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[gigadevilbreaker]

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Re: Day 358

[mind_blown]

[he turns back to him, and grips his shoulders.]

That is not your problem anymore. Either they man the fuck up and carry on, or they don't, but you can't keep propping them up forever.

Re: Day 358

[gigadevilbreaker]

But I'd still be leaving my family... Shrike...

[He swallows, a hard lump in his throat as he looks up at Jason.]

I don't want to leave you. They can't make me...

Re: Day 358

[mind_blown]

You're going back to Fortuna, right? Your family's gonna follow you back there.

[he glances away, and pulls back.

actually, his head kind of hurts from the rush of memories.]

Re: Day 358

[gigadevilbreaker]

So I just have to wait... by myself, not knowing when they'll ever come back...?

[His voice trails off, quiet, as his gaze falls to the ground.]

Re: Day 358

[mind_blown]

...

[He rubs his face, frustrated.]

Things-- are still shit back home. Bruce isn't gonna change and I'm basically fucking banned from Gotham anyway, outside of my nice little corner.

As long as I play by his goddamned rules.

Re: Day 358

[gigadevilbreaker]

[Silence. Then, scared and soft,]

You can't do it on your own...

Re: Day 358

[mind_blown]

...

[he's been wrestling with this, and he's still a mess.

but...

quietly,]

Fuck Gotham.

Re: Day 358

[gigadevilbreaker]

[Nero's head jerks up, startled.]

Huh...?

Re: Day 358

[mind_blown]

You heard me.

Re: Day 358

[gigadevilbreaker]

But...

[His expression quivers, grappling with the hope that this was actually happening.]

You... really??

Re: Day 358

[mind_blown]

Yeah.

There’s always gonna be something else.

Re: Day 358

[gigadevilbreaker]

And you'd really-- leave it all behind??

Re: Day 358

[mind_blown]

... yeah. For you.

Re: Day 358

[gigadevilbreaker]

[Nero takes a shuddering step towards Jason, his face flush with wonder-- then, blinks.]

W-wait-- I have to do this right...

Re: Day 358

[mind_blown]

... what?

[do what right??]

Re: Day 358

[gigadevilbreaker]

[He clears his throat and takes Jason's hand.]

'You're too generous to trifle with me. If... your feelings are still what they were last April, tell me so at once. My affections and wishes are unchanged - but one word from you will silence me on this subject for ever.'

Re: Day 358

[mind_blown]

[he stares at him]

... Am I Elizabeth? Are you Mr. Darcy? What's happening?

Re: Day 358

[gigadevilbreaker]

She turned him down the first time, didn't she?

Re: Day 358

[mind_blown]

She did. But we're past even that, aren't we? This kinda proposal's way too late.

Re: Day 358

[gigadevilbreaker]

I'd argue leaving your whole world's on the same level as marriage.

Maybe even a bigger deal.

Re: Day 358

[mind_blown]

Maybe.

[he pauses, there’s a sudden glance away.]

What about your girl?

Re: Day 358

[gigadevilbreaker]

I've known Kyrie my whole life. There's no one she wouldn't open her arms to. And I'll always love her... as my first and only friend.

But you're my husband. I still want to take care of the foster kids, but if living situations change - I'll deal with it.

Re: Day 358

[mind_blown]

[what is this. He didn’t even realize he was tense until he relaxes, placing a hand on his hip and shifting the weight in his feet.]

... you sure?

Re: Day 358

[gigadevilbreaker]

[Reaches up to cup Jason's face with his hand]

Of course I'm sure.

I promised you a future together, didn't I?

Re: Day 358

[mind_blown]

...

[he leans his head into his hand.]

Hope you’re ready for so many headaches.