Interesting. Either she had sought an alternative solution or the battle was more pitched than it seemed. And maybe it was his imagination but Damian thought he could detect of a bit of inevitability to her tone.
He considered Laura's question. Mother obviously knew where he was and could guess at his intentions. She was indulging him. Damian was confident that, if needed, he could elude her, but he did respect the considerable power and reach of his family. Talia had resources she hadn't even begun to touch. If she wanted him to return at once, it would be a much bigger conflict.
"I'm sure she'd prefer it," Damian answered, opting not to provide any unnecessary details. From his tone of voice it was obvious that he didn't care what his mother might want.