In Twenty-Six Words
Author's Note: Thank you for the reviews, readers! This drabble references one of my favorite movies and my favorite character in the movie, both of which I'm sure many readers will be able to identify.
Spoilers – a small detail – for Point Blank.
Disclaimer: I claim no rights to White Collar.
[B] Batman
Neal, Peter thought as he listened to Jones humming the Batman theme, was one facet of a superhero and two sides of the same coin.
Heads.
He's selfless, but his impetuosity is dangerous.
Tails.
He knows right from wrong, but he's seduced by both justice and revenge, so he's a hero, but not everyone agrees.
Heads.
He's superhuman – the smartest guy in the room; deception is his power.
Tails.
He's human and he's not indestructible, and for every light, there is its counterpart darkness.
But every superhero needs a partner to watch his back. Neal's grateful that Peter has his.
Thank you for reading! Constructive criticism is always welcomed and appreciated.