12614/So how Do We do This

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So how Do We do This
Date of Scene: 29 August 2022
Location: Big Belly Burger - Amusement Mile
Synopsis: Jason and Jessica grab a bite to eat and talk about life, the universe and (some of) everything.
Cast of Characters: Jason Todd, Jessica Cruz




Jason Todd has posed:
In the week or so since Jason assisted members of the Justice League Dark in helping Jessica rid her Lantern ring of the sorcerer that possessed it, things have been busy. Jessica had new training and responsibilities with the Lantern Corp and had been off to handle those things. Jason had been keeping to Gotham and his patrols and cases as Red Hood. It wasn't as wild and crazy as being projected into the heart of a Lantern ring to blast away at constructed monsters but he was okay with that.

Today the two found a chance to catch up and so Jason took Jess out for a simple lunch. The kind of thing that regular guys do with women they're dating and trying to learn more about.

Rolling up in the parking lot he kills the motor and glances back. "Figured we could both do with a burger and a shake after last week. The booths are large and it's easy to talk without having anyone listening in on us." Which helps when talking about sensitive topics such as their real careers.

Jessica Cruz has posed:
Jessica Cruz nods slowly as she smiles, clinging to the back. She has no fear of what would happen; if something did happen, she could react. "I do like this bike. I might consider using one as a construct sometime..." she muses softly. "Though I got a thirdhand message chiding me for the display of power in Gotham. The Bat is really serious about things. She shakes her heads as she dismounts. "How's Gotham been? Same ol' same ol'?"

Jason Todd has posed:
Jason Todd grins. "Or we can just get you one." He swings off and walks in with her, holding the door. Following after her he nods, "Yeah. He really doesn't like it. In the end I think he already knows what happened because of course he does and he has less issue with it this time. Next time? We'll see" he says with a laugh.

"It hasn't been bad the last week, no. The bad guys are keeping their heads down it seems like." He pauses to order after she does and then he pays. Finding a booth he settles in across from her, sitting with his feet on the booth bench, his back to the wall. It was habit.

"It let me catch up with some friends and family. My sister - by adoption - stopped over with a cake. I spoke with Red Robin about whether being more directly active with the JLD. And.. I took Gabby out to celebrate her 18th birthday. She's.. also in JLD. And in another group with Red Robin that I'm also I guess an ally of you could say. It was nice to catch up with everyone."

He runs his hand through his hair. "As for the JLD?" he looks to her, wondering if it will bother her much, his answer. "I've decided that it isn't my first calling. I'm not a ghostbuster. They're.. well past me. Beyond anything I could do. Gotham is where I am needed. I make a difference here daily. Keeping the city safer. If they - you mostly - need me, my guns will be there. I'll gladly be an ally."

Jessica Cruz has posed:
Jessica Cruz nods. "I understand," she muses softly. "Your duty is to your city. I'll pass the words on. Honestly, I could walk away for I don't have much use of magic anymore - but I feel indebted to them, and they've told me my ring has a hint of magic to it still. So - it could be useful in a way." She shrugs. "You can call me if you need me, and vice versa. Of course, I bet I'll only be called to Gotham if something hinky is going on..."

Jason Todd has posed:
Jason Todd can't help but laugh at the use of the term 'hinky'.

He reaches his hand across the table toward her if she chooses to reach for it. "I may call you any time. And if Batman doesn't like it, he can deal with me over it. I'm not going to let him give you shit over it." He shrugs and pauses. "Oh. Orders are up. I'll get 'em." He scoots out of the booth, soone returning.

He sets Jessica's tray in front of her. Sliding in with his, he returns to sitting sideways. He has a burger, curly fries and a large chocolate shake. It isn't like he won't burn off the calories.

Jessica Cruz has posed:
Jessica Cruz has a matching order (except vanilla shake), and goes to town on it. "If I'm on Earth, I will respond when you call. But I can't guarantee if I'm off in space." She smiles. "But I'll leave my cell behind and will get the voicemails." She hmmms softly as she studies you, taking your hand with hers before hse pulls it back to start to eat. "Always good.." she muses softly.

Jason Todd has posed:
Jason Todd slurps at his shake one handedly, squeezing Jess's with his other. It gets a smidge difficult to eat the burder one handed but he's the Red Hood. He's got this. Even if what 'this' is, happens to be a large mess. At least it tastes good.

"I understand. You've got a responsibility now that goes beyond me and Gotham. Beyond Earth. I can't pretend to understand that kind of responsibility. But I give you all the credit for doing it. You've got some serious bravery and I admire it. Yes it needs to be done. But you could have walked away. You didn't."

Jessica Cruz has posed:
Jessica Cruz nods. "You have bravery too - I've heard about your work. You have no fear yourself - heck, you don't even let death stop you." She smiles as she keeps holding your hand as she eats, finishing her food. "Gotham is not my place. But it is yours. We have our duties, separately, and we can always meet together after work. Though I think my traveling time is higher. Pity I can't rack up frequent flier miles anymore." She glances at you. "Would it be okay if I put a camera on your bike for a night, just to see what you get up to?"

Jason Todd has posed:
Jason Todd shrugs at the first part. "Anyone who does what we do. You, me, the JLD, Batman. There's a strong measure of bravery, sure. But a good dose of fucking nuts, also. No sane person would do what any of us does otherwise" he says with a smirk.

"Yeah. I bet you'd break the bank if you could get miles for that sort of travel" he agrees with a laugh.

He goes to take a sip of his shake when she asks about the camera. He thinks on it for a few seconds before answering, "I'm not sure that would be the best of ideas because of the risks to others. But - I'll do you one better and take Green Lantern-You along for a night? I know you can handle anything we'd run up against in Gotham if it came to it. And I wouldn't have to hold back worrying about you. Is that a fair alternative?"

Jessica Cruz has posed:
Jessica Cruz nods. "Compromise - I'll go myself, in civvies, with a shotgun and a katana. Ordered one recently and wanted to try it out. That way the Bat will be happy." She nods slowly as she pulls back. "The ring will only be for emergencies. I have too much respect for him to play in his arena and violate his rules." She smiles softly. "I'll have to put on a mask and everything... that'll be exciting." She nods slowly.

Jason Todd has posed:
Jason Todd starts to protest then thinks about it. "Alright. But we're going to have to come up with a mask for you. We don't need you getting ID'd." He shrugs, "Easy enough to fix in under five minutes back at the garage."

He shrugs some. "You've got more respect than I do, probably. And I was trained by the ba.." he lets that trail off. Was that 'bat'? Or something else?

He looks over, "It'll be interesting. Nice. Having you along. An extra set of eyes, and the company will be welcome."

Jessica Cruz has posed:
Jessica Cruz smiles softly. "What if I just do a costume parallel to yours but green, and go by Green Hood?" she asks softly. "It'd be a couples event. And maybe I can take you to Oa sometime." She smiles. "I mean - I can have the ring generate the costume but refrain from doing anything else. And I'd like to get to know your work better without making the Bat mad - maybe sometime i could take you to Oa too. I think you and Kilowog would get along great."