I saw the long distance fall

[alcyone]

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[littlestguano]

[He stands, carefully closing the decaying book and replacing it on the shelf.]

It is easier to find clothing in Haven north. Unless you had other ideas, I suggest you gather some while we are here. Have you decided yet on your identity?

[icaronycteris]

[ he doesn't smile. not even a twitch to signify how funny he finds the kid. ]

I have clothes.

[littlestguano]

Fine. [If he wanted to wear the same clothing constantly then that was his perogative.]

And the matter of your identity?

[icaronycteris]

[ excuse, he appropriated a few ( actually coordinating ) outfits from the church. the goddamn bruce wayne doesn't go poor like normal people. ]

I'm keeping mine.

[littlestguano]

[His entire body stiffens and he turns to look at him.]

I see. You understand that there are those here who are familiar with Bruce Wayne and may make the connection with his timely appearance coinciding with Batman’s?

[icaronycteris]

[ 1) don't say his name while he's wearing the suit
2) the most judgmental silence of "do you really think I haven't considered the possibilities and already have a plan in place?" ]

[littlestguano]

[This whole 'not talking and communicating through only a single look' is going to get old very fast. For not the first time, Damian wonders how the hell Grayson ever worked so closely with this man (no matter that he's not exactly the same Bruce Wayne) for so long.

Damian ignores the look and walks ahead of him.]

[icaronycteris]

[ the return trip is just as silent. he had wanted to visit east, but that had been before the smallest and angriest munchkin signed up for the outing.

they find less animals this time. the answer soon becomes clear. when they reach the louse carcass, it bears clear signs of being ravaged by other creatures. hissing and the glint of eyes in the darkness provide further support. wordlessly, he picks up damian ( and his cape ) in order to get cleanly past it.

he lingers by the entrance of the subway, his cape fluttering softly around his ankles. he slips what looks like a slender black rectangle from his belt and holds it out for damian to take. ]

I've already tested it. Use it only for conversations not to be trusted to the phones. [ a sleek walkie-talkie with only one button on its face. ] Keep it on you or with the other Robin. There's only one but it's for both of your use.

[littlestguano]

[There is minimal grumbled protest when Batman lifts him again, but let's be honest. As Robin, Damian is willing to get down and dirty if it's necessary to complete a mission, but being willing and not caring are not at all the same thing.

When they reach the end of the subway and Batman offers him the walkie-talkie, he takes it and slips it into his belt, nodding at the explanation. Already he's planning to hand it off to Grayson. He was more likely to use it (and far more likely to need it as far as Damian is concerned.)]

Understood. We're in twenty-five, room one. [He begins to turn and then stops, hesitating before choosing to speak.]

Batman...

[icaronycteris]

Yes?

[littlestguano]

Robin-the other Robin-you're important to him. You might not be from our universe, but you're the same man, and he needs...he needs Batman. Even if he intends not to, he'll look to you for guidance and acceptance. [His eyes remain masked but they bore into the bat cowl with an unwavering gaze.]

Don't let him down. [It's not fair to Batman and he couldn't care less. Grayson was needy in a way that Damian never would be, and Bruce was the father to him that he had yet to be to Damian-time and circumstances had never worked in their favor. Whatever Grayson intended, he would end up looking to this man, of that, Damian was sure.

And if there is a subtle implication in the statement that Damian doesn't need him, well, he isn't going to protest it.]

[icaronycteris]

[ whatever he think of this request, there's no sign; he has always and will always play his cards close to his chest, even from those he trusts.

a little pause follows, then, ] Get some rest, Robin.

[littlestguano]

[It's hardly like he expected any different. Without a backwards glance, he's off, most definitely not to go to bed.]