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( He nods at Jason's words — takes a second. )

They're not all like Rose. But I get it.

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[Jason continues to slouch on the couch, his good mood dispelled.]

What do you want to watch?

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Whatever you're in the mood for.

( He looks down after looking to Jason. )

I didn't mean to assume anything. I just... want to make sure you're ok.

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She’s just a friend. I learned my lesson.

[Jason flicks to a horror movie and continues to slump lower yet in the couch.]

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I'm glad you have a friend here.

( Because lord knows he does not. )

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You know I like being here, right? Having a home? Having a…

[’Dad’ he doesn’t say as the opening credits begin to play out on the screen.]

A Bruce that seems to not want to run away from me or push ne off on someone else at every opportunity possible. Y’know. Like you want me here.

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I do want you here.

( It's said without a trace of hesitation despite the slow and gentle way it comes off. A glance over to Jason there, he lets his gaze drop for a moment. )

You'll always have a place here.

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[Jason doesn’t answer and instead slouches deeper somehow into the couch.]

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( Alright... )

What is it?

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If you could leave— and I mean go anywhere, go home, go to some future— would you go?

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( Hm. )

You're afraid I'm going to leave you behind?

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[Jason fiddles with the edge of the remote, not saying anything.]

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So far I'm the one that's been left behind.

( Clark, Damian, Selina... although he didn't choose to go with her, so. Does that really count? Anyways. )

Jason, so long as it's within my power, I won't leave you. I told you, I've got you.

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[Jason’s fiddling slows and comes to a stop. He looks over to Bruce and takes him in. They’ve had this conversation before but it keeps happening for a reason.]

Yeah?

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Yeah.

( He knows Jason's insecure — likely needs to be reassured a number of times and as such, he's being patient and trying his best to do that for him. Even when he's not so sure he's being good at it. )

You're here because I want you to be. Because I care about you.

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And if I show up beat to hell again?

[Because it’s not outside the realm of possibilities that ends up hurt again.]

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Then I'll take care of you.

( He's a little confused with what Jason was trying to get at there? )

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[Jason knows he can be trouble. His experience with Deathstroke taught him that.]

Long as that kid doesn’t drop on me again.

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I'd prefer if neither of you started anything with each other.

( And, like before, there's a beat before he continues. )

I'm not saying you will. I'm just saying that's what I'd like.

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Hey, I didn’t start shit! He’s the one that dropped on me and started punching!

[Jason is leaving out the part about Arkham, about the interrogation.]

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( At that, he looks right at him, confused. )

Jason. I'm not blaming you for anything.

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[Jason sighs and crosses his arms.]

You’re the only one.

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( At that, he falls quiet, unable to speak for any of the others. )

I'm sorry.

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[Jason sighs where he’s slouched into the couch.]

You don’t have to apologize for them. It’s not like you were there .

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No. But it still upsets you.

( As if this wasn't obvious. but. )