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[hackingyoursensors]

[ He looks up at Bruce. ]

I know he'll be back. And he told me he was leaving. It just felt different this time.

[batsymbol]

Yeah.

( if he and jason are supposedly so much alike, he... has a bit of an idea of what might have caused this sudden disappearance. maybe. if only because he's done something similar to diana. but that's exactly why he's disappointed in jason for this. because he knows better. )

This isn't about you, ok? ( he feels the need to try and reassure dick of that. in case it needs to be said. ) I need you to know that.

[hackingyoursensors]

What makes you so sure of that?

[ Dick doesn't think he did anything to drive Jason away, but he's not so sure Jason's departure had nothing to do with him. ]

[hackingyoursensors]

i will
i'll try to go easy on him

[ Dick has been (shockingly!) accused of being A Lot. ]

[reneger]

don't
i like you just how you are
he will too

Ho ho ho

[robintohood]

[Somehow a package from younger Jason arrives at older Jason’s place. The package is labeled for Dick.

Inside the box is a multitool for hackers. Jason knows Dick’s already got bat gear for hacking into things but it never hurts to have a little backup?]

text.

[reneger]

i have a truck full of tigers
don't ask

but they're pissed at rook and me and i don't want to lose an arm

[hackingyoursensors]

don't need to ask
i can fill in the blanks

where are you
and is it well-lit

[reneger]

one of my warehouses in central

( and he nicely attaches the address. )

minimum lighting

[hackingyoursensors]

i guess that'll do
gonna grab food
be there soon

Text > Comm > Locked.

[mostdangerousbird]

You ever been to B’s place in Excelsior?

Re: Text > Comm > Locked.

[hackingyoursensors]

i helped him out with some repairs and clean up awhile ago
why?

text.

[reneger]

( on monday, a couple hours before school's out - )

we're going out for dinner, wherever you want
nothing's wrong
i just need to ask you something

[mostdangerousbird]

Because I’m worried about him and could use any information you’ve got about his security system.

[hackingyoursensors]

[ Yeah he's not going to obsess over this for the next few hours. Thanks, Jason. ]

ok
taco place near the condo?

[hackingyoursensors]

i'll tell you what i can
what's going on?

[reneger]

sure
i'll pick you up

( in a second message, a couple minutes later, )

don't get stuck on it
it's not something you need to worry about, i just want to get your feelings on it and figured i should warn you first

[mostdangerousbird]

Does Bane exist in your world?

[hackingyoursensors]

we've had a few run-ins with him
i think i'm pretty high on his shitlist
why?

[hackingyoursensors]

too late
getting stuck in my thoughts is my thing

[reneger]

dick

[hackingyoursensors]

going to class
see you later

[reneger]

( he's not going to bother responding, because dick is going to continue to be dick and there's really no point in arguing with him. he always wins anyway.

so jason opts to show up as he'd promised: bike pulling up to the front of his high school, helmet removed while he waits for dick to come out. there's a few other students who come around to try and chat him up, because mid-twenties guy on a bike picking up his baby brother is clearly someone of interest, and jason grins and offers a few gentle but sassy quips. nothing of substance, but enough to keep up the fascination. )

[hackingyoursensors]

[ Dick does ruminate but doesn't exactly worry. Their chat could be about a lot of things-- finding a new place for them and Kyle comes to mind, but it doesn't jive with the tone of the text.

The rest of the day goes by in a haze as he spends the last three periods of the day turning the conversation over in his head.

At least Jason's on time, though he usually is. Dick hangs back for a minute, a small smirk on his face as he watches Jason try to play the 'cool, mysterious brother' for the other students. Dick has gotten some inquiries about Jason, but he's just gone out of his way to play up the air of mystery. He thinks it's funny.

His smirk is still on his face as he approaches Jason. ]

You know, the soccer moms missed you when you were on your business trip.

[reneger]

Trust me, I know. I got an earful from Bea back there when I pulled up next to her minivan. ( a thumb pointing back towards the offending vehicle, but jason's grin only grows wider. )

If I end up needing a day off later, maybe we should see if Rayner'll cover for me. I'm sure he can keep 'em entertained.

( he extends out a hand, offering dick's helmet to him. dick's specifically; kyle has his own too. )

But I'll avoid week long trips. Be a real shame to miss out on Lila's cookies.