Prompt Post - Part Four [CLOSED TO NEW PROMPTS]

[yj_anon]

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The Bend and Snap [13/13]

[anonymous]

Robin slouched in his seat, wishing they were at base because he was running low on excuses. He started as the seat shifted around him, as if offering him a hug.

“Robin…” M’gann started.

“Stop pressuring me!” Robin snapped, the back of the seat releasing him instantly in alarm. “It’s not anything I can’t handle.”

Everyone remained silent after his outburst except Artemis, who released a sigh that disturbed the wisps of hair that had come undone from her ponytail.

“Fine, whatever - we all have personal details we want kept secret. I can respect that. But you have to promise us you’ll call for help next time, all right? We each have our limit and so help me, if I find out you pulled the same sacrificial stunt a second time I’m carrying you, and you won’t like it if I do.”

“Deal,” Robin said, and made certain to catch Superboy’s eye in particular. “Seriously, I promise. I…Batman and I have this handled.”

After a beat, Superboy nodded in acceptance and turned his seat to face the front. The rest relaxed as the confrontation was averted. The relief that flooded the interior of the ship was almost palpable. Robin felt it most of all; his secret was kept intact and the mission was completed.

He gripped his wrist to cover the tremors showing through, intent on keeping his word. He would handle this, and he could - if this mission proved anything, it was that he wasn’t incapacitated. When it came down to it, he was still capable of performing.

A nudge to his upper arm startled him out of his thoughts. It was Kid Flash, and he was tentatively grinning; the upturned corner of his mouth more of a question than an offering. Robin provided a genuine smile, the grip on his wrist loosening so he could give his friend a bump against their knuckles in reassurance.

Soon he’d return to Gotham, and Batman would probably lecture him and Alfred would patch him up and there’d be bouts of physical therapy for weeks, but it was worthwhile. It’d always be worthwhile.

~+Fin+~

Re: The Bend and Snap [13/13]

[anonymous]

Oh, this is absolutely beautiful! Really well-written and I love your characterisations!

Thank you so much for writing this!

Re: The Bend and Snap [13/13]

[chibi_nezu]

This really is fantastically written and I'm really feeling for Dick all through the story. Especially through the conversation with Wally and the trip home with him