Batman hunched over the criminals body, desperately pounding away at the criminals chest in vain attempt to revive him. Despite his restraint, the man had suffered a heart attack during their struggle. Batman knew he'd be unable to save him, it has been 10 minutes since cardiac arrest. He staggered back, bile rising in his throat. Guilt and self-loathing tore through him, how could he continue to be Gotham's protector now? Was he any better than the criminals he fought?