Thanks to Komikbookvixen for a bit of Strange assistance. Thanks to Jules, aiyokusama , and Debbie for the beta! “When You Come Back to Me Again” written by Jenny Yates and Garth Brooks. Recorded...it would be more dangerous were he to escape from the latter.” He turned nervous eyes on his eldest son. Dick let out a long breath. “Well,” he said shakily, “that clears a few things up, doesn’t it?”

For earlier chapters please click the links: Chapter 1: By a Stranger's Hand Chapter 2: Cardboard Masks For some odd reason, LJ is not allowing me to put this behind a cut without losing my formatting...” “Harold.” “Yeah.” Dick took a deep breath. “So Hush’s return to Gotham a couple of weeks ago wasn’t a coincidence.” He exhaled slowly. “I think this just got a lot more complicated.”

A/N: Bruce’s meeting with Lone Eye Lincoln adapted from a scene in Batman #678 (Batman R.I.P.: Zur EN Ahrr), Written by Grant Morrison. Drawn by Tony Daniel and Sandhu Florea. DC Comics, Aug 2008. ...same person.” “Harold.” “Yeah.” Dick took a deep breath. “So Hush’s return to Gotham a couple of weeks ago wasn’t a coincidence.” He exhaled slowly. “I think this just got a lot more complicated.”

Author notes: Reference is made to the animated short Hare Brush , directed by I. Freleng (Warner Brothers, 1955). Thanks to Sara, Jules and Char for research help! Thanks to Debbie for being a sounding...I don’t entirely trust you.” “Wh-what?” Bruce nodded. “I saw you… watching. And you never did a thing to stop them.” His words cut sharper than any scalpel. “They took my mind and you let them!”

The Salem Protocol Prompt: Writer’s Choice (Protect and Serve) Thanks to kitsune_stars for the prompt. Thanks to Kathy, Debbie, and aiyokusama for the beta! Thanks to Char and Sara... Dick was in Arkham, the Club of Villains knew their secrets, and Roy thought this was a good thing? “But…” Roy was still laughing as he clasped an arm around the younger man’s shoulders. “Trust me!