( he gave it another shot, but also expected this. he still doesn't know if that's the sole reason for keeping it from him, or if they really all do worry he might use it in bad faith. bruce is forever suspicious. he just... can't not be. not when the weights are so heavy on his shoulders. he doesn't pull his hand away from jason's shoulder, even as he lets his gaze drop. quiet, for just a moment. )
I still have to know. Because I can't risk not.
( he'd never forgive himself if he could prevent or stop some psychotic version that's possibly killed some version of him somewhere from doing anything to anyone here at some point. even if it's not likely. even if he's not here right now. bruce doesn't deal with it when it happens. he prepares for it. )
You understand.
( he's not asking jason to tell him. he's just telling him that he will find out. )
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I still have to know. Because I can't risk not.
( he'd never forgive himself if he could prevent or stop some psychotic version that's possibly killed some version of him somewhere from doing anything to anyone here at some point. even if it's not likely. even if he's not here right now. bruce doesn't deal with it when it happens. he prepares for it. )
You understand.
( he's not asking jason to tell him. he's just telling him that he will find out. )