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I don't doubt that you can take care of yourself, but it doesn't hurt to have extra protection. Especially in such desperate times.

Jim, thank you. It's Harvey, though. Something's bothering him, but he refuses to tell me what. He says he can handle it. Has he told you anything?

I haven't heard anything. Perhaps it is just stress? The pressures of this city get to the best of us.

Maybe. I just have one of those feelings, you know?

How've you been, Jim?

ooc: Just saw TDK again Sat, and watched Batman Begins today. Everytime I love Gordon more and more. lol

Dent's a good guy, I'm sure whatever is bothering him will get worked out.

I'm doing ok. What about you Rachel? I trust you're staying safe and out of trouble.

ooc: I agree. I watched BB the other day as well, he really is my favorite supporting character.

I hope you're right.

Safe...maybe, but if I'm staying out of trouble, then I'm really not doing my job.

ooc: Mine too. Part of it is probably just my huge love for Gary Oldman, but...lol

I usually am.

Well, one out of two isn't bad. Watch yourself. The job doesn't call for too much trouble.

Ooc: That is a huge part of it for me too. I have loved him since I saw the Professional. He was basically the best bad guy ever!

Of course I will. Can't leave you and Harvey alone now, can I?

ooc: Yes! He was incredible in The Professional.

Happens to the best of us.

There are times when it can be endearing, but usually it's just annoying.

That makes it sound like it's someone personal who's trying to do the protecting.

More than one, actually.

Are you really in that much danger or are they blowing things out of proportions?

We're all in some danger. It's part of living and working in Gotham. Things are most certainly being blown out of proportion.

Well, in Gotham, you might need a little more protection than in other cities.

I've survived this long with out them. I'm sure I'll be fine.

No offense, but those sound like famous last words. I said something similar and was nearly strangled.

There are others I'm worried about far more than myself.

Spoken like a true civil servant.

Every once in a while I try.

We all do what we can.

Every female should be protected.

I appreciate the sentiment, but I'm quite capable of taking care of myself.

I do not doubt your abilities but it is still something that should be handled by a male.

You don't know the situation, and you're telling me a man needs to handle it?

Yes.

Nobody else needs to deal with my problems. I don't need a man to take care of them for me, and I don't want one too.

It is a trend I am noticing in females.

That's a good thing. Nobody should need to rely on anybody else.

That is not always the way it works.

It is kinda annoying.

~~I think we all just don't want anything to happen to you~~

Kind of, is a slight understatement. Everybody's treating me like I'm going to break.

~~See, that I can appreciate. Even so, I'm fine.~~

Tell Gordon to back off and tell Ramirez to too.

And if they give you any guff tell me and I'll tell them.

~~...I worry~~

I do love it when you take charge like that.

~~You're not the only one, you know.~~

It's not taking charge, it's the truth. Rachel, I don't like how there's no balance between the police and the DA's office. We're supposed to be working side by side and the only one who makes any effort is Gordon.

Even if he can be overbearing sometimes. I refused protection. I had to. ~~I don't trust weurtz.~~

~~...That's what love does to people. It makes them care.~~

Honestly, the only ones I trust are Gordon and his team. If he vouches for them, that's enough for me.

~~About that...question I never answered at the fundraiser. I've got an answer for it now. If you're interested, Mr. Dent.~~

I suppose I should ask where in TDK Harvey's coming from. lol. But if he's before that fundraiser, I can delete that part of it.

I can't.

It's a failing and you can yell at me if you'd like, but I just can't Rachel, I'm sorry. Weurtz is a dirty cop. Ramirez was on the Rackteering case.

Gordon's a good man, his men...I'm sorry. I just can't.

~~...You Do?!~~

I'm not going to condemn you for that, even if I don't like it. I've known Gordon a long time, and if he says their good men, then I believe him. Eventually you'll see it too, I'm sure.

~~Does that mean you want to hear it?~~

Rachel, I know he helped save your life but-

Aw but. I've never been able to win an argument against you. Don't think I'd want to try.

~~....If you want to tell me. If you're ready to tell me. I told you I'd be patient.~~

It's all part of my charm, and you know it.

~~It's...yes, Harvey. My answer is yes.~~

....You are charming. I'll give you that.

~~......I can't tell you how happy you've made me.~~

I already know, but I appreciate you admitting it.

~~Trust me, Harvey. It's mutual.~~