Damian's response to his questioning about the puppy pleased Jason, the kid puffed out his chest like a proud parent which had caused him to gain a pleased expression to his face. Even as he heard the boy admit he spoiled the beast and then the response to being handed a Christmas sweater had made him smile wider, he considered retorting playfully but that was when the knock had come so he had resorted to not saying anything, just attempting to share a look with Tanaquil as he had passed her to open the door. Dick's expression upon seeing him on the other side of the door hurt, but Jason hid his pain well, the teasing smile did not fade, but his ice, blue gaze did grow a shade darker. Then Dick was saying his name as if he had more to say and a bead of hope amid a ball of fear burned in his heart but the guy stopped before he even began. A moment later Dick was responding to him with a quip of his own which reminded Jason a little of the Dick he used to like but not quite, the man's edge was cold and even though the other man tried to hide it Jason could feel it ripping through his body.
Still he didn't let his hurt show as he simply responded brightly to Dick's words"You mean you're not house trained yet? Maybe we should send you back out there, we don't need any surprises after all..." Forcing his pain down a wicked glint came into his eyes as he spoke and then there was a knock on the door he held open as Dick moved further into the room where he was intercepted by Damian. Still fighting the inner pain Jason looked up a little surprised at the sound and then Tim was entering. Once he did Jason closed the door looking towards Tanaquil, he wanted her right then for he knew if she was at his side he'd be able to forget all about Dick for the time being even as the guy looked to be struggling with being overwhelmed, usually he would of felt sympathy but right then he simply felt bitter. He glanced towards Bruce as the man entered from the lift wielding heavy bags even as he wandered towards Tim hoping that was what Tanaquil would do as well and yet feeling he should go help his adoptive father. But upon nearing Tim things were being pressed into his arms and his gaze dropped to the pile with surprise as he spoke"Wha- Timbers... Can't you put your own stuff beneath the tree?"
Then sighing he glanced at Tanaquil as she reached them and then spoke teasingly to his younger brother "At least you're in the right kind of sweater... I approve of the ugliness!" before muttering playfully at Tanaquil "I feel like I'm a servant right now..." He wanted to pause for a moment, stay beside her but Bruce still needed help and so he murmured to Tanaquil"Come with me..." He gave Tim a nod before, still clutching his younger brother's things he moved towards Bruce though he shot Dick a warning look at his last comment towards Damian, the usual eldest had no tact and he wondered if their youngest sibling would take leave of them all now with this Dick being so different. He forced the thought out of his mind, he was thinking to much like the responsible oldest and at that realisation realised he hated being the oldest.
But now they had reached Bruce and he spoke"Bruce, this is Tanaquil, She will help you with those parcels, I will too once I dump this stuff TIm's loaded on me... And I am sure Cass will too when she's done with the champagne... Tanaquil this is Bruce my... Father." THe word sounded weird on his tongue but he still said it, hoping the sound of it would please Bruce and then he glanced towards Tanaquil, hopeful that she would help because out of all their family it was Bruce's support that they would likely end up needing most.