Caught amongst the chaos, Selina ran.
She ran, even though she knew she wasn't dressed for it. She ran, even though people got in her way, almost trampling her. She ran, despite the many obstacles in her path. She wasn't a runner, but tonight she'd have to be.
Until she dropped her glasses.
They fell into the snow, and she ran back to pick them up. She couldn't go home blind (or in her case, half-blind) but this turned out to be a mistake. She felt someone grab her from behind and she let out a scream for help. The man – or clown – who had her was holding a tazer. Sparks began to ignite, and Selina knew if she tried to free herself, she'd end up dead.
In the distance, she saw something dark. It later turned out to be a someone, and Selina was suddenly filled with hope.
"Take one step closer, Mister Manbat," the clown began threateningly, twisting the tazer in his fingers, "and I'll – "
Except "Mister Manbat" didn't need to take a step closer. Using a tool that looked slightly like a pistol, he shot something towards the wall behind the clown. The clown began to chuckle, taunting his opponent about how he missed. Until his opponent did something, knocking the clown unconscious. The clown's body slumped onto the ground, and Selina let out a yelp.
Once she got over her initial shock, she kicked the clown's body, and then looked ahead. Her rescuer was still there. Their eyes met for a few seconds, before he looked away.
"Wow," Selina murmured. "The Batman."
Batman said nothing, surveying the scene quickly. Selina mentally cursed herself again, for what felt like the thousandth time that day. Stupid corndog; of all the things you could say to him. I mean, he rescued you from a madman for crying out loud. You should at least thank him.
"Or, is it just 'Batman?'" And yet she had to continue with her stupidity. Batman began to walk away. Not that she blamed him in the slightest.
"Your choice, of course!" She yelled after him. He still said nothing in response.
That had been…brief, to say the least.
Just like all the men in her life.