[Titus, and Damian's other pets, were easier for Damian to give affection to - and ask for it from. He didn't constantly check to see if he were being judged with them, the way he did with people. Damian had grown up knowing he had to EARN his place at all times. It had left it hard for him to simply accept he could just be rather than always be prepared for a test. But he had that with his pets, and he sometimes managed with his family.
But this wasn't his family, not as he knew his father, anyway. And Damian's off balance enough that he's obvious about seeking the reassurance of Titus' big head butting against him.
He reaches out as expected and snags the key without effort, examining it and making note of the address Bruce gives him.]
It's free of the surveillance that the assigned housing has?
[Damian curls his fingers around the key, tucking it tight in his palm. His immediate response is to say that it's not necessary. But in truth, Damian is uncomfortable in the space given to him, with a stranger across the hall and the crawling feeling of being watched everywhere. He's not sure that could go away without leaving this place altogether - but maybe it would be better somewhere that wasn't chosen FOR him.
He ducks his chin very slightly, hint of uncertainty behind the mask of neutrality. But nods finally.]
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But this wasn't his family, not as he knew his father, anyway. And Damian's off balance enough that he's obvious about seeking the reassurance of Titus' big head butting against him.
He reaches out as expected and snags the key without effort, examining it and making note of the address Bruce gives him.]
It's free of the surveillance that the assigned housing has?
[Damian curls his fingers around the key, tucking it tight in his palm. His immediate response is to say that it's not necessary. But in truth, Damian is uncomfortable in the space given to him, with a stranger across the hall and the crawling feeling of being watched everywhere. He's not sure that could go away without leaving this place altogether - but maybe it would be better somewhere that wasn't chosen FOR him.
He ducks his chin very slightly, hint of uncertainty behind the mask of neutrality. But nods finally.]
Thank you.