metalogs | [Open] Marching to the beat of his drum

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[Open] Marching to the beat of his drum

Who: Jason Todd

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What: Various antics as a civilian and as Red Hood
When: Throughout March
Where: Central City
Content Warnings: PG-13 level violence

Jason:

[The weather is gradually warming up and moods are lifting up for people! Well, lifting up for most people. For the owner of the Descendant Karaoke Bar and Lounge, he’s just briskly working as usual. Maybe he’s being less talkative and more introverted than usual but sometimes that’s what happens when one is busy. He even sometimes still puts on a smile to make customers feel more welcomed.

But that’s assuming people are following his rules. If otherwise, then his vocabulary gets colorful as he snarls out statements like…]

Pull that shit again and your brains get splattered across the floor.

[Okay, maybe how much rougher he’s gotten this month when he’s literally throwing and kicking out belligerent patrons might indicate he’s in a certain other kind of Mood. Don’t worry. He doesn’t usually bite.

On a note that can’t possibly be related, the 4-eyed black and yellow talking cat that used to hang out at the Descendant hasn’t been seen in a while]

Red Hood:

[The Backbreakers are as active as ever in Central City. They had a few setbacks over the last few months but that hasn’t kept them down. They’re maintaining their territory. Illicit goods are still being handled. The racketeering business is sturdy. The chop shops are always having a good time. If you ask a local in their territory, they might say the gang members are also friendly neighborhood vigilantes.
The Backbreakers are Society members after all. Overall, the gang’s recovery has been okay.

So in their territory during an evening, it’s possible you might see the Backbreakers’ leader with a couple of his people outside of a dive bar.

Though the Red Hood’s helmet hides his facial expressions, the way he’s whaling at a rule breaker might indicate he’s not in the best of moods at the moment. Blood splatters on his helmet also indicate how brutal he’s being tonight. He then drags his screaming victim by the hair across the sidewalk]

It’s time to get back to basics.

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[This really isn't the kind of thing someone should be exposing a kid to, but the other Jason has already given Accelerator tips on how to torture someone, so in his mind this is just more of the same. He raises an eyebrow at the explanation, how simple it is for how brutal Jason is being.

Is he actually going to just kill the guy? It seems like that's a possibility right now.]

Sounds like he learned his lesson.

I work on a 2-strike system sometimes.

[There’s a sickening crack as Jason dislocates the screaming man’s arm]

Got it, Bob?

[The goon frantically nods before fleeing]

[That crack is a sound Accelerator has heard thousands of times, so he's just silent as he watches the goon scarper off in pain.]

How's that work, he's injured but he's still gonna work for you?

[Calmly]

I’m still giving him a better cut than the other bosses. And they all know I don’t overly discipline.

[Good point, there.]

I guess a dislocated arm is better than being fucking shot, huh?

Exactly. I have standards.

[He’s aware that a crime lord having standards is… strange to say the least]

[It's definitely weird, but it's how Accelerator's own morals have developed, so he totally gets it.]

That makes you above complete scum.

[That sounds insulting, but it's sincere! Really! He pauses for a moment, thinking.]

.... Is this a bad time?

[Jason wipes the blood off of the gun he was using to pistol whip before]

Depends. I’m just peachy. What is it?

[........ Accelerator isn't totally sure this is the best time to bring this up, but this could also just be one of those situations where you need to rip the band-aid off.]

I asked the other Jason about registering as my legal guardian. He's asked me about fake names for the paperwork, so I'm assuming it's going to happen.

[Huh. That certainly gets enough of Jason’s attention to put aside some of his crappy mood. As much as he doesn’t like his double, they can at least both agree on how much kids should be protected. Taking Accelerator under someone’s wing as opposed to trusting the government and guild system makes perfect sense]

Yeah, I set up a fake name for myself when I took someone in. Can’t trust the system with all of your real information.

[Accelerator blinks, surprised to hear that Jason isn't pissed off about this. Not because of the legal guardian thing, but because he's asked the other Jason, and he's well aware of how much those two hate each other.

But that's... good, right?]

It's annoying. I've only ever gone by the name of my esper ability.

[... Anyways.]

I'm only doing it for practical reasons, but I thought you should know.

[Jason nods]

It’s better than being on your own. Got any ideas for a name yet?

.... He suggested Asa.

[Which is gender neutral, Japanese, and sounds along the same lines of 'Accelerator' with there being no chance that it's his real name, so it's perfect.]

[… Huh. It always feels very fucking weird how much Jason can agree with his older self but here he was]

Not a bad one. Stick to something that kinda resembles your name. Aki might be another one to think about.

That one might work. There's only one or two kanji depending on how you spell it.

[He gives a small shrug.]

The only thing I remember about my actual given name is that it uses three kanji, so 'Aki' has no change of being it.

[Under his helmet Jason furrows his brow. He would love to get his hands on the people who abused Accelerator but what’s done is done. So Jason maintains his temper]

You never wanted to know what your real name is?

[There’s judgement in the way he asks, only mild curiosity]

[Accelerator gives a firm shake of his head. This is something he's thought a lot about, so he doesn't hesitate in answering.]

Not really. I'm not that person anymore, so whoever I used to be is better off staying dead and buried.

[It's depressing, but hey, if there's anyone here who would understand that line of thought, it'd be Jason.]

[Jason nods. He understands painfully well what that’s like. Considering his previous life forever gone is what he had to learn in order to move on after he was resurrected by the Lazarus Pit. If he were to chase after what he lost, then he would just forever be in despair. It’s not a way to live]

Better to make something new with what you know you got.

[He can't really remember his life before Academy City, and honestly the idea of him being some normal, good kid is probably the scariest thing about all of this. It's easier for him to accept being a monster.]

Yeah. Otherwise I'm just going to make myself fucking miserable.

[Not that he isn't already miserable, just... more miserable.]

[Jason understands that sentiment all too well]

Yeah. And why bother with? There’s other shit to do.

[He gives a small nod at that.]

Right. I wanted to let you know about that, so... I'll leave you to your business.

[Jason shrugs. He could use a break. It’s been a long night]

It’s fine. What got you to want a guardian?

[Again, there’s no judgment. There’s only curiosity. He had gotten the impression that Accelerator would rather be independent most of the time]

Like I said, I'm just being practical. I'm still a minor, so there's shit I can't do myself. It's also easier for me to have a legal guardian that understands me being an esper, instead of some random fuck the Society's assigned.

[Jason has a far, faaaaar better grasp of Accelerator's ability and mental state than his previous NPC guardian!]

[Jason snorts in mild amusement. His doppelgänger would fit into that role]

No doubt about that. Can’t really trust hired stoolies for that shit.

Yeah. It's just easier.

[And makes him feel a little less alone.]

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