( he's quiet for a long moment as they walk. mulling over something. as always. when he finally speaks, it's soft. reflective. )

We met during Riddler's murders. Caught her breaking and entering. She was trying to help her friend.

( annika. he still feels bad for what happened to her. )

She helped in the end. Saved me. Then left for Bludhaven. She asked me to go with her.

( but he didn't and he figures he doesn't need to say that. jason probably knows he wouldn't leave gotham. that he's married to the city. for better or worse. )