[ That's been one of his many lessons of the last two days. But it does no good to dwell on it, and it doesn't take much to shift the conversation sideways. ]
Have you seen Damian?
[ Asked casually, as though he's not overly invested in the answer. Meaning, of course, that he is. ]
( not recently in person but he generally knows damian's approximate whereabouts and what he's getting into. because jason and damian are both stalkery stalkers who don't leave each other the hell alone and this is just how they prefer to live their lives. )
( that damian thought of him, that he tried to leave jason something. but jason opts to just destroy this whole conversation because he doesn't do emotions. )
But I don't need it. My housewife routine is working out pretty great.
[ Look at him go. Coming in here with the express purpose of catering to Stephen's emotional upheaval and weaving his way out of taking the stage himself. ]
You'll have to take that up with Damian now.
[ Not quite letting the conversation die the death he'd set up for it. ]
If you're being well kept, he might do you the favor of not bringing it up.
( he's a helper, here, helping strange through whatever this is supposed to be. you're welcome. but look, he does move to stand himself up and--potentially get out of stephen's way. for now. )
[ A confirmation if ever there was one that this might not be a good environment for anyone not looking to take the spotlight off of him today. He lifts his hand in a wave, gifting Jason his freedom, smirk light and not unfriendly. ]
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[ That's been one of his many lessons of the last two days. But it does no good to dwell on it, and it doesn't take much to shift the conversation sideways. ]
Have you seen Damian?
[ Asked casually, as though he's not overly invested in the answer. Meaning, of course, that he is. ]
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( not recently in person but he generally knows damian's approximate whereabouts and what he's getting into. because jason and damian are both stalkery stalkers who don't leave each other the hell alone and this is just how they prefer to live their lives. )
He's doing alright. For Damian.
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[ He hasn't crossed that bridge yet. For the best, until further notice.
Though actually, while they're on the topic, this is a good chance to turn the spotlight of the conversation away from him for a while. ]
He left me some money for you.
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( that damian thought of him, that he tried to leave jason something. but jason opts to just destroy this whole conversation because he doesn't do emotions. )
But I don't need it. My housewife routine is working out pretty great.
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You'll have to take that up with Damian now.
[ Not quite letting the conversation die the death he'd set up for it. ]
If you're being well kept, he might do you the favor of not bringing it up.
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( he's a helper, here, helping strange through whatever this is supposed to be. you're welcome. but look, he does move to stand himself up and--potentially get out of stephen's way. for now. )
You good?
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[ A confirmation if ever there was one that this might not be a good environment for anyone not looking to take the spotlight off of him today. He lifts his hand in a wave, gifting Jason his freedom, smirk light and not unfriendly. ]
Fine. [ He's just fine. ] Thanks for the whiskey.
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( and he's leaving the whiskey behind, moving off towards the door. )
Take care.