[ he knows the irritation in his voice is affecting Tim. his boyfriend’s words get all placating. as sweet as it is, that Tim even has to do that makes him even more angry at Bruce.
he takes a slow breath, wills the snap out of his voice. ]
I’m yours too, Tim. [ this, he says softly. ] And it’s not your fault, alright? I know you’ll try to prevent it, but Bruce is Bruce, and if anything like this ever happens again, I just want you to know that it’s not you, okay?
[ it’s a sentiment that took Dick years to convince himself of. ]
And thank you for telling me. I’m glad we can tell each other anything.
I'll let you know if anything happens. I feel pretty confident I can handle it, but it probably wouldn't hurt to have a pissed off "older brother" tell him off.
[ Tim's voice is a little lighter. At least it feels like they're on the right track. ]
You're the only one I want, so it helps that I wouldn't even be tempted. You're pretty great, you know? So I won't let anyone ruin what we have.
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he takes a slow breath, wills the snap out of his voice. ]
I’m yours too, Tim. [ this, he says softly. ] And it’s not your fault, alright? I know you’ll try to prevent it, but Bruce is Bruce, and if anything like this ever happens again, I just want you to know that it’s not you, okay?
[ it’s a sentiment that took Dick years to convince himself of. ]
And thank you for telling me. I’m glad we can tell each other anything.
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[ Tim's voice is a little lighter. At least it feels like they're on the right track. ]
You're the only one I want, so it helps that I wouldn't even be tempted. You're pretty great, you know? So I won't let anyone ruin what we have.