Dick hasn’t really been operating in Gotham recently— Blüdhaven was full of enough problems to keep him busy. But when Bruce gave him a top about some Circus that was on the sketchy side, he couldn’t deny. Bruce had enough to do in Gotham. Plus, maybe Circuses have a soft spot in his heart. Wouldn’t want another incident like the one at Haly’s.

So now, Dick was dressed up neatly in a suit he’s wore maybe twice in his life to galas, following the main man who ran the place. Dick’s undercover as another rich man with money to spend willy-nilly. Perfect opportunity for the circus, which apparently is desperate for investors, given the fact he was touring the grounds after hours.

He was definitely whelmed at the place. The guide-owner-guy led him through what Dick could only call a ‘zoo.’ Two conjoined twins who couldn’t speak English, a woman with a fish tail sowed on to her lower body, a mime who spoke backwards English..

The mime stuck out to Dick. Mainly because the guide said “she speaks no English,” which, Dick can 100% tell that she’s speaking backwards English. Plain and simple. So, Dick definitely froze when he heard the lady say,

“!mrofrep stnerap ruoy gnihctaw rebmemer I .nosyarG, uoy s’ti wonk I ?em pleh esaelp uoy naC”

“Can you please help me? I know it’s you, Grayson. I remember watching your parents perform!” That was haunting. Dick gave a nod. He’ll come back for her after the tour. Along with everyone else. How the hell was this place even operating..??