Batgirl's resignation incident report
This folder never falls off the recently opened page. Indeed, the computers history shows it is opened at least once a night, at the end of a shift. It contains a transcript of a conversation, a compilation of security footage and two statements issued within 168 hours of each other. So, shall we commence with the security tapes?
Batgirl is slowly removing the shell of her armour, staring at the floor.
Batman, most of the way out of his suit, grabs her shoulder. She jumps, then nods. They stand in silence, until she says something, wiping her face. Batman goes very still. Then turns away. His face is visible from a camera in the front of the batmobile, which we now cut to. There is a moment of utter distress, then acceptance. He nods.
We cut to Batgirl on the main security camera, staring at his back in shock and distress. She says something else, and waits. She turns, and finishes doffing her suit in silence, still waiting. Batman has returned to his routine as if the interaction hadn't occurred. Batgirl leaves the cave.
Batman puts his head in his hands. We cut now to the hall outside the cave, Batgirl in civilian clothes stepping out of the secret passageway. The timestamp in the corner reads 05:03. The camera glitches, then goes to static, the corruption seeming to spread from the frames lone occupant. When it comes back, the time stamp reads 05:03 still. The hallway is deserted. The footage fast forwards through five days of comings and goings. Bruce leaves a large case next to where she disappeared, and a first aid kit. till at 13:08, it fails once more. We see Batgirl, nursing a sprained wrist, standing in the hallway wearing a suit similar to, but not her own. She picks up the bag, and takes the stairs up to her room. END SECURITY TAPES. TRANSCRIPT Batgirl: … I don't expect to be on patrol tomorrow night, Sir. Or… subsequent nights. I… I don't think I can keep going any more.
Batman: If thats what you feel is best. Batgirl: Steph is ready, She and Tim make a good team. Thank you. For the opportunity to serve Gotham. But I think we've both known for a long time that… that I need to stop. To take a breath. To escape all this while there's still something of me left. Batman:… The sound of the elevator door closing. Batman:…….. REPORTS
INCIDENT REPORT - A Concerned Parties: Batman Batgirl > In subsequent reports to be referred to as a civilian > Metahuman tag to be maintained. Incident nature: Resignation (amicable).
Notable information: Batgirl formally resigned her mantle and bequeathed it to Spoiler. Spoiler > In subsequent reports to be referred to as Batgirl.
Cited growing feelings of lack of self since the death of the second Robin. Should have been anticipated given prior concerns about their relationship. IMPORTANT Reality lapse incident occurred after leaving cave. Standard protocol obeyed. Also provided her bags packed by Penny-one prepacked in her room in the time she was away.
Personal notes: Will not make contact until she does. Getting out of this life is practically impossible. I refuse to make it harder. I will miss her. She needs this. Update: Seems to have settled in Central city. Will have Flash conduct a daily check in to ensure she remains safe and confirm occurrence of lapses. INCIDENT REPORT - B Concerned Parties: Batman. Batgirl. Well, not anymore.
Incident nature: Really? I quit. Forgive the glib nature of the report but frankly, I did say I was done.
Notable information: Spoiler has been trained well, if I do say so myself. With Robin wanting to return to the role after his sabbatical, they'll make a good team.
It happened again. Minor injuries. I'll be fine. Found my bags. Removed the weapons. I won't be living that life.
Personal notes: I didn't manage to say it when it all went down last month my time (last week yours) but… in near every other variation by now Jason has come back, by resurrection, miracle or by never being truly dead. But… I've checked every known scenario. He's gone and the suit has always felt like it was a lie, but he was my Robin so it was okay. I have to stop hoping for this world to be one of the kind ones, and that's on me.
I know you're having me watched. I'd ask you to stop but you'd ignore me, so I'll let it happen to feel like I have a choice. Messed up you still made me send in a report B. Here it is anyway, for whatever obsessive records you keep. Thank you. I'll miss this and I'll miss you.
