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Selina was somewhat surprised by his vulnerability. Or was it an act? “What, billionaire Bruce Wayne isn’t adept and invigorated by charming the masses?” She laughed a little. But if it was an act, he didn’t appear to be dropping it anytime soon. At first she thought he was joking, or toying with her in some way- but he really did walk over and help himself to the cake- and without having a better plan, she followed him. “You know….you’re right.” She spoke with the cake still in her mouth. She chuckled, almost nervously at her own lack of manners. “You know, you’re nothing like I thought you’d be.”
She smiled and he felt everything again. Every moment from the fear for her safety when Penguin shot at her. He had to be quick to get to the car but not loud enough to give away his position. The gunfire helped, but if he messed up or caught a bullet at the wrong angle the mysterious woman could die. And it would be his fault. He had felt the need to protect before, but not like that. He also remembered their kiss on a long abandoned Gotham Renewal building. But she didn’t know it was him. Or he didn’t think she did. Too risky. Have to be casual. “What did you expect me to be like? Pompous ass or party boy?” Whatever her response, he was glad she followed.

















