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It's been a few weeks since the Batman disappeared, people are starting to talk, some have even made the claim that he's dead and Bruce Wayne was Batman, people have brushed them off as being delusional most of the time but the rumours are starting to gain some traction, that's the last thing on Logan's mind though, he's had to find a new home, which is just the top floor of an apartment building, he's done nothing more then tried to salvage whatever he can from the rubbles of Wayne Manor...

... Everything was destroyed, the Batsuits, their gadgets, their supplies, it was all turned to rubble which is exactly what Bruce wanted from that protocol, that unfortunately leaves them with nothing though, other then the server that Anne set up for them a few years back, so all they have to do is set-up a computer to said server and their up and running again, the others have set up camp at the Belfry, not sure what they expect to find over there, Logan has his own mission and isn't stopping till he finds out who killed his father.

Alfred: Another day off Master Logan.

Logan's barely moved from this computer trying to find answers, Bruce sent 2 things out when he was fighting Ra's, one was a call to them and the other was a message that got damaged before it was fully sent, so it's broken, meaning he needs to try and figure out what it says and then maybe, he'll have some answers.

Logan: There's no such thing as a "day off" Alfred.

Alfred walked towards him with a small tray of tea and a sandwich which he'll probably not eat, he hasn't eaten much, slept much or even left this apartment since the funeral, Alfred has tried to get him to at least go to school, try to take his mind off all this but Logan hasn't budged, he's dived into the deep end of this and he's not coming out anytime soon.

Alfred: Might I ask what you're working on.

Alfred left the tray on the desk nearby him then started to pour the tea, tea's good for the mind when it comes to long night in front of computers, it always seemed to work for Bruce anyway, seeing Logan dive this deep into his new role, Alfred's starting to see more similarities between the two then he ever did before.

Logan: Before Dad activated the Batcave's fail safe, he sent a message out, it's encrypted and I can't break it.

Logan's good with computers, not so much the software side of it though, hacking and decrypting messages isn't really his strong suit but he's trying, in a way that's a good thing but they do know someone who could make quick work of this, only, Logan's refusing to ask for help right now.

Alfred: Maybe Miss Winters could take a creak at it and you could take a break.

Alfred moved to place the tea beside him, Logan looked from the computer for what seemed like the first time in hours to see what it was, then to the food on the tray, he just brushed both off and went right back to trying to find out what Bruce tried to send out, if they still had the Batcomputer then none of this would be an issue, they'd have creaked it by now and Logan could be delivering Justice to them all.

Logan: I don't need anyone's help Alfred.

The seemed to be the jist of him lately, it wasn't more then a few weeks ago that he was more then willing to not only ask for help but give it as well, he and Nick used to run around the rooftops together for no real reason, now, not so much, Nick would be lucky to actually talk to Logan right now, much less hangout together, he does stop by with his school work though, which is starting to build up.

Alfred: Your father said the same when he became the Batman.

Alfred looked around the trio monitor set-up he's got going right now, all three of them seemingly running different encryptions for this message, Bruce was similar back in the day, everyone in Gotham was the bad guy, he didn't need anyone's help and it was better if they stayed out of his way, if it wasn't for Commissioner Gordan, then Gotham might not have been as stable as it has been recently.

Logan: Don't.

He didn't want to hear it, hearing about his father still hurts, Alfred can understand that but he just wished Logan would open up again, everytime he had an issue or problem, he'd tell someone, whether it was Alfred, Dick or even his father, Bruce never wanted him to keep his thoughts to himself, Bruce told Alfred it could be too dangerous and he understands why.

Alfred: Bruce was as much my family as he was yours. I know he wouldn't want you to lose yourself in Gotham's wake.

Logan didn't really want to hear this, he was there, Bruce wanted him to be the Batman so that's what he's doing, stopping at nothing till justice is served, isn't that what Batman did, justice and vengeance, sitting around a campfire singing nursery rhymes isn't what he has in mind, Alfred could see he's not going to get through to the boy so he just decided to change the subject to something else that might gain his interest.

Alfred: Messages for you Master Logan. One from Master Grayson about the Penguin, another from Master Blake about the newly formed Maelstrom gang...

Logan didn't care about all that, he has his own things to get done, he can't go around following Dick and Duncan to hold their hands, they can handle those things by themselves, Logan's focus isn't about Cobblepot, who's over in Bludhaven and a new crew that will probably bite off more than they can chew and be wiped out in a few weeks.

Logan: I haven't got time for this Alfred. They can handle that themselves. I'm busy.

Alfred hummed a little while Logan went right back to the computer, he really wasn't focused on what's going on with the City, he's so driven to find out what his dad tried to send them that it isn't his main focus, Dick, Duncan, Cassandra and Nick can handle all that for now, he wants to know why Ra's killed his father, Ra's was obsessed with Bruce taking over as the leader of his little Ninja team, so why kill him now.

Alfred: Of course, I'll just leave these here.

Alfred put the small stake of messages, mostly people who Bruce was associated with passing on their condolences but that shit doesn't matter, hearing someone say "I'm so sorry for your lose, if you need anything let me know" doesn't do shit, Logan needs to find out what happened and why it happened, he shouldn't be taking it out on the last family member he has left.

