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[truth_and_justice]

[He presses his lips tight together.]

I'd be lying if I said no.

But you have to want it. For you.

[jesses]

[ for some reason that makes his expression shutter, closing off as he turns away. his eyes are dry, finally. ]

He knows what I want. And I can't do anything about what he wants.

I don't think I'm enough to change his mind.

[truth_and_justice]

So you just won't try. That's what you're saying?

[jesses]

[ that's pretty much exactly it, yep. he doesn't say that aloud, though. he keeps his gaze averted, avoiding clark's eyes.

if he tries and it doesn't work, if he surrenders completely and gives himself over (because in his mind, that's what it is, a total collapse of every piece of armor he's tried to rebuild around himself) and bruce still decides to end his life, because jason isn't worth reversing his decision, it will destroy him. if he were on firmer psychological ground he might risk it anyway, but not like this. not right now.

but he won't insult clark by saying the words "I can't." ]

[truth_and_justice]

[He leans down a little and tries to catch his eyes.]

He's going to be here for a while. This is nothing you have to do right now, or tomorrow, or even a week from now.

You don't have to. I'd never tell you you have to do anything. And the situation is complicated enough even without this.

Just make sure that when all is said and done, you feel satisfied. That's all.