[yes, there is definitely a sense right now that janus would prefer to get punched in the head. but they smile anyway, wry, and it's not insincere. there are worse things than do-gooders who can actually do some good, and janus is generally a fan of survival.
in that vein: taking the long journey north one step at a time. one block at a time. one terrifying overhead shadow at a time, thom calling to duck for cover, janus waiting until the blasting is over. it's nerve-wracking and every time janus looks at the portal in the distant sky, there's a feeling they forgot something that they can't remember...]
I see it!
[but the hospital comes into view, behind the police barricade, and for the first time in years janus is relieved to see the fucking pigs. janus can't think of anything else but getting there, turning to the boy.]
feel free to do Batman vanish or whatever you like
in that vein: taking the long journey north one step at a time. one block at a time. one terrifying overhead shadow at a time, thom calling to duck for cover, janus waiting until the blasting is over. it's nerve-wracking and every time janus looks at the portal in the distant sky, there's a feeling they forgot something that they can't remember...]
I see it!
[but the hospital comes into view, behind the police barricade, and for the first time in years janus is relieved to see the fucking pigs. janus can't think of anything else but getting there, turning to the boy.]
Gold star for you, kid--