( he hit a nerve, and jason hadn't even been trying. ah, well. it happens. he sucks in his teeth, but doesn't move from where he's crouching. the puppy's getting more pets, and jason would just hate to cut him off. )

We're a family.

( in case bruce forgot he's included. that he's one of them, too. )

I meant--we don't need that kinda help. Passing off money onto us and fucking off ain't keeping us together. You could just stick around.