[...well. That also explains some things, but unlike everything else it does actually surprise him. He grows quiet again, processing that information and tucking it away in some Dick-Grayson-Shaped file in his head. He doesn't say "I'm sorry" because it seems insincere, especially for something so long ago and something that impactful.
So instead, he tips his head a bit to rest on Dick's and stares at his feet while Dick stares at his own hands. He's hard-pressed to ever be openly affectionate, but time and effort means sometimes he'll make an attempt.
Where do you go from there...?]
Makes sense then. Habits are a hard thing to break. [Being a hero full time, he means.]
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So instead, he tips his head a bit to rest on Dick's and stares at his feet while Dick stares at his own hands. He's hard-pressed to ever be openly affectionate, but time and effort means sometimes he'll make an attempt.
Where do you go from there...?]
Makes sense then. Habits are a hard thing to break. [Being a hero full time, he means.]