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It’s only been five months but Dick can’t lie and say he didn’t miss this. Heck, Tim and Jason have been away for longer but Dick was an affectionate bitch alright?
Work around Bludhaven has been tough and finally he got to set a one month leave not only to being a cop but also being a vigilante in the streets of said city. He will surely be patrolling back here in Gotham though.
And he’s overjoyed to reunite with his family.
He’s happy to see Babs, his favorite red head.
Steph and Cass who apparently have been dating by the time that he was gone, and he was happy for them.
Damian who was not even at the manor and was over at Jon’s house.
Bruce who is his father figure and his mentor so of course Dick would be happy to see him.
Jason who had been back the moment he was away, which kinda upsets Dick but makes him happy at least that Jason was spending his time at the Manor again.
And finally Tim who also just got back the same time as Jason, which again, upsetting but not unwelcome nonetheless.
Something seems off though. Jason and Tim were sitting on the same sofa, usually they’d be bickering and fighting over something but… they seem calm, happy even and they were talking about something, Dick was certain it was something about a case.
He should be happy with this development instead of being inquisitive. He goes near and listens to their conversation, just near enough for him to not be seen.
Tim was laughing, “So earlier this week, Bart was like super hungry and he doesn’t know what to do because the tower was short on food and Kaldur was still at the grocery store by that time.”
Dick pokes his head out but not too much and he sees that Jason was intently listening, the look of interest in his eyes clearly wanting to know more.
“So like, he was running around super-speed in circles around the living room ‘til he ran into a wall. Kon got a video recording of it.”
Tim unlocks his phone and cycles through something until Dick heard like a loop of Bart’s muffled ‘oomf' to the wall.
Jason and Tim bust up laughing which is… somehow weird to Dick again. He’s used to seeing them trade insults and fists instead of trading memes and funny videos. And the fact that Tim was also willing to show Jason, of all people, his blackmail materials that he got from his team.
“Man, during our days we barely got anything fun done… well, except for that one time Roy shot himself in the eye when an arrow he was experimenting bounced back to him.”
“Wait for real? Do you have videos of it?” Tim leans close to Jason’s space.
He doesn’t seem to mind as Jason just opens his laptop as if not another human was not invading his space.
“You’re in luck Timbers as I believe I kept that clip when Kori sent it to me like a couple of days ago.” Jason scrolls and finds the video. He turns the laptop to Tim.
The echoes of laughter plays in the background. It was an old video as the audio was scuffed but Dick can even tell his own laughter during that time and from the video clip.
Roy experimented with putting a ball at the end of one of his arrows and instead of bouncing around the walls, it directly came for him, right in his eyes. Sheesh thank God the tip was guarded with a ball.
After Tim stops himself from laughing he looks back at Jason, “Put that in our iCloud, I want to add that to more of Roy’s blackmail materials.”
They have a shared iCloud?! Dick asks to himself. And since when was Tim close to Jason’s team? Dick’s mind bombards with questions.
“What do you mean materials?! You have more than one?”
Tim looks at him, slightly offended. “Of all people Jay, you’re asking me that?” Tim unlocks his phone again and scrolls through folders, finding one labeled ‘Roy', then he hands his phone to Jason again.
Jason’s eyes widened while scrolling through it. “To be honest yeah, it’s dumb of me asking that question. You probably have like a hundred of mine as well.”
Tim smirks, “Want me to send you my most valuable clip of yours? You failed a grapple and smacked your face to a wal-“
But before Tim could finish Jason covers his mouth.
“Okay fine you have a lot. Just, not here Tim. That’s like a recent one.” Dick barely hears Jason’s whisper. “How ‘bout I give you the vid I showed you, including a few of Dick’s non-sexy moments, if you give me five of Roy’s and five of your teammates.” Jason offers.
“Wait that’s not a fair trade!” Tim raises his voice.
“It is, these are vintage clips Timbo. I drive a good bargain.” Jason smiles and winks at Tim. What-
“Ugh fine, I’ll put it in our iCloud. Do your part and put your trade in.” Tim grumbles.
With an audible click, “Sent.” Jason smirks.
“And done.” Tim follows right after.
What was that about those unsexy clips?! Why does Jason even have those? Dick’s mind catches up after the first wave of confusion.
He nearly jumps out of his skin when a heavy hand places itself on his shoulder. “What’re you doing there Dick?” Bruce’s confused face.
“N-Nothing! I thought you were at the study?” Dick tries to steer the conversation but fails as Bruce looks around the corner and spots Tim and Jason.
With a look and sound of fondness, he speaks “I can’t believe they made it this far. I’m happy with the improvement.”
“Yeah, it seems that their friendship has um… grown immensely while I was away.” Dick questionably admits.
“Ah, but it’s more-“
“Good Morning Master Bruce, lunch is served, I would appreciate if you called the young lads in the living room. Mistress Stephanie and Cassandra are waiting. Master Richard, dining room.” Alfred commands.
“What were you trying to sa-“ Dick tries but fails as Bruce is at the living room.
“Jason, Tim, lunch is ready.”
Both the boys perk up and close their devices. “Be there in a minute. I’ll just put my laptop upstairs.” Tim voices.
“Same here.” Jason follows and they both stand up.
“Very well boys, just hurry. You wouldn’t want Alfred to keep waiting.” Bruce walks back.
“Hey Dick!” Tim gives him a side hug.
“Yo Dickie.” Jason greets, giving a nod.
“Hi.”
In the hallway, he can see Jason slinging an arm around Tim’s shoulder adding more to his confuzzled mind.