The beginning sample 3

They dine and laugh. As they near the dessert they discuss their next plan of action. Helena was the first to bridge the topic. "I am not known to any of Gotham's notorious villains." A quiet hush surrounds the cave as they nod in unison. She continues. "It would be easy for me to join their group if I quickly created an unsavory reputation that you could set up for me." Bruce now known as Batman responds. "Our friend, the commisioner works with us on many cases but it would be hard to convince him to approve of a civilian working under cover." "He would never clear that, Helena." She sets her glass of wine down with force. "I will find the murder or murders who killed my mom!" she screams. Richard ("Robin?", she wonders.), turns his torso and raises his hand to explain. "I know you will stop at nothing to bring the culprits in; but it is important to have the best and safest means of carrying out justice! "  "I will not sit back and allow you to get yourself killed, Helena!" he says gently but forcefully. "First thing is to prepare you with each individual and their tactics for your best defense, second to prepare you to match their abilities if not surpass them." Batman retorts. "You must have patience. It is your first lesson for the day." "Nothing is gained when you bring anger into the equation." "It leads to mistakes, which leads to demise." "I will personally help in your training!" He stands and walks to her and wraps his arms around her in a tight embrace. She remains quiet and closes her eyes. "You are right, father." she admits humbly. "Where do we start?" "At the beginning." he says somberly.