Dick has never been overly fond of the formality that came with being a Wayne. Even now, more than a decade after his adoption, he still didn't like the stiff ties and the fake smiles. At Wayne Manor, he could be laid back, be himself. Which was why, as they were posing for the family portrait, Dick decided to stir things up a little. Formalities were for the outside world to see. This was a family moment to be captured on film, figuratively speaking, for posterity. He'd be darned if he'd end up looking like one of those stiff pictures hanging in some wing of the Manor.
Right before the camera went off, Dick looped his hand into Jason's arm, making Jason glare at him instead of posing for the shot. Dick knew that he'd probably have to face a ticked off Jason afterwards, but it would be worth it to get rid of that stiff uneasy posture that the younger man was holding.
Damian heard the commotion and felt Dick place a hand on his shoulder, but the boy did not acknowledge it. Damian was proud for showing that level of self-restraint. After all, he could cut the offending appendage off after the picture was taken.
Bruce and Tim knew something was going on and that Dick was behind it. You didn't need to be the World's Greatest Detective, teen or otherwise, to know that. They reacted to it as they normally would, Tim smiled it off, while Bruce squinted, resisting the urge to pinch the bridge of his nose in an attempt to stave off yet another headache that his sons are causing.
Thank goodness for Alfred and his tea.
Inspired by Bruce and his sons by baveyoon at Deviantart.
Feel free to comment. I already posted this on AO3 but decided to post it here too.