[ Dick lets him set the boundary there, keeping his distance as he follows Bruce out into the street. The silence is heavy. The darkness feels suddenly tangible, a thousand possible threats needling at his skin from all sides. Alone he can fight off dozens, maybe hundreds. Alone he can fight for hours. Can he do it while protecting a frightened, untrusting child?
If he loses him- ]
Not too much farther. [ It's actually a whole lot farther, but he's going for positive reinforcement. He flashes the kid what he hopes is a reassuring grin and holds his arm out to show off the grapple gun attached. ]
You up for trying the roof? We'll be a lot safer there.
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If he loses him- ]
Not too much farther. [ It's actually a whole lot farther, but he's going for positive reinforcement. He flashes the kid what he hopes is a reassuring grin and holds his arm out to show off the grapple gun attached. ]
You up for trying the roof? We'll be a lot safer there.