Title: Little brother Fandom: DCU Rating: All ages Notes: For balance with the manifesto. Written for Ny. There are nights when Tim is as blank (needy) as Batman (Babs), as caught up in his work, as in dire need of a stupid joke or a punch in the shoulder (or a kiss) as Bruce ever is. It's simpler (better) for Dick to tousle his hair and ignore Tim's annoyance (attraction). Never had a big brother, did you, Timmy (Jason)? Just a picture of one. It would be too easy (not-Batman) to hug (kiss) him, fulfill one little need. Be the big brother (partner), not the friend (lover). Easier (safer) to give him only what he asks for, trailing in like some skittish alleycat. Strays always cost a fortune at the vet's. Tim would take a lifetime. Other people (Bruce) need Dick more.
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