[Crane falls silent. If the use of "family" had hit Julian hard, the word "always" was ruminating inside his own mind. His answer doesn't come for a long while. The Batman was a constant present in Julian's life. He was like the sun, yes.
And unfortunately he could be quite angry when reminded of what others possess, and of what he lacks.
He speaks, finally, controlling himself.]
Julian. Have you ever wondered what the moon would look like without the sun?
[There's a firm point to this. The moon only shines because it reflects the sun's light. Take out the sun - take away the Bat - and what happens? Does the moon become nothing? It still exists. But still...]
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And unfortunately he could be quite angry when reminded of what others possess, and of what he lacks.
He speaks, finally, controlling himself.]
Julian. Have you ever wondered what the moon would look like without the sun?
[There's a firm point to this. The moon only shines because it reflects the sun's light. Take out the sun - take away the Bat - and what happens? Does the moon become nothing? It still exists. But still...]