[ He doesn't know how to respond to that. That much is clear. There's the barest of tensing, something reflexive and instinctive rather than perceiving a real threat - but he relaxes.
And so, awkwardly, carefully he returns the gesture. It doesn't come as easily as it does with Jason or Dick, or even Vic. He still feels like he should be keeping his distance, hands off and emotions closed.
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And so, awkwardly, carefully he returns the gesture. It doesn't come as easily as it does with Jason or Dick, or even Vic. He still feels like he should be keeping his distance, hands off and emotions closed.
He's getting soft. ]
We'll get you self-sufficient eventually.