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[still_my_son]

[examining a bloody knife] This is...

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[mended_wing]

It looks very much like one of Jason's but... he was me the whole time when we were in his...your world last time.

[still_my_son]

Yes. [he looks up at Dick] Someone wants me to think the Red Hood is active again. Or is looking for the Red Hood's attention.

[mended_wing]

Either way, I know this wasn't Jason's doing. But I can let him know for you. Maybe together we can help you sort it out?

[He gives a shy little smile and pulls up a photo on his phone, a photo of Jason in his suit from Dick's world with it's red mask and the outstretched wings across the chest.] He goes by Falcon, when he flies with my family.

[still_my_son]

[Bruce nods] Jason might have more insight into someone who might wish to cause trouble for him.

[He takes the phone to look at the picture, a small but proud smile on his face at he sees Jason's costume for the first time] A good name. He gets along with your Bruce and Tim?

[mended_wing]

[Dick nods,] I'll give him a call. Do...do you want talk to him? Or would you like me to let him know? I know things are still... uneasy between you two.

I think it suits him. [Dick gives that fond little smile again.] It's... it's taking time but... yes, I think so. Bruce trusts him and likes the way he works in the field. Tim... still needs time. It isn't easy for him but I believe they're getting a better understanding of each other.

Bruce, there's something else we want to tell you but... I think it would be unfair of me to say without Jason here. Do you mind if I call him and ask him to join us?

[still_my_son]

I think Jason probably should hear this from me. Because I think he'll want to hear from me that I do not think it is him.

I'm...glad he gets along in your world, then.

[Looking a little surprised, and maybe worried, Bruce nods] That would be fine.

[mended_wing]

[Dick nods and turns away to call Jason.] Jay, it's me. I'm with your fath- Bruce. Something's happening in your world. He'd like to talk to you. [He rattles off the address, unconsciously playing with his ring.] Will you meet me?

[he_has_me]

Of course. Give me twenty.

[Jason shows up within twenty minutes, looking a little worried, settling next to Dick, looking between him and Bruce.] What's going on?

[mended_wing]

[Dick makes awkward small talk with Bruce until Jason arrives, mentioning how well Tim looking when last they saw him.]

[When Jason arrives, he greets his love with a warm, soft smile and takes his hand, letting Bruce explain.]

[still_my_son]

[Bruce hands Jason the evidence bag with the knife] Someone wants me to think the Red Hood is active again, yet I know you have not been in our universe. I could....use your help.

[mended_wing]

[Dick stands at Jason's shoulder as Jason looks at the knife. He keeps a hand on Jason's arm, letting Jason know he has Dick's full support.]

[he_has_me]

[Jason takes the knife and scowls at it] Yeah, you got it. Whoever this bastard is needs to be put down.

[He squeezes Dick's hand with his free one, wanting the reassurance his lover's presence brings]

[mended_wing]

[Dick holds Jason's hand, keeping close as he looks at Bruce, all professionalism and Nightwing.] What else do you know about this knife and the person using it? Where was it found?

[still_my_son]

He or she been killing teenage prostitutes around Gotham, both male and female. This is the second time the knife has been left at the scene, next to the body.

[mended_wing]

[Dick tenses, tightening his grip on Jason's hand.] How many have been killed? Is there anything other than the style of the knife that connects these killings to Red Hood? How much does the killer know about Jason?

[still_my_son]

[Jason is silent, listening to Bruce]

Four so far, two male, two female, and they all have the Red Hood's former logo on a piece of paper rolled up in their mouths. Nothing to indicate a personal knowledge of the man who wore the hood.