[ Jonathan was studying him again, despite not finishing his food. Still sitting back, quietly filing away the things that make the Hood tick. ]
Occasionally, I forget to turn it off. She may live, I will take her home with me. Though, I will likely have to put Craw out tonight, and hope she is carrying nothing, as Nightmare will be curious if he is not too tired to move around tonight. I will take her to the vet to confirm what I can, and if she is incapable of surviving, then I will handle it.
[ He sounds a little sad when he says it, but it would be humane if it came to that. He would torture a human to death, but birds were never something he would torture, despite what Jeremiah Arkham may think.
He had not yet considered how Edward might feel about the new addition, that would hit him later. ] I don't need it, Nightmare's pumpkin is heated, and I have one as well. Back pains, I am certain you understand, or you will.
[ Considering they are the same height. Those back pains would come if they hadn't already. ]
[He could feel the man staring at him and even through the contacts he could feel the focus against his skin. It had bothered him at first, when he'd first started to see the man. He'd been wary and guarded and quick to call an end to things, not trusting the other man to not use the weaknesses he was handing over to be used as knives against him. Those knives never came, however, and he'd slowly started to open up more and more, uncurling from around his pain like some masochistic hedgehog.
That had been a long time ago and a far cry from the man who was lounging comfortably in just a pair of sweatpants and a tied on Halloween mask. Still, that calculating look slide easily under his skin and without the comforting parameters of therapy, it made him fidget. He tried to cover it by shoving another spoonful of eggs and rice into his mouth, but he didn't have much hope that it actually worked.]
Knees more than back, but I get it. Keep me informed on how she's doing? Even if you have to put her down, I'd like to know. She's a cute little shit. If you need anything for her, let me know? I can't actually do anything with her, but I can pay for things if you don't feel like stealing so close to your big night.
[ It wasn't just Jason he watched that like. It was nearly everyone. Some people were moderately safe from his studying gaze, but those people could be counted on one hand. And, sometimes, even they were studied depending on the situation. It was nothing personal, just the part of Jon that was a workaholic. It was impossible to not study an interesting case.
Those knives were not coming for Jason. No, he was not nearly as suicidal these days. He had his reasons to live, a few friends, Edward, his birds and the work. The Red Hood was not part of that work, though.
No, Jonathan just returned to feeding the baby bird when he saw Jason try to cover. He rarely apologizes, but he knows he's made the other uncomfortable, it was challenging to ignore Scarecrow screeching to lock onto that and see what makes the little bird tick. The Hood had stopped being little bird when he came back a man the size he was, but Scarecrow didn't care. Everyone has a nickname from Scarecrow.]
Luckily, my knees don't often bother me. It's been my back since my late twenties. The dancing helps. [ No denying he dances, not with his fighting style. It keeps him limber, even with pains of age. ] Of course, you found her, so I will keep you informed. I have a feeling she may be a beauty if she survives. Nightmare looked worse than this when I found him, but I would say he was a month or so older. I shouldn't need anything, though. I have been at this a long time.
[ granted, he hadn't realized the problems that will lead him to calling Oswald in a day or so. ]
She wouldn't be safe around your daughter, for either the child or the bird. I wasn't going to leave her even if you asked. Though, I do thank you for considering my big night. After the last two years, nothing will be in my way.
[ As soon as he said it, his head snapped up. ]
Your next session, you will pay not in money, but by making me a promise Hood.
[ His cheap-ass doing anything for free? It must be big.]
[A respite was a respite and Jason wasn't going to look a gift horse in the mouth. Crane turned back to the chick and Jason felt his shoulders relax without that scrutiny. He slouched a little more into his chair, fiddling with the spoon in his hand as he came down from the spiral his brain had started to climb.
By the time Crane mentioned dancing, Jason was once more solid enough to give a small, lopsided grin.]
A dancing Doc, never thought I'd hear the magic behind getting your feet up that high, but it makes sense. And it makes sense why it helps with your back, too. A lot of back pain that isn't mechanical is because of weak core muscles. The long muscle needs conditioning if it's going to protect from getting your shit kicked in a couple times a year. I could give you a couple tips if you wanted? Help you lengthen and stretch out those problematic aches.
[The man's posture wasn't doing him any favors, either...but he'd read Crane's file when he'd been Robin and something told him that snapping 'stand up straight' would be a great way to make that abused child Jon had once been lash out.
At the mention of his daughter, his exposed eyes softened a little and that grin broadened into a smile. He was head over heels for that little girl who'd been so suddenly dropped in their laps. The expression didn't harden, exactly, but he did arch a curious brow at the rather abrupt change in his doctor.]
Easy, Doc. What is it? I'm not gunna chase you over Halloween, if that is what you're worried about. Long as you're not mowing down toddlers with your scythe, anyway. You do that, all bets are off, but you knew that.
[ He may be one of the worst people to trust with one's mental health, but he was excellent at what he does, when he cares enough to try anyway. The Hood's mystery was enough to keep him interested, and the Hood safe as one could be around Crane.
He chuckled when Hood spoke, waiting until he was done, as he held the little bird, letting it stay warm in his bony grasp. ] Did you not know? I've always called it violent dancing. [ Shrugging a little.] I'll consider it, it won't be tonight. I am officially off the clock, which means doing nothing I do not feel like doing.
