Bruce Wayne stood in the middle of Gotham City park frozen. His date had started out normal , though he now sees that nothing was as it seemed now. This was a set up even before he laid eyes on the blonde that now stood before him. " What likes it's hard ? It was actually very easy. I looked at the facts. Your average person wouldn't dress up in a Halloween costume fighting crime. It had to be due in reaction to a violent situation the person survived. Coleman Reese was key though. I looked at every client he had and narrowed it down quickly to you. You have reason, money, and time. Not to mention great help, the sidekicks are the glue that holds a hero together. " Chloe Sullivan said , even though she was pretty sure she lost him after announcing she knew he was continued. " And here's proof ." Chloe handed him incriminating photographs. " How did you?" he covered his mouth in shock. She was good, real good. He was both pissed and attracted by this." I have my ways , Mr. Wayne." Chloe said with a mischievous smile. " I'm not here to blackmail you. Batman recently met Green Arrow ,yes ?"Now he understood. " This is about me rejecting to be a part of his 'merry men'. I work better alone, Miss Sullivan."" That's not true. The names Lucius Fox and Alfred Pennyworth come to mind. They are not immortal , Wayne. I'm not saying become a member, at least not right now, but be a valued ally and return you will get the same."" I don't doubt you would be a great ally. Your impressive to say the least. I'll consider it . I would rather have you as an ally than an enemy. So all this was a business date ? What a shame?"" Well I believe in business before pleasure."Bruce nodded. " Now that our business has concluded , what happens next ?"" Well you were more bearable when you realized your playboy act wasn't getting you anywhere. The night is young and I don't leave till morning. How about we do something scary ? "" Like what ?"" Actually be ourselves."Bruce found himself laughing. " That is truly terrifying. You have a deal, a real date."They shook hands and enjoyed the rest of the night together.
