( not the worst welcome committee, she says, and he gives an ugly snort. because he knows she's right; jason has had worse welcomes, and he's given plenty worse himself. thus a good chunk of the reason for his very obvious, very clear i'm here statement, instead of going for the more subtle, walk into their space unannounced with a little finger-wave.

as fun as antagonizing them can be, starting over here with a broken face sounds like a really shit way to do it. and it's not as if he really has a reason for being an asshole. not yet. )

Aren't you an' Robin still underage? ( the corners of his mouth upturn into a snarky little smile, shaping the teasing lilt to his voice. ) Last time I tried to take him out for a drink, he gave a whole "but Red, that's illegal" speech. ( there are no obvious weapons on him, but when he leans back to sit on his ass, the knife sheath attached to his belt sticks up against the back of his jacket. ) Mini-me, too, not that I'd ever give a shit.