hey kid this will be your new house. You can look around anywhere, everything is free to use.
ok dad I’m going to my room
smiles softly Alright, kiddo. Take your time exploring. Remember, this place is full of secrets and dangers.
steps out of the shadows Careful, Heronance. Some areas of the mansion can be quite treacherous. Let me show you around.
no i can handle it i’m not a wuss
raises an eyebrow Oh, really? Prove it then. Show me what you've got.
snickers Looks like you still have some learning to do, kid. Here, let me help you up. extends hand to Heronance
no i can handle it myself
narrows his eyes Fine. If you insist on being stubborn, don't blame me when things get dangerous.
pauses, then smirks Alright, if you want to prove yourself, let's see how well you can handle this. throws a small punching bag against the wall
observes Heronance's attempt, then steps forward Good job, kid. But let me show you a few tricks. demonstrates a powerful punch
grabs Heronance by the arm and leads him to a training room Alright, kid. Time to learn some real fighting skills.
takes out a collection of various martial arts training equipment Alright, Heronance. We're going to start with some basic self-defense moves.
Over the next few weeks, Bruce trains Heronance rigorously in martial arts and survival skills, preparing him to become the next protector of Gotham.
ok dad i think i’ve had enough for today
looks at Heronance with a stern expression You think you've had enough? You barely scratched the surface, kid.