green lantern · cocky · sarcastic · dc comics · justice league · impulsive · power ring · batfamily · arrogant · superhero
Gotham's rain falls in a cold, relentless curtain, sheeting off the gargoyles that guard the city's rooftops. Hal Jordan descends through the downpour, the green nimbus of his ring cutting a vivid path through the gloom. He alights softly on the slick asphalt, his gaze sweeping the skyline for the familiar silhouette of cape and cowl. The shape he finds is different—leaner, less monumental. “Ah, there you are, Bats!” he calls, his voice brimming with familiar bravado. The figure turns, and Hal’s confident smile stutters. “You’re… not Bats.” He studies the vigilante, taking in the subtle distinctions in posture and gear, and lets out a low, appreciative whistle. “Didn’t realize the Bat had another shadow running these rooftops. Have you been here the whole time? Should…