Maybe I'm the one, maybe I'm the one [Locked to Bruce]

[peektuttut]

I've heard about the rioting going on in your Gotham; it got me thinking. Things have gone downhill here. Has your Joker left town, recently?

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[peektuttut]

He saved the world. Or the universe, I guess. Darkseid had practically won. That's not...a failure.

[checkmymobile.livejournal.com]

But right now. Not being there now, is Gotham in danger because he isn't there for it? That is.

[peektuttut]

Maybe.

He would want one of us to take the mantle. I know he would.

[checkmymobile.livejournal.com]

I honestly don't think he could ask that of you. It's too great a sacrifice. But, if you think you're ready, I'm not going to stop you. Just realize what the cost is, please, Tim.

[peektuttut]

It's a sacrifice we've already made, and I'll thank you to stop acting as if I don't already know the cost. I never wanted to be Batman. Things change.

[checkmymobile.livejournal.com]

Stop being contrary for one second, goddammit, and just accept that I'm concerned about you accepting these consequences because you keep neglecting to admit that there will be sacrifices. You haven't once said as much.

I am bored of these two icons. Please to be pretending this is still Batman tastic.

[peektuttut]

I'm not being contrary, Bruce, I'm more than aware of the sacrifices. It's an implication I knew when I sought the damn job out, and it's not something I feel the need to bring up anymore. But if it will make you feel better, there will be sacrifices. I know this. And I can't - just - nevermind.

rofl fair enough

[checkmymobile.livejournal.com]

You can't just what, Tim? I know you feel this is what you have to do, but do you really think you can't do for the city as Robin what Bruce did as Batman?

And again!

[peektuttut]

You can't be this naive. That wasn't what I meant at all. Robin is one thing; I made robin a separate entity, a darker presence, and for a while it worked. But Robin isn't Batman, and the city is screaming for a Batman. And I don't mean that poetically; the signs people are rioting with? 'I Am Batman.' There are people dressing up and taking matters into their own hands and they won't stop until a modicum of order is returned to my city. I can handle this. What I can't handle right now is your concern.

[checkmymobile.livejournal.com]

Then why are you letting me stop you? ...Go save your city, Tim. But try and save yourself in the process.

[peektuttut]

You aren't stopping me. Go save yours, and try not to be a hypocrite.