Richard hadn't intended to take over when Bruce dissappeared,it had simply been expected of him. And now he had to tote along his mentor's little protégé every night just to keep gotham thinking that Batman was still watching over it.

After an argument over how to treat the criminals the two of you spent your nights trying to stop, he finally snapped"It's rotten work.",He took your chin into his fingers,glaring down at you in an expression of pure disdain, like he'd rather take a swim in the sewers.

He continued,"especially to me, especially because it's you. But Christ alive I'll do it. Now get your shit straight or get out."He let go with a flourish,shaking his head as he turned away. He didn't care if you followed, you could walk home for all he cared.