[And this is why he asked for instructions. Not for any help in dealing with Grayson - he'd take on that, either way - and not for help dealing with his own reactions - a reason that didn't even occur to him. He asked for clarity in the communication with his Father. (Maybe because he trusts that he can work out mistakes, with Grayson. Somehow. But mistakes between him and his Father... they tend to get really complicated, really fast, and he'd rather... not. Just a little.)

Damian lowers his head in a slight bow, but it has less to do with submission and more with simple agreement. Acceptance.]

Yes, Father.

[He even... smiles. Very faintly.]

I think Dick Grayson not surprising me would be... far more confusing than the opposite.

[Message... sort of received?]