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[nomansbat]

Hell no.

I have a city to take care of. I have classes to teach. I have...people relying on me.

That's still a strange feeling. But I like it, and I don't want to give it up just so you can toss me somewhere else.

You really don't want to fight me on this.

Why?

I'm Batman.

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[nomansbat]

...No. [her hands curl until they tremble as her head falls]

No.

[batmanschmatman]

[Dick is maybe going to be cautiously trying to put a hand on her shoulder. :c] I'm sorry, Helena.

[nomansbat]

[she jerks back instinctively, but she forces herself to relax, to accept the comfort as she looks up at him]

What happened? What happened to her, Dick?

[she hates that her voice sounds so small]

[batmanschmatman]

[He sighs, but keeps his hand there, because physical comfort is just how he rolls.]

There was a gang war. She [Started it.] got caught in the middle and was tortured by Black Mask. She didn't make it.

[nomansbat]

[the growl is harsh and immediate] I'll kill him. [but then her eyes widen, and she bows her head again] ...No. I - dammit.

[batmanschmatman]

Maybe it won't happen, where you're from. Especially if she's got you looking out for her.

[nomansbat]

[she looks up again, grimly determined] It won't.

[after a moment, softly] Thanks for telling me.