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Batman's Ultimatum in His Cave
Batman
Now, I'm only gonna say this once, you sons of bitches: GET THE HELL OUT OF MY CAVE!
[to the Owls; emerges in the Bat-Mecha suit]
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Temporary Immortality with Limited Duration
Talon
Immortality. But only 24 hours at a time.
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Warning of the Court of Owls
Thomas Wayne
Beware the Court of Owls, that watches all the time. Gazing in the shadows, behind cement and lime. They see you at the hearth, they see you in your bed. Take care, beware, or they will send a Talon for your head.
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Confrontation Between Father and Son
Bruce
Where were you?
Robin
What happened to you? Are you okay?
[notices Bruce's injuries; concerned but trying to stay out of trouble; he rushes to him in concern. Bruce isn't buying it, however.]
Bruce
You don't get to ask questions. Now where the hell were you?
[sternly]
Robin
Out!
Bruce
Where?
Robin
Just out!
Bruce
Out" has suddenly become a far more dangerous place. What's this?
[He sees a sai belonging to Talon and takes it off Damian]
Robin
That's mine!
[realizing he's screwed]
Bruce
I don't think so!
Robin
So what are you gonna do now?! Build a dungeon and lock me up in it?!
[sarcastically with venomous intent]
Bruce
Despite what you may think, I'm your father, Damian. Not your jailer.
[shocked; even more stern]
Robin
A biological accident doesn't make you my father, and it as sure as hell doesn't make me your son!
[quite rudely]
Bruce
There's a school in Switzerland run by a retired general who knows far more than I do about boys and discipline. Try this again, that's where you'll be spending the next year.
[hiding his hurt; warningly; He stands to leave but stops; He leaves]
Dick
You really played me for a fool.
[as he leaves]
Robin
Not hard to do.
[smugly]
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A Sacrifice for Loyalty and Love
Talon
(after betraying the Court Of Owls, to Damian) I just gave up an entire world for you. Now what will you give up for me?
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Trust Your Instincts
Talon
(said twice to Damian) Don't doubt your instincts.
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Identity Struggles and Familial Expectations
Bruce
Are you alright?
Bruce
I'm proud of you. Welcome home.
Robin
No. I could’ve killed him. Maybe I should’ve. But you were in my head; you wouldn't let me. You, Talia, Ra's, you're all in here! But where am I? How can I ever be the son you need me to be... when I don't even know who I am?
[backing off; looks at Talon; to Bruce; grabs at his hair; turns away]
Robin
I have to go.
[to Bruce]
Bruce
Damian. There’s a school—
[limps after him]
Robin
In Switzerland. Yeah, you told me about it.
[bitterly]
Bruce
No; no. This is a monastery in the Himalayas. I stayed there, years ago, when I was lost, troubled. And the monks helped me in ways that proved to be very—
[gently]
Robin
I don’t need any help!
[sharply]
Robin
But … maybe I will, later on.
[softer]
Robin
I've got some packing to do.
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Batman confronts the Court over personal betrayal
Batman
You and the Court tried to take control of my city and destroy my home... but worst of all, you messed with my kid. So this is gonna hurt and I'm gonna enjoy it.
[to Talon; grins savagely]
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A Lesson on Focus and Commitment
Nightwing
You're sloppy.
Robin
No, I'm uninterested.
Nightwing
Get interested!
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