i've aways had the read that bruce and dick's relationship from the start had this abusive, inappropriate undertone because bruce was so young and they naturally fell into a brotherly dynamic when, largely, dick needed a solid parental figure
'baby bird tim drake' this 'baby bird damian' that MEANWHILE DUKE IS CANONICALLY CALLED BABY BIRD BY HIS MAMA JUST LIKE DICK WAS CALLED ROBIN BY HIS OH IM SICK
This pride month, I really recommend you all check out aquaman: the becoming. Jackson hyde is still continuously sidelined in favor of his white counterpart, but this comic showcases what a wonderful character he can be with the RIGHT WRITERS.