His mouth opened, then closed. It would be very simple to just say Yes, I'll protect myself. I'll watch out around you. But that's not what he wanted to say, and the meaning that went with it was not what he wanted to give. Saying that he would meant he thought Damian was a threat.

And he could be. Given the circumstance, Damian could be the deadliest threat out there, and Dick knew that. But for Dick to tell him that he would watch out made it seem like he would always be watching out. Making sure his back was covered; not trusting him.

Dick squeezed his shoulder. "I have faith knowing that you won't." But he would. But he knew he wouldn't have to.