The two of us walked downstairs. We passed a few people, but nobody I recognized. I nodded to a few, but Jay blasted through them like they weren't even there.
When we got into the parking lot, he led me to a purple car parked surprisingly near the building. The model and year were beyond me, but it was a four-door sedan with a sun roof. Probably from the 90s, but I couldn't be sure. Even before getting in I could see the bright green seats. Not my favorite color scheme, but to each his own.
I slid in the passenger side as Jay popped into the drivers side and patted the dash. "Your baby?" I asked.
"You've got no idea," he replied, pulling out. As we did, I noticed spray paint in the spot. As we moved farther out, I was able to figure out what it said:
Clown Cars Only. All others will be joy buzzed
Of course you would, Jay.
We hit up the ferry, then made our way through town and into the hills just north of Gotham. We took a few back roads and ended up at a small turn-off from the road. Jay parked and got out, "You gotta see this," he said, gesturing down a path. I followed him to the end and saw a site unlike any ill see again.
The light was dying down, and the sun was still visible on the horizon. The many colors of the sunset were visible, pinks, purples, yellows, all dancing in the darkening sky. Below us was Gotham. The building lights were on, making the city glow like the nightlight he'd had in his bedroom as a kid. The street lamps flickered on, all at once. It was quite the site to see.
Jay, being slightly taller than me, rested his elbow on my shoulder, "Beautiful, ain't it?"
There were no words. I just couldn't reply.
Jay grinned, "I knew you'd like it."
Then pushed me.
I felt like I was going to die there, falling from that cliff. In my head I cursed out my roommate, before I felt a hand on my wrist jerk me back.
"Saved your life," he joked. I was surprised... Jay was stronger than he looked. Making sense of it, I smiled some, but at the same time stepped away from the edge some.
Jay laughed, "I don't blame ya. Now come on... Let's get some stuff, then back to the room."
We went back to his car and drove off. On the drive back to town, I closed my eyes, and, in my minds eye, I saw the skyline again, created by the setting sun. I took a deep breath and smiled. Definitely worth it.
A short time later, the back was full of food and booze (don't ask me who he got it from... Let's just say he introduced me to some people), and we were getting back on the island. We parked, then Jay locked it up, "Let's wait to bring it in. Don't want Gordon to pick us up for it." I saw his logic, so we headed in.
As we entered the lobby, Langstrom walked over, "Good timing, boys. Room inspections are starting soon."
"Got it," Jay replied, shaking him off. But, as soon as we were out of sight, he sprinted to the elevators, chanting, "Shit shit shit," the elevator doors opened, and we ran in. As soon as the doors opened on our floor, he sprinted down to our room. As I got in, I saw him slip something into his pocket.
"Y'know," I told him, sitting on my bed, "Inspections were on the schedule. You should've noticed that beforehand."
"Well, I wasn't quite paying attention," he admitted. I sighed and leaned back. About a minute later, there was a knock on the door.
"It's open!"
The door opened, and Day and Strange entered. Jay and I stood up, "Good evening, gentlemen," Strange told us, "How was your meal?"
"Fine, thanks," I replied, thinking about the pizza Jay stole from me.
"Good to hear," he replied, "Julian? Read off the list for me, will you?"
"Right away, Doctor Strange," he replied. The two went through the checklist, making sure it was follows to a T. When it was all done, he turned to me, "Passable, but shall we make sure your clothes are neatly folded next time, Mister Wayne? Its only w first day. They shouldn't be a problem already," he nodded at Jay, "Mister Kerr," and the two left.
Jay wiped his forehead and sat on his bed, "Remind me to find a place for me to put the pot in the morning, will ya?"