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I never thought I'd miss having Damian around, but that just goes to show you that life is full of surprises. Magical castles, violent Robins becoming constants in your life... guess I should stop sticking my toes in that river in Egypt. It's not a loss or something involving said magical castle. He's gone. No more babysitting, no more high speed chases through the castle, no more fighting or pranks.

[What a relief. Sorta. But now what?]

... I understand a lot better now, so if he ever comes back, I'll be prepared. Less road bumps. Less yelling and anger, more trying to work together and having fun. I promise. I messed up, but I'll always try, not because of Bruce or anyone else, but because he deserves a chance. Maybe normal isn't a possibility, but happy is. No mistakes next time. If there's a next time.

Yeah. This is way more depressing than I thought it'd be. C'mon, Steph. Don't lose it now.

[A pause, and a heavy sigh.]

I just have to believe that he made it home, to Bruce and Dick. He's better off with his family, and in Gotham where he can do good. It's for the best.

Still gonna miss him. He'd never believe me if I told him that.

[Now that she's gotten that out of her system for the moment... time to be nosy.]

[Lucrezia]

Ready for another modern day lesson?

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The best way.

The best way. Different time periods and countries got nothin' on us.

Not when you seem the principessa in this dress.

You're the princi[C'MONSTEPHYOUCANSAYIT]--principessa here, missy.

Not yet. [ She walks around Steph to help adjust her dress. ] Perhaps when I marry a prince of state next.

That's kinda crazy... you could be a real princess. We have tons of movies in my time about princesses, for little girls.

[ Once she's satisfied with how Steph's dress sits, she steps around to face her again. Kidding, not really. ]

I am the Pope's daughter, my friend, that is better than even to be a princess.

Oh? And why is that? [Enlighten her, Pope's daughter!]

Because all kings wish to be crowned by the Pope and what better way to secure the Holy Father's favor than to earn mine?

Daddy's little girl, huh? Well, now I know his weakness.

[ She giggles. It is easier to pretend she never doubted his affection. ]

The apple of his eye.

I don't doubt it.

Now. [ She steps back from Steph. ]

You shall turn me into another happy girl in purple?

Purple dress, or purple pants?

I shall leave that entirely in your hands.

I think I know.

[And the ghosts drop off another purple dress. Dress party! :') ]

[ She eyes that dress warily. ]

Will that be all I wear?

[She laughs.]

It's not that bad! It's pretty conservative...

The gowns I wear to sleep still cover more of my skin.

Hey, it covers more than the swim suits.

[ She purses her lips and considers the dress before agreeing, again, like she did with the swimsuits. ]

Men of your time must have greater self-control.

You don't have to wear it out anywhere. Just try it. My eyes only! And yours, I guess.

[ She starts unfastening her dress there, which will take much longer than putting on that purple one. ]

For mine and yours then.

Yep. Nothing to worry about.

[She'll just stand there kinda awkwardly, wondering if she should just bust out the scissors and get this over with quicker.]

[ She points out the ribbons tying her sleeves together. ]

You may help me.

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