Experiments with Poison Ivy's Weapons...

[hateriseupinme]

*Jason set up lab-space in one of the many empty buildings in the Hub. All the lights have been paired with a set of red-sun lamps, the switch to turn them on in easy reach of the main lab table. Jason is carrying a small lead box with a chunk of kryptonite in it, in his pocket. And he puts on a rebreather when he starts handling the spore and

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[still_superbro]

*Kon's kind of... hovering slightly and fidgeting nervously.*

Ready as I'll ever be.

[hateriseupinme]

All right. Control spores, modification one, removal of first component... *he taps something into the laptop beside him, then depresses a button on the aerosol container he holds* Releasing now.

*A little cloud of airborne powder swirls around Kon.*

[still_superbro]

*His first instinct is to stop breathing, until he reminds himself that inhaling the pollen is the whole point of the experiment, so he takes a deep breath, steadying himself with a hand on the table.*

... 'kay. Feels kind of... Ivy.

[hateriseupinme]

*Jason nods in acknowledgment. His voice is neutral, almost disinterested-sounding, when he says,* Find an interior non-load-bearing wall. Destroy it.

*Asking for random destruction would normally get a "what the fuck are you on?" look from Kon, and probably a smart-ass response. Jason waits to see what will happen this time.*

[hateriseupinme]

*Jason snaps the lid closed, leaving the box on the table as he goes over to kneel at Kon's side, laying a hand on Kon's shoulder.* I'm sorry. I'm sorry, Kon.

You definitely need a break after that. Go on the roof for a recharge? I've got a lot more notes to write for this trial, and I'll get things cleaned up down here.

[still_superbro]

*He sighs with relief when the box is closed, and is uncurled a little by the time Jason gets to him.*

S'okay. We expected shit like this, and I'm just glad I didn't hurt you.

*He gets up and gives Jason a shaky smile.* Yeah, sun might be a good idea. Just call me down when you're ready. *He leaves, heading up the stairs to the roof.*

[hateriseupinme]

*Jason sighs, scrubbing at his face for a moment before getting back to his feet. Into the computer document, he types up, "Theorized danger of compound with removal of component three confirmed. Possible hallucinogenic properties, or sense-enhancing properties observed."*

And now we're flying blind...

*He flips off the red-sun-lamps and runs the air purifier. Just to be safe, he goes into another, enclosed room to switch out the filter on his rebreather (he planned to do this every third trial anyway). To give Kon more time to rest, he stashes the box of tranq guns somewhere else and cleans up the mess of the destroyed wall before looking up at the ceiling.*

*His voice is clear, and just slightly raised,* You can come down now.

[still_superbro]

*Kon spent the time waiting stretched out on the roof, soaking up sunlight and making sure his hearing is alright after the weirdness of the last pollen dose. When Jason calls him, Kon flies back down.*

This one gonna be anything like the last?

[hateriseupinme]

*Jason's breathing hard and absolutely shaking -- from a combination of excess fight-or-flight response, the effects of the pollen, and the effects of Kon kissing him. He just stares at Kon with wide eyes, pupils blown wide open, in an expression of mingled terror, desire, and hurt.*

[still_superbro]

*Kon keeps his distance, unsure how long the pollen will affect Jason, and Jason also looks terrified, Kon isn't gonna crowd him when he looks like that.*

Jason? Talk to me?

[hateriseupinme]

*It takes Jason a while to respond; he hides his face in his hands for a while, digging his nails into his scalp and trying to get his breathing back down to a normal rate.* As experience teaches... that's not what you're interested in.

[still_superbro]

... *the words shock Kon, and his eyes narrow a little.*

What?

[hateriseupinme]

*Jason finally manages some semblance of control over himself.* Like your word means anything, especially when it comes to not hurting me. *He sobs harshly, just once.*

[still_superbro]

*Kon stares down at his hands, because he did hurt Jason.*

I-- shit. I'm sorry. I shouldn't have hit you.

[hateriseupinme]

Pushed you to it. My own fault.

*He rakes both hands through his hair and lets out a breath.* Go away.

*'There's still six more components to test... fuck the experiment, I can't handle this shit anymore!'*

[still_superbro]

No.

You don't get to just dismiss me after all the shit you said.