canon is gotham, probably spoilers in the comments

[saintjames]

It's too early to call his motive. I wasn't expecting things to go this way but trust me, I'll take care of it.

Which means whatever you're thinking, I'm not game. Cobblepot aside nobody else is going to be following up on these cases so that still falls to me.

[ And it's not like he can count on anyone else to help him. ]

I'm not going anywhere until I figure it out.

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[mrplayboybunny]

You're a good man, Jim. A good detective.

I'm sure you'll figure things out.

[saintjames]

[ He stares for a moment, because there are vestiges of the boy he knows in this face, but-- ]

There is no other option.

[ ... ]

Bruce?

[mrplayboybunny]

[He shrugs a shoulder lightly, a small, knowing smile playing about his lips.]

Just... an old friend.

So you've always been ambitious when it comes to cleaning up Gotham, then. I saw that in you when we first met.

[saintjames]

[ His gaze lingers, as suspicious as it is curious. ]

Some people say I'm a sucker for lost causes.

[mrplayboybunny]

Those people would say Gotham is a lost cause, especially back then.

[Before the Batman was around.]

You don't agree.

[saintjames]

[ Gordon glances away. It's as evasive as it is telling. ]

It's in a bad way.

[ But no, he doesn't.]

[mrplayboybunny]

But not hopeless.

Anyone can be a hero, you know.

[saintjames]

You said back then.

Does it make a difference?

[ Does he make a difference? ]

[mrplayboybunny]

[Bruce sighs quietly.]

The Gordon I knew was the only good, honest cop in Gotham. He showed me kindness when I needed it, when I was at my lowest, and he gave me the strength I needed. [To become a symbol of hope Gotham needed.]

Yeah, it makes a difference. Just don't lose all hope in this corrupt city.

[saintjames]

If it came to that... [ He trails off. If it came to that maybe he would leave, instead of succumbing to the sickness he sees in everyone else. But he can't leave, just like he can't break his promise to Bruce. That boy deserves better. He deserves justice.

Gordon shakes his head. ]

Just keep swimming.

[mrplayboybunny]

[Bruce smiles a little at that.]

Yeah.

You made a difference to him. To that kid.


To me. You've done that for Gotham, too.

[saintjames]

I hope I live up to it.

[ He shifts his weight, hands on his hips. It's one thing to be told he can make a difference, another entirely... this. ]

If I get out of this, at least.

[ A gesture at the multiverse as a whole. Yeah good luck with that Gordon. ]