[what the hell happened to my tag and why don't i know english, good lord, repetition. anyway jason's laughing and aquarius looks like they may be debating kicking him in the shin to make him stop. but they do not. instead, they fold their arms over their chest and kind of huff, an attempt to make themselves look a little bigger.]
I don't like backing down from challenges. And I'm not a frog. [so THERE.
but the train pulls forward and aquarius looks around the train car, taking in everything they can see. it's also easier so they don't have to look at jason when they talk.]
I don't like wasting time. [it's kind of softer than before, more factual than anything.] And I'm used to working with a lot of tight deadlines. Every minute counts for stuff. Missing a train would mean waiting more than half an hour for another, and a lot can happen on the other side of the city in that timeframe.
The inside of the train is dingy, and it's actually been tagged a little here and there too. Such is the life of Gotham. The windows are big, though, so they can see out as the train is flung from the first tunnel into the open air again around the city. It's quieter in here, making both their ears feel deafened from how beat they had been by the wind before. But it's fine.]
The only punctual thing I've ever been to is my death.
[they're watching out the window at least, quiet for a moment as they let that hang between them. they watch the city pass by them, staring for a long while before they speak again.]
That's because death waits for no one. It's not kind or patient enough to. [thanks, emo child. but they don't seem bothered with this either, and instead...] ...I think maybe someday I'd like to tell you more.
[which is a vague statement, but they assume jason will understand.]
[Well, he is watching them even if he can't see shit because he's seen Gotham a million times. It's not new to him. But then he does finally tilt his head to peer out of the window at what they're passing.
Towering buildings and glowing lights. Apartments. Cars. Police.]
You're not wrong. [He won't begrudge Aquarius the emo-ness because he, too, is an edgy emo kid.] Heh.
I think someday I'd like to hear it. Hopefully sooner rather than later.
[He doesn't finish what he's saying for a long moment, eyes out the window. Unfortunate that there's a sync, so Aquarius gets the soft feelings anyway.]
...It's yours, so. Your story. So I'd like to hear it anyway.
unfortunately it's mutual. it's a little like a bird fluttering in its cage, the door wide open and still waiting to make sure it's safe to take flight. it'd be...nice, maybe, if jason didn't freak out upon hearing more. whenever that may be. they aren't going to pretend jason isn't aware they're not who they say they are. but they can't share out loud yet.
there's a soft huff though at that.]
...when I'm off the clock then. I'll take a break and tell you whatever you want to know. You're you. I wouldn't be surprised if you had your own questions.
Pspspsp, little black birdy. But it's fine. Jason... gets it? He was like the hissing kitten that tried to scratch you with its little needles when he was young. He didn't trust anyone, and he didn't trust anyone when he got out of the grave either. It took a long time to be able to trust people, to trust them more than believing they'd hurt him.]
I've got a few, but they can wait. When you're off the clock then. Can't wait to see all the closet skeletons.
[once again i would love for you to know how much i hate this cr because it really is just a giant circle of "same hat" on repeat.
so yeah. trust is a wildass thing they're both still figuring out, except jason makes a stupid joke and they jerk in surprise. it's brief and subtle, but they smooth themselves out and relax just slightly before shaking their head.]
Very funny, Todd. [rude.] I'll let you know when. [but for now, city watching. there's a vague semblance of gratitude though.]
Aquarius has skeletons in their closet. They do, but Jason does not know this. He was just making a bad joke that I forced him to make. He probably wouldn't be scared of the skeletons, though, actually.]
You can just call me Jay, you know.
[This very Damian-like energy of Todd is endearing to him in a rascal sort of way. Sometimes, you end up with two very edgy little brothers...?]
![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
no subject
I don't like backing down from challenges. And I'm not a frog. [so THERE.
but the train pulls forward and aquarius looks around the train car, taking in everything they can see. it's also easier so they don't have to look at jason when they talk.]
I don't like wasting time. [it's kind of softer than before, more factual than anything.] And I'm used to working with a lot of tight deadlines. Every minute counts for stuff. Missing a train would mean waiting more than half an hour for another, and a lot can happen on the other side of the city in that timeframe.
no subject
The inside of the train is dingy, and it's actually been tagged a little here and there too. Such is the life of Gotham. The windows are big, though, so they can see out as the train is flung from the first tunnel into the open air again around the city. It's quieter in here, making both their ears feel deafened from how beat they had been by the wind before. But it's fine.]
The only punctual thing I've ever been to is my death.
no subject
That's because death waits for no one. It's not kind or patient enough to. [thanks, emo child. but they don't seem bothered with this either, and instead...] ...I think maybe someday I'd like to tell you more.
[which is a vague statement, but they assume jason will understand.]
no subject
Towering buildings and glowing lights. Apartments. Cars. Police.]
You're not wrong. [He won't begrudge Aquarius the emo-ness because he, too, is an edgy emo kid.] Heh.
I think someday I'd like to hear it. Hopefully sooner rather than later.
no subject
I don't know if you'll still like it after you hear it. But I guess we'll see. Who knows when? That's maybe a future thing.
no subject
[He doesn't finish what he's saying for a long moment, eyes out the window. Unfortunate that there's a sync, so Aquarius gets the soft feelings anyway.]
...It's yours, so. Your story. So I'd like to hear it anyway.
no subject
unfortunately it's mutual. it's a little like a bird fluttering in its cage, the door wide open and still waiting to make sure it's safe to take flight. it'd be...nice, maybe, if jason didn't freak out upon hearing more. whenever that may be. they aren't going to pretend jason isn't aware they're not who they say they are. but they can't share out loud yet.
there's a soft huff though at that.]
...when I'm off the clock then. I'll take a break and tell you whatever you want to know. You're you. I wouldn't be surprised if you had your own questions.
no subject
Pspspsp, little black birdy. But it's fine. Jason... gets it? He was like the hissing kitten that tried to scratch you with its little needles when he was young. He didn't trust anyone, and he didn't trust anyone when he got out of the grave either. It took a long time to be able to trust people, to trust them more than believing they'd hurt him.]
I've got a few, but they can wait. When you're off the clock then. Can't wait to see all the closet skeletons.
no subject
so yeah. trust is a wildass thing they're both still figuring out, except jason makes a stupid joke and they jerk in surprise. it's brief and subtle, but they smooth themselves out and relax just slightly before shaking their head.]
Very funny, Todd. [rude.] I'll let you know when. [but for now, city watching. there's a vague semblance of gratitude though.]
no subject
Aquarius has skeletons in their closet. They do, but Jason does not know this. He was just making a bad joke that I forced him to make. He probably wouldn't be scared of the skeletons, though, actually.]
You can just call me Jay, you know.
[This very Damian-like energy of Todd is endearing to him in a rascal sort of way. Sometimes, you end up with two very edgy little brothers...?]
no subject
...might be easier. [than what? they don't clarify.] I'll think about it.
[which is aquarius for "yes, but i will die and protest and pretend i hate it first."]