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   5 Times Bruce Paid More Attention to His Inner Child + 1 Time He Didn't Have To by Ethansandbox

   Fandoms: Batman - All Media Types, DCU (Comics), DCU, Batman (Comics)  

   • General Audiences
   • Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
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   • Complete Work

   14 May 2026

   Tags

   • Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
   • Alfred Pennyworth & Bruce Wayne
   • Dick Grayson & Bruce Wayne
   • Tim Drake & Bruce Wayne
   • Bruce Wayne & Damian Wayne
   • Jason Todd & Bruce Wayne
   • Cassandra Cain & Bruce Wayne
   • Stephanie Brown & Dick Grayson
   • Stephanie Brown & Cassandra Cain
   • Tim Drake & Duke Thomas
   • Bruce Wayne
   • Alfred Pennyworth
   • Dick Grayson
   • Cassandra Cain
   • Jason Todd
   • Tim Drake (DCU)
   • Stephanie Brown
   • Duke Thomas
   • Damian Wayne
   • Kate Kane (DCU)
   • Barbara Gordon
   • Diana (Wonder Woman)
   • Clark Kent
   • Oliver Queen
   • Harleen Quinzel
   • 5+1 Things
   • Bruce Wayne is Bad at Communicating
   • Bruce Wayne-centric
   • Bruce Wayne Gets Therapy
   • Mentioned Harper Row
   • Mentioned Cullen Row
   • Psychiatrist Harleen Quinzel
   • Origami
   • Stardew Valley References
   • Introspection
   • Mentioned Martha Wayne
   • Bruce Wayne Tries
   • Damian Wayne Acts Like a Kid
   • Dick Grayson is a Ray of Sunshine
   • Jason Todd is Bad at Feelings
   • Tim Drake Needs a Hug (DCU)
   • Tim Drake is Not Okay (DCU)
   • Neglected Tim Drake (DCU)
   • Good Sibling Cassandra Cain
   • Minor Stephanie Brown/Cassandra Cain
   • Selectively Mute Cassandra Cain
   • Good Aunt Kate Kane (DCU)
   • Kate Kane is Batwoman (DCU)
   • Alfred Pennyworth is the Best
   • Good Grandparent Alfred Pennyworth
   • Good Parent Alfred Pennyworth
   • Complicated Parent Bruce Wayne
   • Guilty Pleasures
   • 5 Times
   • Clark Kent is a Ray of Sunshine
   • Diana (Wonder Woman) is a Good Friend
   • Diana (Wonder Woman) & Clark Kent & Bruce Wayne Friendship
   • Oliver Queen & Bruce Wayne Friendship
   • Mentioned Lex Luthor
   • Traumatized Bruce Wayne
   • POV Third Person

   Summary

   5 times Bruce took a second to listen to the part of him he tried to leave behind in that alley. + 1 time it comes naturally.

   (With the indirect bonus of his improving EQ having a positive effect on his kids and how they perceive him.)

   (Listen to Harley when she gives you advice, kids!!!!

   DON'T DO THAT—)

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   18 Jul 2026