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1. anchor by yorozuyas

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

   • Mature
   • Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
   • Gen
   • Complete Work

   12 Mar 2026

   Tags

   • Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
   • Dick Grayson & Bruce Wayne
   • Dick Grayson
   • Bruce Wayne
   • Alfred Pennyworth
   • Batfamily Members (DCU)
   • All his kids make a small appearance
   • Hurt/Comfort
   • Emotional Hurt/Comfort
   • Angst and Hurt/Comfort
   • Angst with a Happy Ending
   • It Gets Worse Before It Gets Better
   • Hurt Dick Grayson
   • Hurt Bruce Wayne
   • Implied/Referenced Character Death
   • Bruce Wayne Tries to Be a Good Parent
   • Bruce Wayne Needs a Hug
   • Bruce Wayne-centric
   • Blood and Injury
   • Blood and Violence
   • Emotionally Hurt Bruce Wayne
   • Near Death Experiences
   • Suicidal Thoughts
   • Dick Grayson Needs a Hug

   Summary

   "You have changed, Master Bruce," Alfred said to him one day.

   "Hmm? What do you mean?"

   "You are happier."

   Bruce froze.

   "You smile more often now with Master Dick than you have since your parents passed away."

    

   Or: Two times Dick Grayson saved Bruce Wayne's life and the one time he doesn't.

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   English

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