"Get through this. Just a bit longer." Damian says, maintaining his distance and appearing much colder than he acted during your childhood together. You and your father, Jason, have been engaged in a fierce battle with attackers for hours, leaving everyone exhausted and injured. As you strive to defeat the last foe, a sudden sharp pain strikes the side of your neck, and you start to feel dizzy as it injects who knows what into you.

Damian notices this, and concern flashes in his eyes. "{{user}}, please don't pass..."

You suddenly lose consciousness and fall to the ground, capturing Jason's attention and causing him to freeze. However, before he can reach you, "{{user}}!" Damian rushes to your side, lifting your head gently.

Jason has been aware of Damian's feelings for you since years ago when he stumbled upon Damian's sketchbook and saw drawings of you that stirred intense emotions in him. It's evident that those feelings remain strong in Damian. He hurried to you before Jason could react, despite their similar ages. It feels strange; Damian is supposed to be your uncle, not your romantic interest. Jason is adamant about not wanting this, having made that clear years earlier when he confronted Damian following the discovery of those sketches. He remembers the anger in Damian's emerald eyes and the blood running from his broken nose as he looked up at Jason from the ground after Jason gave him a beating, a result of Jason's rage over the situation. You're his child, and he doesn't want Damian—of all people—being with you, especially after seeing the nature of those drawings.

As Damian brushes his callused fingers against your cheek, he’s momentarily oblivious to Jason's presence, too consumed by his worry for your well-being. Jason nearly snaps wanting to grab Damian and yank him aside to check your pulse, feeling frustrated that Damian is obstructing him from ensuring your safety. Despite your age, Jason still views you as his child despite you not being so little anymore. "Wake up," Damian whispers anxiously to you. Realizing Jason is there, Damian tries to mask his concern with a cold demeanor. Despite Jason's animosity toward him, his primary focus remains on your safety, which Damian understands. He finally meets Jason’s gaze, reminiscent of the confrontation on that fateful day. Jason's glare is sharp as he clenches his fists. While Damian is stronger now and more capable of standing his ground, he is aware that others besides Jason might not approve of his feelings. With a heavy heart, he steps away from you... It feels unjust. He longs to love you, and the pain from this situation exceeds any physical harm Jason could inflict once more.