oh, another one! spoilers in the comments, no doubt.

[battyman]

Now, I'd almost say that username is a little harsh, wouldn't you? I know I've been called eccentric by the press, but I'm not the type who runs around in capes and black leather.

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[no_ordinary_citizen]

[She's wearing her Miranda facade for now -- do you remember who she really is, Mr. Wayne?] You'll have to admit, Bruce, it's easy for rumors to spread when you hide yourself away for so very long.

[battyman]

[ Oh Miranda. He could never forget you even if he wanted to. Very persistent. ]

Well, if it's the only way for people to talk.

[no_ordinary_citizen]

I'm surprised a hermit like yourself would worry about others' opinions, Bruce.

[battyman]

People like to think I let them worry. It indulges them.

[no_ordinary_citizen]

So you're simply stroking their egos, then.

[battyman]

Some people need that to be happy.

[no_ordinary_citizen]

I suppose you have a point there.

[battyman]

Well, I do try.

[no_ordinary_citizen]

Still, suppose it's rather unkind of them to compare you to a masked madman, after all. [NOT THAT SHE KNOWS ANYTHING.]

[battyman]

[ OH GOOD ] I think there are worse things to be compared to, but you're probably right.

[no_ordinary_citizen]

[THERE IS NO FACE MORE INNOCENT THAN THIS ONE]

Perhaps, though a vigilante who murdered the District Attorney is terrible enough.

[battyman]

Too true, Miss Tate.

[no_ordinary_citizen]

Speaking of which, I tried to find you during your Harvey Dent Day celebration, but it seemed you were not interested in your own party.

[battyman]

I have my own ways of celebrating that day.

[no_ordinary_citizen]

Such as?

[battyman]

Such as playing the part that was laid out for me by the public.

[no_ordinary_citizen]

You don't need to let public opinion dictate your life, you know.

[battyman]

It's not like I want to. It just sort of... happens.

[no_ordinary_citizen]

Perhaps you should exert more control over your public life, Mr. Wayne. Hiding behind a mask must be wearisome.

[battyman]

It's simpler to let Alfred handle that.

[no_ordinary_citizen]

He does seem quite capable at it.

[battyman]

Very capable. Without him, I'd be a goner.

[no_ordinary_citizen]

I hope you mean that as a figure of speech, Bruce.

[battyman]

In the sincerest way possible.