#like...lois lane only recognized dick because of her job. and even then she didnt remember that he was bruce's ward specifically

[batbaffle]

it's interesting how bruce often goes out his way to avoid being associated with dick while investigating leads without a disguise.

i assume he just wants to ensure that bruce and dick aren't seen together in the same place as batman and robin?

there was a case in which someone made the connection between bruce wayne's appearances and batman's appearances, so it does makes sense for bruce to hide dick's presence in these situations.