She gives a soft snort. Busy is a nice way to put that for her Bruce, and she's pretty sure her Bruce is more present than your own.
"Isn't he always? No one feels ready or even always good at being a caretaker or rolemodel, what matters is whether you're willing to try even on the worst days... You make me think a lot of my big brothers, so I'd bet you've done a better job than you think."
Damian β this version β does make her think of her Jason and her Dick. He makes her think back to just after the returns from deaths, watching her big brothers try to salvage or destroy relationships.
She sees the green glow and has to shove her own Lazarus effects down. How dare anything do that to any version of her brother? That's unacceptable and if she could handle the problems she would.
"Thank you. I... I try. You seem very kind too."
Kind. That isn't a word she's used to being described by. She strives for it! But rarely gets told such things. No... no, it's always Ivy Wayne, the loud one. Ivy Wayne, the wold one. Ivy Wayne, the vicious one. But, if she's honest, most of her descriptors come from people who start problems that she cleans up.
Damian, however, does seem kind, taking time to help her, working with pediatrics, and just the way he speaks of his siblings says a lot. But... she is maybe a lot biased. Who knows.
She smiles, nodding as Damian speaks of Dick.
"I'm glad he's doing better and that he's made friends with Barbara. She's always seemed cool. If I remember right, Diana's sister would be Donna? That could be fun! Is it Dinah Lance or Laurel Lance here? She might have some insight into how to help him, but only if you want that. You're still the one who knows him best."
Honestly, Ivy just wants to go fight everything that has hurt you and the others before dragging you all home with her. Dad can deal with it or not. Who cares... but she knows better than that. She can't truly pull so many people through that without their consent, and Damian would likely not leave even one of the others behind. So, she will settle for being as good as she can be for Damian while she's here.
"How are you doing? Busy and tired, I'm sure, but are you enjoying any classes? Family dinners? Or maybe avoiding family dinners is more fun?"