[Sure, make his heart clench tighter in his chest why don't you. Jerk. At least it's in a good way...it's sort of a testimonial for how far they've come and he's pretty proud of that, thank you very much.

And it's probably a good thing Nico doesn't have time to really think about it because Hiro doesn't even think of it as being abnormal at this point. They can both dwell on it later. Right now he had to go chase an ex-boy wonder and when Clifford rises to his feet Hiro's hands burrow into his fur for a better grip but otherwise he's stable. He leans forward a little, hand patting Clifford's neck while also looking down at Nico and Rhadamanthys.]

If he's on horseback there's no way Clifford can't catch him. And you of all people should know how I feel about speed by now. I'll take care of Clifford and we'll be back soon. Promise.

[He sits up again, leaning forward to speak closer to the dog's ear.] Ready, boy? Let's go find Jason Todd. [There's a woof and suddenly the large-bodied hellhound turns, starting to head out of the Station. Before they get too far though Hiro turns back to yell over his shoulder.]

We're coming up with a nickname for your cat when I get back, by the way! [And after that, the moment they get far enough Hiro directs Clifford into a run and off they go. He'll be back, Nico. Don't do anything he wouldn't before then.]