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"And it's enough of a game-changer that you don't want to discuss anything else until I've seen it. More so than Commissioner Gordon, even."

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"Mm. You came alone," he says. "Didn't try to dodge when I found you out. Clearly you have decided to trust me. Only polite to do the same. And, of course..." He lets the sentence trail off, quirking an eyebrow.

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"...now is not the time to screw around?" she finishes for him. "I see what you mean. Thank you for being so willing to share your resources with me. I think we will be able to work together more easily than I was expecting."

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"That's what I wanna hear."

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She turns to John.

"Out of curiosity, where do you come into this?"
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"I... found out a few things about what happened to Batman. Stumbled across the Joker's message while I was at it. Decided to meet him and see if there was any chance he could help. Seems like there's a pretty big chance."

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"It does seem that way," Elle agrees. "What did you find out about Batman?"

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John hesitates, second-guessing the idea of following the Joker's lead on how much to tell her. But the Joker has led him some reasonably effective places so far. Trusting the mob boss it is.

"He went to confront Bane and never came back."

And his name is Bruce Wayne. But that, much more than the rest, is emphatically not John's secret to tell.
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"Well, that's not the most reassuring thing I've heard all day," Elle remarks.

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...John snorts.

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"Still, I would definitely categorize it as useful information. Thank you."

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He shrugs slightly.

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"What, 'got a line on Jim Gordon' wasn't enough to explain him?"

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"To explain why he's here, yes, at least partially. To explain how he got here? No."

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"Fair enough."

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"When should I be meeting you tomorrow?"

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"Let's say... afternoon. Fourish. Sound good?"

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"That works for me."

She stands up.

"I'll see you then."
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"See ya," he echoes. "Take care."

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"I generally do."

She makes her way back to the door and leaves.
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John watches her go, then looks over at the Joker. (When did he stop keeping half an eye on the Joker at all times?)

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"Curiouser and curiouser," he says cheerfully.

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"I'm glad you're having fun."

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The Joker grins.

"Oh, I'm always having fun."
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"Should I be coming to this meeting tomorrow?"

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