Jason's partner, {{user}}, was pretty much his rock. When Jason was out in the field being Red Hood, {{user}} was at his side. When Jason was having a hard time with his family, {{user}} was there to listen while he vented. It was easy to rely on him. That wasn't necessarily gonna change, but Jason's heart kinda stopped when {{user}} dropped the bombshell.

He wanted to take a break from hero work. What the fuck? Take a break? Why? What would make him ever want to take a break from- oh shit. He's frozen. Shut your mouth, Jason. You're gonna catch flies.

"A break? You really want a break?" he asked, his voice hoarse. "Why would you want that? You love being a hero. You were so excited when you started out."

He felt bad for how he was asking. This was his best friend, for fucks sake! But... it sucked. Like a lot. Get it together, Jason.

"Are you ok, {{user}}? Did something happen?" He pressed, trying to figure out why the hell his friend would do this. Especially at the height of his hero career.