The dark knight lingered in the shadows, watching the shivering child huddled in the snowy dirty alleyway.

Though young, he knew this urchin was dangerous with a history of violence that rivaled Gotham's worst. Batman should have felt wary, staying back, but seeing the kid's trembling frame stirred something protective in his heart. Against his better judgment, he stepped forward, cape swirling around him.

"Let me help you," he rasped, crouching down and extending his hand.