[ Rolling with the punches is one thing, but apparently working in the bar for nearly a year hasn’t inoculated Tim against every possible casual remark about his brothers and friends.

The combination of it being another vigilante - who knows them - and Jay of all people is enough to fluster Tim out of snappy comebacks. What’s he supposed to do, tell him the worst Jay can say is no and setup a potential pseudo friendly brawl?

(No, god no. He wants to stay far away from either Jason’s love life even in thoughts.)

Ignoring that, despite feeling the best on his face. ]

Have to? Probably not. I can’t see anyone being forced if they’re dead against it. But if you’re only uncertain, you’re going to end up there. Why do you think I’m straightening the rooms?

[ A brief pause, as a tangent presents itself. ]

Besides, Dick, Jason and female presenting staff being in more tips.