bat-tits replied to your post: She sighed softly, glancing away a bit; damn boy could read her like a book, “I-it’s nothing for you to fret about, dear.”
Beth had to smile at that, “You’re so wonderful, Querl.” She kissed his cheek and pulled away from him, “I’ve just…not been feeling at my best lately. I feel…like I’m not even what this city needs anymore.”
He didn't even give his usual flinch and retort, when he felt lipstick slightly stain his cheek. Blinking in a slightly confused manner, as she backed away from him. He quickly turned himself around to continue staring at her. Facial expression more questioning than anything.
Was Bethany going to go insane too?
The question flared in his mind, as he trotted over and pulled Bethany into a hug of his own. Lips quavering slightly. "You're the closest thing to a mother I've ever had. Feeling your best or not, you're still reflecting that. Plus, as needy as Gotham already is, aren't I here every so often? Wouldn't that make me part of the city? I need you. By the law of syllogism, the city needs you."
His voice had quickly plummeted from it's usual mechanical and stolid nature, into a shaky sounding bleat. Paranoia and sheer concern getting the best of him. "Are you going to go mad? You can't go mad. You can't be like my genetic mother. You can't leave me after all you've done. That wouldn't be fair. That wouldn't..." His murmurs and babbles grew quieter, but he clung to Bethany even tighter. What was wrong with her? Could he even help with it? He felt as if he were jumping to conclusions, but...
This was terrifying. She was acting so strangely. It didn't make sense. It should make sense, but it wasn't making sense!