((I am completely cool with that idea, of Leo is willing to put up with it. ((If you look back at the JQ cartoons as primers on vigilante counter-terrorism and ignoring due process -- with the occasional cover of the local authorities -- they're often pretty terrifying, even leaving off the collateral toxic waste consequences of blowing up a hidden nerve gas factory in the Himalayas. As that's the "science adventure" background Jason grew up in, then, yes, his view of crime and criminals is going to be just about that simplistic, dare I say cartoonish: leave the secret base in flames as you jet off to the next episode, chuckling together about some antic by your pet dog . ((The exception being, of course, shady but well-meaning allies, mercenaries, and fellow vigilantes, who maybe break the law or do some unpleasant things, but since they are friends the get a pass. You can't trust arms dealers, except that guy you now who's always happy to sell you arms in a pinch. You can't trust spies, except for that old friend of Rusty's who he has over for drinks now and again (or the occasional bandage). ((And, conversely, if people you know are hurt -- well, " the Chicago Way " is a little dark for H-B, but I suspect Rusty would have no problem with making sure the perps didn't get a second chance ("Well, he won't be bothering us any more"), and Jason would probably have picked up a bit of that attitude by osmosis, if not so much direct action as of yet. ((Sounds like a good Influence opportunity.