( He wants to tell him that fear doesnβt need an antidote β that itβs a tool one can both master and overcome in their life. He likes to think heβs done such a thing, but. After what had happened with Riddler β when he had thought he had lost Alfred because of his not being thereβ¦ not being good enoughβ¦ that fear had nearly swallowed him whole, spared only by anger being a touch more stronger in the moment.
He wants to tell him and yet, before he can, Jasonβs covering his face with his hands and he knows the other is breaking down. Heβs been there himself β how eerie it is to see reflected back at him, as if looking into a mirror. Maybe itβs why he feels the need to be there for Jason β to try and mend whatever heartache heβs carrying within him. Or at least, give him some form of support to make it easier to swim through when the dam finally breaks. Because it will and it does, even for him.
Gently, he places a hand on Jasonβs shoulder and, a second or two later, if Jason allows it, heβll pull him in close and hold him there, wrapped in arms that are meant to be protective. Quiet. Simply being a pillar of support for him. Simply being there. )
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He wants to tell him and yet, before he can, Jasonβs covering his face with his hands and he knows the other is breaking down. Heβs been there himself β how eerie it is to see reflected back at him, as if looking into a mirror. Maybe itβs why he feels the need to be there for Jason β to try and mend whatever heartache heβs carrying within him. Or at least, give him some form of support to make it easier to swim through when the dam finally breaks. Because it will and it does, even for him.
Gently, he places a hand on Jasonβs shoulder and, a second or two later, if Jason allows it, heβll pull him in close and hold him there, wrapped in arms that are meant to be protective. Quiet. Simply being a pillar of support for him. Simply being there. )