Jason doesn’t live at the Belfry but he comes by often enough now that it would be easy for him to consider it a second home, despite his family issues. Or perhaps it’s because of that? Perhaps he’s come to be attached to a family that spans across different Earths.

Whatever the case may be, the Belfry is a good base to go for replenishing and repairing some of his gear and he at least knows it’s highly secure from outside threats.

It’s during one of these visits that he sees the younger Tim. He hated that Tim felt the need to have food stashes as it was a sign of deeper psychological trauma the kid has. Jason was also forced to accept that deprogramming Tim out of that mentality was going to take a long time. So Jason’s not sure what to think when he catches Tim with one of his hiding spots. At first he thinks he’s refreshing it but then he sees there isn’t new stock to be placed. Perhaps some things have changed for the better after the last age-up Tim went through?

“Hey.” He says calmly, as a way to hopefully put his little brother at ease.