"I know." Of course he does. It hasn't been easy, to keep things under wraps. "But if Father shows? I want him to see I tried. To do what he'd do. Without him, or my partner, there to handle me."

Determination lines his face, though the subconscious, defiant jut to his bottom lip makes it a little less forceful. This is a kid on a mission to, essentially, tell his father I told you so. For the sake of being right. Even if it means stupid tan lines and chafed skin from the adhesive.

"Besides, I like being Robin. I'm the best at it."

The mask is a persona in a lot of ways; a role he can play out, set by his predecessors. Just as he played out his role as heir to the League of Assassins.

Being just Damian Wayne? He doesn't know how to do that.