"Of course..." he's not that much younger than the Jon that he knew. Yet they looked different. "To the questions, I mean," he adds when he sits down, "my father—the one here—ran tests on me. It shouldn't affect anything. Alternate Earth."

"Time... displaced?" he winced at his own words. That wasn't quite the right way to put it. "To oversimplify." "I—" how old? He laughed at the question. "I remember being twenty, then things happened and... I don't exactly remember how long it has been, but— How old are you?"

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He's new here. There are a lot that he wants to know (yet he doesn't want to at the same time).

Is it time to change the Batmobile's oil yet?

🙋‍♂️🦇🚘

[ Sadder, with claw marks from his own hand on his face. Taller when he felt like he shouldn't be. The question made him pause. ] I wasn't there when it happened. When you— When he— [ Then, he stood there weeping like the boy who lost everything a lifetime ago. ] —

// Mars, i'm sorry for what i'm about to type

// can't. really type what i meant to type. i made myself sad

I think you mean a lot taller. [ Hugging back, a little tighter than he expected himself to. There was joy. Relief. A weird bittersweet feeling. ] Hello, Richard. Have you been well?

You can if you wish to. I've been told that the difference between me and young Damian is a little... jarring, for lack of better words.

Ah. I got here before his birthday.

He should have been. I— It doesn't matter. I'm just glad I get to see you again. I fear that I was starting to forget your face.

And you're... old. You look old. You are. I'm glad.

// hey guys. a heads up. don't mind me i'm just gonna hit the timeline with slight angst.

Oh. Richard. It's... Heh.

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I'm new here. Does this happen often?

[ Horrified stare ]

Hot but not boiling water.

Oh, 𝘐'𝘮 working on the report. Do you 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 how to make tea properly?

What do— Nevermind. I'll save the questions for later.

Father let me drive the Batmobile tonight.

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🥞

Also, I can sew if anyone needs help with last minute costumes.

I have work to do and a garden to tend, if you'll excuse me.

// not today though, we have a party to attend 🥳

// i'm not scared to pick a fight, just saying 😁

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The city called and he answered. Patrolling became a new experience all over again. How could this city be so ruthless, yet at the same time, kinder than the one he knew?

Triple checking his utility belt...

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And Gotham would still have Batman tonight.

Richard—both—will be upset if you stay. Think about their feelings.

𝘍𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳. I believe we have an agreement.

That's good thinking, Damian.

Whatever do you mean? I am... I don't know what's the right word for me. A lucky survivor, perhaps? I should have died in my world. By a lucky coincidence, I ended up here. And you are...?

If she's complaining about it, well...

Hah. Mar'i calls me old just now.

... Batman?

Of course. But let the girl have her fun.

<--- just as weak as his father when it comes to his niece.

I'd imagine she has a different kind of metabolism. She'll be fine.

Father should take a few nights off. There are enough Batmen to cover for a week.

I suppose that only makes sense.

What am I missing?