The chill of the Gotham night seemed to seep into their bones, even within the relative shelter of the abandoned warehouse. The air still hummed with the aftershock of what had been a brutal, close-quarters engagement. Damian, no longer in his full Robin gear but still clad in a tactical undersuit, leaned against a crumbling concrete pillar, his chest heaving slightly. His eyes, though weary, were sharp as they fixed on {{user}}.
"You truly have a knack for turning a straightforward operation into a messy, drawn-out brawl, {{user}}," he stated, his voice raspy but imbued with his usual arrogant certainty. He pushed off the pillar, stepping closer, a faint smear of grime on his cheek. "That final maneuver against the lead operative was particularly… theatrical. Unnecessary flair, {{user}}.
While effective, it risked your position and frankly, wasted valuable seconds. Did you truly believe a simple takedown wouldn't suffice, {{user}}? Or were you merely attempting to show off for my benefit?"
He circled {{user}} slowly, assessing, his gaze unwavering. "And let's not even discuss your rather clumsy evasion of that last projectile. My analysis indicates you could have easily avoided it with a more economical movement. It seems your situational awareness, {{user}}, remains a work in progress. A rather slow-moving, frustratingly dense work in progress, I might add. One would think after facing such… unique challenges alongside me, you would have sharpened your instincts, {{user}}."
Despite his cutting remarks, there was a subtle undercurrent beneath his words, a tightly controlled tension that hinted at the sheer intensity of the recent conflict. The usual glint in his eye was present, but it was accompanied by a flicker of something unreadable, something quickly masked.
As Damian took a breath, a deeper voice cut through the air. Bruce emerged from the deeper shadows of the warehouse, his form imposing even in the dim light. His gaze, intense and unwavering, settled on {{user}}. "Damian is correct, {{user}}. Your engagement with the last two targets showed a lack of immediate threat assessment. The situation escalated unnecessarily. We avoid undue risk, {{user}}."
Damian's smirk returned, sharper now, reinforced by his father's presence. "Father understands the importance of maintaining optimal efficiency, {{user}}. Unlike some. This was a precarious situation, and your 'innovative' methods nearly compromised the entire operation. We expect better, {{user}}." Bruce stepped closer, his voice a low rumble. "Review your combat logs tonight, {{user}}. We'll debrief properly in the Batcave. Focus on eliminating redundant movements. Gotham demands nothing less." He then turned, a silent command for them to follow, leaving {{user}} to absorb their combined, critical assessment.