[She doesn't mind him being slow. In fact, she'll drop her own pace so he can keep up.]
...the first time I showed up in Wankerville, a couple of years ago... there was this guy here. He was pretty bad news, you know? Seriously aggressive and hates humans.
[And looks like someone she cares about. Is a version of someone she cares about. That still proves to get under her skin.]
Back then, I wasn't nearly as strong as I am now--he almost killed me and someone really important to me. [Not that it matters now, does it? The Riddler is...] I don't know if he's still here, but just play it safe, okay?
[She looks over her shoulder to him.]
Though you don't have to worry too much, you know? If he comes back and tries to hurt you, I'll protect you. I'll protect you, and Benny, and everyone else here!
[Because surely if there's a bigger threat and she can protect others from it, the voice telling her to put everyone out of their misery will quiet down, right...?]
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...the first time I showed up in Wankerville, a couple of years ago... there was this guy here. He was pretty bad news, you know? Seriously aggressive and hates humans.
[And looks like someone she cares about. Is a version of someone she cares about. That still proves to get under her skin.]
Back then, I wasn't nearly as strong as I am now--he almost killed me and someone really important to me. [Not that it matters now, does it? The Riddler is...] I don't know if he's still here, but just play it safe, okay?
[She looks over her shoulder to him.]
Though you don't have to worry too much, you know? If he comes back and tries to hurt you, I'll protect you. I'll protect you, and Benny, and everyone else here!
[Because surely if there's a bigger threat and she can protect others from it, the voice telling her to put everyone out of their misery will quiet down, right...?]