Trust and distrust

The morning after at Lesley's office Bruce came by to check in hearing she was working just after she was taken hostage not too long ago especially by Bane


Bruce: Lesley I'm just saying if you took time off after what happened at Wayne Enterprises no one would blame you. You have been through a traumatized experience. .


Lesley: I'm a Doctor Bruce. There are many who need me that have it rough than me.

Bruce: Normally I'd say the same thing to Alfred but you were in a hostage situation.


Lesley chuckles 


Lesley: You're Thomas's son alright. He put a lot of weight on his shoulders. More than he should of. I told him "Thomas the world is not your responsibility. No matter how much you try to change it. All you can do is put your faith in others."



Bruce: What did he say?


Lesley: You can imagine he was always stubborn just like his son.


Bruce chuckles mildly 

Lesley: You also have his kind heart Bruce. It means something.  If only he could see you now. 


Bruce: Yeah if only....if he knew what I was doing from behind the scene. He'd be worried about me too.


Lesley: He sure would.


After some time.....


.....Bruce was on his way out till the elevator doors open to his surprise 

Jack Ryder the reporter of the Daily Globe stood outside the elevator 


Ryder: Bruce Wayne.  At last we meet. I'm Jack Ryder of the Daily Globe. I was hoping to get a few words about the incident at Wayne Tower. 


Bruce: I'm sorry Mr. Ryder I don't have the time. 


Bruce walks pass him but of course Ryder fallowed him trying to get his answers 


Ryder: I heard it was held by mercenaries. What does Bruce Wayne think of that? Who was the giant masked man? Care to comment. 


Bruce was just in a hurry to get away from him Soon as he went in his car when Alfred opened the door for him and shut it between 

Ryder: Mr. Wayne just one statement.


Alfred: My dear boy. Mr. Wayne as you can understand is under mt of stress other Wayne Enterprises incident and is in no mood for press right now. 


Ryder: Then how bout you vouge for him? Care to comment?


Alfred: Afraid not sir good day. 


Alfred leaves for the driver's  seat with Ryder still trying to get word but drove away 


Ryder was dissatisfied 

And Knox happen to come out of the building 

Knox: Boss you find him? 


Ryder: Yeah then lost him.


Knox: Wayne was never much talk to begin with? 


Ryder: What made Vale an exception? 


Knox: They were close. We could sure use her help. 


Ryder: Either way Mercenaries attacking Wayne Enterprises Living Snowmen hitting Gothcorp there's a bigger story to all this. 


Knox: I doubt if Wayne knows anything he's gonna share anything. 


Ryder: He won't have to. We'll go straight to the source.


Back Wayne Manor 

Suspifically the batcave Dick had no more patience to wait till his arm fully healed for a whole month he put on a Wayne Tech arm brace curtisy of Lucius himself 


The squeeze was painful on the broken bones but he took it like a man 


Bruce: How do you feel?


Dick: Feel free to try it yourself Bruce. 


Bruce: Maybe next time. 


The brace felt heavy but Dick was able to move his arm again swing the right hook and grab things


Dick: This ain't bad.


Alfred: Unfortunately Mr. Fox stated the Robin Cycle will take months to repair. 


Dick: All in due time Alfred. Just ready to kick some ass again. 


Bruce: Well you remember our deal right?


Dick: Long as you remember to mutual the trust.


*Am I seeing division here?*


The three men turn around to their surprise Selina was finally recovered 


Dick: KYLE! 


Bruce: Easy Dick. How'd you feel?

Selina: Cooped up. I could use the air.


Dick: Hey for your information Bruce saved your life from being the frozen humanoid. The least you could do is show some gratitude. 


Selina dropped her smirk


Selina: Thanks.


Bruce: You're welcome.


Selina: So...this is the batcave.  Where do you keep it? Behind the bookcase? 


Dick: You'll never know now. Bruce you still gonna take her in? 


Selina: Take me in?


Bruce: I'm sorry Selina but I promise you'll get the best help.


Selina: Hold on boys. You lock me up you'll never know what Bane is planning.


They stopped dead in their tracks


Dick: You work for Bane?


Selina: Wasn't my choice DICK.


He knew what she really called him


Selina: Bane gave me intail on Gothcorp to feed him info this guy called...Victor....French Fries. For my payment I could get Ferris Boyle's prize diamond. Almost had it till Frosty barged and made a pop cycle out of me.


Bruce: What does he want with the chemicals Selina?


Selina sighed 


Selina: Bane says Fries was using them on a project of his own. He wants it for his.


Dick: So Freeze is working for Bane too?


Bruce: Or he could be a target. Selina I can get you of Bane's clutches but you have to tell me where he is.


Selina grins


Selina: I don't know but....I can show you his bases of operations.....IF you take me with you.


Dick: WHAT?! NO WAY FORGET IT!


Selina: I know his plans I can get you in. You're up against a whole army Bruce. You and your ward are gonna need more eyes watching your back.....in return.....I'll......consider going clean.


Dick: Bruce you're not seriously buying her lies are you?!


Bruce paused


(Can Catwoman be trusted? Robin doesn't think so. But what does Batman think......?)

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