It is. [ And the last thing Julian had said to Batman was that he wasn't worthy of the name. He didn't really mean it. He was just frustrated. Batman can't quit. ]
There are two possibilities. He truly did hang up the cape. Or the Porter decided the day had come to send him home. [ Neither of which please Julian. He needs Batman too. He needs the attention. ]
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There are two possibilities. He truly did hang up the cape. Or the Porter decided the day had come to send him home. [ Neither of which please Julian. He needs Batman too. He needs the attention. ]
Either way is unacceptable.
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[Not that it would be the same, especially for him. What to do...]
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There are so many bats and birds in this world. Perhaps one of them will take on the mantle.
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I suppose they are intelligent enough to realize this is a grave matter and will respond accordingly?
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But they may need a little push. Sometimes to get someone to attend a celebration you must send out invitations, after all.
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[Suggestion. He knows.
But still. It's Calendar Man. Play to type, Crane. Ask him the question and all that.]
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A good date. For you especially.
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However, I would not take it upon myself to act without approaching you formally. One must observe the form.
[Well, he would do something. They both know it. But at least he's being observant of decorum?]
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May the 13th be unlucky for your enemies.
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It shall be.
They should consider themselves fortunate that they've attracted my attention at all. It means they're going to learn something.
Anyway. This talk has been pleasant. I hope you do well for the rest of the evening.
[If it were a vocal post, his tone would indicate that he really doesn't care if Julian manages well or not. But either way he's done.]