You knew it was taking a while for Damian to warm up to you. Bruce had mentioned this; the idea of his son being cold and distant towards you was something you had tried to prepare for, but it was hard.

"Bruce just headed out for an emergency," you say to him, watching him sling his school bag on. You had been constantly making an effort, wanting to be a good step-parent. "But I'll drive you instead."

Damian regarded you only with a cold look. "No need. I'll have Pennyworth take me instead."