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So, you finally saw the latest film and you just thought you'd bring me back out to play? I told you, I don't want to play. I'm done. You can't make me do anything.

Yes, I understand the fact that you brought me---

But--

But--

It's unfortunate that you don't listen.

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Do you have a speech impediment?

Now why would I talk about a thing like that?

Yeah, none of them listen, Bruce. ...Not to mention you don't get an option about playing.

Yes. I don't believe we've met.

Yeah, I keep forgetting. Alternate universe and all. [He pulls off his mask.]

Dick Grayson. I go by Nightwing on call, but started out as Robin, Boy Wonder.

[Awkward head scratch.] You kinda trained me. And adopted me.

[Narrows his eyes.]

Right. And you're sure about that?

But but but. But why? You sound like a soap opera actor.

Do I? Thank you. That means a lot to me.

[Dick pulls a folded up picture from a super secret compartment of his utility belt - which in itself should look familiar.]

Yep. Bruce Wayne, also known as Batman. Patriarch of the 'Bat-Clan.' Me? I'm the eldest son.

Do I need to tell you your shoe size, or do you believe me yet?

Better than sounding like the Batman, right? Which you are totally not.

[Bruce looks at the photo and raises an eyebrow. He accepts it, though. Sure, this kid could be...his kid.]

I believe you. Who are all the others?

The Batman's dead, I couldn't possibly be him.

Let's see... [Dick moves to point out the various people from left to right.] That's Kate - Batwoman. Took up the cowl after being kicked out of the military because of "Don't ask don't tell," then there's Cass - the second Batgirl. Her father was sort of a League of Shadows outcast who raised Cass communicating only through violence for years. Took her a while to get used to talking but, she's getting better at it.

That's Steph, fourth Robin and third Batgirl. Her dad was a criminal, and she took up the cowl to kind of make up for it. Also, biggest waffle enthusiast I've ever seen. Ever. Then there's Babs. Yes, Barbara Gordon. First Batgirl. ...Goes by Oracle now... long story.

On my left is Jason, second Robin. Another long story. In front of him is Tim, the third Robin, goes by Red Robin now. And then there's the demon brat, Damien. Fifth Robin... and my little step-brother.

...Your son.

Batman will never die; he lives on as a beacon of hope in the hearts of Gotham, or whatever shit they're spinning this week.

[Pause. Pause. Pausepausepause.]

My son? I thought you were my son. Do you mean-- biologically?

You adopted me. Damien is your son son.

I don't imagine I feel any differently about you than I do Damien, just because you're adopted.

Do I?

It's like she doesn't know who I am.

No, you don't. Don't worry. I moved out a while before that even became an issue. He's got a lot of his Mom in him, but... he's not half bad.

Good.

Who's his mother?

Yeah... that's the part that's always the toughest to explain to your world's... well... you.

His mom is Talia Al'Ghul. In my world, Ra's is still alive and kicking - despite being 'killed' multiple times, and you and Talia have a sort of... strained relationship.

[Blink.]

Well, she was very beautiful when I knew her. I guess I could conceivably....[Look, he's really trying here. Really.]

That's what I'm saying. Your mun would never treat you that way, I'm sure. I'm just asking for a little respect.

[You have to earn respect, Bruce.]

[Dick puts an arm around not!Dad's shoulders.]

I'm sorry. I know it's hard, knowing what I do about your world. Talia was... unbalanced, even in mine. But you and her had... something. If it helps, I know how you feel, sort of.

Never pegged you to be jealous of someone like the Batman.

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