Richard looked at himself in the mirror, smoothening his jacket and shirt. If there was one thing you could do to impress obnoxious bosses, it would be first impressions. Unfortunately Richard didn't fare quite well, and if not for the sexy officer called Raven, he won't even stand a paltry chance. At any rate, a fancy suit might help a little.

Richard was asked to wait for awhile at the station. He ended up waiting for half an hour before someone directed him to Captain James. Richard took in a breath, and knocked.

"Come in." replied a gruff voice.

Richard pushed the door open a little and slipped in. Captain James nodded for him to take a seat.

"Hello again, gel haired boy."

"Good day to you too." Baldy, he mentally added.

"So, tell me. Do you have any prior experience in the field of law enforcement?"

Nothing much, just been a vigilante who kicked criminal butt, he thought. "No sir, but I feel a strong interest for this occupation."

"Ha, sorry kiddo but an interest isn't halfway enough. Interview's done, get out and we'll give you a ring. Or then again, we may not bother."

Richard sighed. He'd blown it. Or at least, Captain James blew it for him. Either way, he wasn't getting the job.

Richard opened the door, only to be pushed back in by a slim arm. He jerked up, and saw the female officer called Raven again. "Get in." she whispered.

Captain James looked up. "What's this, Raven? Explain yourself."

Raven sighed. "Sir, I just feel as if you should give him a chance. Maybe just a week or so, you know, test him out…"

"What, you think he's some kind of battery? Test him out? Wake up, Dorothy, you ain't in Oz anymore. Do you think we're a charitable organization?"

Raven calmly waited for him to finish. "Sir, he did save lives. And perhaps he can do it again. Do you want to be responsible for the loss of lives because you won't even give this young man a sporting chance?"

Richard stood uncomfortably at the corner. The atmosphere in the room got very tense. The Captain breathed in, and then a devious smile lit up his face.

"Well, Raven. It does seem you are very concerned about Richard's future. So, why not I put him under you for awhile, as a trainee? And if he messes up, which I feel has a high possibility, he goes and your job's on the line. How's that?"

Raven opened her mouth to protest. "I…"

"Well of course he could beat it now."

Raven thought for a moment. "Fine."

Captain James laughed. "All the best to you, Inspector. You'll need it."

Raven shot Richard a glare and grabbed him by the tie, dragging him out. "Come on. I need to have a word with you."

Raven brought him to the corridor, and then slammed him to the wall. "Richard Grayson, tell me, how many female officers do you see here?"

Richard gulped and looked around. "Err, not many, sir …um… madam."

Raven pushed him harder. "I am here, Grayson, because I am the most hardworking officer here, and the most meticulous. The world has tried to make it impossible for a woman to be a cop, but I fought against it. If I lose my job because of you, then you'll lose your head. Understand?"

Richard nodded miserably. Any other time he would have fought back, but he couldn't possibly hurt her. For many reasons.

"Now come with me, and listen carefully. I mean what I say, so watch your back. Many a cop here can't wait to fill my position, alright?"

Richard rubbed his sore neck and followed her to a desk across hers. "This is your desk. If there's anything ask me. Do NOT, and I repeat, NOT make any decisions on your own, or it will be your last. Clear?"

"Crystal, Madam."

"Good. Now follow me and try not to wander off."

Raven led him to a car park. "We cops do patrolling sometimes. And in emergencies we use these cars here. Quite a junk heap, but better than walking."

"It looks fine to me." commented Richard.

"Don't worry, Grayson, you won't be driving it. So get into the passenger seat. Time for a tour."

Richard slipped into the seat next to her. "Seatbelts." reminded Raven.

"I already have them on." He replied.

"No, take them off. Don't you trust my driving?"

"Alright."

Richard stared at her. She really was pretty, even from close up. Even with that slightly devilish smiled that plastered her face. Then he noticed something.

"Why are you wearing your seatbelt?"

Raven grinned at him. "Because I don't trust my driving."

Before he could react, Raven stepped on the accelerator, ignoring the deathly pale face of her new trainee. There had to be a good side to this...