#Because Andrew is down bad for Neil's spreadsheets

[jtl-fics]

For WIP Wednesady, I request Math Nerd AU because I love the name.

WIP Wednesday - Closed (7/5/23) | Math Nerd AU

"Andrew, I'll be fine. Riko can't really hurt me." Neil says, "Go do your Christmas plans like you planned, you wanted to check out that new M&M store in New York City." Neil soothes.

"Neil, you don't need to go at all. Come with us to New York City." Kevin pleads stepping further into the conversation, "Riko...if Riko finds out how close you are to Ichirou...he will hurt you." Kevin says.

"If I don't go no one will be able to watch Jean's back." Neil says, "He has to go, he doesn't get a choice." Neil says and the answer to what that could result in for the Backliner is evident in how Kevin gets paler.

Kevin looks to Andrew, his fists tighten at his sides, "Go with Neil. I'll be okay with Riko's attention focused and I'll stay close to everyone." he promises. "You have to watch his back." Kevin pleads.

"That's been my plan you don't need to ask me." Andrew rolls his eyes.

[the-fox-with-no-name]

AFTG Skit. Bat family discussion.

Andrew: (looking at Neil with a smirk) Let’s settle this. Neil’s definitely Jason Todd.

Neil: (confused, eyebrows raised) Jason Todd? Why?

Kevin: (nodding) Yeah, you’re reckless, angry half the time, and always looking for trouble. Totally Jason.

Aaron: (chiming in) Constantly running headfirst into danger. You’re practically waiting for a resurrection.

Nicky: (grinning) Exactly! And the whole "I don’t care if I get hurt" attitude? That’s classic Jason Todd right there.

Neil: (crossing arms, annoyed) So I’m the one who gets killed off?

Andrew: (deadpan) Not my fault you fit the role.

Neil: (glaring at Andrew) Great. Thanks.

Kevin: (turning to Aaron, smirking) Alright, if Neil’s Jason, then who are you? You’d probably be... Damian. Total brat and an asshole.

Aaron: (mock offense) Damian? The 10-year-old assassin?

Nicky: (laughing) Fits perfectly. Always causing problems, and kind of a jerk, but in a loveable way.

Aaron: I’m not that bad.

Kevin: (grinning) Really? You’ve been an ass all week. Damian all the way.

Aaron: (shrugs) Fine. I’m a badass assassin. I’ll take it.

Neil: (muttering) More like an irritating little brother.

Andrew: (calmly) Exactly Damian.

Aaron: (rolling his eyes) Yeah, yeah. At least I didn’t get killed with a crowbar.

Neil: (deadpan) thats... comforting.

Nicky: I mean, it’s kind of perfect. You’re practically begging for the crowbar moment, Neil.

Neil: (glares at Nicky) Shut up.

Kevin: (changing the subject) If I’m in the Bat-Family, I’d be Nightwing. Strong, athletic, dependable. Obvious choice.

Nicky: (snorts) You wish. You’re way too serious to be Dick Grayson. You’re more like Tim Drake, you know the brainy one.

Kevin: (glares at Nicky) I am not.

Nicky: (mocking surprise) Oh really? You’re telling me you’re not the uptight, emotionally stunted, tech-obsessed nerd who thinks analyzing everything to death will magically solve all his problems?

Kevin: (crossing his arms) I’m not emotionally stunted.

Neil: (smirking butting in) Please, you barely know how to talk about feelings. You think stats and spreadsheets are a personality. You’re practically Batman’s research assistant!

Kevin: (scowling) so that all I am a "tech guy."

Neil: (snickering) No, but you’re definitely the guy who quietly obsesses over improvement while pretending to be too cool to care. Face it, Kevin, you're the backup Robin. The one no one notices until something goes wrong.

Kevin: (glares) I’m Nightwing

Nicky: (grinning mischievously bearly holding it together) Alright, but who’s Batman then?

(Everyone goes silent for a moment. Andrew, without a word, pulls out a knife and expertly throws it across the room. It sinks into the doorframe, dead center.)

Nicky's eyes widening

(Everyone turns to look at Andrew, who doesn’t even flinch.)

All the monsters instead of Kevin pointing at Andrew: Batamn

Andrew: (calmly, as if it’s obvious) Yeah.

(Neil shakes his head, and Kevin and Aaron exchange knowing glances. Nicky just laughs.)

Nicky: you know it makes alot of sense.

Neil: of course.

Nicky: Which leaves me as Batgirl, right? Because, let’s face it, I’d look amazing in that suit.

Andrew: (flatly) You’d get yourself killed in five minutes.

Nicky: (grinning) Worth it.

Neil: This whole conversation is stupid. I'm not Jason Todd.

Andrew: (calm as ever) You're Jason. Deal with it.

(Neil rolls his eyes as the others laugh.)

Kevin: (glaring at Andrew, frustrated) Why does he get to be Batman?

Nicky: (grinning) it’s simple. First, Andrew’s got the car, he’s got that whole mysterious, dark, brooding vibe down. Plus, he’s got the skills. He’s is just deadly with just about anything, including knives. And then... (grins wider) he’s dating a criminal.

(Nicky glances pointedly at Neil, who rolls his eyes.)

Neil: Really, Nicky?

Nicky: (smirking, shrugging) Just saying, the parallels are there.

(Andrew slowly turns his head towards Nicky, deadpan expression intact. Without a word, he pulls out another knife, ready to throw.)

Andrew: (calmly) You want to test that theory?

(Nicky holds up his hands in surrender, laughing nervously.)

Nicky: Okay, okay! Point taken, Batman.

Andrew: (final word, calmly) Now that’s settled.