#just like ;-; the complicatedness of their relationship because everyone always compares them and while Dick can be judgmental he still has

[danny-chase]

Dick expressing his confidence in Roy my deeply beloved

The Teen Titans (1996) #16

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Three panels of the Titans talking. The background is a dark blue to purple sunset which washes out the colors of some the characters. Roy as Arsenal stands next to Garth as Tempest, next to Wally as Flash, who’s turned towards Dick as Nightwing. Dick stands slightly away from the rest of the group. 

Wally: “Dick, you’ve been Mr. Titans from the start. Ever think about taking these kids on and playing mentor?” Dick: “Funny you should mention it. Toni asked me that earlier. We all benefited by having mentors, so it does seem reasonable.”

The next panel has Dick stepping away from the others, and he’s in color while the others are still washed out in blue. The others look at him in shock.

Dick: “But I’ve finally gotten my life to the point where it’s my own, and I’m not under anyone else’s shadow. I’m staying on the sidelines for now... especially since there’s another qualified candidate.”

Dick turns back and smiles at Roy, both in color on opposite ends of the panel.