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You are?

Oh! Hello there.

Yes, I am. Not about our date on Saturday, though.

What're you concerned about? The date should be good.

My boss doesn't think I should be concerned about his, but I am. So he just has to deal with that.

You're concerned about his date? Is she ~~hot~~ going to steal your job or something?

Oh, no. My job's secure. More just... His job puts him into dangerous situations, so I can't help but be a touch concerned for him, even though I know he can take care of himself.

Do you get in dangerous situations? You've got a good heart to be concerned about him, real nice of you.

I'm an assistant district attorney in a crime-riddled city that my boss is trying to clean up. "Safe" is not in the job description. But... it's an honor to get to be a part of the change he's bringing, the hope he inspires.

Aye, that is a dangerous job. Good that you're out there, making a difference. They deserve a lass like you, fightin for what is right.

All I do is take orders. It's Mr. Dent who's really doing the fighting, who's really changing this city..

But you're still working your job, when you could be out there, being a lawyer for a big firm.

What can I say? I love my city.

You really do. I'm looking forward to getting to know you better.

I'm looking forward to it too.

*frowns* Nadine. Are you going to introduce me to your little...friend?

Oh, Doctor Crane. This is Killian. Merely a friend of mine who has offered to take me to dinner. Very kind of him, really.

A friend? I don't think we've discussed this friend. I think I might want to meet him. Find out what makes him *mutters* hickory dickory dock *gets control* tick.

Yes, Doctor. A friend. And no, we haven't discussed him. Oh so innocent smile. He is a very new friend who I have been enjoying spending quiet time alone with.

Then maybe I should spend some alone time with him, too.

There really isn't any need for that, Doctor Crane. I can assure you, he is a perfect gentleman.

You'll be surprised in the change after our session - perfect, after all is a matter of perception.

Don't worry. I've cleared plenty of time on my schedule for him.

I really do not think he is in need of your unique brand of therapy, Doctor Crane.

My mind is quite made up on the subject, Nadine.

I will advise him to be careful of any packages he might receive, then.

And of the people that he meets? And of the streets he walks, to work, to his home, every day?

Are you going to be this eager to meet everyone I happen to speak with, Doctor?

Perhaps.

You know, that almost borders into "obsessive," Doctor. Perhaps you should get yourself a therapist.

I have one.

Who isn't yourself? Of course, I'm told that the new psychiatrist at Arkham is quite talented. I'm sure you'll make their acquaintance soon enough.