[ His posture was terrible, always slouching, and leaning, while Scarecrow was stiff and moved in inhumane ways. Jason was smart to not say it, though, that had always been a favorite of Grannys. ]
Easy is for after you promise me you will take your child and Arsenal and leave on the 30th, don't return until November 2nd at the earliest. I will not be killing anyone, unless accidents happens. And [ A flat look given.] You know I do not start until after curfew, if children get hurt that is on their parents. Even the homeless children know to get off the streets on Halloween.
I do not do previews or hints, but you do not want you or your child here while I am working.
[ He had worked too much with The Hood to expose him to Halloween toxins. It was part of their deal after all, no Toxin for the hood. ]
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Occasionally, I forget to turn it off. She may live, I will take her home with me. Though, I will likely have to put Craw out tonight, and hope she is carrying nothing, as Nightmare will be curious if he is not too tired to move around tonight. I will take her to the vet to confirm what I can, and if she is incapable of surviving, then I will handle it.
[ He sounds a little sad when he says it, but it would be humane if it came to that. He would torture a human to death, but birds were never something he would torture, despite what Jeremiah Arkham may think.
He had not yet considered how Edward might feel about the new addition, that would hit him later. ] I don't need it, Nightmare's pumpkin is heated, and I have one as well. Back pains, I am certain you understand, or you will.
[ Considering they are the same height. Those back pains would come if they hadn't already. ]
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That had been a long time ago and a far cry from the man who was lounging comfortably in just a pair of sweatpants and a tied on Halloween mask. Still, that calculating look slide easily under his skin and without the comforting parameters of therapy, it made him fidget. He tried to cover it by shoving another spoonful of eggs and rice into his mouth, but he didn't have much hope that it actually worked.]
Knees more than back, but I get it. Keep me informed on how she's doing? Even if you have to put her down, I'd like to know. She's a cute little shit. If you need anything for her, let me know? I can't actually do anything with her, but I can pay for things if you don't feel like stealing so close to your big night.
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Those knives were not coming for Jason. No, he was not nearly as suicidal these days. He had his reasons to live, a few friends, Edward, his birds and the work. The Red Hood was not part of that work, though.
No, Jonathan just returned to feeding the baby bird when he saw Jason try to cover. He rarely apologizes, but he knows he's made the other uncomfortable, it was challenging to ignore Scarecrow screeching to lock onto that and see what makes the little bird tick. The Hood had stopped being little bird when he came back a man the size he was, but Scarecrow didn't care. Everyone has a nickname from Scarecrow.]
Luckily, my knees don't often bother me. It's been my back since my late twenties. The dancing helps. [ No denying he dances, not with his fighting style. It keeps him limber, even with pains of age. ] Of course, you found her, so I will keep you informed. I have a feeling she may be a beauty if she survives. Nightmare looked worse than this when I found him, but I would say he was a month or so older. I shouldn't need anything, though. I have been at this a long time.
[ granted, he hadn't realized the problems that will lead him to calling Oswald in a day or so. ]
She wouldn't be safe around your daughter, for either the child or the bird. I wasn't going to leave her even if you asked. Though, I do thank you for considering my big night. After the last two years, nothing will be in my way.
[ As soon as he said it, his head snapped up. ]
Your next session, you will pay not in money, but by making me a promise Hood.
[ His cheap-ass doing anything for free? It must be big.]
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By the time Crane mentioned dancing, Jason was once more solid enough to give a small, lopsided grin.]
A dancing Doc, never thought I'd hear the magic behind getting your feet up that high, but it makes sense. And it makes sense why it helps with your back, too. A lot of back pain that isn't mechanical is because of weak core muscles. The long muscle needs conditioning if it's going to protect from getting your shit kicked in a couple times a year. I could give you a couple tips if you wanted? Help you lengthen and stretch out those problematic aches.
[The man's posture wasn't doing him any favors, either...but he'd read Crane's file when he'd been Robin and something told him that snapping 'stand up straight' would be a great way to make that abused child Jon had once been lash out.
At the mention of his daughter, his exposed eyes softened a little and that grin broadened into a smile. He was head over heels for that little girl who'd been so suddenly dropped in their laps. The expression didn't harden, exactly, but he did arch a curious brow at the rather abrupt change in his doctor.]
Easy, Doc. What is it? I'm not gunna chase you over Halloween, if that is what you're worried about. Long as you're not mowing down toddlers with your scythe, anyway. You do that, all bets are off, but you knew that.
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He chuckled when Hood spoke, waiting until he was done, as he held the little bird, letting it stay warm in his bony grasp. ] Did you not know? I've always called it violent dancing. [ Shrugging a little.] I'll consider it, it won't be tonight. I am officially off the clock, which means doing nothing I do not feel like doing.
[ His posture was terrible, always slouching, and leaning, while Scarecrow was stiff and moved in inhumane ways. Jason was smart to not say it, though, that had always been a favorite of Grannys. ]
Easy is for after you promise me you will take your child and Arsenal and leave on the 30th, don't return until November 2nd at the earliest. I will not be killing anyone, unless accidents happens. And [ A flat look given.] You know I do not start until after curfew, if children get hurt that is on their parents. Even the homeless children know to get off the streets on Halloween.
I do not do previews or hints, but you do not want you or your child here while I am working.
[ He had worked too much with The Hood to expose him to Halloween toxins. It was part of their deal after all, no Toxin for the hood. ]