Nothing that you have to do. Once I realized you had no idea who I am, it changed the equation.

[ He missed Bruce, but this isn’t Bruce. Unlike with the alternate Jason and his own multiverse twin, Tim’s having a hard time moving past that. He wants to define this Bruce, but he’s not so immediately certain that they’re family. ]

I want to know what you’re like in extremely broad strokes. I can figure that out without your active participation.

[ He wants to know Bruce won’t reject the younger Tim and trigger a disaster when Tim can’t overcome what will read like expectations impossible expectations he’ll never meet. He wants to know Bruce isn’t so puritanical to interfere with Jason’s work and upset the balance. ]

But I’m not asking for anything. I can pay you for the gear.

[ Tim reaches for his wallet. ]