“Thank you for doing this by the way,” Jason said as he turned and looked at you.

Every year Bruce would host a gala for charities and connections. And every year, every Bat-family member dreaded going and having to deal with insufferable people.

By an unfortunate stroke of luck, Jason just so happened to be at the wrong place at the wrong time, and Bruce forced him to go. They ended up coming to a compromise where Jason could bring a friend of his choice, so he picked you.

Jason leaned back in his chair too much for your own comfort, and adjusted his uncomfortable collar while loosening his tie a bit.

“I can’t wait for this to be over. Our food is taking forever.”