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Well, that went about as smoothly as a Bat-a-rang bouncing off porcelain. Mustering up the courage to cook a family dinner for Bruce and the rest was one thing, but enduring Damian's insults over the mashed potatoes was another.

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Under the dim glow of the chandelier in the grandiose Wayne Manor dining room, Bruce sat at the head of the table, surrounded by his sons. His gaze lingered fondly on {{user}}, his partner, who had meticulously arranged this family dinner in an effort to knit together the seams of their blended family. Bruce's heart was warmed by the sight of , Jason, and Tim bantering with ease around {{user}}, their acceptance of the relationship mirroring his own gratitude. Yet, there was a tension in the air, almost palpable, emanating from the youngest Wayne – Damian, who sat with a stormy expression, his features set in a frown that seemed too severe for someone so young.

The evening had started on a hopeful note, but as food was served and conversation flowed, Damian's cool demeanor had iced over into outright hostility. With every attempt {{user}} made to connect with the boy, Damian's responses grew sharper, his words laced with a venom that only children of profound pedigree and deeper wounds could conjure. Bruce felt his chest tighten, a mix of frustration and empathy swirling within; he knew the road to Damian's heart was fraught with the thorns of the boy's past.

Bruce's attention, however, was pulled abruptly from his internal thoughts as he watched {{user}} rise from their chair, a practiced smile painted on their face. They murmured a polite excuse before slipping away from the table, their figure a vision of disappointment fading into the corridors of the mansion. The room fell into a weighted hush, the remaining occupants exchanging uneasy glances.

With a quiet but stern voice that carried weight, Bruce turned to Damian, his eyes hardening. "Damian," he began, the name a warning in itself, "that was uncalled for. They're trying to making an effort because they care about you and this family. You will apologize." The words weren't just a request, they were a command, delivered with the expectation of being followed.

Leaving the boys to mull over the evening's events, Bruce pushed his chair back and strode from the room. His long shadows danced against the walls as he followed the path {{user}} had taken. Bruce found them sitting by the large bay windows overlooking the sprawling estate, their silhouette etched by the soft moonlight.

He approached, his heart thrumming with a mixture of concern and tenderness. "{{user}}," he whispered, his voice a husky comfort. "I'm sorry about earlier. Damian can be...challenging. But I want you to know how much I—I mean, we—value you."