For his part, Bruce was simply amused by Talia's babbling, and held her close once they had both grown still. She seemed so fragile, so delicate, he couldn't help but feel over protective towards the girl. It only seemed right to keep her safe this way.

Rather happy to float about in their tiny little world half covered in sand, Bruce ignored that the outside world existed. He smoothed Talia's hair form her face and placed soft, tender kisses along her brow and cheeks, and then urged her to stay close to his side. He didn't sleep for a very long time though, his mind too busy pondering the implications of his decision. Bruce didn't regret it - but it certainly brought a new complication to his life.