DC Universe- 2100

"I would take matters into my own hands with whoever does this, but I can't be everywhere at once.", Batman says.

"Based on prior knowledge, one of your enemies has been messing with crime in the city. A lot of criminals have ceased all activity lately from Dolly's boys to Clue's goons. We had Automaton but he got away and we haven't seen him since. These crooks are all in the know on something we're not," Vivian says.

"You're talkin' like you intend to work with the freak," Bullock says.

"I swear, Bullock, if the next words out of your mouth aren't constructive, I'm putting you out on your butt Here And Now. I don't have time for this."

"Bane.", Batman answers.

"Beg pardon?" Vivian questions.

"His name is Bane.", Batman says and gives them a little info about him.

"If there's nothing else..."

"Actually, Batman, there is. This Bane person? We have him on file. He's locked up in Blackgate," Vivian says, leaving the room to search for the file. When she returns, she drops the file onto the table."

"Shaw, the heck are you-"

"There's nothing against letting people see a case file on a prisoner. Are you sure it was really Bane, Batman?"

"No. I talked to a Life Model Decoy.", Batman says. "So I can not be certain."

"I think someone's just trying to mess with all of us," Vivian says.

"There's still that 'doppelganger' issue to take care of so then. Shaw. You're assigned to the Bat. If there really is some other freak in a Bat suit, bring him in. If you can't bring me nothin' in three days, this one goes to Arkham. Got it?"

"...You're kidding, right?"

"Do I look like I'm kiddin'? Work with him and keep it close. Bunk together fer all I care. Just bring me a freak in a bat suit."

Vivian sighs with a roll of her eyes. "Yeah. Sure. Whatever. I mean it isn't like there are a lot of other dangerous criminals on the loose. Dolly, Clue, Cat-Woman, you know. Those are just the small fries." She then opens the door. "I'll send Moth in. Batman, you can go. I'll meet up with you later."

Batman stands up and heads to the door, giving Bullock a glance before leaving.

Vivian stands on top of the GCPD Building next to the Bat signal and waits.

"First time I've been interrogated.", Batman says a few feet behind her.

Vivian turns around. "You know, that sneaking up on me thing? I'm starting to get used to it. Didn't even jump this time."

"I'll have to try harder next time.", Batman says.

"By the way, I'm impressed. You actually kept your cool around one of the most repulsive human beings alive. No small feat, mind you."

"I am forced to do that often, believe it or not.", Batman says and pauses. "Was there anything special you wanted to talk about?"

"Right, sorry. This whole Bane situation. It's bizarre to say the least. Normally I'd have to stop you if you wanted to have a little 'chat' with the one we have locked up. But tonight IS a busy night. Maybe I'm a little preoccupied."

"No one could blame you for being exhausted.", Batman says, getting where she's at.

"No, no, of course they couldn't. It's a tiring job. I'm sure yours is too...but then again you probably sleep during the day. So...I'll see you around," she says, leaning against the Bat-Signal.

Batman was already gone. He meets up with his Bat and flies toward Blackgate.

Bane sits in his prison cell in Blackgate, staring at the wall.

"Well this is hard to believe.", Batman says from the darkness, stepping out into the light.

"Batman? The Elusive Dark Knight Detective? Well? To what do I owe the pleasure of you visiting me here?"

Batman stares at him thoughtfully. "Rumor has it you've been busy... out in Gotham."

"Gotham? What possible interest could I have in such a hole of a city? Not that this one is any better," he responds. "I wouldn't touch your precious Gotham, rodent."