Batman: The Killing Joke Comments

Paris: Batgirl, I'm afraid I didn't get your number. So I'm sending this video to the police to give to you. They've got to be good for something. You may have heard that I've come into some family money. I told you I'm no punk. In fact, I got you a gift. Something special for my special girl. Just go back to where we met. You'll see.

Batgirl: [the video ends] Cute.

Batman: It's not cute. It's a trick.

Batgirl: I know, but it is a little flattering.

Batman: No, he doesn't know you. He's objectified you. When a criminal gets personal like that, it's bad news. You're off this one.

Batgirl: What?

Batman: I don't want you on this case.

Batgirl: At all? So, he likes me; we can use that.

Batman: He's not afraid of you. I want him nervous.

[getting into the Batmobile]

Batman: The place you met was at that warehouse, right?

Batgirl: Yeah. Where are you going?

Batman: Your father and his men are already canvassing the place. I'll let you know what we find.

Batgirl: Hold on, we're not done.

[the canopy closes and he speeds away]

Batgirl: No, wait. Wait!

Batgirl: How long was I out?

Batman: A few minutes. Apparently, I got there right after they left. You should have waited for me.

Batgirl: They were on their way out. I had to do something.

Batman: His name is Paris. Paris Franz.

Batgirl: [choking on her coffee] You're kidding?

[seeing his look]

Batgirl: I guess not.

Batman: Your father gave me his file. He's a nasty combination of narcissist and sociopath. He'll have you smiling right up to the moment he cuts your throat. I haven't had to deal with his type of crazy in a while. I don't want you to, either.

Batgirl: What are you saying?

Batman: Don't go near him without me.

Batgirl: Excuse me?

Batman: No matter what.

Batgirl: We're not exactly attached at the hip.

Batman: We are on this. You want to work with me, you do what I say.

Batgirl: And that's it? You speak and the words are law?

Batman: Yes.