[Damian doesn't flee when Phoenix comes over, almost like he's too tired. It's one thing when people rally you. When they tell you, "You're strong, you can do it," or "This is how it's done."
It's another thing when they are soft and sympathetic. This is when it's hardest to keep a straight face.]
He was injured.
[As in, "That's why he lost." He's said this to how many people now?]
[ he knows what damian's trying to do. he's quiet. his heart aches a little more, for this child, who had no business being here in the first place. having to watch this -- to lose a brother this way ]
It was garbage, all of it. I don't know him very well... but he seems like a really strong and capable guy.
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He glances up, but only briefly.]
I'm fine.
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You don't have to be. I'm an old man, and that wasn't any easier to watch for me.
[ let alone his brother. ]
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It's another thing when they are soft and sympathetic. This is when it's hardest to keep a straight face.]
He was injured.
[As in, "That's why he lost." He's said this to how many people now?]
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[ he knows what damian's trying to do. he's quiet. his heart aches a little more, for this child, who had no business being here in the first place. having to watch this -- to lose a brother this way ]
It was garbage, all of it. I don't know him very well... but he seems like a really strong and capable guy.
[ a kid, too. ]
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It was something that had to be done. [Something they couldn't help.] He isn't the Grayson I know, but... he acts exactly like him.
Even down to trying to take care of everyone else at the expense of his own well-being.