Nightwing simply had an overdue speak with Damian Wayne during which he reminded the son of Batman why he is totally different from the opposite Robins.
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Damian Wayne has at all times had a particular connection to Dick Grayson. Batman could also be his father, but it surely was Dick who chipped away on the indignant and conceited persona that Damian initially needed to reveal the sort younger man hiding beneath the bluster.
In some ways, Dick is chargeable for the most important developments in Damian’s persona, and the son of Batman was reminded of this when the 2 reunited after a rooftop chase. Dick reminded Damian that he was distinctive among the many Robins as a result of, whereas that they had all been Bruce Wayne’s companion sooner or later, Damian was particular as a result of he had been Dick’s Robin first.
This was a reminder that the 2 have at all times had an particularly shut bond. Dick and the opposite former Robins had been chasing Damian was in an try and convey him again dwelling. However Damian nonetheless had his personal mission coping with the League of Lazarus. He managed to evade the opposite members of the Bat-Household, however lastly gave up when Dick cornered him. However as an alternative of chastising him and forcing him to return dwelling, Dick had a heartfelt dialog together with his former companion.
By reminding Damian that that they had been Batman and Robin collectively, Dick was telling Damian in his personal manner that he trusts Damian to satisfy his mission. He trusted the younger Wayne sufficient to place his life within the boy’s palms every time they went out on patrol collectively and he is trusting that now Damian is mature sufficient to decide on his personal path in life.
Their time collectively because the Dynamic Duo was one among intense change for the Bat-Household. Damian had solely just lately come into their life, however had already expressed an curiosity in turning into Robin. Then Batman was seemingly killed whereas combating Darkseid. Dick took up the cape and cowl, however moderately than retain Tim Drake as Robin, he handed the mantle onto Damian. His determination to take action was extra than simply acceptance of Damian, however was additionally an try to assist heal among the harm the younger man had endured. He hoped that being Robin would assist Damian discover his place on the earth and develop extra comfy round his paternal household.
Luckily he was proper. Their time collectively created a singular dynamic, with an upbeat Batman and a stoic Robin, however their relationship nonetheless labored. The 2 put their full belief in each other and it is controversial that Damian was a extra environment friendly Robin to Dick than he ever was to Bruce. Their time defending Gotham Metropolis collectively was the primary time anybody ever actually trusted Damian and a particular bond was created between the 2. Giving that acceptance to Damian helped him turn into the hero he’s at the moment and reaffirming that belief now will assist him on his path to discovering his place on the earth.