the warmth’s returning
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if I don’t make a sound, does it even hurt? by thepinkcallalily
Fandoms: Nightwing (Comics), The Flash (Comics), Young Justice (Cartoon), Batman - All Media Types
10 Apr 2026
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So then it’s quietly arranging some time with his doctor, getting tests done, going over his PT regime, looking at his pain management in the meantime. The new meds help, for a while, but they only take the edge off. Before, they made it so he wasn’t in pain. Now, they only lessen it.
He rests more. Goes back to the doctors, back to the hospital, back for more tests. Makes up reasons to be busy and then stays home when his siblings and friends ask him on days out, and does his best to ignore the confused and then concerned looks his partner keeps shooting him when he thinks Dick isn’t paying attention.
But, as much as he wishes he wouldn’t, Wally is paying attention, too. And Dick really should’ve known better than to try to hide something like this from him.
Dick’s right knee has always given him a little trouble. Now, it’s giving him a little more.
He’s not really sure how to feel about it when his doctor suggests he should consider getting a cane.
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- Part 23 of the warmth’s returning