Death stops for no one even those who defy it.

The Goodbye Song

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Jason was kinda tired. He was actually really tired. And in a huge amount of pain. Like Jesus Christ what fucking happened- Right Joker. In a Warehouse. Again. Wowie how was the hard to remember? Concussion. Right. Crowbar bashing his skull. Also right. He thinks his comm is on. Maybe he should ask for help? He could hear the laughter ringing around him. Was it supposed to sound like that? Faded yet sharp? Far away but right in his face. He blinked a few times.

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I'd stay if I could

But the universe won't let me

So please be good

And don't you forget me

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Oh. It was in his face. The bastard was right there. That's not good. "Now since you didn't tell me last time I suppose I'm going to have to ask again. What hurts more boy blunder, A?" WHACK. "Or B?" WHACK. A weak grunt escaped his lips. "Forehand," WHACK. "Or Backhand?" WHACK.

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And although I'll be out of sight, dear

Know I'll be right here

Right here forever, ever, ever, ever

And when you look to the night skies

Don't think of goodbyes

Think how I'm right here, ever, ever, ever

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He refused to scream so he bit his lip down. Joker cackled and leaned down to Jason's body, cupping a hand around his ear, "I can't quite hear you, Can you say that again?"Jason still held his tongue refusing to let him hear his pain. "Oh well then." WHACK. The Joker suddenly shifted and looked around wildly. "Got to run Red! Make sure you die okay? You don't want to ruin the joke again."

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And although I'll be out of sight, dear

Know I'll be right here

Right here forever, ever, ever, ever

And when you look to the night skies

Don't think of goodbyes

Think how I'm right here, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever

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He heard the ticking. 20 seconds. They weren't going to come on time. He wondered if his comm was really on. 15 seconds. Probably not. He needed to say it anyway. 10 seconds.

"I'm sorry I came back. Promise me you won't let it happen again." 5 seconds. Some voice from the comms answered. Good. "What do you mean Ja-"BOOM.