[ Bruce's expression doesn't so much shift as it closes. He wasn't being open before but was selectively showing a facet of himself that was real.

Mention of Gotham - and Dick and Tim - and the hair on the back of his neck stands up, the set of his jaw and shoulders subtly change, and a blank wall comes down behind his eyes.

Immediately. Like some switch flipped and warmth turned off and was replaced by... remote.

Not psychotic, though More like wary, uncomfortable and incredibly guarded. ]


I haven't had time to look deeply into the history of the Community Center, but I have no doubt that the work it is doing is useful and necessary. Alex's name is new. I'll make a point of meeting him.