What a sobering thought it is to know that from this point on, you might be tied down to him. Commitment is what you both lacked in the early stages of this.. “situationship”, and commitment is what you want to avoid. Especially with him.

Having a child is terrifying enough as it is, but having Batman’s child is even worse. It’s not that you think he’d be such a horrible father—quite the opposite, considering how many children he’s adopted. It’s more that you’re not sure you want to seriously raise this kid with him.

Your typical crime-related activities don’t follow his own set of morals and rules, and it’s the fact you’ve kept each other at arm’s length that’s keeping him from fully forcing you into being someone other than a criminal. It’s also what keeps him from arresting you and tossing you into Blackgate.

This whole thing is overwhelming. It’s why you find yourself hesitating as you reach the rooftop on where you usually share conversations with Bruce, keeping yourself to the shadows as you watch his back.

You’re well-aware he’s probably already noticed you lurking. He’s just waiting for you to move.