. It's a classic.

( he's almost a little offended, damian. )

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My other grandfather is an eco-terrorist intent on achieving environmental balance. The nineteen sixty-three Chevrolet Corvette gets - thirteen miles to the gallon?

( considering all the private jets, private tanks, submarines, and other nonsense they take around the world - well. damian can't judge. )

I suppose it does go fast. ( the vroom is important. )

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Shame you're too young to drive it.

( he absolutely knows what he's saying. )

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( his nose scrunches up, a clear look of irritation on his face. )

I've been driving since I was five.

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Even I know that's questionable parenting.

( he genuinely doesn't know how he would react if damian's mother showed up here. especially not when, from what damian had said, it was something mutual between them. it's all just... complicated and something he tries to not think about. )

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I am the blood son of Batman, grandson of the Demon's head, heir to two kingdoms. I have been tutored by only the best of the best since I was born. I would have graduated with a doctorate degree in several subjects long before I reached double digits, had I been in traditional schooling.

( with a look over to bruce, as he shoves his hands into his pockets. )

I have multiple motorcycles in my Cave back home. I've driven school busses and bat-tanks. I am perfectly capable of handling one of your sports cars.

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( where does he get this ego from? )

This your way of asking for a car for your birthday?

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I can get myself a car.

( here, easily. back home? he has funds of his own. and knows how to break into nearly every car in existence. )

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So what do you want for your birthday then?

( it's asked after he gives a slight huff. )

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. . . Father missed my thirteenth birthday. He was off attending to League duties.

( damian doesn't need anything, nor does he particularly want to receive anything. anything material item he wants, he can get for himself. )

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( wow, damian. this one is trying. )

So should I just ignore it?

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No. I meant - don't miss it. That's what I want.

( he knows bruce is trying. he's doing his best with what he has, which, considering he's bruce is a lot on it's own. )