[ Jason feels mostly the same way as Tim does... when it comes to himself, and this situation. Navigating where he stands with Tim? It seems like there are a whole new set of rules, whether they established them or not. Jason's not big on rules and he's not big on unknown variables.

In the end, Jason feels like that checkered history is always going to stand in his way. That when it comes down to it, Bruce, Grayson, even Tim, they won't be able to look past it. This is the insecurity he gets stuck on the most, and he doesn't like it. It shouldn't matter to him... but it does.

He tries not to toy with the phones while he waits. He's pretty sure if he tries to pry that bullet out of there, the whole thing will short circuit. He looks up at Tim when he comes back over to him, and the kid seems sincere enough. It's the same thing Jason just said to Tim minutes ago.]

So when I say the same thing, why don't you believe me?

[He snags the bag, looking inside, then stands up, right into Tim's space]

You want to tear yourself away from the computer for a few minutes and sit and eat with me? [He points to the table]