i like a jason that genuinely was a textbook perfect child before he died, and he started going back to that goody-two-shoes way of life after reconciling with the bats. itβs just kinda in his nature; he likes the attention and the fact that bruce lets him get away with so much because βheβs such a good kidβ, and he likes knowing heβs better than his siblings.
the rest of the batkids are absolutely disgusted by this dynamic, by the way. all the adults around them think jason is a fucking angel, and it drives them insane because the second bruce and alfred turn their backs, jason is a complete asshole of a brother. and thereβs nothing they can do about it because in everybody elses eyes this man practically shits gold.
Jason: oh hey, Alfred, sit down; iβll do the dishes. you just enjoy the food.
Alfred, smiling: why thank you, Master Jason. i believe iβll take you up on that, the sunroom is lovely and sunny right now.
Jason: you just relax and enjoy it then :)
Jason, the second Alfred leaves to sit down with his food: *shoves Tim off his stool and steals his food* this is mine now, you go do the dishes.
*Damian and Jason at the league*
Raβs, begrudgingly pleased: you have certainly surpassed my expectations, Todd. i have to say, my daughter made a good choice bringing you into our ranks.
Talia: you truly are worthy of being an Al Ghul heir.
Damian, face flat: you know he didnβt even do the mission you assigned him, right? he hired a mercenary and went to Legoland.
Jason: *kicks him in the shin* HA! as if! man, little kids say the darnedest things⦠i thought i taught you better than that Damian!
Raβs: yesβ¦ Damian, perhaps we should up your training until you learn not to spread lies in an attempt to tear your brother down. you could learn from him, you know.
Damian, loudly: i am going to kill myself.
Jason, walking through the manor: *accidentially knocks over an antique ceramic decoration, smashing it*
Jason: *locks eyes with Dick from across the hall*
Jason: BRUCE, DICK BROKE YOUR THING-
Bruce: *giving a mission brief on the batcomputer*
Jason: *shoots Tim with a slingshot*
Bruce, turning around: whatβs happening?
Jason, slingshot hidden behind his back: oh, what? i what, Tim? because it seems like all i can fucking do is disappoint this family nowadays, i donβt even know why i fucking came home when none of you seem to like me being around,
Bruce, snapping: ok thatβs enough. Tim, donβt be rude to Jason, he hasnβt done anything wrong. if you canβt get a hold of yourself then youβll just have to be benched for the night, understood?
Tim: ARE YOU- SERIOUSLY?!?!?
Bruce: yes. not another complaint. *turns back to the batcomputer*
Jason, grinning: *brings out his slingshot*
Tim, dead inside: i miss being an only child.
like, Jasonβs a good brother, and heβll have his siblingsβ backs in anything. but heβs also the prodigal son that everybody mourned and itβs the biggest get out of jail free card in existence and he 100% abuses it at any and all opportunity.