[There's a lull in the conversation that could just be Dick having stepped away for a few minutes. Or could be him trying to figure out how to phrase something. And whether or not he should say something in particular.]
So your parents are still alive, then?
[It's a good question because it's not like Dick's or Jason's parents were still alive when they came to Bruce. And if pressed, that's what he'll blame the question on.]
[So, the Drakes lived but Tim still got out of there. That...was something, at least.]
I'm glad you were able to get out. I'll be honest, I'd already come to that conclusion, but was working on how to tell younger you. But I'm not sure you're ready to hear it at that age. It's a lot.
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So your parents are still alive, then?
[It's a good question because it's not like Dick's or Jason's parents were still alive when they came to Bruce. And if pressed, that's what he'll blame the question on.]
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[gosh, another pause while he figures out what he wants to say.]
I... came to the conclusion, with a little help, that it wasn't healthy or safe for me with them.
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I'm glad you were able to get out. I'll be honest, I'd already come to that conclusion, but was working on how to tell younger you. But I'm not sure you're ready to hear it at that age. It's a lot.
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