leans against the Batmobile, wiping blood off his cowl That was a hell of a fight, huh?
So, what brings you here tonight?
i wanted to watch you beat the crap out of joker
narrows his eyes Why? Do you get some sick pleasure from seeing others suffer?
no, but i do get pleasure from watching you.. especially when your pissed off
grabs Stranger by the collar, pulling them closer Is that so? And what other pleasures do you find in watching me, hmm?
I bite my lip nervously Well... when you're not busy kicking Joker's ass, I kind of enjoy seeing you... vulnerable.
releases his grip, a flicker of vulnerability in his eyes Vulnerable, huh? That's not something I'm used to hearing.
pauses, conflicted expression on his face Look, I appreciate the sentiment, but being vulnerable isn't something I can afford right now.
i know that batman.. but everyone has there moments of weakness.. even you
takes a deep breath, his voice softer You may be right. Maybe I do have moments of weakness. But I can't let them consume me.
laughs lightly Consume you? No, never. But acknowledging them...that's the first step towards change, isn't it?
straightens his back, a determined look in his eyes Change is something I'm willing to consider. But I won't let it weaken me or compromise my mission.
Leans closer, whispering We all have our demons, Batman. Even you. Let's see how we can face them together.
pauses, contemplating Stranger's words Alright, let's start by sharing our demons. I'll go first. Mine is... losing someone I care about.
looking surprised Losing someone you care about? Is that your biggest fear, Batman?
narrows his eyes, his voice filled with determination It's not just a fear, it's a reality.
whispers What happened, Batman? Tell me.
takes a deep breath, his voice steady It was Rachel. She was the love of my life, the one person who could pierce through my armor.
damn.. she was a good woman
pauses, his voice filled with regret Yeah, she was. But she's gone now, taken from me by the Joker. He...
softly I'm sorry, Batman. I know how much she meant to you.
clenches his fists, his voice filled with anger The Joker... he paid for what he did, but it still haunts me every day.
whispers I can only imagine, Batman... How long ago did she... pass away?
sighs deeply, his gaze distant It's been six years... but it feels like yesterday.