“Hold on. Was that a sniffle I heard at the end of ‘please’?”
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Please really /is/ the magic word! But what is he going to do with the blood sacrifice he’d planned to use for a summoning ritual? ❝ It was not. ❞ He sniffles. Again.
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“Are you sick? Perhaps we should call Alfred! Or the hospital! What’s the point of wearing that cape and hood if you still catch a cold? Let me check your temperature.” Instead of feeling his forehead, it’s a noogie instead.
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The tightness in his throat releases as a short laugh and he swats at Richard unproductively; not /really/ trying to get him to leave. ❝ If I were sick— would you stay longer? ❞ Because he can definitely fake it if the answer is yes.
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He chuckles and releases Damian. “You don’t have to be sick for me to stay.” “…I am sorry for being gone for so long.”

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He doesn't step back; a tip-off that he wants a hug, but doesn't want to ask for it. ❝ Tt! You should be! You owe me two birthdays and one Christmas. ❞
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“What?! No way it’s been that long! …Has it?” Hand flies to his forehead. “Damian, I…”
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