Logan: *Sigh* ... Alfred...

Logen spun his chair around to see Alfred walking away, he wanted to speak to him, tell him about how bad he felt for not having been there quick enough, not being better at this whole "detective" stuff, if he was then maybe he would have found these guys by now but telling him all that would just make Logan seem weak in his eyes and that's not something he needs right now.

Logan: ... Never mind.

Alferd's small smile faded from his face before giving a small nod then leaving Logan to his own vices, Logan went back to the computer with a sigh, he hates pushing people away but right now, they're just going to slow him down, so he got back to work before he felt something off.

Logan: How long have you been here?

Logan asked without looking away from the computer, on the over side of the room, Cassandra stepped out from the shadows wearing her Batgirl suit, Logan stopped what he was doing for a second to glance over to her just so he can see her sign over to him, she was never taught to speak by her parent, so they taught her sign, it seemed easier and she didn't really show any desire to use her voice.

Cassandra: Batman wouldn't have to ask that question.

Cassandra wasn't as bothered about pushing his buttons as the others were, she only speaks to him anyway so if she can't wined him up then what can she do, with a small smile, she made her way towards the temporary bat computer to see him struggling to decrypt Bruce's message the others are at the same point, it's pretty impressive that's he's at the same point as they are and there's 5 of them.

Logan: I didn't call you so I assume you're here for a reason.

Logan's not in the mood for her wise cracks, yes, Bruce would have seen her a long time ago but he's not Bruce, he's not the Batman, he's trying but it's not all that easy, Cassandra did come here for a reason though, their all trying to give Logan his space right now, their not sure how he's going to act after losing Bruce, he's never really lost someone before, his father is a pretty big first loss.

Cassandra: The Joker's back in town.

Logan watched her sign that out, a slight look of worry on his face but it was quickly replaced, the Joker isn't what worries him, sure he can do messed up things but he'd never have killed Bruce, it's part of their little game, Joker does shit, Batman stops him and that happens on repeat, whoever got Ra's to kill Bruce, they wanted Batman gone, so Logan's more worried about them then a clown.

Logan: I'm busy. Your Batgirl, you handle it.

Cassandra has been trying, with Batman "gone", the criminals are slowly starting to step out into the night, their not scared anymore, sure, Duncan, Nick, Cassandra and even Dick are trying to help as much as they can but the criminals aren't as scared of them as they are Batman, the thing that bugs her the most, is Gotham needs the Batman and he's not even gone, he's right here hiding away.

Logan: I said I'm busy.

Cassandra turned him to face her, making him snap a little but she wasn't finished with him, she learnt something that he's going to want to know, whether he wanted to hear it or not. Cassandra told him and Logan's mood changed from mad and angered to surprised but also a little determined.

Cassandra: I heard the Clown knows something about Batman. Find him and you'll find answers.

Cassandra got some answers from one of the new Clowns goons, apparently the Joker's been bragging and running his mouth, they all agreed that he didn't actually do it but if he knows something then he needs to be paid a visit, the Joker won't play with either of them, he'll only talk to the Batman, which is why Cassandra's here, they need the Batman.

Logan: Where is he?

Logan's ready to go back out there, anything to get some answers on what happened to his dad, Bruce meant a lot to him and someone convinced Ra's to kill him, Logan want's answers, justice, he doesn't care how high up this goes, someone took away someone very important to him, now it's his turn to.

Cassandra: No one knows. But his girlfriends still inside Blackgate.

Logan knew about Harley's arrest, he's not sure what she was arrested for but he's pretty sure it has something to do with that clown, if anyone knows where the Joker is it will be her, looks like Logan's going to need to go to Blackgate, he's not getting anywhere with this message, if he can at least start with something from the clown.

Logan: Looks like I'm gonna need a new suit. Alfred!

Cassandra smiled a little, maybe he just needed a push in a different direction to snap him out of whatever was going on in his head, Cassandra can't be sure but he seems a lot more excited about going out as Batman now more than ever, maybe he just really wants to find his dad killer, either way, Red Robin's not going to get answers so when Alfred joined them both in the room, Logan needed a small favour.

Logan: Would you be able to pick something up from Wayne Corp for me? I asked Lucious for a little help, it should be ready by now.

Alfred agreed, anything to see him getting back out there and picking up where Bruce left off, the message will still be decrypting while he's out, even if it's not, the others are trying to unlock it at the Belfry as well, so either way, their going to see what Bruce tried to send out before Ra's destroyed the Batcomputer, however, before Logan could get his act together, Cassandra has one more message to give him.

Cassandra: Talia Al Ghul wants to speak with you. Only you.

They've all tried to speak to her after Nick caught her burning Ra's body at the GCPD morgue, Dick's tried, Duncan's tried, even Anne's tried but Talia only wants to speak to Logan, no one else, Logan's not really looking to speak with her but maybe she'll know something, it seems to have dawned on Logan how much time he's wasted sitting in this apartment, maybe it's time to brush the dust off his gear and show Gotham that the Batman, hasn't gone anywhere...

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{To Be Continued!}